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Food Storage & Prep
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items With a large family and living on the out skirts of town we keep our pantry stocked up. We stay prepared for when bad weather hits or the supply chain goes wonky. Being able to share with family or friends when the need arises is just one extra reaso...
We buy in bulk and this makes storing quick. Dividing 20 lbs of rice or pasta into quart or ½ gallon jars keeps my pantry organized and the food fresher.
LOVE MOMENT Electric Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Kit
New to freeze drying? Start here. This book will answer a lot of questions.
Beginner Freeze Drying Book: Food Storage & Recipes
Warning… freeze drying can become an addiction! We started with candy. This is great to have during the harvest time in your area. We are able to stock up our pantry with complete meals that only require reconstituting.
Harvest Right 5-Tray Medium Black Aluminum Home Pro Freeze Dryer with Mylar Starter Kit HRFD-SBL
5 trays that fit the medium Harvest Right Freeze Dryer. Each cube holds about 1 tablespoon. Perfect to freeze dry liquids, apple sauce, or baby food.
Harvest Right Medium Silicone Molds, 5-Pack at Tractor Supply Co
The XLARGE one. I call her Bertha (no offense). She can just get it done. This baby is on my wish list. I really want it before the summer harvest.
Harvest Right 7-Tray X-Large Stainless Steel Freeze Dryer with XL Premier Pump & Mylar Starter Kit at Tractor Supply Co
Get these for our Country's 250 Birthday and use for years to come.
Ball Americana Limited Edition Jar Quart at Tractor Supply Co
Perfect mylar bags for storing freeze dried food or any dry goods. We have buckets full of mylar sealed bags with sugar, wheat, and rice.
Harvest Right Resealable Mylar Bag, 6 in. x 9.75 in., 50-Pack at Tractor Supply Co
Not only do I use these jars for canning I store and vacuum seal pasta, rice, and mixes in them. They make great drinking glasses too. Or a flower vase.
Ball 16 oz Mason Jars, Wide Mouth Pint Canning Jars with Lids and Rings, 12-Pack Glass Jars for Home Canning and Preserving
I use every one of these tools. Actually I even have duplicates that have accumulated over the years of canning. Great set.
Sentryse Canning Kit, 5 Piece Canning Supplies Starter Kit, Stainless Steel Canning Set for Beginner
A great starter Food Dehydrator. My husband uses this to make jerky. I would advise to set up on the patio or garage as the smell can over power you if you use spicy herbs.
NESCO 5-Tray Rectangular Food Dehydrator, 420W Adjustable Temp Food Dehumidifier with Digital Timer and Bottom-Mount Fan for Beef Jerky, Vegetables & Herbs, FD-5TC
Kit with water bath pot to get you started. If you want to just try your hand at canning some jelly or tomatoes this will get you started. Add some jars and a few more supplies and you are good to go. We love pulling out and eating canned salsa in th...
Food-Grade 21.5 Qt Stainless Steel Canning Pot and Canning Supplies by Supa Ant
Jams and jellies are the easiest recipes to make to get started. You can make small batches to test you skills. We have many farmers markets around and can many different flavors.
Sure-Jell Premium Fruit Pectin for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes, 1.75 oz Box - Walmart.com
I use these jars for canning jellies and jam. They are the perfect size to give as gifts. I also mix up spices to give away in these. Many uses.
Ball 4 oz Mason Jars, Regular Mouth Quilted Canning Jars with Lids and Rings, 12-Pack Mini Glass Jars for Home Canning and Preserving
Never reuse seals when you can. Ball brand is a leader in the industry. I rarely have jars not seal when I use this brand.
(3 pack) Ball 12-Pack Regular Mouth Canning Jar Lids, One-Piece Mason Jar Lids for Canning and Preserving, Replacement Lids for Ball Regular Mouth Mason Jars
Try before you stock up. This company adds nutrients to their basic products. We keep the dairy items stocked.
Vitamin Basics Sampler
This solves having to use jars or mylar bags after you open a can of freeze dried food. Easy to reseal the can.
That Seals It! vacuum seals freeze-dried food cans