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| Thanks to Ball FreshTECH, we’re adding some amazing, rich Italian flair to our pantry staples! All opinions are that of Rural Mom. |
Bruschetta is one of our all-time favorites to accompany our Italian-inspired dishes. From serving it as a side with crouton chips to baking on bread or mixing into salads and pastas, this versatile treat adds spunk and flavor to your recipes. I love to have plenty on hand which is why I chose this recipe for my first test run of the Ball® FreshTECH Automatic Home Canning System.
Here’s where things get even more fun! As the recipe is preprogrammed into the appliance, you will close the lid and punch in the appropriate recipe combination. For the bruschetta I made, the combination was “Salsas” and the number “2.” When you press start, the machine automatically does the rest, perfectly controlling the temperature and pressure cool-down period to preserve the food perfectly.
That’s it! You can walk away and your Ball FreshTECH Automatic Home Canning System does the rest. The machine will chime when the process is complete and you’ll be able to use the tongs included (pictured above) to remove the jars for cooling prior to storage. (And, of course, as per usual canning safety guidelines, you’ll want to inspect the jars after cooling to ensure they processed correctly.)
My results on first trial run exceeded my expectations. I was utterly amazed how easy the Ball FreshTECH Automatic Home Canning System made the canning process including clean-up, which amounted to no more than simply wiping down the jars and the inside of the unit with a little soap and warm water.
My enchantment isn’t just with the fast process, ease of use and easy clean-up, though, I’m also quite thrilled to learn that the Ball FreshTECH Automatic Home Canning System uses up to 60 percent less energy and up to 85 percent less water than traditional canning methods. This eco-friendly boost certainly makes my sustainable heart smile!
If I could find a drawback, it’s size. I’d love to see a bigger Ball FreshTECH Automatic Home Canning System developed to house more jars. Right now, the unit comfortably holds 3 quart size jars which is ample for smaller project, but not ideal for large seasonal canning efforts.
However, my husband and I both agreed that we’ll be using the FreshTECH regularly for seasonal salsas, jams and also for canning smaller quantities of fruits and vegetables. It’s going to be great to have on hand for using up small batch garden hauls. To me, this is a huge bonus as I’ve often struggled to find alternative storage methods for produce until I could gather enough for a large canning batch. Also ideal for quickly canning spaghetti sauce and pizza sauce – both of which I generally have an over-abundance of after making.
Overall, I think the Ball FreshTECH Automatic Home Canning System is a well-designed, quality machine capable of enhancing any kitchen and preservation efforts. It’s a fantastic appliance for beginners to start canning with and for experienced canners to have on hand for small batch or daily preservation efforts. If you are seeking an energy-efficient, speedy and precise way to produce fabulous canning results, this is the appliance for you!
For more information on the Ball FreshTech Automatic Home Canning System, visit: http://www.freshpreservingstore.com/ball-freshtech-automatic-home-canning-system/shop/613560/
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YUM! I really want this Ball canning system now. I think it would make life so much easier and I could quit feeling guilty for not canning as much as I should be.
It does have that effect! 🙂 Makes it so easy to can daily if you want to.
That looks amazing! I wish that I could have dinner at your house. I want one of those Ball FreshTECH Automatic Home Canning Systems. it would help me to make some fun meals.
Any time you are in the area, Daisy, always room for one more! 🙂
My hubby should buy a Ball FreshTECH Automatic Home Canning System for me for Christmas! He loves buying me gifts that result in me preparing good food for our family.
Hmmm… maybe we can send him this article as a hint 🙂 Would be a wonderful Christmas gift, for sure!
Now that is just the coolest thing ever! This would come in so handy so I’m going to have to check it out. I loved the photos of your bruschetta. I could almost smell it cooking.
Thanks for the lovely feedback on photos, Grace! Hope you get the chance to use, such a handy appliance to own!
I have always wanted to learn how to can at home. Especially during tomato season here, it would definitely come in handy. Your recipe looks YUMMY!
Thanks! Canning is far easier than most believe it to be. Hope you get the chance to give it a whirl soon!
Bruschetta is one of my favorites, I can’t wait to try your recipe. Thank you!
Thanks Suzy! Appreciate the lovely feedback!
Hi, there aren’t many “approved” Ball recipes for this device. I bought one and I’m ready to finally give it a try. Do you think there is any reason why I couldn’t follow the directions but sub 1/2 the tomatoes for eggplant?
Their cookbook is a bit limiting as the FreshTECH is technically a water bath canner only designed for acidic vegetables and fruits. As eggplant is an acidic vegetable, I would assume that it is a reasonable swap for tomatoes, but obviously the design experts who designed it would be the best people to weigh in, you might want to dash off an email to Ball Canning? The NCHFP is also an excellent resource for further information including food safety and processing standards https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_home.html Hope that helps!