Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Preserving

ABOUT THE WEBINAR

The Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Preserving event will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for home food preservation while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past.

EVENT DETAILS

This complimentary introductory webinar will provide you with the fundamentals of home food preservation to kickstart your journey.

WHEN

May 6, 2024
(10:00 AM-11:00 AM ET)

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Canning, freezing, and drying are preservation methods that allow you to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. While these methods of home food preservation have existed for centuries, we have learned much about the science behind these methods in the last few years.

The ​Home Food Preservation​​ series will provide you with the scientific background, preparation tips, and safe processing methods to preserve food at home.

Who is this for?

Anyone interested in learning the basics of food preservation

What will you learn?

The basics of using a pressure canner based on current USDA canning guidelines for canning low acid foods such as vegetables and meat
How a pressure canner works and canning safety
The basics of using a water bath or atmospheric steam canner for canning high acid foods such as fruits, tomatoes, pickles, salsa, jam and jelly
The latest canning recommendations based on USDA canning guidelines including acidifying tomatoes and the use of salt and sugar
Best practices for ensuring quality frozen food, such as de-activation of enzymes through blanching
Best practices for drying foods safely and troubleshooting problems when drying foods
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.

Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.

Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.

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May 6, 202411:00 AM