Anna and Jenny talk about why diced tomatoes aren’t safe to can, but whole or crushed tomatoes are indeed safe. They also talk about plans for the next season of Perfectly Preserved, and what to expect in season 4. This is the season finale, and Perfectly Preserved will be back for season 4 on May 6 2026! Look for us then!

Here's the article talked about in the episode: https://blogs.extension.iastate.edu/answerline/2025/07/08/peel-tomatoes-before-preserving/

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Anna and Jenny talk about the over-hyped elderberry as a home remedy, what it’s actually good for, and the ways you can preserve it.

They discuss which types are safe, and which are not, they discuss that it isn’t especially effective, and you shouldn’t spend a lot of money to access these products.

Here’s the link to the articles that we reference: https://www.consumerreports.org/medicine-and-treatments/natural-cures-guide-which-work-which-dont-a2935767175/

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/em-9446-play-it-safe-when-preserving-elderberries

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/sp-50-536-preserving-fruits-wild-berries-fruits

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Anna and Jenny talk about how to acidify recipes, and how to safely swap citric acid, lemon juice, and vinegar. Thank you to listener Amy for her excellent question!

Here’s the link to the articles that we reference:

Jenny’s printable acid guide: https://thedomesticwildflower.com/acid-and-canning/

https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/how-do-i-can-tomatoes/tomato-acidification-directions/

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