Food Preservation

Learn safe, research-based methods for proper curing, dehydrating, and pickling garlic bulbs and seasonal scapes.Learn practical, research-based methods for preserving garlic bulbs and seasonal garlic scapes at home. In this one-hour class, participants will explore safe techniques for curing (drying),…

Learn safe ways to preserve peaches, plums, and apricots with fruit butters, compotes, BBQ sauce, and more.Go beyond jam and discover creative, research-based ways to preserve summer stone fruit at home. In this one-hour online class, participants will explore safe methods for preserving peaches, plums, and…

In this one-hour webinar, we will talk about the basics of food preservation and how an everyday person can start preserving food today, how to keep your food fresher, longer in the refrigerator, and the environmental benefits of food preservation. We hope you can join us for this exciting collaboration…

Learn the fundamentals of freeze-drying for long-term food preservation. In this one-hour class, you’ll explore how freeze-drying works and how it helps maintain food quality over time.We’ll cover practical applications, including preserving complete meals and freeze-dried snacks such as fruit and candy. The…

Únase en línea a los Maestros Conservadores de Alimentos de la Universidad de California para una sesión gratuita de preguntas y respuestas en español sobre métodos seguros y basados ​​en la investigación para la conservación de alimentos. Un panel de voluntarios especializados en congelación, deshidratación…

Make your preserved foods into delightful gifts.  The workshop will show you how to take jars of jam, salsa, pickles, dried fruits, herbs, and more and turn them into charming, ready-to-give gifts. From seasoning blends and soup mixes to decorative jar toppers, this class highlights simple ways to…

Have you ever wondered how to cure and preserve your own olives?  Please join UC Master Food Preservers as we explain the ways to remove the bitterness from olives to make them edible: lye cure, dry salt cure, water cure, brine cure and fermented. We will demonstrate the start of several processes. Long…

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 preservationthe benefits of freeze-drying and dehydratingthe drying times for each method for various foodsthe different…

Preserve the best of our summer fruits. In this class we will demonstrate various ways to preserve stone fruit; canned fruit, softspreads, dessert sauces, bbq sauces, salsas, and more. Come join the fun!

Have food preservation questions?Join UC Master Food Preservers online for a free live conversation rooted in safety and a culture of prevention. Bring your questions about canning, freezing, dehydrating, fermenting, and more. This is more than a one-way Q&A. It is a chance to swap stories, compare notes…