Food Preservation Courses

pressure canner lid on table. There's a gauge and it is hooked to some air pipes. The gauge is being tested for accuracy

Don't Let Your Gauge Be the Reason Your Canning Fails

Get your Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Tested

Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as vegetables and meats, safely. Over time, a pressure canner's dial gauge will become inaccurate, resulting in either reading too high or too low.

Testing is offered at Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago County Extension Offices. To schedule an appointment to get your Pressure Canner Dial Gauge tested, call the office nearest to you:

Jo Daviess County - (815) 858-2273
Stephenson County - (815) 235-4125
Winnebago County - (815) 986-4357

Recorded Workshops

Fill Your Pantry: Canning with Confidence

Boiling Water Bath Canners

Explore proper techniques to safely preserve high-acid foods such as pie filling, pickles, salsas, jams, and jellies with stovetop and electric countertop water bath canners.

Steam Canners

Steam canning is a safe alternative to boiling water bath canning for preserving many high-acid foods. Learn how to use a steam canner and become familiar with recommended food processing times.

Pressure Canners

Pressure canners provide the only safe method for preserving low-acid foods, including green beans, meat, squash, and broths. Learn how to safely can low-acid foods using a pressure canner.

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