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Canning Supplies and Equipment List

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  Having the right canning equipment and supplies is like having the right ingredients for a recipe. It makes canning effortless and can give you the best results you want. In this guide, we'll cover the essentials for a successful canning experience. You can find these items at specialty stores, home improvement stores, and big box stores, both online and in-person. They often carry a wide variety of canning supplies like different shapes and sizes of jars, etc. You can also get canning kits which is a great option if you don't want to buy everything separately. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links with no extra cost to you. Learn more. Contents Water Bath Canner OR Pressure Canner To begin your canning journey, you will first need to acquire a water bath canner or a pressure canner . Water bath canning and pressure canning are two popular methods of canning. Water bath canners use

What to Do with Too Much Zucchini

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Zucchinis are so easy to grow, and they can produce abundantly, leaving you wondering what you can do with them. Luckily, there are numerous methods to make the most out of every zucchini in your garden. In this guide, I've compiled an easy-to-understand information on what to do with extra zucchini from your garden. With these tips, you can enjoy your zucchini in summer and preserve some to last through the winter. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links with no extra cost to you. Learn more. Contents (i) Dehydrate Them Dehydrating is the best preservation method for long term storage. Dehydrated zucchini can be ground into powder and used as soup or sauce thickener. Also, zucchini powder can be used as a 1:3 substitute for all-purpose flour and a 1:1 replacement for coconut flour. Besides grinding into powder, dehydrated zucchini can be stored and rehydrated. You simply rehydrate and use th

5 Best Food Dehydrators

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Gone are the days when most people were using the sun's energy for dehydrating food. But nowadays anyone can buy a food dehydrator to get the task done at any time without waiting for a long time or borrowing from a neighbor. However, with so many different food dehydrators on the market, it may be difficult to make the right choice.  Perhaps you're looking for a gift for a dehydrating pro or you're new to the world of dehydrating and getting confused on what to choose, this guide will help you. We've listed the 5 best food dehydrators that can make your dehydrating journey a walk in the park. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links with no extra cost to you. Learn more. Contents 1.COSORI Premium Food Dehydrator Machine This dehydrator comes with 6 stainless steel trays and has plenty of space to dehydrate large quantities of food. The temperature is adjustable, so you can contr

5 Best Pressure Canners

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Canning is one of the safe methods of food preservation and expanding its lifespan. There are few forms of doing it but pressure canning is the most commonly used. It is so easy as long as you have got a good canner that can do the job properly. However, with so many pressure canners available in the market, it may be a daunting task to choose the best pressure canner. Fortunately, this guide will help you to pick a product that can take your worries out of canning. We've compiled the 5 best pressure canners that you won't go wrong with. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links with no extra cost to you. Learn more. Contents 1.Presto 01781 23-Quart Pressure Canner and Cooker When it comes to canning, Presto is one of the well-known brands that make quality products. Their 23-quart pressure canner is also the best pressure canner available in the market. It is made of aluminum and it