Venison, Canning, And From-scratch Meals Made Modern.

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Explore canning recipes, wild game meals, and homemade staples that make everyday cooking simpler, heartier, and rooted in tradition.

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Elle McCoy, founder of The Rustic Elk, standing in her kitchen wearing an apron while preparing apples for canning.

Hey, I'm Elle!

I’m a wife, mom, and kitchen creator who believes the work of our hands can feed our families in body and soul. Here you’ll find the old skills made simple... canning, wild game, and homemade staples that truly sustain.

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Over 15 years of preserving experience
5 million+ blog readers | 17,000+ families learning to preserve and cook from scratch

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Coming Soon: The Rustic Elk Mercantile

A gathering place for the handmade, the faithful, and the from-scratch life.
Here you’ll find simple, beautiful pieces for your home and kitchen:

🪡 Handmade goods - dresses, aprons, tea towels, and faith-filled wall art.
📝 Practical printables - canning labels, pantry charts, seasonal planners, and kitchen guides.
📚 Books & devotionals - from canning eBooks to Bible studies and reflections for the quiet moments.

Everything here is crafted with the same heart that shapes my kitchen: a desire to honor God, simplify the everyday, and help you live with more peace, provision, and purpose.

🫙 New to canning? Start small. You don’t need 100 jars or fancy gear... just the right steps and one good recipe.
One Jar at a Time is my free starter guide packed with beginner canning tips, simple recipes, and the exact tools you’ll use again and again.
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