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Would you rather only be able to freeze or can your harvest?

 
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Would you rather only be able to freeze your harvest as a means of preserving or only be able to can your harvest as a means of preserving?
 
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This one is hard for me... but probably canning. It takes more work, but it can survive losing electricity for a few days.
 
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Assuming I have the similar amenities that I currently have...

I have to go with freezer. It is just so convenient!
 
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Freezing wins for ease, nutrition, and taste. BUT… freezers are expensive and finicky and rely on reliable power.

So if I had to pick one, it would be canning but include lacto fermented
 
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I also prefer the freezer, for flavor, esthetics, and nutrition - but electricity, doors accidentally not completely closed, and freezer burn push me toward canning.
 
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