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Food Preservation

Preserving Tomatoes

Preserving tomatoes allows you to enjoy them all year long. Canning, freezing, or dehydrating are the three safe methods for preserving, and each has a specific set of instructions yielding a unique product. Learn how to do it.

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Canning Foods at Home

Canning foods at home requires using a scientifically tested recipe specifically designed to ensure that it will result in a safe, quality product when accurately followed. Find out more information.

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Drying Foods at Home

Drying or dehydrating food involves removing its water content to a point where the food is preserved longer than if left fresh. Explore ways to do it.

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Freezing Produce

Freezing is an easy and convenient way to preserve your summer harvest and requires less time than other food preservation methods, such as canning or dehydrating foods.

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Fermenting Foods 

Fermentation is a process of breaking down foods into components. It is a safe, easy, and economical way to preserve food. Fermentation has been used for thousands of years to preserve food and is seeing a revival as people learn to ferment their own foods and beverages.

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Fermenting Foods Recipes

Easy and healthy recipes; learn the process, ingredients, and much more.

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Pickling

Pickling is a food preservation method that involves using an acidic solution, such as vinegar or a brine, to preserve food. This process alters the flavor and texture of the food, while also inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria. Pickling is one of the oldest known methods of food preservation, dating back to ancient times. 

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Pickling | FAQ

A list of the most common questions about Pickling.

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Jam and Jellies

Making jelly and jam from fresh produce is an easy food preservation method requiring only fruit, sugar, pectin, and a few basic kitchen tools. 

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Jam and Jellies | FAQ

A list of the most common questions about jams and jellies. 

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Preserving Apples

Preserve apples by freezing, canning, juicing, or making applesauce to enjoy their fresh, delicious flavor all year long.

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Preserving Apples Tips

Discover valuable tips for preserving apples.

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