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Canning Recipes

Simple recipes for canning, preserving and preparing supplies for power outages.

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Sugar-free cherry compote

Fruity cherry compote with no added sugar, hot-packed in water and safely canned in a boiling-water canner.

Fruit & compote 8 Servings 4 Jars

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Sugar-free cherry compote

Fruity cherry compote with no added sugar, hot-packed in water and safely canned in a boiling-water canner.

8 Servings 4 Jars

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Canning vegetables

Pickled carrots with mustard and celery seed

Crisp, tangy carrots for the pantry, seasoned with mustard and celery seed and safely preserved in a boiling-water canner.

8 Servings 4 Jars

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Soups & stews

Beef and tomato soup with green beans

A hearty pantry soup with beef, tomatoes, green beans and carrots, safely preserved in a pressure canner.

9 Servings 9 Jars

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Fermenting & pickling

Sweet-and-sour pickled cauliflower with red bell pepper

Crunchy cauliflower, onion and red bell pepper in a sweet-and-sour spiced pickle, hot-packed and canned in a boiling-water bath.

9 Servings 9 Jars

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Jams & sweet preserves

Pear and Apple Jam

Fruity pear and apple jam with delicate cinnamon, hot-filled and canned in a boiling-water bath.

8 Servings 8 Jars

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Ready meals in jars

Turkey, Carrot and Green Bean Stew in a Jar

A hearty pantry stew with turkey, carrots and green beans, safely pressure canned.

9 Servings 9 Jars

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Sauces & basics

Concentrated Tomato Paste

Thick tomato paste from ripe Roma tomatoes, acidified with citric acid and safely preserved in a boiling-water canner.

9 Jars

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Fruit & compote

Nectarine Compote in Its Own Fruit Juice

Bright nectarine compote without heavy sugar syrup, hot-packed in water and safely preserved in boiling water.

4 Jars

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Canning vegetables

Pickled Yellow Pepper Rings

Crisp, tangy yellow banana pepper rings with mustard and celery seed, safely preserved in a boiling-water canner.

4 Jars

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Soups & stews

Beef, Okra and Tomato Soup

A hearty beef, okra and tomato pantry soup, without thickeners and safely pressure canned.

6 Jars

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Fermenting & pickling

Marinated Whole Mushrooms

Flavorful whole mushrooms in an oil-and-vinegar marinade, safely boiling-water canned using the tested NCHFP formula.

9 Jars

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Jams & sweet preserves

Cranberry-Orange Conserve with Walnuts

Fruit preserve of cranberries and orange with raisins and walnuts, based on the tested NCHFP formula.

4 Jars

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Ready meals in jars

Beans in Molasses Sauce with Bacon

Hearty beans in a sweet-spiced molasses sauce with one small piece of bacon per jar – a filling pantry meal based on the tested NCHFP/USDA method and pressure-canned only.

9 Jars

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Spiced Tomato and Pepper Base Sauce

A robust, versatile base sauce of tomatoes, peppers, celery, onions and spices based on a tested NCHFP formula, safely boiling-water canned.

4 Jars

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Fruit & compote

Pear Compote in Its Own Juice

Mild, fruity pear compote with no added sugar, safely hot-packed and processed in a boiling-water canner.

7 Jars

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Canning vegetables

Pressure-Canned Mixed Vegetables with Zucchini

Tested NCHFP mixed vegetables with carrots, corn, green beans, lima beans, tomatoes and zucchini/courgette. Pressure canning only.

7 Jars

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Soups & stews

Pressure-Canned Tomato Vegetable Soup

A hearty shelf-stable soup with tomatoes, carrots, green beans, corn, and potatoes using the tested NCHFP soup method. Preserved only in a pressure canner.

12 Jars

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Jams & sweet preserves

Strawberry-Kiwi Jam with Crystallized Ginger

A bright strawberry and kiwi jam with a gentle ginger note, based on the tested NCHFP recipe. It is hot-filled and processed in a boiling-water canner.

6 Jars

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Ready meals in jars

Pressure-Canned Chili Con Carne

A complete shelf-stable meal with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and chili following the tested NCHFP recipe. It is hot-packed and preserved only in a pressure canner.

9 Jars

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Hot Serrano Tomato Sauce in Jars

A robust shelf-stable tomato and Serrano pepper sauce based on the tested NCHFP recipe. It is acidified with 5% distilled white vinegar, milled, hot-filled, and processed in a boiling-water canner.

8 Jars

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Fruit & compote

Plum Compote in Jars – Very Light Syrup

A fruity pantry plum compote based on the tested NCHFP method: halved plums are briefly heated in very light syrup, hot-packed, and safely processed in a boiling-water canner.

9 Jars

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Canning vegetables

Pressure-Canned Sliced Carrots

Simple, versatile sliced carrots for the pantry: precooked for 5 minutes, hot-packed, and processed for 25 minutes in a pressure canner using the tested NCHFP method.

9 Jars

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Soups & stews

Beef, Carrot, and Potato Soup in Jars

A hearty shelf-stable soup with tender beef, carrots, and potatoes following the tested NCHFP soup method. Jars are filled only halfway with solids and preserved exclusively in a pressure canner.

9 Jars

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Fermenting & pickling

Quick Fresh-Pack Dill Pickles

Crisp dill pickles based on the tested NCHFP recipe: cucumbers are brined for 12 hours, then hot-packed with precisely acidified vinegar brine and processed in a boiling-water canner. Makes about 7 to 9 pint jars.

9 Jars

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Jams & sweet preserves

Apple Preserves with Nutmeg

A chunky apple preserve with lemon juice, powdered pectin, and nutmeg based on the tested NCHFP recipe. Makes about 6 half-pint jars.

6 Jars

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Ready meals in jars

Chili Con Carne in Jars – Safely Pressure Canned

A complete shelf-stable meal of beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices based on the tested NCHFP recipe. It is hot-packed and preserved only in a pressure canner. Makes about 9 pint jars.

9 Jars

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Meatless Spaghetti Sauce – Pressure Canned Safely

A seasoned tomato-and-vegetable sauce based on the tested NCHFP recipe. It must be processed in a pressure canner and yields about 9 pint jars.

9 Jars

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Fruit & compote

Plum Compote in Light Syrup

Halved plums are hot-packed in a light sugar syrup and safely preserved in a boiling-water canner. Makes about 4 pint jars.

4 Jars

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Canning vegetables

Sweet-and-Sour Pickled Carrots with Mustard and Celery Seed

Crisp carrot slices in a sweet-and-sour vinegar brine with mustard and celery seed. This tested boiling-water canning recipe makes about 4 pint jars.

4 Jars

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Soups & stews

Carrot soup for pressure canning

Simple carrot soup as a pantry meal for the household and emergency preparedness. The recipe makes about 16 servings or 4 large jars.

16 Servings 4 Jars

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Soups & stews

Lentil soup with vegetables for pressure canning

A simple, filling lentil soup with vegetables as a shelf-stable supply for emergencies and longer power outages.

16 Servings 4 Jars

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Soups & stews

Potato leek soup base for pressure canning

A simple soup base made with potatoes and leeks. After opening, it can be freshly finished and seasoned.

16 Servings 4 Jars

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Soups & stews

Pumpkin-Carrot Soup Base for Pressure Canning

A mild soup base made with pumpkin and carrots. It is pressure canned in chunks and blended only after opening.

16 Servings 4 Jars

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Soups & stews

Tomato and Vegetable Soup for Pressure Canning

A simple tomato and vegetable soup for long-term storage. Canned without thickeners and without noodles or pasta.

16 Servings 4 Jars

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Soups & stews

Bean and Vegetable Soup for Canning

A hearty bean soup with vegetables as a shelf-stable food supply. Filling and canned without unsafe additions.

16 Servings 4 Jars

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Ready meals in jars

Potato and Vegetable Stew in Jars

A simple, filling ready meal made with potatoes, carrots, celery root, and vegetable broth. Ideal as a warm meal from your emergency pantry.

16 Servings 8 Jars

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Fruit & compote

Apple compote with cinnamon for canning

A classic apple compote with a mild cinnamon note. Good as a pantry supply for breakfast, desserts, or simple emergency cooking.

32 Servings 8 Jars

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Canning vegetables

Pressure canning sliced carrots

A simple vegetable pantry item made from sliced carrots. Practical as a side dish, soup ingredient, or base for quick meals.

16 Servings 8 Jars

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Ready meals in jars

Chicken and Vegetable Stew in Jars

A mild ready meal with chicken, carrots, celery root and potatoes. No noodles, rice or cream, so it remains suitable for pantry storage.

16 Servings 8 Jars

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Fruit & compote

Pear compote with vanilla for canning

Mild pear compote with vanilla and lemon. Goes well with cream of wheat, rice, cake, or as a simple sweet dessert.

32 Servings 8 Jars

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Canning vegetables

Pressure canning green beans

Green beans are a classic vegetable pantry staple. They work well as a side dish, in stews or in quick skillet meals.

16 Servings 8 Jars

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Ready meals in jars

Beef and vegetable stew in jars

A hearty ready meal with beef, root vegetables and broth. Prepared without flour thickening and without cream.

16 Servings 8 Jars

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Fruit & compote

Peach compote with lemon for canning

Fruity peach compote with a light lemon note. A good pantry supply for desserts, yogurt, or simple sweet dishes.

32 Servings 8 Jars

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Canning vegetables

Canning peas and carrots

A classic vegetable mix of peas and carrots. Simple, versatile, and easy to portion.

16 Servings 8 Jars

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Ready meals in jars

Bean and Tomato Stew in a Jar

A simple ready meal with white beans, tomatoes, carrots, and bell peppers. Flavorful, but not thickened.

16 Servings 8 Jars

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Fruit & compote

Plum compote with cinnamon for canning

Rich plum compote with cinnamon. Perfect with pancakes, semolina, rice pudding, cake, or as a pantry dessert.

32 Servings 8 Jars

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Canning vegetables

Pressure canning diced beets

Beets as a long-lasting vegetable supply. Canned plain and later usable in many different dishes.

16 Servings 8 Jars

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Ready meals in jars

Chickpea and vegetable curry in jars

A mild ready-meal curry with chickpeas, vegetables, and broth. Coconut milk or cream is added only when serving.

16 Servings 8 Jars

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Fruit & compote

Apricot compote for canning

Fruity apricot compote with lemon juice. Great for cakes, desserts or as a sweet pantry supply.

32 Servings 8 Jars

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Canning vegetables

Pressure canning soup vegetable mix

A versatile pantry supply made from carrots, celery, leek and onions. Ideal as a base for soups, stews and sauces.

16 Servings 8 Jars

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Ready meals in jars

Lentil and vegetable stew in jars

A nourishing ready meal with lentils, carrots, potatoes and vegetable broth. Not puréed and not thickened.

16 Servings 8 Jars

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Fruit & compote

Pineapple and Mango Compote for Canning

Tropical compote made with pineapple, mango, and lime. Perfect with yogurt, rice dishes, cakes, or simple desserts.

32 Servings 8 Jars

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Canning vegetables

Pressure canning bell peppers and onions

A simple vegetable preserve made from bell peppers and onions. Great as a base for skillet meals, rice dishes, or stews.

16 Servings 8 Jars

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Jams & sweet preserves

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

A fruity jam made with strawberries and rhubarb, with a pleasant tartness. Well suited as a sweet pantry supply for breakfast, baked goods or simple emergency cooking.

8 Jars

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Sauces & basics

Basic Tomato Sauce for Canning

A simple basic tomato sauce for pasta, rice dishes, soups, or stews. Canned without cream, flour, or starch.

6 Jars

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Fermenting & pickling

Classic sauerkraut in a jar

A simple basic recipe for fermented cabbage. Good as a side dish, an emergency pantry supply and a base for quick meals.

16 Servings 4 Jars

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Jams & sweet preserves

Pineapple Lime Jam

A bright, fresh jam made with pineapple and lime. It goes well with bread, pancakes, yogurt or simple desserts.

8 Jars

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Sauces & basics

Spiced ketchup for canning

A flavorful tomato-based ketchup with vinegar, sugar, and spices. Good as a basic sauce for simple meals.

6 Jars

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Fermenting & pickling

Fermented Dill Pickles

Crisp cucumbers in brine with dill and garlic. A classic ferment without vinegar.

16 Servings 4 Jars

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Jams & sweet preserves

Mango and Passion Fruit Jam

An aromatic tropical jam with mango, passion fruit and lime. The acidity of the passion fruit and lime keeps it fresh and well balanced.

8 Jars

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Sauces & basics

Sweet-and-sour base sauce for canning

A shelf-stable sweet-and-sour sauce made with vinegar, sugar, pineapple and tomato. Good with rice, vegetables or simple skillet meals.

6 Jars

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Fermenting & pickling

Fermented Carrots with Ginger

Mild, slightly spicy carrot sticks in brine. Good as a side dish, snack, or addition to simple stored-food meals.

16 Servings 4 Jars

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Jams & sweet preserves

Apple Cinnamon Jam

A simple sweet preserve made with apples, cinnamon, and lemon. Especially good on bread, oatmeal, pancakes, or as a filling for pastries.

8 Jars

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Sauces & basics

Basic BBQ Sauce for Canning

A smoky, sweet and tangy basic BBQ sauce made with tomatoes and vinegar. Suitable as a pantry sauce for grilled dishes and simple cooking.

6 Jars

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Fermenting & pickling

Fermented red cabbage with apple

A bold red cabbage ferment with a light apple note. Works well as a side dish for simple pantry meals.

16 Servings 4 Jars

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Jams & sweet preserves

Plum butter

A rich, slowly cooked plum butter with cinnamon and lemon. It goes well with bread, pastries, pancakes, or simple desserts.

8 Jars

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Sauces & basics

Apple Curry Sauce for Canning

A fruity, spicy base sauce made with apples, vinegar, and curry. Good with rice, vegetables, poultry, or simple pantry meals.

6 Jars

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Fermenting & pickling

Quick Pickled Red Onions

Red onions in a vinegar brine. Quick to make and great as a side dish with rice, beans, bread, meat, or vegetables.

16 Servings 4 Jars

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Jams & sweet preserves

Guava and Lime Jelly

An aromatic jelly made from guavas and lime. It is fruity, intensely fragrant, and ideal as a sweet pantry preserve.

8 Jars

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Sauces & basics

Chili Vinegar Sauce for Canning

A hot basic sauce made from chili peppers, vinegar and salt. Use sparingly as a seasoning sauce for soups, rice, meat or vegetables.

6 Jars

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Fermenting & pickling

Pickled Pepper and Carrot Mix

A simple vegetable mix in vinegar brine. Good as a side dish, for cold platters, or quick pantry meals.

16 Servings 4 Jars

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Canning Recipes

Sugar-free cherry compote

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Sugar-free cherry compote

Pickled carrots with mustard and celery seed

Beef and tomato soup with green beans

Sweet-and-sour pickled cauliflower with red bell pepper

Pear and Apple Jam

Turkey, Carrot and Green Bean Stew in a Jar

Concentrated Tomato Paste

Nectarine Compote in Its Own Fruit Juice

Pickled Yellow Pepper Rings

Beef, Okra and Tomato Soup

Marinated Whole Mushrooms

Cranberry-Orange Conserve with Walnuts

Beans in Molasses Sauce with Bacon

Spiced Tomato and Pepper Base Sauce

Pear Compote in Its Own Juice

Pressure-Canned Mixed Vegetables with Zucchini

Pressure-Canned Tomato Vegetable Soup

Strawberry-Kiwi Jam with Crystallized Ginger

Pressure-Canned Chili Con Carne

Hot Serrano Tomato Sauce in Jars

Plum Compote in Jars – Very Light Syrup

Pressure-Canned Sliced Carrots

Beef, Carrot, and Potato Soup in Jars

Quick Fresh-Pack Dill Pickles

Apple Preserves with Nutmeg

Chili Con Carne in Jars – Safely Pressure Canned

Meatless Spaghetti Sauce – Pressure Canned Safely

Plum Compote in Light Syrup

Sweet-and-Sour Pickled Carrots with Mustard and Celery Seed

Carrot soup for pressure canning

Lentil soup with vegetables for pressure canning

Potato leek soup base for pressure canning

Pumpkin-Carrot Soup Base for Pressure Canning

Tomato and Vegetable Soup for Pressure Canning

Bean and Vegetable Soup for Canning

Potato and Vegetable Stew in Jars

Apple compote with cinnamon for canning

Pressure canning sliced carrots

Chicken and Vegetable Stew in Jars

Pear compote with vanilla for canning

Pressure canning green beans

Beef and vegetable stew in jars

Peach compote with lemon for canning

Canning peas and carrots

Bean and Tomato Stew in a Jar

Plum compote with cinnamon for canning

Pressure canning diced beets

Chickpea and vegetable curry in jars

Apricot compote for canning

Pressure canning soup vegetable mix

Lentil and vegetable stew in jars

Pineapple and Mango Compote for Canning

Pressure canning bell peppers and onions

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Basic Tomato Sauce for Canning

Classic sauerkraut in a jar

Pineapple Lime Jam

Spiced ketchup for canning

Fermented Dill Pickles

Mango and Passion Fruit Jam

Sweet-and-sour base sauce for canning

Fermented Carrots with Ginger

Apple Cinnamon Jam

Basic BBQ Sauce for Canning

Fermented red cabbage with apple

Plum butter

Apple Curry Sauce for Canning

Quick Pickled Red Onions

Guava and Lime Jelly

Chili Vinegar Sauce for Canning

Pickled Pepper and Carrot Mix