Canning Time: What To Know About Preserving Summer Garden Yields
Whether you are choosing to preserve your food by canning, freezing or drying, remember there are guidelines to follow for the best results both in safety and flavor
Canning Season Tips & Tricks, And Safety Measures Too
I can’t tell you the number of people who have called saying “I haven’t canned in years, but my son or daughter wants to learn, can you help me?” The answer is yes
Tips On How To Preserve Food Safely
Many gardens are providing a wonderful harvest. My mother has been canning beans, freezing corn and sharing lots of zucchini with neighbors. You may have many items to share as well in feeling the success of filling the pantry with items for your family to enjoy this winter. In the office and as part of the state food preservation we receive many questions on how to preserve food safely. Here are a few of the most common ones.
The Cost of Food Preservation Varies By Method
Which is best: canning, freezing or drying? You may not like this answer, but it really depends on where you are starting.
Canning Preparation
This past weekend, I was able to get a few items into my garden. I know it’s later than usual, but with my schedule that’s what worked following vacation. Home canning has been passed on from my grandmother to my mother, to me and our girls. There’s just something special about being able to replicate flavors from the seed to the table. With that in mind, it’s a great time to get your equipment in working condition so that when your produce is ready, you are too! Here’s a quick list to get you started:
Canning QA
It’s the end of summer and the end of the canning season. I’ve been out and about testing pressure canners and have seen more than 85 canners and talked with many of you about questions or problems that you might be having. Below is a quick list of the most common questions I’ve received. I hope that you will find the information helpful as you finish up your home food preservation.
*How tightly should the ringbands be put on when closing jars with two-piece lids?