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    Pork Tenderloin with Sauerkraut, Apples, and Onions

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    Kick up your CANuary pantry with zesty hot pepper Kick up your CANuary pantry with zesty hot pepper mustard! 🌶️ This easy, from-scratch recipe blends tangy mustard with fiery peppers for a bold condiment perfect on sandwiches, sausages, charcuterie, and more. Beginner-friendly and water-bath canned, it’s a must-save recipe for spicing up meals all year long.
    This cozy winter pasta salad is the perfect balanc This cozy winter pasta salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory 🍁 Roasted butternut squash, tender orecchiette, fresh spinach, and tart cranberries are tossed in a creamy maple Dijon vinaigrette for a hearty, flavor-packed dish. Ideal for winter lunches, potlucks, or easy make-ahead meals, this pasta salad is simple, comforting, and full of seasonal goodness. Save this recipe for a fresh winter side or light main dish! #pastasalad #wintersalad #comfortfood #healthyeats
    Simplify meal prep this CANuary with homemade cann Simplify meal prep this CANuary with homemade canned ground beef that’s ready for quick weeknight dinners. 🥩 This safe, beginner-friendly pressure canning recipe preserves fresh ground beef for tacos, chili, casseroles, and soups. Stock your pantry with this from-scratch staple and enjoy homemade convenience all year long!
    Stock your pantry this CANuary with crisp, tender Stock your pantry this CANuary with crisp, tender green beans preserved the old-fashioned way. 🥒 This beginner-friendly pressure canning recipe keeps green beans fresh, flavorful, and ready for soups, casseroles, or simple sides all year long. A must-save recipe for from-scratch kitchens and winter meal prep!
    Fill your pantry this CANuary with smooth, old-fas Fill your pantry this CANuary with smooth, old-fashioned grape jelly made from scratch. 🍇 Sweet, vibrant, and perfectly spreadable, this classic water bath canning recipe is a family favorite for toast, biscuits, PB&J, and gifting. Made with simple ingredients and timeless technique, grape jelly is a must-have for any from-scratch canning season.
    Add bold flavor to your CANuary pantry with fermen Add bold flavor to your CANuary pantry with fermented red onions that are crisp, tangy, and naturally probiotic. 🧅 This easy fermentation recipe uses simple ingredients and time-honored methods to create a vibrant topping perfect for tacos, salads, burgers, and grain bowls. A must-save for from-scratch kitchens, fermentation lovers, and anyone building a traditional pantry.
    Stock your shelves this CANuary with crisp, old-fa Stock your shelves this CANuary with crisp, old-fashioned dill pickles made for canning. 🥒 Fresh cucumbers, garlic, and dill come together in a bold, tangy brine for that classic crunch everyone loves. This beginner-friendly canning recipe is perfect for burgers, sandwiches, and snacking straight from the jar—an essential staple for any from-scratch pantry. Save it for canning season!
    Bring a little sunshine to CANuary with this old-f Bring a little sunshine to CANuary with this old-fashioned dandelion jelly made from foraged blooms. 🌼 Light, floral, and beautifully golden, this classic water bath canning recipe transforms spring dandelions into a sweet, spreadable jelly perfect for toast, biscuits, and gifting. A must-save recipe for foragers, homesteaders, and anyone who loves from-scratch pantry staples.
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