Preserving the Summer - Canning 101
Enjoying all that summer harvest goodness? What's that? So much produce you can't eat it all? Time to start canning. Here are some basics:
Link: Canning 101: The Basics | Lehman's Country Life.
"What do you plan to do with the extra that you can’t eat or enjoy at the moment? Preserve your extra produce for use in the fall and winter! Whether you freeze, can or dry your food depends upon the space and equipment you have available and what your personal preferences happen to be. This article will focus on the safety issues and canning basics."
i am wanting to can salas using tomatoes, peppers, onions, and galic,,, do i just need to do a hot water bath or pressure cook them??? ty
Posted by: Becke | July 29, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Far as I'm aware, you can do up those in recipes that work with hot water bath canning. Check with your area extension office for tested recipes and safety tips. Here's Lane County's:
Information you can use | OSU Extension Service :: Lane County
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/food-preservation
The main thing is to make sure you have the right recipe, and your extension service can give you some good advice.
Posted by: Anthony StClair | August 08, 2008 at 06:20 AM