Food Preservation

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.

When done properly and safely, home preserved foods are a treat. But when improper practices and unsafe food handling techniques are used, the food can cause foodborne illness.

Food Preservation from K-State

Home Canning and Botulism - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Center for Home Food Preseration

 

Information from North Central Food Safety Extension Network (NCFSEN)

• 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!