#1 - Canning
Besides being economical, canning your own fruits, vegetables and meats is also just plain fun. It's a great way to stock up on supplies for the winter or have a food cache ready for emergencies. Check out our canning videos to get you started. (Remember, always follow USDA recommendations when canning.) [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzx17OtN7gE&t=1s[/embed] [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v1wT0zjoLc[/embed] Click here to shop all canning products.#2 - Freezing
Freezing is one of the easiest ways to preserve fruits, vegetables and meats. It's not hard to do, and you'll appreciate it later when you can just pull out fresh flavors right from your freezer. (The tastes are worth it!) Check out this DIY freezing post to get you started. [caption id="attachment_35626" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Looking for dependable freezing supplies? Our heavy-duty BPA-free freezer storage containers are made of durable plastic to lock in flavor and freshness and prevent damaging freezer burn at very low temperatures. Find them at Lehmans.com or in our retail store in Kidron, Ohio.[/caption]
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#3 - Fermenting and Pickling
Preserve delicious, gut-healthy foods with this age-old method. From sauerkraut and kimchi to classic pickles, there are many yummy creations you can make with fermenting and pickling. Check out this DIY fermenting post to get you started. [caption id="attachment_35476" align="aligncenter" width="1000"]
Make sauerkraut, pickled vegetables, kimchi, kombucha, vinegar and wine with the Hausgemacht Fermenting Crock. Find it at Lehmans.com or in our retail store in Kidron, Ohio.[/caption]
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#4 - Drying (Dehydrating)
Drying food is easy to do, natural and so delicious, too. You just need the right tools to begin. Check out this DIY dehydrating post to get started. [caption id="attachment_35863" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Our Oven/Sun Drying Rack is a great environmentally friendly option. We carry electric dryers, too. Find them at Lehmans.com or in our retail store in Kidron, Ohio.[/caption]
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#5 - Storing in a Root Cellar
Looking for an easy way to store some of your harvest for the winter? Storing vegetables and fruits in a root cellar has been a method used for generations. Root crops like potatoes, beets, carrots and turnips work well with root cellar storage. There is some preparation and planning involved, so we recommend doing your research first to make sure you're choosing the right food and the ideal conditions for your root cellar. Check out this DIY root cellar post to get started. [caption id="attachment_35600" align="aligncenter" width="394"]
We also highly recommend reading the Root Cellaring book to help with your planning. Available at Lehmans.com or in our retail store in Kidron, Ohio.[/caption]
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