Central Sierra: Why Dry? Reasons and Methods for Freeze-Drying and Dehydrating | Placerville
Venue
Bethell-Delfino Agriculture Building
311 Fair Ln
Placerville, CA 95667
United States
This is an in-person event
Registration is requested but not required. Space is limited. Please register.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to settle in. The doors will be locked for everyone’s security once class has started. You will need a parking permit for the lot; please check your email the week of class for a reminder and a permit.
About the Event
This class will demonstrate the reasons for preserving food and methods for safe freeze-drying and dehydrating.
Skills to be taught:
- the fundamentals of basic food safety techniques for preservation
- the benefits of freeze-drying and dehydrating
- the drying times for each method for various foods
- the different equipment needed for each method
- the storage and shelf life for each method
Event Contacts
UC Master Food Preservers of El Dorado County
edmfp@ucanr.edu