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Food Preservation and Canning

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Food Preservation and Canning has always been an essential component of Family and Consumer Sciences. Our Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent is your source for up-to-date, research-based information on canning and food preservation methods. Extension offers a number of resources for food preservation?and canning education including publications, fact sheets, blog posts, and hands-on workshops and classes. Call the Stewart County Extension Office today for canning questions or to sign up for a canning workshop.?

You can also purchase a copy of So Easy to Preserve, 黑料网 Extension's go-to guide for canning and other food preservation methods. All of the recipes have been formatted, tested and updated routinely by our Food Safety and Preservation Extension Specialists. Call today to order your copy.

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Expert Resources

Homemade Kimchi: A Science-Based Guide to Safe Fermentation
Posted by Ines Beltran, Kristin Ingmundson, Ines Beltran, Cecilia Tran, Sarah Henes, Carla Schwan on Aug 4, 2025
Kimchi is gaining popularity across the U.S. as part of a growing interest in international flavors, gut health, and home food preservation. This publication provides science-based guidance to help consumers safely prepare kimchi at home and offers nationally relevant, research-based information that can benefit Extension educators, health professionals, and consumers across the U.S.
Oat Okara: A Nutritious Byproduct of Oat Milk Processing
Posted by Hualu Zhou, Anthony Suryamiharja on Jul 2, 2025
Oat okara, the nutritious byproduct of oat milk processing, is rich in protein and dietary fiber. Current practices often discard okara or use it as animal feed. Produced in large quantities, it represents not only a sustainability challenge but also a significant economic opportunity. With potential applications in food fortification and as a cost-effective ingredient in baked goods, snacks, and more, utilizing oat okara can reduce waste and add value to the production chain. Unlocking its potential benefits both the environment and the food industry.
Using Pressure Canners
Posted by Elizabeth Andress, Ines Beltran, Carla Schwan on Jun 16, 2025
Most modern pressure canners are lightweight, thin-walled kettles; most have screw-on lids fitted with gaskets. Modern pressure canners have removable racks, an automatic vent/cover lock, a vent pipe, and a safety fuse. Use only canners that have the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) approval mark to ensure their safety. This publication covers steps to successful food preservation using pressure canners.
Conservación de Alimentos: Uso de Envasadoras a Presión
Posted by Elizabeth Andress, Ines Beltran, Carla Schwan on Jun 16, 2025
La mayoría de las envasadoras a presión modernas son ollas ligeras de paredes delgadas; la mayoría tienen tapas de rosca con juntas. Cuentan con rejillas extraíbles, un cierre automático de ventilación/tapa, un tubo de ventilación y un fusible de seguridad. Utilice únicamente envasadoras con la marca de aprobación de Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) para garantizar su seguridad. Esta publicación explica los pasos para una conservación exitosa de alimentos con envasadoras a presión.