Food Preservation

Home food preservation is a way to preserve the freshness of homegrown food. While more popular in years past, preserving food at home is still done today. Without factoring in the labor costs, home food preservation can save money compare to commercially preserved foods. There are many ways to preserve food such as canning, freezing, drying, pickling, fermentation, curing and smoking. Many preserved foods are for personal use, but they also make great gifts for friends and family. Choose the preservation method that bests fits your needs and storage space.

Learn about each preservation method in the following categories:

• Canning
• Curing & Smoking
• Drying
• Freezing
• Jams & Jellies
• Pickling & Fermentation
• Special Diets

K-State Preservation Publications

• Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Apples
• Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Cherries
• Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Cucumbers
• Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Green Beans
• Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Peaches
• Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Peppers
• Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Strawberries
• Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Sweet Corn
• Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Tomatoes
• Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe Vegetables

Kansas Elevation

Water boils at lower temperature as altitude increases. In Kansas, the altitude changes from around 700 feet above sea level in eastern Kansas to just over 4,000 feet in western Kansas

• Kansas Elevation Map
• Kansas Elevation Data

Popular Quick Links

• National Center for Home Food Preservation
• USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning
• Jarden Home Brands
• Judging Home Preserved Foods

Canner Replacement Parts

• National Presto Industries
• Presure Cooker Outlet
• Cooking and Canning Company
• Mirro Replacement Parts and Manuals
• Presto Manuals

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