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Stewart County
UGA Extension Office

Food Preservation and Canning

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Food Preservation and Canning has always been an essential component of Family and Consumer Sciences. Our Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent is your source for up-to-date, research-based information on canning and food preservation methods. Extension offers a number of resources for food preservation and canning education including publications, fact sheets, blog posts, and hands-on workshops and classes. Call the Stewart County Extension Office today for canning questions or to sign up for a canning workshop. 

You can also purchase a copy of So Easy to Preserve, UGA Extension's go-to guide for canning and other food preservation methods. All of the recipes have been formatted, tested and updated routinely by our Food Safety and Preservation Extension Specialists. Call today to order your copy. For more information and complete list of food preservation publications and fact sheets, visit UGA Extension's food preservation page.

 

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Extension Food Preservation Publications

So Easy To Preserve
So Easy To Preserve (B 989) The 6th edition of this popular book is available for purchase only. The 388-page book covers topics on Preserving Food, Canning, Pickled Products, Sweet Spreads and Syrups, Freezing and Drying. There are 10 new products and two revised product recommendations in this edition. It's suitable for both new and veteran food preservers. Information on how to purchase this for-sale publication is available at: http://setp.uga.edu
Using Boiling Water Canners
Using Boiling Water Canners (C 1344-01) A water bath (boiling water) canner is a large cooking pot with a lid and a rack inside. Most boiling water canners are made of aluminum, enamel-coated or porcelain-covered steel, or stainless steel. This publication covers steps to successful food preservation using boiling water canners.
Conservación de Alimentos: Uso de Envasadoras de Agua Hirviendo
Conservación de Alimentos: Uso de Envasadoras de Agua Hirviendo (C 1344-01-SP) Una envasadora de agua hirviendo es una olla grande para cocinar con tapa y una rejilla en el interior. La mayoría de las envasadoras de agua hirviendo están hechas de aluminio, acero esmaltado o porcelanizado, o acero recubierto de porcelana, o acero inoxidable. Esta publicación cubre los pasos para la preservación exitosa de los alimentos usando enlatadoras de agua hirviendo.
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