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Salting Food Preservation: Techniques for the Self-Sufficient Individual

Salting Food Preservation: Techniques for the Self-Sufficient Individual

Bring garden-fresh flavors to your table year-round with salting food preservation. Image by Fareed Mindalano, DALL-E 3. For centuries, humans have sought ways to preserve food and extend its shelf life, ensuring a stable supply of sustenance through harsh winters, long journeys, and times of scarcity. Among the myriad techniques developed, salting food preservation stands as one of the oldest and most effective methods of food preservation.  This ancient practice has not only played an important role in human survival but has also given rise to a diverse array of culinary traditions across the globe. In today's modern world, where refrigeration and other advanced preservation methods are readily available, the art of salting food may seem like a relic of the past. However, for the self-sufficient individual seeking to preserve homegrown or locally sourced produce without relying on modern technology, salting remains a valuable skill.  Salt's ability to draw out moisture...

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Vacuum Sealing Food for Long-Term Storage

Welcome to Step 5 of our Six Simple Steps — this post covers the vacuum-sealing of food especially for long-term storage. I really like vacuum-sealing dehydrated food over other methods for a few reasons:1. Lightweight for toting (if an emergency situation arises)2. No wasted electricity (no freezer storage necessary)I’ll be the first to admit that vacuum-sealing is the noisiest of our six steps, but it’s the step where the kids can join in and have fun! Tools Needed for Vacuum Sealing Obviously you’ll need a food vacuum-sealer and I highly recommend the FoodSaver brand. I’ve had mine for years and it gets the job done. Tools you’ll need: • Food Vacuum Sealer• 3-Mil thick Vacuum Sealer Bags• Black Felt-Tipped Marker• Oxygen Absorbers Regarding the vacuum sealer bags: I know that the FoodSaver™ comes with bags upon purchase, but the bags are a little on the thin side. What we’re looking…
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How to Freeze Dry Food at Home

How does a freeze dryer work? Learn how to freeze-dry food at home when investing in a freeze-dryer to significantly extend the shelf life of food.My husband and I own 1/3 acre smack-dab in the middle of a small town in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, in our small town, we have only one daycare facility that’s licensed and accepts children under 2, so I left my career in logistics to stay home to raise our children. Being a single-income family didn’t come without its difficulties! However, using our land to create an urban homestead has alleviated much of the financial stress.We have two apple trees (with plans to expand this year) and 14 raised garden beds, with plenty of yard left for the kids to play! We also have our house on a bidirectional meter with 33 solar panels and a backup system for potential power outages.Outside of solar panels and gardening,…
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