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Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Drying
August 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$15
ABOUT THE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
In recent years, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Drying is one method of home food preservation that allows you to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. While this method of home food preservation has existed for centuries, we have learned a lot about the science behind this practice in recent years. Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Drying will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for drying products while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past.
EVENT DETAILS
During this two-hour workshop, attendees will learn about the various methods for drying fruits, vegetables, herbs and meats to assure a safe and delicious outcome.
WHEN
August 29, 2024
(10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
WHERE
Farm and Home Center Basement Training Room
1383 Arcadia Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
Register By: August 22, 2024
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Who is this for?
Anyone interested in learning how to dry foods at home
Anyone interested in home food preservation
What will you learn?
The basic principles behind drying fruits, vegetables, herbs, and meats to assure a safe product
Various methods of drying, including oven drying, using a dehydrator, microwave drying, and air drying
Pretreatment steps such as blanching and anti-darkening solutions to ensure a quality product
Food safety considerations when processing jerky
What to look for when buying a dehydrator
Ideas for using dehydrated foods
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
Register By
August 22, 2024
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