ST. PAUL -- Safe home canned vegetables require processing in a pressure canner. This is important to know if you are planning to home can green beans, peas, carrots or other low-acid vegetables this ...

While many people know and understand basic freezing and dehydrating methods for preserving foods, it becomes a different story when they contemplate bottling. We invited April Litchford, PhD, from ...

Pressure canners allow us to safely preserve low-acid foods at home. Because low-acid foods like vegetables and meat are more susceptible to botulism, these foods must be canned in a pressure canner.

Canning is a great way to preserve produce from your garden or local farmers market. During the cold winter months, you can grab a jar of preserved food, and the fresh flavors can transport you back ...

Pressure canning is the process of preserving foods in a kettle pressurized with steam. It’s the only safe method for low-acid foods. If it’s not done properly, home canning can have a high risk of ...

Foods produced during their natural growing season often have greater nutritional value, and canning enables consumers to have more control over their food by preserving seasonal produce. About ...

ST. PAUL -- Safe home canned vegetables require processing in a pressure canner. This is important to know if you are planning to home can green beans, peas, carrots or other low-acid vegetables this ...

Canning season is upon us and you know what that means. Yes, it’s time to have your pressure canner gauge tested for accuracy. If you own a dial pressure canner, it is recommended that it be tested ...

Canning whole tomatoes is a flavorful way to preserve summer’s bounty with minimal ingredients and simple methods. Whether using water bath canner or pressure canning, this guide helps you stock your ...

BEAVER — Dial pressure gauge testing is available at Penn State Extension in August. According to a press release from Mary Alice Gettings, food safety and quality educator with Penn State Extension ...