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Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Master Food Preservers Jenny Gomes and Anna Cash

123 episodes

4 weeks ago

Anna and Jenny talk about why diced tomatoes aren’t safe to can, but whole or crushed tomatoes are indeed safe. They also talk about plans for the next season of Perfectly Preserved, and what to expect in season 4. This is the season finale, and Perfectly Preserved will be back for season 4 on May 6 2026! Look for us then! Here's the article talked about in the episode: https://blogs.extension.iastate.edu/answerline/2025/07/08/peel-tomatoes-before-preserving/ Support the show Help support the...

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Anna and Jenny talk about why diced tomatoes aren’t safe to can, but whole or crushed tomatoes are indeed safe. They also talk about plans for the next season of Perfectly Preserved, and what to expect in season 4. This is the season finale, and Perfectly Preserved will be back for season 4 on May 6 2026! Look for us then! Here's the article talked about in the episode: https://blogs.extension.iastate.edu/answerline/2025/07/08/peel-tomatoes-before-preserving/ Support the show Help support the...

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Episodes (20/123)

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Tomato Trouble: Diced Canned Tomatoes

Anna and Jenny talk about why diced tomatoes aren’t safe to can, but whole or crushed tomatoes are indeed safe. They also talk about plans for the next season of Perfectly Preserved, and what to expect in season 4. This is the season finale, and Perfectly Preserved will be back for season 4 on May 6 2026! Look for us then! Here's the article talked about in the episode: https://blogs.extension.iastate.edu/answerline/2025/07/08/peel-tomatoes-before-preserving/ Support the show Help support the...

1 month ago

28 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Are Elderberries Worth the Hype?

Anna and Jenny talk about the over-hyped elderberry as a home remedy, what it’s actually good for, and the ways you can preserve it. They discuss which types are safe, and which are not, they discuss that it isn’t especially effective, and you shouldn’t spend a lot of money to access these products. Here’s the link to the articles that we reference: https://www.consumerreports.org/medicine-and-treatments/natural-cures-guide-which-work-which-dont-a2935767175/ https://extension.oregonstate.ed...

2 months ago

29 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

How to Swap Acidifying Ingredients in Canning

Anna and Jenny talk about how to acidify recipes, and how to safely swap citric acid, lemon juice, and vinegar. Thank you to listener Amy for her excellent question! Here’s the link to the articles that we reference: Jenny’s printable acid guide: https://thedomesticwildflower.com/acid-and-canning/ https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/how-do-i-can-tomatoes/tomato-acidification-directions/ Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The P...

2 months ago

27 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

4 Ways to Preserve Apricots Part 2

Anna and Jenny talk about how to preserve apricots including making jams, conserves, fruit leather and more. Stay tuned for new episodes every Wednesday! Here’s the link to the articles that we reference: https://ucanr.edu/sites/default/files/2020-06/327922.pdf Here’s the link https://extension.psu.edu/lets-preserve-peaches-apricots-nectarines#:~:text=Mix%20and%20dissolve%202%C2%BD%20cups,Seal%2C%20label%2C%20and%20freeze. Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/pe...

2 months ago

26 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

3 Ways to Preserve Apricots Part 1

Anna and Jenny talk about how to preserve apricots including freezing, canning, acidifying them to retain color with ascorbic acid, and pureeing. Stay tuned for next week Here’s the link to the articles that we reference: https://ucanr.edu/sites/default/files/2020-06/327922.pdf Here’s the link https://extension.psu.edu/lets-preserve-peaches-apricots-nectarines#:~:text=Mix%20and%20dissolve%202%C2%BD%20cups,Seal%2C%20label%2C%20and%20freeze. Support the show Help support the show here:...

3 months ago

25 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Fun Ways to Preserve Citrus

Anna and Jenny talk about how to preserve citrus. We discuss canning recipes you may have never heard of before, the challenges Anna’s had with marmalade, dehydration, salt preserved lemons, and much more. Jenny’s favorite lemon preserve is lemon curd Here’s the link to the articles that we reference: https://ucanr.edu/sites/default/files/2019-03/299978.pdf https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/make-jam-jelly/marmalades/citrus-marmalade/ Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.co...

3 months ago

26 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Homegrown Taco Tuesday Ideas

Anna and Jenny talk about how to can all the things you may need for Taco Tuesdays including corn, beans, tomatoes, ground beef or chicken or wild game(!), tomatillos, and more. Here’s the link to preserving info all about tomatillos: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/food/preservation/preserving-tomatillos Crushed Tomatoes Recipe https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pnw-300-canning-tomatoes-tomato-products#styles Canning Beans Recipes https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/em-9435-pr...

3 months ago

31 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

How to be an expert fruit picker

Perfectly Preserved Podcast episode show notes season 3 episode 109 How to Be an Expert at Picking Fruit for Preserving Anna and Jenny talk about how to know if the fruit you’re picking is ripe or not. They share their best tips for picking fruit from trees and best tools (ladders/apple pickers & hooks/baskets (ice cream buckets, coffee cans with strings, lumbar pack! Backpacks on front, etc), choosing underripe fruit, bring the stems with the fruit to get them to last so much longer,&n...

3 months ago

29 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

How to Use Home Canned Tomatoes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast episode show notes season 3 episode 109 How to Use Canned Tomatoes | Our Favorite Canned Tomato Recipes Anna and Jenny talk about how tomatoes require acidification and the conditions that result in a lower acid tomato. They discuss their favorite ways of using canned tomatoes, and their favorite recipes. Hosted by Master Food Preservers Anna Cash and Jenny Gomes New episodes every Wednesday! Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypres...

4 months ago

29 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Best Tools for Canning Tomatoes

In this episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Master Food Preservers Anna and Jenny discuss all the tools that make preserving the uber versatile tomato easier. We also discuss peeling tomatoes as well as peaches, and share some encouragement for a younger canner. Hand food mill - Oxo brand Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam...

4 months ago

25 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Herbs to Plant and Preserve

Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna! $10 Canning Lesson $40 Full Lesson These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating ...

4 months ago

28 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Father's Day Charcuterie Ideas!

So many great ideas for charcuterie boards for Father's Day. Whether the father or father figure in your life enjoys meats and cheeses, breakfast in bed, or pickled products, we have great ideas. Recipes in the episode can be found at https://nchfp.uga.edu/ Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthom...

4 months ago

30 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Pantry Purge: How to clean the pantry to save money

Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna! $10 Canning Lesson $40 Full Lesson These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating ...

5 months ago

28 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

How to Save Money and Plan Your Pantry in 2025

Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna! $10 Canning Lesson $40 Full Lesson These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating ...

5 months ago

32 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Bone Broth vs Stock: Why It Matters for Your Pantry & Recipes

Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna! $10 Canning Lesson $40 Full Lesson These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating ...

5 months ago

19 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Tariffs and Canning Supplies-what you need to know for 2025

Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna! $10 Canning Lesson $40 Full Lesson These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating ...

5 months ago

32 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

How to Seal a Canning Jar Safely

Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna! $10 Canning Lesson $40 Full Lesson These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating ...

5 months ago

27 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Season 3 is COMING!

Support the show Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna! $10 Canning Lesson $40 Full Lesson These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating ...

6 months ago

1 minute

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Season 2 Finale: Tips for Market Success and Streamlined Preserving

If you’re considering selling your preserves at a market or want tips on how to speed up your canning process, then we have the episode for you! On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, Anna is back to divulge all of her tips and tricks that make canning more manageable, no matter the volume. Anna is nearly through her mission to make over 3,000 jars of jam for a local Christmas market. You’ll hear how it’s going and all the ins and outs of this crazy endeavor. She offers advice o...

1 year ago

35 minutes

Perfectly Preserved Podcast

The Best Way to Keep Jars Warm Before Processing

Cracked jars and under processed food sound like a canner’s nightmare, right? On this week’s episode of Perfectly Preserved, we dive into how to keep jars warm before processing. Jenny explains why you must warm your jars before filling them, and why the best warming method depends on your personal circumstances. She’ll walk you through the most time-efficient ways to warm your jars whether you’re steam canning, water bath canning, or pressure canning. You’ll also be surprised to learn ...

1 year ago

23 minutes