Our library of basic preserving handouts
Fundamental Canning Processes handouts and food safety information from our UC Master Food Preservers in Central Sierra are listed by category in the library of basic preserving handouts. Please be patient while we adjust to our new website and work to ensure easy access to these valuable resources!
Presentations - Archive
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Intro to Freeze Drying
Freeze Drying Presentation July 2024
Preserving Citrus
Recorded January 9, 2021
Recording below (2 hours 17 minutes)
Download the class handout (pdf, 18 pages)
Pectinase
Play it Safe: Changes and Substitutions to Home Food Preserving Recipes
Recorded September 3, 2020
Recording coming soon.
Download the class slides (pdf, 23 pages)
Canning Basics: Pickling
Recorded April 22, 2020
Recoding below (2 hours 1 minute).
Download the pickling handout (Includes 5 pages of recipes!)