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Canning and Preserving
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Canning & Freezing 
 Collection of links to material about home canning and freezing. Topics include canning and freezing recipes, unsafe canning practices, sources of canning supplies, pictures of canning equipment and procedures, vacuum packaging, and related gardening topics. From the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Lancaster County. http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/foodpres.shtml Topics: Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Oct 17, 2007 Food, Nutrition & Health: Canning & Food Preservation
This collection of documents on canning and food preservation covers foods such as apples, cantaloupe, garlic, nuts, olives, oranges, peppers, strawberries, and tomatoes. Also includes guides to safely cutting and storing venison and safe canning. A few documents are fee-based, but most are available for free download. From University of California Agricultural and Natural Resources. http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/CanningFoodPreservation/ Topics: Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Jul 15, 2008 Food Preservation Without Sugar or Salt
This site offers information on canning and freezing fruits and vegetables without the use of sugar or salt. Provides quick facts, tips for adapting recipes, and safety information. Also includes recipes for reduced-sodium pickles and low-calorie jams. From the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09302.html Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation, Snacks and Baked Goods Last updated Sep 29, 2003 The French Connection in the Early History of Canning
This 1981 article from the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine describes the circumstances under which Nicholas Appert developed the canning method of food preservation after the French government offered a reward in 1795 for "the discoverer of a method of conserving the freshness and nutritious qualities of meat and vegetables." Also discusses related developments. Opens directly into a PDF document. Provided by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=1438835&blobtype=pdf Topics: History By Place, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Oct 17, 2007 HomeCanning.com
This site from a company provides basic information about home canning, including a FAQ, recipes, articles, recommended equipment, safety tips, and a glossary. While the site touts its own products, and the "articles" are rather vague, the canning guidelines are clear and sensible. http://www.homecanning.com/ Topics: Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Oct 14, 2005 How Do I? ... Can Tomatoes
Instructions for preparing canned tomatoes, tomato juice, tomato paste, tomato sauce, ketchup, salsa, and other tomato products. Includes charts showing suggested processing times at different elevations and associated canner gauge pressures. From the National Center for Home Food Preservation at the University of Georgia. http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can3_tomato.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Feb 14, 2006 How Do I? ... Freeze
Extensive list of freezing recommendations for specific foods, such as meat, fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, fresh herbs, and prepared foods. The list includes a step-by-step presentation on freezing strawberries and freezing information for less commonly covered foods, such as chayote squash and mayhaw juice. From the National Center for Home Food Preservation at the University of Georgia. http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/freeze.html Topics: Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Jul 15, 2008 Let's Preserve: Strawberries
Guidelines for preserving strawberries, including preparation of the berries, freezing procedure, and instructions for making strawberry jam and strawberry-rhubarb jelly. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. http://www.umext.maine.edu/onlinepubs/PDFpubs/4047.pdf Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Recipes & Food Preparation, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Oct 12, 2006 The Lure of Wild Strawberries
Brief article about the origins and uses of wild strawberries, with instructions for making strawberry leather. Includes links to articles on picking and freezing strawberries, strawberry recipes, and making strawberry jam. From a Web site that focuses on "old-fashioned living" and passing down family knowledge. http://www.seedsofknowledge.com/wildstrawberries.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Recipes & Food Preparation, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Apr 26, 2005 Mother Earth News: Real Food
Collection of recipes and articles about "fresh, seasonal, sustainable foods." Features techniques and recipes for breads, cheeses, sausages, jams, soup stocks, pickles, home-brewed sodas, and much more. Also includes an ask-an-expert column and a blog. From the magazine Mother Earth News. http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food.aspx Topics: Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Jul 15, 2008 Resources for Home Preserving Pumpkins
"Pumpkins offer far more than a door-stop at Halloween." This site provides ideas and safety tips for various methods of preserving pumpkin flesh and seeds, including canning, freezing, drying, and pickling. Features links to further information on the preparation of pumpkin butter, fruit leather, and canned winter squash. From the National Center for Home Food Preservation. http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/tips/fall/pumpkins.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Recipes & Food Preparation, Snacks and Baked Goods Last updated Oct 13, 2005 Solution Source: Food Preparation, Safety and Storage
This collection of food tips includes topics related to canning, food safety, food storage, freezing food, jams and jellies, pickling, and other preservation and safety concerns. Some of the specific subjects include canning with a pressure canner, packing safe bag lunches, foods that do not freeze well, safe shipping of food, and making low or no-sugar jams. From Penn State Extension. http://solutions.psu.edu/Food_Preparation_Safety_Storage.htm Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Jul 15, 2008 USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning
This publication "explains the scientific principles on which canning techniques are based, discusses canning equipment, and describes the proper use of jars and lids. It describes basic canning ingredients and procedures and how to use them to achieve safe, high-quality canned products. Finally, it helps you decide whether or not and how much to can." Topics include fruit, tomatoes, vegetables, meat, seafood, pickles, and jam. From the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/publications/publications_usda.html Topics: Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Oct 17, 2007 What is Pectin?
"Pectin was first isolated in the 1820s, and shown to be the key to making jams and jellies." This site provides an overview of the chemical structure of pectin and the types of pectin, a brief history of pectin, and a flow chart of the commercial pectin production process. From the International Pectin Producers Association (IPPA). http://www.ippa.info/what_is_pectin.htm Topics: Recipes & Food Preparation, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Sep 29, 2003 |
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