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Canning & Food Preservation

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Canning and preserving food. Includes dehydrating, freeze-drying, etc.

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Hi all. Does anyone in the community have a good beginners guide? I'd like to learn how to do this and don't have a great resource.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

The best free resource IMO is the National Center for Home Food Preservation. I'd start wth the "How Do I..." subsection that interests you.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Ball Blue Book of Canning and preserving is pretty good.

[–] PlaidBaron 2 points 1 year ago

The gold standard, honestly. Id say anything by Ball is a good starting point for beginners.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'd contact that local ag extension in your area. They often offer free beginners classes online or in person.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you to everyone who responded. Ill take a look at what you mentioned.