The homestead kitchen is central to the homestead, however small or large. Here, families gather to laugh and enjoy a meal, fresh produce is prepared and turned into delicious homestead recipes.
Hi there! In this article I’m going to be looking at how to choose the best fermentation crock for making sauerkraut, kimchi, curtido, and all manner of other totally delicious fermented goodies. As I mentioned in my recent article on how to use a fermentation crock pot, jars can work fine when getting started, or if … Read More
Are you looking for smoking alternatives that produce higher temperatures? Are you looking to use a flavored smoke alternative to traditional briquette? Then smoking with lump charcoal or charwood is probably your best option. I used to use briquettes as my go to choice for smoking, grilling or for barbecues, but since really getting interested in … Read More
Do you wish you could make smaller sauerkraut batches? Are fermentation crocks out of your budget’s reach? Then mason jar fermenting might be more to your liking. These glass canning jars have gained popularity as options for fermenting vegetables and fruits over the recent past with the advent of fermenting lids for mason jars.The technologies … Read More
Are you looking for an alternative to yogurt as your only source of probiotic food? Interested in learning how to ferment vegetables? Sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables have long been associated with healthy eating. Being solid sources of fiber, vitamins C and K as well as iron, they give a real boost to your immunity. Moreover, … Read More
Do you get the perfect smoke ring, crust and color but find the smoke flavor lacking? This can be directly attributed to the type of pellets you are using. Not all pellets are made the same. Each manufacturer uses their own unique blends.There are a number of factors that dictate how effective your pellets are … Read More
Do you wish you could grill meat or vegetables all year round? Having problems with uneven grilling? Sounds like you are ready for pellet grills. This next phase in smoking meat is designed to make it possible for everyone to get perfectly grilled meat, every time. The trend that was once thought of as being nothing … Read More
Do your briskets lack that authentic smoked flavor? Are you sure that you are using the best wood for smoking brisket? Smoking a brisket to perfection takes years of practice.Unlike a charcoal smoked brisket, a wood smoked brisket is packed full of flavor. From ancient times, smoke has been used to not only preserve meat, … Read More
Everyone loves pulled pork right? It’s a great source of protein, plus some good vitamins and minerals. As well as being delicious, pork is a relatively cheap meat, ideal for parties and barbecues. Working out how much pulled pork per person when planning an event can be tricky. Nobody wants waste, or to run out … Read More
Digital thermometers are devices that are used to take temperature readings orally. Most of them are made such that they use their resistive aspects to take the readings. As a result of this, they are the accurate and fastest. Digital thermometers may have different areas where they may come in handy. Some may use them for … Read More
In this article, I’m going to provide you with the specific steps you need to learn how to season a new smoker or grill. The same procedure can be used for seasoning an offset smoker or an electric smoker. When you buy a new smoker or grill, it is really important as a first step to … Read More
