Northwest waters provide an abundance of seafood suitable for home canning, including albacore tuna. The easy "raw-pack" home-canning technique produces a unique flavor by cooking the tuna in its own juices.
Jeanne Brandt, Nellie Oehler |
Dec 2025 |
OSU Extension Catalog
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P: I have been struggling with the 100°+ temperatures and poor air quality in the Willamette Valley this week. I am wondering how to be better prepared for next summer. Thank you for any tips!
P: We had a chest of store-bought canned meat that we forgot about in our unconditioned/uninsulated metal roof shop during the recent 115º F weather. When I puncture a can to open it still breathes in, not out. No cans are swollen. Is it safe to eat?
Being prepared when a heat wave strikes can make the experience a lot more bearable. Here's a list of tips for keeping yourself, your loved ones, your pets and your home cool when the temperature spikes.
Jeanne Brandt |
Mar 2026 |
OSU Extension Catalog
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P: As of this morning, we have been without any power for more than five days and it is still out, with a prediction of 2–4 more days until we reconnect. I have been assuming that we would lose the contents of our ...
This illustrated fact sheet explains the difference between pressure canners, pressure cookers and electric pressure cookers. Pressure canners are recommended for food preservation but pressure cookers and electric pressure cookers are not.
Jeanne Brandt, Nellie Oehler |
Jun 2023 |
OSU Extension Catalog
La congelación es un método sencillo y rápido para conservar los alimentos. Con las condiciones óptimas, se conservan bien los nutrientes, el sabor y la textura de los alimentos.
Select from over 50 popular foods used in home canning to generate a checklist and timer for processing. This app lets set you set your jar size, pack type, canning method, and elevation. It also reminds you of the steps necessary to prepare jars and canning pots.
Learn what you need to know to pickle vegetables at home. Get tips on packing jars, processing vegetables and storing the results. Includes 17 recipes, processing times for various altitudes and a safety checklist.
Making salsa at home is a delicious way to use fresh tomatoes, chilies and onions. There are rules, however, to ensure a safe, healthy and tasty result. Here are the 10 laws of making and canning salsa along with recipes.
Video shows how to use the Oregon State University Extension Canning Timer and Checklist app to help you safely can your favorite fruits, vegetables, and meats.
Jeanne Brandt |
Aug 2018 |
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P: We received by mail a cheese basket. It was room temperature and apparently had been for at least a day. We put it in the fridge. Is it safe to eat?
P: Two weeks ago, when fixing brown basmati rice for dinner, I noticed many small, black bugs. Some were dead, but many were still crawling actively. I purchased this rice two months ago, but I threw all of it away. Today ...
P: I found the recent online guide and recipes for salsa. The instructions say not to alter the fresh herbs, only the dried ones. I prefer more cilantro in my salsa than the recipe shows. Do you have any recommendations on where I might find a tested recipe with cilantro? Also, must I use canning salt?
Se deben usar métodos seguros para el envase de tomates o productos de tomate. Como resultado de nuevos hallazgos de investigación y cambios en las variedades de tomates, las recomendaciones para su conserva han...
