Preserving Food Archives | The Rustic Elk

Preserving Food

There is nothing more rewarding than harvesting food from your own backyard and preserving it for the colder months to come. Learn how to safely and confidently preserve food at home with canning, dehydrating, freezing and more.

Jars of freshly canned apples sitting on a counter

Canning Apples | How to Can Apple Slices

Canning apples is an easy way to preserve the crisp, delicious flavors of this beloved fruit to enjoy all year long. Canned apples are a versatile, preserved fruit you can …

Homemade Sauerkraut Recipe | How to Make Sauerkraut

This simple and satisfying sauerkraut recipe is perfect for those that love the tangy, sour taste of this simple fermented cabbage dish. With just two simple ingredients, a mason jar, …

Salted lemons in a jar ready to make preserved lemons

Preserved Lemons Recipe | How to Preserve Lemons

Preserved lemons are known for their intense citrus flavor and unique texture. Preserved in salt, this helps to draw out their juices and turn the fruit into a soft, tangy …

Canned oranges in canning jars on a counter with fresh oranges in the background

Canning Oranges | Water Bath Canned Orange Slices

Canning oranges is a great way to preserve the fruit’s delicious flavor all year round. Whether you have a surplus of oranges from your yard or you simply want to …

Jar of homemade apple cider vinegar with a freshly fermenting jar of apple scrap vinegar in the background

How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar from Scraps

Are you tired of throwing away apple scraps after making a delicious apple pie or snack? Well, you can actually turn those scraps into something useful and healthy – apple …