It's the same ol' story, Compound bow Vs. Recurve, Hawkins style Vs. In-Line muzzle loader, 7mm Vs. 30-30, Spot and stalk Vs. Tree Stand. Each generation has their "Prefered" way of doing things, and it seems their way is the right way... to them. But if there were not an ongoing evolution to...
Great article Becca! The Rokslide thread you posted a couple years ago on this subject inspired me to get a Pressure Canner, we now have two All American Canners and we've used them a lot. I'm sure this article will inspire more, and will also inspire a lot of questions for you.... so I might as...
If you make stew out of canned meat just remember it's already cooked. So cook your veggies first and throw the meat in last or it will completely fall apart if you cook it any longer than to just heat it through.
My wife cooks a whole turkey in the canner (as a pressure cooker) for 20-25...