Home food preservation is a way to preserve the freshness of homegrown food.

While more popular in years past, preserving food at home is still done today. Without factoring in the labor costs, home food preservation can save money compared to commercially preserved foods.

Publications are available from NCFSEN North Central Food Safety Extension Network

• Play It Safe! Safe Changes and Substitutions to Tested Canning Recipes
• Oops! Remaking Jams and Jellies
• Jar it Right!
• Put a Lid On It!
• Pressure Can It Right!
• Steam Can It Right!

 

The September/October newsletter - Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe is out!

See "Pressure cooker vs. pressure canner, are they the same?" and find out if the new trend of vacuum sealing mason jars is a safe way to preserve. The monthly newsletters are on the right side of this link:

Click here: Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe

 

 

Let's Get to the Basics

Do you have a dial pressure canner? Bring it by the Extension office to have it checked free of charge for pressure safety. Our staff can assist you with making sure gaskets and air vents are in good condition.