Safe preservation of venison begins in the field. A special concern with venison is chronic wasting disease. Harvest only healthy-looking deer. Avoid eating the eyes, brain, spinal cord, spleen, ...

Canned venison is delicious, nutritious and versatile. It can be served anytime with pasta, rice or vegetables for a complete meal. It can replace beef in favorite Mexican or Italian recipes, and it ...

Canning is a great way to preserve produce from your garden or local farmers market. During the cold winter months, you can grab a jar of preserved food, and the fresh flavors can transport you back ...

According to local processors, the 2024 deer harvest has been very good this year. Many hunters dress out their own deer for home storage, and many more take the easy way out and take it to a deer ...

Over the years as a deer hunter, I found an easy way to become popular at holiday parties. Just bring a tray of deer bologna and jerky, and there’s a good chance you’ll be invited to more events in ...

Pressure canning is the process of preserving foods in a kettle pressurized with steam. It’s the only safe method for low-acid foods. If it’s not done properly, home canning can have a high risk of ...

Pressure canners allow us to safely preserve low-acid foods at home. Because low-acid foods like vegetables and meat are more susceptible to botulism, these foods must be canned in a pressure canner.