Food Safety & Preservation at Home

Successful canning starts with the use of jars in good condition and new lids with new or used ring bands in good condition. Learn More

If you are canning low-acid foods, be sure to follow these steps As more families prepare meals at home, there is a renewed interest in home cannin... Learn More

The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension recommends following home canning recipes and guidelines that have been tested by scientific res... Learn More

People often ask about canning pickle recipes that have been handed down from one generation to another. The question usually is, "Are these old pickl... Learn More

Information on baking and “canning” breads and cakes in jars has been circulating for at least 25 years and, more recently, has been shared on social ... Learn More

Stock your cupboards and freezers with food preserved at home Learn More

Why you should only use traditional, stove-top pressure canners for canning low-acid foods Learn More

4 Great Resources That You Need to Read Learn More

One of the first workshops I presented for UNH Cooperative Extension was on home food preservation in 1988. Since that time, I have answered hundreds ... Learn More