Home Food Preservation

June-Aug 2018 SOREC-Classes-Jackson County Extension

Announcement

Look and see what classes we offer this summer at Southern Oregon Research & Extension!

2018 Summer/Fall Food Preservation Classes

Announcement

Classes include making Mini-Pies and Cobblers, Smoking and Curing Meats, Basic Fermentation and More!!!

Food Safety & Preservation Hotline - July 16 - October 12 (M-F)

Announcement

The OSU Extension Service Food Safety and Preservation Hotline starting July 16 and ending on October 12, 2018 (M-F, 9am-4pm). Call 1-800-354-7319 (toll-free)

Should I Vacuum Package Food at Home? - SP50-603

Publication

Things to know about vacuum packaging food, including safety and potential for bacteria to grow

Safety of Canned Food that Freezes - SP50-695

Publication

Guidelines for determining the safety of canned food that has frozen.

Preserving for Special Diets - SP50-646

Publication

This provides the home food preserver information on reducing sugar and/or salt when preserving food for those with special dietary needs.

Shipping Food Gifts - SP50-933

Publication

Instructions and tips for shipping food products as gifts.

Using Preserved Foods Safely - SP50-494

Publication

Guidelines for using preserved foods safely.

Drying and Roasting Seeds - SP50-534

Publication

Information on safely drying and roasting sunflower and pumpkin/squash seeds, including harvesting, roasting, and storing.

Low Salt Pickles - SP50-533

Publication

Information on how to make low salt pickles, including recipes, preparation, and processing.

Canned Lemon Curd - SP50-922

Publication

Information how to make, can, and store lemon curd.

Canning Soups - SP50-931

Publication

Information on how to safely can soup, including procedure and processing times. Includes recipe for clam chowder base.

Guidelines of Using an Atmospheric Steam Canner for Home Food Preservation

Fact Sheet

Information on how to preserve high-acid foods in steam canner.

Upcoming Events

A tray of mini-pies ready to go into the oven

Lane County Extension Event

Fruit Pie Fillings, Mini Pies and Cobblers

Sat, Jun 23, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

Learn to make your own canned fruit pie fillings using local berries and fruits then turn them into mini-pies.

Linn County Extension Event

Pickling: Fermenting & Quick Pickles

Tue, Jun 26, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This class covers safe procedures for pickling vegetables, including fermented and fresh pack pickles, and selecting and preparing ingredients.

Event

Preserving the Valley's Fruit

Tue, Jun 26, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn tips and strategies in this Marion County class to safely can, freeze, and dry fruits.

Linn County Extension Event

Preserving Fruits, Jams and Pie Fillings

Tue, Jul 10, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Review how and why different methods of preservation are used, basic techniques, necessary equipment, references and resources used for preserving fruits and fruit products.

Hood River County Extension Event

2018 a la Carte Food Preservation Classes

Tue, Jul 10, 2018 6:00 pm - Wed, Dec 12, 2018 6:00 pm

Food Preservation classes a la Carte held in Hood River and The Dalles! A selection of eight different food preservation classes covering various topics starting Wednesday, June 6th from 6:00-9:00 pm. Classes held on various Wednesday's until December 12 at the Hood River FISH Food Bank. These same classes will also be held in The Dalles on Tuesday's from 1-4pm at the Zion Lutheran Church.

Linn County Extension Event

Pressure Canning and Dehydrating Foods

Tue, Jul 17, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This class covers the safe and simple process of pressure canning vegetables and meats, including fish. Learn to use and care for your pressure canner then review tips for high-quality and nutritious dried foods.

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Polk County Canning Tuna Class

Sat, Jul 21, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Learn tips and strategies to safely home can tuna.

Lane County Extension Event

Make the most out of your Food Dehydrator

Tue, Jul 24, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Learn the basics of food dehydration for camping and backpacking at a fraction of commercially prepared foods.

Linn County Extension Event

Preserving Tomatoes & "The Laws of Salsa"

Tue, Jul 24, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This class covers options for preserving plain tomatoes, tomato sauces, juice and “The Laws of Salsa.”

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Preserving the Valley's Vegetables

Tue, Jul 24, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us in Salem to learn how to safely and confidently pressure can vegetables.

Deschutes County Extension Event

Flavored Oils, Vinegar, and Seasonings

Wed, Jul 25, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join OSU experts to safely prepare specialty vinegar, flavored oils, and seasonings. Samples to take home, this is a hands-on workshop.

Linn County Extension Event

Pickling: Fermenting & Quick Pickles

Tue, Jul 31, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This class covers safe procedures for pickling vegetables, including fermented and fresh pack pickles, and selecting and preparing ingredients.

Linn County Extension Event

Preserving Fruits, Jams and Pie Fillings

Wed, Aug 1, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Review how and why different methods of preservation are used, basic techniques, necessary equipment, references and resources used for preserving fruits and fruit products.

Douglas County Extension Event

Pressure Canning Tuna

Sat, Aug 4, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

In this hands-on class you will learn how to safely preserve tuna using a pressure canner. The cost of the class includes the tuna.

Linn County Extension Event

Pressure Canning and Dehydrating Foods

Wed, Aug 8, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Event

Preserving Tomatoes & Salsa

Mon, Aug 13, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn safe methods in this Salem class for preserving tomatoes and salsa.

Linn County Extension Event

Preserving Tomatoes & "The Laws of Salsa"

Wed, Aug 15, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This class covers options for preserving plain tomatoes, tomato sauces, juice and “The Laws of Salsa.”

Lane County Extension Event

Tuna Canning Workshop

Sat, Aug 18 (All Day)

Learn to use a pressure canner to preserve up to 24 half-pint jars (per family) of the best tuna you’ve ever tasted!

Lane County Extension Event

Basics of Fermentation

Tue, Aug 21, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn basic fermentation including pickles, sauerkraut, Kim Chi and kombucha.

Linn County Extension Event

Pickling: Fermenting & Quick Pickles

Wed, Aug 22, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This class covers safe procedures for pickling vegetables, including fermented and fresh pack pickles, and selecting and preparing ingredients.

Lane County Extension Event

Tomatoes, Salsa, and More!

Sat, Sep 8, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Learn to can, dry and freeze tomatoes, as well as making salsa, sauce and catsup.

Douglas County Extension Event

Canning Tomatoes and Salsa

Sat, Sep 15, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

In this hands-on class you will learn how to safely can tomatoes and tomato products. You will can tomatoes and salsa, which you will take home.

Lane County Extension Event

Smoking and Curing Meats and Making Sausage

Sat, Oct 6, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tips for how to safely smoke meat, cheese and vegetables. Learn to cure meats and to make sausage.

Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center Event

Not Enough Time? Fast & Slow Cooking

Tue, Oct 16, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Has an Instant Pot® or other electric pressure cooker found its way into your kitchen? This was the most sought-after gift in the appliance section this last year. Our experts will take all the terror...

Lane County Extension Event

Basic Bread Baking

Sat, Oct 27, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Learn to make your own homemade bread from scratch.

Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center Event

Cranberries Make Delicious Memories

Tue, Nov 6, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Famous for their bright red color and characteristic taste, cranberries are a significant Oregon crop. Learn about the history, harvest and uses of these nutritious little jewels. Home preservation will be highlighted with samples and take home recipes at the Jackson County Extension Auditorium.

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