A Pinch of Patience

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A simple winter wellness recipe with 3 amazing herbs! check out the full tutorial for step by step process and more insight into the healing properties of these generous plants.

Requisite Herbal Medicine Disclaimer - I am not a doctor and this is not intended to be medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before taking a new herb especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication. Elderberries are a superstar in the natural medicine world for good reason! I hope you enjoy this simple syrup (oxymel) recipe as much as my family does. Remember to please leave a comment to let me know if you want more videos like this and also like, subscribe, and share to help my little channel keep growing! Recipe: 1/2 cup Elderberries and up to ¼ cup optional add-ins such as orange peel, cinnamon, clove, astragalus, rose hips, ginger or rosemary. You can choose ad in based on taste or your personal constitution (hot, cold, wet, dry) For prevention I use 1 TBSP daily 3 days before, during, and 3 days after traveling or other high exposure or stress to boost my immune system. For cold and flu, I take 1 tsp every hour as soon as I start feeling sick until symptoms have gone for a day. Other - You can also use the syrup on pancakes and in soda water or mixed drinks for a fun and nourishing treat! Dried Elderberries: https://amzn.to/3iSEsId Astragalus Root: https://amzn.to/3QUwbzS Rose Hips: https://amzn.to/3XzErbm Flip Top Bottles: https://amzn.to/3XzErbm Mesh Strainer: https://amzn.to/3Xs2xVh Support me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/APinchofPatience/membership Music from artlist.io Camera: https://amzn.to/3GZs017 As an amazon affiliate I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

Update - No, I did not get sick from the meat! Thank you all for the well wishes, I am much recovered. I had ended up hospitalized with meningitis over the thanksgiving holiday (note that meningitis is not a foodborne illness lol) Thank you all so much! Thank you for joining me on another fun whole muscle meat cure! I hope you enjoyed today's video and are inspired to try curing meat at home with these simple, time-tested techniques. I would love to hear from you in the comments! Let me know if you are going to or have tried this and how it turned out! If you have any questions, I'll do my best to help. A great resource I found for butchering and curing meat in a traditional manner is www.farmsteadmeatsmith.com, I especially recommend checking them out if you are interested in doing your own butchery. Summary: 1- Salt Meat and place in fridge (or other cool spot) to cure. 2- Rinse, Dry, Weigh, Tie & Hang in a cool dark spot to get started! Ideally 40-60f with good airflow. 3- Slice and fry or wait till you can eat it raw for an awesome snack! Do note that our commercial processing practices leave most supermarket meat already in a very compromised state of bacterial contamination. For this reason I recommend using meat you have personally butchered or from a local farmer/homesteader you have talked to about their practices and feel comfortable with or go to a local butcher shop and talk to someone there about obtaining the freshest cuts of whatever you are looking for. This will make a huge difference in not only quality but the success of using these old-fashioned techniques! Q&A Video - https://youtu.be/YvUjYA_0F5g Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:53 - Step 1, Salt and Spices 04:20 - Step 2, General Time Frame for Cure 6:17 - Step 3, Hang and Wait Patiently 7:54 - Lets Eat! 8:34 - Mold 10:04 - Eating Raw 15:54 - Final Thoughts Links: Butchers Knot: https://youtu.be/y6-Qcdzsp8U River Cottage Book - https://amzn.to/3J4WkKL Redmond's Salt - https://amzn.to/3GCPHwd Azure: https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/brand/azure-market/499 Meat hooks: https://amzn.to/3ZAargW Butchers twine: https://amzn.to/3iFV5Xg Scale: https://amzn.to/3Xcb2DM Cameras: - Canon R6ii: https://amzn.to/3XdPZAC - Canon m50ii: https://amzn.to/3ZCA8gD Support me on Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/APinchofPatience/membership I may earn a small commission from purchases at no cost to you, thank you for your support! Legal Disclaimer - As I always say, use your common sense and if in doubt don't eat it! It is very apparent when spoilage is present in a whole muscle cure but there is always risk of food borne illness so make sure you do your research and are aware of the risks.

UPDATE * No, I did not get sick from the meat. Thank you all for the well wishes, I am much recovered. I had ended up hospitalized with meningitis over the thanksgiving holiday (note that meningitis is not a foodborne illness lol) Thank you all so much! * I love this ancient preservation technique to preserve meat forever with only ONE INGREDIENT and make it super delicious to boot! Curing your own meats is not only delicious and rewarding, but a great SHTF skill and just a super cool lost art. I hope this video helps you to confidently go forth and explore the world of home cured meats. Do note that our commercial processing practices leave most supermarket meat already in a very compromised state of bacterial contamination. For this reason, I recommend using meat you have personally butchered or from a local farmer/homesteader you have talked to about their practices and feel comfortable with or go to a local butcher shop and talk to someone there about obtaining the freshest cuts of whatever you are looking for. This will make a huge difference in not only quality but the success of using these old-fashioned techniques! p.s. you can add any other seasonings you like too but salt is the important part! I really like black pepper and paprika. If you want to cut the salt a bit or are going for a more "breakfast" bacon, try using a mix of equal parts salt and brown sugar with black pepper on top, I don't think you'll be disappointed! Q&A Video - https://youtu.be/YvUjYA_0F5g Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - How it works 01:15 - Supplies 02:17 - Salt 04:05 - Wait 06:18 - Rinse 08:13 - Hang 09:45 - Enjoy 12:34 - Comparison Shopping Links: Sea salt: https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/food/baking-pantry/salt/sea/celtic-sea-salt-gourmet-kosher/28538?package=BP675&a_aid=Aqm6NKlEuR Himalayan Pink Salt: https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/food/baking-pantry/salt/himalayan-pink/himalayan-pink-crystal-salt/14168?package=BP537&a_aid=Aqm6NKlEuR Redmond real salt: https://www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/food/baking-pantry/salt/real/real-salt-fine-granular/10302?package=BP062&a_aid=Aqm6NKlEuR - River cottage book: https://amzn.to/3QygQos - Meat hooks: https://amzn.to/3ZAargW - Buss tubs: https://amzn.to/3QzZw2w - Butchers twine: https://amzn.to/3iFV5Xg -Salt: https://amzn.to/3IcXcdZ Support this channel on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/APinchofPatience/membership Cameras: - Canon R6ii: https://amzn.to/3XdPZAC - Canon M50ii: https://amzn.to/3ZCA8gD Music from Artlist.io: - Small Steps - Sunset Rag - All The Lights My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coragbowe/ I may earn a small commission as an Amazon associate on qualifying purchases. Legal Disclaimer - As I always say, use your common sense and if in doubt don't eat it! It is very apparent when spoilage is present in a whole muscle cure but there is always risk of food borne illness so make sure you do your research and are aware of the risks. #ancestralknowledge #nourishingtraditions #curedmeats #foodsecurity #foodpreservation #preparedness #pantryprep #prepping #pantrymeals #oldfashioned #oldworldskills #backtobasics

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A long-fermented gingerbread spiced dough like this can trace its origins all the way back to the 13th century! Combine 1-pound fresh ground flour of choice (I'm using rye here) and 1/2 pound each raw honey and molasses. cover and let sit at a minimum 3 days and up to 3 months. The flavors and texture will really develop nicely with a longer ferment time. When ready to bake add the bowl to a pot of warm water on the stove and heat until the mixture becomes pliable. Turn out onto a work surface and knead until smooth. add 1-2 Tbsp gingerbread spices and a pinch of salt. You could also experiment kneading in finely chopped candied fruits, lemon peel, nuts or chocolate here. Roll tsp sized pieces into balls and flatten onto a parchment lined baking sheet or silicone baking mat. Bake on the lowest shelf in your oven at 350f for 10-15 minutes, you want them to be just brown not dark. Remove and let cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. You can also dip in melted chocolate or glaze after they are cooled. I hope you enjoy this look into historical baking! Merry Christmas!

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making the most of our Apple harvest by putting up a store of wholesome Apple Butter for late winter Apple enjoyment! This recipe is already very wholesome with minimal ingredients and no refined sugars, but you can up the healthy yum factor even more with a quick ferment hack. When you open a new jar of Apple Butter, remove a large spoonful to give yourself more room in the jar, stir in a spoonful of whey (I usually use my piima cultured dairy for this, but raw acv will do to!) replace the lid loosely and leave at room two for a day or two to allow for slight fermentation, then move to the fridge and enjoy! Shopping Links: Apple Peeler, Corer, Slicer - https://amzn.to/3Z6M8Gu Hand Operated Food Processor I LOVE For This Job - https://sellershop.boncook.com/corabowe/products/377773 Instatpot - https://amzn.to/3ZhoO8Y Cast Iron Casserole Dish - https://amzn.to/45FFjiL Azure Standard - https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=Aqm6NKlEuR * Azure standard is where I get almost all my bulk dry goods, spices, and my preferred maple syrup as well! Give them a try, they are a wonderful company! As an Amazon Associate I may earn a commission at no cost to you.

DISCLAIMER! I am not a doctor and do not intend to give medical advice, I simply share recipes and methods that I personally use for my families wellness. If you are inspired to try anything I share I am in no way liable, please do your due diligence and consult your doctor if you are unsure about the safety of a recipe. I like to get my bulk honey from Azure standard - https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=Aqm6NKlEuR Or on Amazon- https://amzn.to/3mkIYAD

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I have been having so much fun processing a whole hog for the first time! I have long loved the idea of learning and practicing old world preservation techniques like dry curing, brining, confi, salami etc... I am utilizing a freezer for most of the meat this year I'll admit but I'm also getting to practice a few of those techniques that interest me so much! dry cure bacon is hanging in my pantry, hams are in brine and will soon join the bacon hanging, I'm giving salami a try 🤞and rillettes are now one of my favorite pantry items! there are so many amazing ways to preserve a bounty of meat harvest without a freezer and I cannot wait to keep exploring the possibilities! some of the best resources I've found as I delve into this new aspect of home making and food preparation are @TheFarmsteadMeatsmith and @rivercottage the river cottage meat book as well as the smoking and curing book have been a wealth of knowledge and Brandon at Farmsteadmeatsmith.com is crazy knowledgeable, relatable, and hilarious! Shopping Links: My Favorite Meat Curing, Smoking, Preserving Book - https://amzn.to/3m8j9n9 Instantpot - https://amzn.to/3ZhoO8Y Harvest Guard Reusable Lids (Made in the USA) - https://amzn.to/3SvJpnJ the recipe I used for this batch of rillettes came from reformation acres and can be found here - https://www.reformationacres.com/2017/12/crockpot-pork-rillettes.html