Get Your Canner Tested Annually! The USDA recommends dial gauges on pressure canners be tested annually. Have your dial gauge tested for free to make sure it is operating properly by calling your local Wyoming Extension office to set up an appointment.
The Science of Home Food Preservation: Yes, It Matters! Did you ever wonder why it is so important to use only research-based recipes in home canning? This article describes the food safety science behind research-based canning recipes. Source: Penn State Extension
Ways with Applesauce Take advantage of the fall apple harvest and make some applesauce. After you’ve had your fill of freshly made applesauce, it can be canned, frozen, or dried in the form of leathers. Source: Penn State Extension
How Safe is Your Salsa? The popularity of salsa and the ease of growing tomatoes in the home garden make this condiment one of the most popular for home canners. How safe is the salsa you make? Source: Penn State Extension
Emergency Food Preparedness Looking back to the spring of 2020 we witnessed how fast our grocery stores can quickly run out of food and supplies during an emergency.
Making Safe Jerky Jerky needs to be processed in a way that destroys pathogens. Research shows there are three options for preparing jerky safely in addition to the drying process.
Home Canning Altitude Adjustments You may be thinking about preserving your harvest for the first time or dusting off old canning equipment. Food preservation has evolved over the years.