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About Canning Companion

Canning Companion is a home canning guide and supply shop built for anyone who loves putting up their own food — from first-timers filling their very first jar of strawberry jam to seasoned homesteaders stocking a year-round pantry. We bring trusted, USDA-safe canning recipes, a personal pantry tracker, gardening guides, and curing & smoking know-how together in one warm, easy-to-use app, so you always know exactly what to make, how to make it safely, and what to buy.

Our recipe library covers water-bath and pressure-canner methods across jams, jellies, pickles, sauces, salsas, chutneys, fruit butters, vegetables, and meats — each with clear ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and the safety notes that matter most. Mama T's Pantry helps you track the jars you've already put up, their sizes, and expiration dates, while the integrated shop makes it simple to grab the jars, lids, tools, pectin, seeds, and curing supplies you need. A built-in AI assistant, "Mama T," is always on hand to answer your canning questions in plain, friendly language.

Canning Companion is built and maintained by a small, family-minded team of home-canners who believe preserving food at home should be approachable, safe, and rewarding. Every recipe and guide is crafted with care, and supply links help support the app so we can keep adding the recipes and tools you ask for.

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This Week's Smoke · Mama T's Pick

Mama T’s Sunday Comfort Smoke

Well hello there, sugar! It’s gettin' a mite cooler out there, which means it’s just the perfect weather to fire up the old smoker and let some hickory work its magic. Pull up a chair and let’s talk about some good eatin' for this fine week.

Mama T's Secret Ingredient

A touch of ground espresso in the dry rub

I mix just a spoonful into my rub because that deep, earthy coffee flavor brings out the richness of the pork and makes that bark taste absolutely heavenly.

Pair it with: Creamy, homemade coleslaw with a little extra apple cider vinegar

Mama T's tip: Don't you dare rush that stall; let the meat sit in the smoker until it hits that internal temperature, because patience is the most important spice in your pantry.

Get the full smoke guide