Our colleagues at CCE-Saratoga are offering a series of food preservation classes online. Register for one or all of these FREE classes taught by Diane Whitten, CCE Nutrition Educator and Cornell Certified Master Food Preserver. For additional information, contact Diane at dwhitten@cornell.edu.
Friday, June 12, 11 am, Making Strawberry Jam: Learn how to make a full sugar, low sugar or no sugar jam, plus freezer jam (a no cook recipe great for kids). This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed. Link to Registration: Making Strawberry Jam
Friday, June 26, 11 am, Fermenting Vegetables: Learn how easy and fun it is to ferment foods at home, including sauerkraut and kim chi. This class will include equipment, tips and techniques for successful fermentation. The health benefits of probiotic bacteria in fermented foods will be discussed. Link to Registration:Fermenting Vegetables.
Friday, July 17, 11 am, Canning at Home; An Intro to Boiling Water, Steam and Pressure Canning: Learn when and how to use these different canning methods. This class will include a discussion of low acid and high acid canning, plus how to avoid botulism food poisoning. Link to Registration: Canning at Home
Friday, July 31, 11 am, Quick Pickling: Learn tips and techniques for successful pickling, including making a crisp pickle. Pickling ingredients will be discussed. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed. Link to Registration: Quick Pickling.
Friday, August 14, 11 am, Pressure Canning Vegetables, Meats & Soups: Learn the procedures for safely canning low-acid foods, such as vegetables, meats, and soups in a pressure canner. This class will include a discussion of dial gauge vs. weighted gauge pressure canners and how to use them. Link to Registration:Pressure Canning Vegetables, Meats & Soups
Friday, September 11, 11 am, Canning Salsa & Tomatoes: Learn how to can whole and diced tomatoes, plus make salsa. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed. Link to Registration:Canning Salsa & Tomatoes
Friday, September 25, 11 am, Dehydrating Fruits & Vegetables: Learn tips and techniques for getting quality dehydrated fruits & vegetables. This class will include a discussion of types of dehydrators. Link to Registration: Dehydrating Fruits & Vegetables.
Friday, October 16, 11 am, Making Meat Jerky: Learn how to safely make your own jerky in an oven or food dehydrator. This class will include the three methods of making a safe jerky, options for marinating, and testing for doneness. Link to Registration: Making Meat Jerky.
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Diane Whitten
Nutrition Educator, CCE-Saratoga
dsh23@cornell.edu
Last updated October 9, 2020