Why Don't We ALL Can Like the Amish?

Viewers often tell me: "The Amish have been water bath canning all types of food forever. Why shouldn't we?" In this video, I discuss Amish canning, as well as home canning in other "Plain" communities. Using quotes from former pain people, plus historical resources, I'll help you see whether those methods are really all they're cracked up to be.
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[@swithers00]

It all makes sense now with that little extra insight on how the Amish store and cycle their food. Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@VaSewPro]

Thanks for this video. You explained it so well. I believe there are many more people who need to see this. I always go by the USDA guidelines. When I started canning again after many years, my husband was a bit hesitant about eating home canned food. I assured him it was perfectly safe and explained to him about the guidelines I followed. I explained to him that even though I followed the safe canning guidelines, not every canner does. And it's a good idea to be cautious when it comes to home canned foods. I even got him involved once on a tomato canning season. I explained as we went along , " Why I do things a certain way." From sterilizing jars, adding citric acid and processing. He's a believer now and loves my home canning. I think he rather enjoyed getting involved in the canning process. He even commented that it was a satisfying experience. Anyway didn’t mean to ramble on. Keep up the good work. That is a lot of great information you have there. Explained so well.

[@lisasinervo1633]

Great video. It was good to see Amish canning practices in context.

[@Butterflys3436]

I would like to thank you for making this video it is so excellent you gave so much information that I’ve never even heard of I know so little about Canning or it’s history but I do see all the controversy on RUclips over the Amish and the USDA guidelines.

[@Proverbs31Homestead]

I'm glad ypu enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@coolnewpants]

Thank you for this informative video! I appreciate it!

[@Proverbs31Homestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@wendycross8319]

Thank you for your videos. They are very informative and you are a wonderful teacher.

[@Proverbs31Homestead]

I'm so glad you've enjoyed them!

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

That is because dead people can't talk 😢 thanks for the information

[@Proverbs31Homestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@reneeweitz878]

Not sure I believe you. My opinion is water canning meat is a way of life but may only have a year, shelf life. Pressure cooked, many.