Home Food Preservation

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Food Safety & Preservation Hotline Open for The Season

Announcement

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

Lane County Extension Upcoming Events & Classes

Newsletter

Classes, Events, and MORE!

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

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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

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Instructions and tips for shipping food products as gifts.

Using Preserved Foods Safely - SP50-494

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Guidelines for using preserved foods safely.

Drying and Roasting Seeds - SP50-534

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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

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

Canning Soups - SP50-931

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

Upcoming Events

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.

Benton County Extension Event

2018 Preventing Wasted Food Series - Preserving Tomatoes & Salsas

Mon, Jul 23, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

2018 Preventing Wasted Food Series - The OSU Master Food Preserver Program presents a four-part demonstration workshop series on preventing wasted food, in collaboration with the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition's "No Food Left Behind" project.

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 - Marion County

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

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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Preserving Tomatoes & Salsa - Marion County

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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