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Public Workshop: Pickling Your Veggies
| Date: |
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 |
| Time: |
3:00 – 5:00 PM OR 6:30 – 8:30 PM |
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(2 identical classes) |
| Location: |
South Coast Research & Extension Center 7601 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://screc.ucanr.edu/ |
| Cost: |
$25 |
Registration:
https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=26970
Everyday vegetables can be transformed into pickles using a combination of salt and acid, which halts spoilage, staves off bacteria and imparts big flavors and a crisp texture. Pickling is one of the most cost-effective ways to preserve food. On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, UCCE Master Food Preservers will introduce you to pickling with tasty recipes for Refrigerator Dill Pickles and Pickled Beets. The preservation methods of refrigeration and steam canning will be used in making these recipes.
You will leave with a jar of each pickled product we make and a handout with all of the information you need to safely make these recipes at home. Use what you make in a side dish, in a salad, on a sandwich, or just eat right out of the jar for a healthy snack!
There will be 2 identical workshops offered. Each class is limited to the first 24 registrants. Register and pay online by April 8, 2019 and bring a printed or digital copy of your confirmation proof-of-payment email to class. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. Loaner aprons are available or bring yours from home.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds one week prior to workshop as materials will have been purchased.
Questions, contact us at: uccemfp@ucdavis.edu
Directions to the location are shown on the home page of the website: https://ucanr.edu/sites/MFPOC/
Location: South Coast Research & Extension Center, 7601 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, 92618
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Directions to South Coast REC
Directions to South Coast Research and Extension Center
7601 Irvine Blvd, Irvine CA
The city of Irvine has removed the left turn pocket in front of the property so if you are coming from the west you must drive to the light at Modjeska and make a U-turn. When you are approaching the property you will see chain link fence and then a block wall fence. The entrance is just at the end of the block wall – see attached photo.
Please note that this is a recent change and using directions on a mobile device will not alert you to these changes.
