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Food Preservation

Our food safety specialists are committed to using the latest research-based guidelines to give New Hampshire residents the tools they need to succeed when preserving food at home. We provide workshops, fact sheets and answers to questions on canning, freezing and storing your own or locally-grown fruits and vegetables.

Got Food Preservation Questions? Ask UNH Extension! 

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fresh green beans
Preserving your Harvest
Preserving Your Harvest: Stock your cupboards and freezers with food preserved at home
Pressure canner
Important Information for Canning Meats and Vegetables
canned vegetables
Canning and Electric Multi-Cookers
Top Food Preservation Questions
berries
Freezing Fruit [fact sheet]
Vegetables
Freezing, Canning and Drying [fact sheets]
canned vegetables
Canning for Home Food Preservers

News & Blogs

Preserving your Harvest - August 12, 2020
Preserving Your Harvest: Stock your cupboards and freezers with food preserved at home - August 12, 2020
Planting a Victory Garden - April 12, 2020
Important Information for Canning Meats and Vegetables - March 25, 2020
Canning and Electric Multi-Cookers - August 5, 2019
Using Old Pickle Recipes – Is it Safe? - January 22, 2018
Top Food Preservation Questions - August 7, 2017
Freezing, Canning and Drying [fact sheets] - January 29, 2018
Canning for Home Food Preservers - January 29, 2018

Resources

Freezing Vegetables [fact sheet]
Freezing Fruit [fact sheet]
Canning Vegetables in a Pressure Canner [fact sheet]
Canning Fruits and Tomatoes [fact sheet]
Testing Pressure Canner Dial Gauges

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