Perfectly Preserved Podcast

Want to learn to safely preserve food at home? Join Master Preservers Anna Cash and Jenny Gomes as they teach you all the ins and outs of canning, from water bath canning, to steam canning, to pressure canning. You’ll learn tested, up-to-date techniques that work for a modern, busy home. Each episode will cover a specific topic relevant to food preservation such as canning equipment, excellent recipe choices for both beginner and intermediate canners, and even other methods of food preservation such as dehydration, fermentation, and freeze drying. Friends and food preservation enthusiasts Anna and Jenny will guide you expertly and share laughs along the way. 

Pantry Purge: How to clean the pantry to save money
Jun 4, 2025 – 28:50
How to Save Money and Plan Your Pantry in 2025
May 28, 2025 – 32:25
Bone Broth vs Stock: Why It Matters for Your Pantry & Recipes
May 21, 2025 – 19:16
Tariffs and Canning Supplies-what you need to know for 2025
May 14, 2025 – 32:30
How to Seal a Canning Jar Safely
May 7, 2025 – 27:46
Season 3 is COMING!
Apr 30, 2025 – 01:10
Season 2 Finale: Tips for Market Success and Streamlined Preserving
Oct 30, 2024 – 35:22
The Best Way to Keep Jars Warm Before Processing
Oct 23, 2024 – 23:45
Tackling Pressure Canner Problems Together
Oct 16, 2024 – 33:14
Is it safe to can in my pressure cooker?: Pressure Canning Appliances Explained
Oct 9, 2024 – 29:21
How to Can Hot Sauce, BBQ Sauce, and Condiments
Oct 2, 2024 – 29:12
Pressure Canning Wild Game
Sep 24, 2024 – 30:06
Pressure Canning Seafood
Sep 18, 2024 – 34:04
Making Apple Cider
Sep 11, 2024 – 26:12
How to Make Flavored Vinegars
Sep 5, 2024 – 21:41
Everything Pumpkin
Aug 28, 2024 – 26:23
Taste of Home: Preserving Regional Favorites
Aug 21, 2024 – 23:44
3 Things to Pressure Can for Back to School
Aug 15, 2024 – 21:54
Best Canning Advice Our Listeners Have Received
Aug 7, 2024 – 19:23
3 Things You Should Can This Week
Jul 31, 2024 – 30:06
Anna’s Journey to Can 2000 Jars of Jam for Christmas Market
Jul 24, 2024 – 37:44
Preserving Mushrooms
Jul 17, 2024 – 21:18
What to Know For Your Very First Summer Canning
Jul 10, 2024 – 38:10
pH Testing and Home Canning
Jul 3, 2024 – 28:16
George Washington's Cherries
Jun 26, 2024 – 31:00
How to Pickle Eggs
Jun 19, 2024 – 39:49
How to Get the Most Crisp Pickle with Calcium Chloride
Jun 12, 2024 – 21:57
Canning Baby Food
Jun 5, 2024 – 26:32
Are Canned Foods Unhealthy?
May 29, 2024 – 28:03
How to Get Ready for Canning Season
May 22, 2024 – 22:19
Canning With No or Low Sugar and Sugar Substitutes
May 15, 2024 – 23:26
How To Save Time by Stacking Your Canning Jars
May 8, 2024 – 22:39
How to Ship Canned Items
May 1, 2024 – 25:04
Cold Smoked Bacon and Other Meat Preservation
Apr 24, 2024 – 23:02
What We Are Canning This Summer | Inspo and Ideas
Apr 17, 2024 – 21:18
How to Make Floral, Herbal, & Evergreen Jellies
Apr 10, 2024 – 25:25
History of Canning Recommendations
Apr 3, 2024 – 26:26
Bonus Episode: The Pressure Canning Cookbook is Available today!
Apr 2, 2024 – 10:36
Special Announcement: Live Canning Class April 5th
Mar 28, 2024 – 07:02
Jars of Many Colors: What's Normal and What's Not
Mar 27, 2024 – 19:03
The Canning Community
Mar 20, 2024 – 38:16
Is Sealed the Same as Preserved?
Mar 13, 2024 – 23:43
How to Make Pepper Jelly
Mar 6, 2024 – 23:50
The Most Frustrating Things About Canning
Feb 28, 2024 – 29:15
All About Curds
Feb 21, 2024 – 21:47
An Insider's Look at The Pressure Canning Cookbook
Feb 14, 2024 – 21:39
Are Ball Canning Recipes Safe?
Feb 7, 2024 – 20:07
Perfectly Preserved Season 2 is Coming Soon!
Jan 31, 2024 – 00:54
Is Honey Fermented Garlic Safe?
Oct 25, 2023 – 21:27
A Closer Look at Pur Mason Canning Supplies
Oct 18, 2023 – 18:58

Recent Reviews

Winterfuzz55

Pressure canning

I am not a novice canner and this episode says things are an absolute. Not true. I have never had potatoes boil ‘for hours’. The directions were incomplete and hurried. Either explain all or none. Don’t say not to do something unless you explain why not. Seriously lacking content. Audio is bad
BDowdy91

Love

I love this podcast. They are both experts and offer trusted advice. I love that I can listen in and not worry about politics or anything else, just take in good useful information.
amrslrg

Amazing resource for all home food preservers

I have learned so much from this show. Every episode I listen to teaches me something new. I’m so happy to have found a place that shares up to date safe food preservation practices and also teaches me how to find the information for myself. 100% feeling empowered.
Lame Star

A perfect combo!!

This is just what I needed. I am a brand new canner and for me the more information I have the better. I already had Jenny Gomes canning book and in combination with the podcast, I feel extremely confident!! Update!! Anna brings so much to the table, she is an inspiration to preserve safely and she is a very sweet person!! Thank you both for taking the time to make this podcast, your listeners appreciate it! Melody
HopefulHomesteaderKY

The podcast I was looking for!

I’m so grateful to have discovered this podcast. I love the safety guidelines and also the ideas for more items to can. Enjoying this very much! I love learning more of this lost art!
Miraz38

Invaluable resource!

Anna and Jenny make preserving, but specifically canning, so approachable and sensible. They break everything down to basics and aren’t dismissive of any questions. Short episodes are easy to listen to and easy to re-listen to! I’ve binged them all, as I come across a topic I want to research. Thank you, ladies!
APFoodNerd

The binge-worthy info-packed preserving podcast of your dreams

Jenny and Anna’s no nonsense, yet approachable, take to home food preservation is refreshing and much needed! As Master Food Preservers, they have the experience and education to back the information they share, and you can rest assured it’s always safe and scientific. A must-listen!
Mailman Josh

You guys are great!

I love listening while I deliver my mail route.
cindycolley

It’s too short!

I love this podcast but my only complaint is that it’s too short! Have some chit chat at the beginning. Tell us what you’ve been preserving. The people want more 🙂
TGTrapper

Fun and educational

I learned canning and preserving from mom. My wife and I have been gardening and canning for years. I’ve only gotten through a few episodes and have already learned a TON! If becoming a bit more self sufficient this podcast is a winner.
BrandyNoodle

Inspiring yet practical!

Love this show! It’s very practical with lots of great tips to help you develop your food preservation skills, but at the same time inspiring! It makes you wanna get up and can something! I’ve learned SO much about canning and feel more confident that I can do it in a safe way. I’ve canned three different things in the past month now and want to do more. Thanks so much for all the great info and straightforwardness. Our world is filled with so much drama, not necessarily good, and it’s great to listen to a meaningful and practical podcast that can improve my life in a real way and help me use my creativity in the kitchen!
Awesomepossum69

Learning About Weck Jars!

I just finished listening to Anna and Jenny discuss Weck jars, made in Germany. All new to me, but I can’t wait to try them! I love the idea of not buying new canning lids every new season-an increasingly expensive necessity with mason jars. And the jars look beautiful- so many options. Thank you for sharing your experiences and for all the tips. I’ll be buying a few this year!
DeeDee5995

Anna and Jenny are the best!

I’ve taken Anna’s online and in person classes. She is so knowledgable and so nice! This podcast helps answer the questions I didn’t even know I had! Listen to the Charcuterie episode, it’s great for ideas. Thanks Anna and Jenny!
goteampinkd

Learned something new

I have been wanting to learn more about Weck jars for safe food storage and today’s episode answered my questions. It was nice to hear a review on Weck jars from two Master Food Preservers. I will definitely try using Weck jars this summer in my home canning. Thanks for the info and tips!
searcher11

A great place to start!!

Wonderful podcast on all things preserving. It teaches and shares such great canning knowledge in first couple episides. It’s so thorough you can’t wait to give it a try! I look forward to new episodes each week. ❤️
kirstiefung

Amazing as Always!

I love how concise they are with information. Not to mention they always present ideas and projects I’ve never even thought of and I have so many new projects on my to do list thanks to this podcast! Both gals are master preservers, so they really focus on safe preserving practices, which I am so thankful for!
J Tanilla

The perfect episodes

I love this podcast so much they are the perfect length and get to the point which is awesome especially if you are new like me to preserving food. So far they have covered so many good topics plus book recommendations. Thank you so much for sharing and making food preservation fun.
KarensKindredSpirit

Extension Offices

I just listened to Episode 13, and I learned so much. It is so incredibly insightful and informative. I didn’t realize how quickly botulism can start growing if you can food incorrectly. Thank you for sharing such important information in such a fun and approachable manner! — @karenskindredspirit
Y-E-S!!

Clear and concise with no time wasted!

Super helpful, clear information without any small talk or chatting! No time wasted for a busy mom:)
Diesel rican

Inspiring!

I appreciate all of these ideas and guidance. This podcast inspires me to step out of my comfort zone and try more recipes. THANK YOU!
Brian Sirimaturos

Canning, preserving done right with bite sized episodes

Have followed along the 10 episodes so far and the new botulism episode was great! I’ve made so many mistakes but thankfully gotten away with it before, but I want to learn the right and safest way going forward. It’s just not worth taking chances. Love the details and more importantly the reasons why you should do things the proper way with tried and true, TESTED recipes. Shows sound great. Quick to listen. Hosts play well off each other. Highly recommend.
Jon cena a grandma

Great Educators

I am new to canning. This summer I learned to water bath can. Anna was so helpful answering my questions as I taught myself. This podcast has given me answers to questions I didn’t know I had as well as the confidence to try new things. I never miss an episode.
stacyjbs

Old canner but new tricks!

I canned more than 35 years ago and stepped away. Kids and life. A great friend peaked my interest again snd I jumped in, cannonball style. This podcast is beginning to teach all of us what you REALLY need, might LIKE to have, and how it WORKS. The science behind the how and why. It’s just a fledgling podcast but I’m enjoying it so far. Also, if you have any questions you can reach out and they’ll help you with an answer. The CORRECT answer. Update! The information on Clear Jel was so helpful. I was checking out your canned apple pie filling recipes and was wondering what it was and how it worked.
1555CT

Great Listen!

Such a good mix of the facts, real life examples, with a side of humor. I wasn’t going to can this fall but after two episodes I’m off to find a blackberry patch for some jam!