Category: Homestead Kitchen

Pressure canning meat isn’t just for your grandma’s pantry anymore. It allows you to store shelf-stable protein for months (even years), all without a freezer. That means no more worrying about meat thawing during a storm or running out of space for that next bulk buy. You’ll even be ready for last minute, quick meals.

Recently, while out foraging in the woods, I stumbled across some Reishi mushrooms, the so-called “mushroom of immortality.” One of the most popular ways to use this incredible mushroom is to make a Reishi mushroom tincture. It’s surprisingly simple to do, and it gives you a powerful, shelf-stable way to enjoy the medicinal benefits of reishi every day.

If you’ve ever sipped a warm cup of bone broth when you are sick or on a chilly day, you already know how comforting and satisfying it can be. But did you know it’s also packed with amino acids, important minerals, and nutrients that support gut health, joints, and even immune systems? That’s why learning to make bone broth at home is one of the best ways to add nourishing, real food to your daily routine. I’m here to tell you, friend, it’s easier than you might think.

Now that hunting season is well underway, it’s time to make some pressure canned venison.  It is my favorite way to put up deer meat on the pantry shelves.  Pressure canned venison can be used to create quick, flavorful meals and it’s easier than you think.

We love peppers around here. With the abundance of peppers this time of year, pickled peppers are a must. It’s a quick and easy way to get your peppers preserved. 

One of the easiest things that you can do as you learn this homesteading lifestyle is to preserve food. … I highly recommend learning to can green beans.