Do you expect an abundance of tomatoes in your garden, but you aren’t sure what to do with them? Whether canning, freezing, or drying, it’s important to follow up-to-date methods. Learn all about canning salsa, the variety of ways to water bath or pressure can tomatoes, dehydrating this luscious...
Food Preservation Videos
Learn about the varieties of apples along with preservation methods. Discover juicing, freezing, canning, and dehydrating apples. This information includes the most current science-based preservation methods and emphasizes food safety.
Pickling is an ancient form of food preservation that involves the process of preserving or extending the shelf life of food by either anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar. Join us as we share information on basic pickling methods using the latest scientific methods to ensure...
Make a sweet spread at home with your favorite berries and other fruits, such as jams and jellies. Though sweet spreads are a popular home-canning item, it is important to follow up-to- date canning processes and use appropriate equipment.
Dried foods make tasty, compact snacks. From jerky to dried fruit, dehydrating at home is easy to do. In this webinar, learn about up-to-date drying methods and equipment, ways to test for sufficient drying, and ways to use dried foods in recipes.
Fermentation is growing in popularity as a way to create foods and drinks with probiotic properties for healthy gut microbes and as a method of home food preservation. In this webinar, learn the fundamentals and benefits of lacto-fermentation, how to safely ferment at home, and gain confidence...
Freezing food at home is simple and requires equipment you likely already have in your kitchen. For the best quality frozen fruits and vegetables, it is not enough to simply put food in your freezer. In this webinar, learn which foods freeze well, why blanching improves frozen food quality, the...
What is the difference between pressure canning and water bath canning? What equipment do I need? What recipes are safe to use? This webinar answers these questions, along with up-to-date information on canning. Whether you are new to canning or have been doing it for years and want a refresher...
Mary Liz Wright, University of Illinois Extension Nutrition & Wellness Educator, demonstrates how to can green beans in a pressure canner.
Mary Liz Wright, University of Illinois Extension Nutrition & Wellness Educator, demonstrates how to freeze strawberries so they can be enjoyed year-round.