Ripening tomatoes are a familiar sight in Pacific Northwest gardens and fields during the late summer months. Because the storage life of fresh tomatoes is limited, many households preserve them for year-round enjoyment. Home canning is one of the most popular preservation methods.
When canning tomatoes and tomato products, safe...
Provides research-tested processing recommendations for various types of seafood. Gives step-by-step instructions for canning tuna, all other fish, whole and minced clams, crab, oysters, and shrimp. Includes information on storing live seafood, examining home-canned seafood for spoilage and underprocessing, detoxification process for spoiled and underprocessed seafood, general tips on preparation...
Meat from big game animals (such as deer, antelope, elk, moose, and bear) is a nutritious choice for family meals. You'll enjoy eating it when it's good quality and well-prepared. For best flavor, it's important to handle game carcasses carefully and to butcher and store the meat correctly. This publication...
A guide for 4-H food preservation club leaders that includes tips on organizing content for club meetings, teaching techniques, food preservation experiments and standards for evaluating preserved food products, and a short history of food preservation.