From TikTok to your kitchen: the explosive popularity of canning and how to get started this fall
The flavor of preserves is booming, and there’s never been a better time to preserve fall seasonal vegetables, from pickled cabbage to classic beets and carrots. The trend has become so popular that one TikToker’s viral pickle salads even led to a vegetable shortage in Iceland earlier this year!
Now, research by lunchbox delivery experts HelloFresh reveals it Over the past five years, home-made canned foods have grown in popularity because Google searches for “pickled vegetables” and “how to pickle food” have both increased by over 5,000%.
Searches for “pickle pack” have increased by 500% over the same period, while searches for “quick pickles” have increased by 250%.
One of the most effective and satisfying ways to reduce food waste is food preservation, and the growing trend of such foods reflects the UK’s desire to create delicious meals and snacks from kitchen leftovers.
The #foodpreservation trend also continued to grow on TikTok, as thousands of users shared their own methods and recipes.
HelloFresh Senior Recipe Development Manager, Mimi Morley commented:
“Food preservation is a total game changer! Not only can it add flavor to meals, but it’s also a great way to save money and help the environment as you extend food shelf life and reduce food waste. Kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles and jam are classics and provide the perfect starting point for exploring the art of home preservation.
Remember that the key to success is proper hygiene – make sure your workspace and tools are clean and disinfected. Invest in essential equipment such as glass jars, airtight lids and fermentation weights to ensure a safe and successful preservation process.
Try TikTok food preservation recipes
User @itstrinityjae went viral last month with his homemade pickle video, which garnered over 2 million views during that time. The video showed users how to make spicy pickles.
Another user @khanhong’s video of a homemade kimchi recipe has garnered 1.9 million views in the past month. This was his first time trying to make kimchi and you can follow his fermentation journey as he uploads more content.
@kkearah.kkraus went viral, garnering 1.4 million views on his video of making homemade sauerkraut for the first time. He shows users how to make it, which can take 1-4 weeks. He says, “I’ll give updates and do a taste test every five to seven days, so check back for those.”
For more information on food fermentation, visit HelloFresh.
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