In a world of freezers, coolers, and constant access to electricity, the Amish have managed to maintain their traditional way of preserving meat without modern refrigeration. Their techniques, honed ...

Perishables last for years thanks to modern methods of preservation, such as freezing, canning, vacuum-sealing, and chemical additives. But how did people in the past preserve their food before modern ...

Of all the amazing breakthroughs we don't quite appreciate properly, freezing food is near the top. Frozen food brands have a generally terrible reputation, with the collective lingering memory of ...

Knowing how to preserve food without a fridge can save you money and reduce waste. Keeping food fresh without a freezer may sound impossible, but people have been doing it for centuries. Before ...

“I need you to stay out of the kitchen for a while. I am pressure canning green beans,” my mom would say. I’d be stationed at the picnic table on the patio, trimming and slicing green beans. After the ...

The consumption of processed meats is a reason why colorectal cancer is the second-leading type of cancer in Europe. “Processed meat consumption, including meats with preservative salts such as sodium ...

Every dedicated hunter and angler should own a quality vacuum sealer. These machines are one of the best ways to preserve your wild game harvests. In addition to protecting from freezer burn, they can ...

The best vacuum sealers can help save on food waste, ensuring that your meals and produce stay fresh and last longer. While there are two kinds of vacuum sealers—chamber and external—the external type ...