Food Preservation and Storage

Links to more information about safe food preservation and proper food storage.

The National Center for Home Food Preservation

OSU Extension Food Preservation

University of Nebraska at Lincoln Extension, links to many food preservation sources

http://www.homecanning.com/usa   The Alltrista Consumer Products Company, source of the Ball Blue Book Guide to Canning, Freezing and Dehydration, offers canning directions and several recipes

http://www.kraftfoods.com   Sure-Jell questions and recipes

Pressure Canner testing information - OSU Extension no longer tests pressure canners. Here is information on how to get your canner checked for safety.

Cupboard Storage - Fact Sheet from Ohioline explaining proper food storage. Also contains a cupboard storage chart for easy reference.

 
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