Watch the Headspace
Headspace is the unfilled space between the food in a jar and the lid of a jar. General canning headspace recommendations from the United States Department of Agriculture are as follows: Leave ¼...
Author: Dr. Susan Barefoot
Toxoplasmosis
Learn about toxoplasmosis with practical tips and information.
Home Freezing Equipment
Equip your kitchen for freezing success with the right tools and storage supplies.
Finding Reliable Recipes for Safe Food Preservation
Choosing the right recipe is crucial for food safety. Learn how to find reliable sources.
Foodborne Illnesses: Bacteria
Explore bacterial causes of foodborne illnesses and safety tips.
Preserving Foods
Discover safe and effective methods for preserving fruits, vegetables, and meats at home.
Home Canning Equipment
Explore the essential tools needed to safely and efficiently can foods at home.
Making Sauerkraut
Get tips, recipes, or ideas about making sauerkraut to elevate your kitchen skills.
Pressure Canning
Every year we get the following question at the Home & Garden Information Center: “I canned my green beans in a water bath canner. Are they safe?” And when we say NO, we hear: “But my mother and...
No Canning Zucchini & Summer Squash
The one thing we know, FOR SURE, about food safety is that it is always evolving. That is one of the main reasons, Food Safety Agents are always pushing for people to always reference research-based...
Canning and Preserving Tips: Why Blanch?
Get tips, recipes, or ideas about canning and preserving tips: why blanch? to elevate your kitchen skills.
Get Ready for Canning Season – Canning Tips from Dr. Susan Barefoot
Canning season is here! Here’s is a list of things to do RIGHT NOW so that your canning projects go as smooth and easy as possible! Start With Your Pressure Canner Three manufacturers, Presto,...