One of the more reliable methods of storing foodstuffs is canning, which is an effective way to store any leftover fruit, meat or vegetables long term. It also helps ensure that you don't waste any food while making sure you have supplies to get you through months of low production or harvest such as in winter.
Another great reason for doing this is that it is pretty easy to store canned foods in a dry, cool place and they won't take up a lot of space while keeping for several months or even years in some cases.
Let's take a look at the steps you need to take and the things you need to have to get you thorough the process. First off, to get started, you will need these items:
Once you have acquired all the equipment that you will need, it is simply a case of going through the process of washing, pre-cooking or blanching and then processing the food for storing in cans. It is easy enough to either look up some good canning recipes online or to buy yourself a book of canning recipes and you're all set to go.
But to save you some of that work, there are some articles right here that will guide you through the process of getting your stuff stored for common foodstuffs that you are likely to have on a homestead even if you are growing on a pretty small scale.
External resource: You can get more information on canning and food safety from this government resource site: www.foodsafety.gov and additional info from this educational site here: nchfp.uga.edu