How to Render Lard using a Slow Cooker
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How to Render Lard using a Slow Cooker

How to render lard using pork fat is an extremely easy process. The simple steps for rendering pork fat consists of one ingredient and one piece of equipment. Rendering lard allows for a very diverse oil which can be used for cooking, baking, and seasoning cast iron. Learn what the term, canning lard, refers to…

How to Freeze Leafy Greens with Tips on How to Store Long-term
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How to Freeze Leafy Greens with Tips on How to Store Long-term

Freezing greens from the garden is an excellent method for preserving the harvest. How to freeze leafy greens such as kale, spinach, swiss chard, and collards takes only minutes, consisting of 2 quick and easy steps. Growing up in a Thai household meant consuming a leafy green vegetable of some sort or another daily. Sometimes…

Preserving Roasted Peppers in Oil
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Preserving Roasted Peppers in Oil

Preserving roasted peppers or chilis in olive oil is a traditional method for preserving the pepper harvest. This method requires two ingredients and little effort and is beyond delicious. In addition to this recipe for preserving peppers in oil, I will also include a canning recipe for you to try.  A Farm Girl in the…

Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe and Preserving
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Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe and Preserving

Homemade basil pesto can be consumed fresh, as well as preserved to be enjoyed throughout the winter months. This easy to make recipe will only take minutes of your time, consisting of a handful of ingredients. You guys, if you’re not making homemade basil pesto you need to start.  It is the most delicious summer…