Canning & Preserving

At elemental Survival we are committed to helping our friends, family and community live a healthy, happy, spiritual, and secure life. As we travel on our journey at elemental survival, we hope the things we have learned that have had a profound positive effect on our lives can help you on your journey. On this page we will talk about canning and preserving. 

For centuries, canning and preserving food has been a vital part of food security and seasonal living across many cultures. It was—and still is—a trusted method for extending the shelf life of harvests, reducing waste, and ensuring access to nourishing food year-round. Today, more households are rediscovering these time-honored practices not just as a way to save money, but to eat cleaner, reduce reliance on store-bought goods, and

reconnect with their food.

Canning and preserving offer countless benefits—from cutting costs and reducing packaging waste to enjoying better flavor, higher nutritional value, and the convenience of having wholesome, home-prepared food ready when you need it.

Cost Savings:

One of the biggest advantages of canning and preserving your own food is the significant cost savings. By buying produce in bulk—especially during peak harvest seasons when prices are lowest—you can stretch your dollar and stock up on your favorites. Seasonal produce is not only more affordable, but also fresher and more flavorful.

Preserving food at home also cuts out the hidden costs built into store-bought items, such as packaging, shipping, and transportation. Over time, these savings add up—especially when you're building a pantry full of high-quality, homemade goods that would otherwise come at a premium price.

Environmental Impact:

Preserving food at home also has an amazingly positive impact on the environment. Canning and preserving your own foods eliminates additional packaging that would otherwise end up in a land fill. It also eliminates the emissions associated with the transportation of many store-bought items. 

Flavor and Nutritional Value:

Preserving your own food also ensures that you get to use the freshest ingredients, as opposed to store-bought items that may have been sitting on the shelf for some time. Having fresh ingredients allows for a better flavor, as the food will be closer to its natural form and not altered in any way. Additionally, preserving your own food also maximizes the nutritional value of the food, as it retains vitamins and minerals that may otherwise be lost in the processing of store-bought items. Having a tremendously positive impact on you and your family’s health.

Convenience:

Canning and preserving your own food adds a layer of convenience that modern lifestyles truly benefit from. By buying in bulk and preserving at home, you reduce the need for frequent grocery trips—saving both time and energy. Home-canned goods can last for months or years, giving you a reliable, ready-to-use food supply that doesn’t spoil quickly. This not only cuts down on waste but also provides peace of mind in uncertain times, reinforcing your food security.

Beyond the cost savings and reduced environmental impact, canning your own food means enjoying better flavor, higher nutritional value, and control over the ingredients in your meals. It’s a rewarding way to feed your family with clean, wholesome food year-round. Let Elemental Survivalist help guide you on your journey toward greater food independence, resilience, and healthy abundance. Please check out or learning resources section for a PDF on getting started Canning and Preserving.