Food Preservation Recipes and How-to Videos
Preserving food safely starts with reliable, tested recipes and resources. Using practices and recipes from untested sources can lead to a high risk of foodborne illness. Avoid using old canning methods or recipes from relatives, friends, neighbors, or from untested internet websites.
Recipe Resources
The top three resources include:
- National Center for Home Food Preservation - University of Georgia
- So Easy to Preserve - University of Georgia
- USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning
- Preserving Apples pdf
- Preserving Cherries pdf
- Preserving Cucumbers pdf
- Preserving Beans pdf
- Preserving Peaches pdf (Freeze white peaches, do not can!)
- Preserving Peppers pdf
- Preserving Strawberries pdf
- Preserving Sweet Corn pdf
- Preserving Tomatoes pdf
- Preserving Vegetables pdf
Publications in Spanish
- Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras, Manzanas pdf
- Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras, Los Frijoles pdf
- Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras, Cerezas pdf
- Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras, Pepinos pdf
- Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras, Melocotones pdf
- Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras, Los Chiles pdf
- Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras, Fresas pdf
- Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras, Maíz Dulce pdf
- Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras, Tomates pdf
- Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras, Verduras pdf
- Newell Brands - makers of Ball and Kerr canning products
- Mrs. Wages™ - makers of packaged mixes for water bath canned foods
- Kraft - Sure Jell - makers of pectin for jams and jellies
How-to Videos
All videos can be found on the K-State Extension YouTube channel.
Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe: Home Canning and Preserving
- Recommended Recipes
- Choosing the Right Recipe
- The Science Behind Home Canning
- Preventing Botulism in Home Canning
- Maintaining Your Canning Equipment
Contact your local Extension office to get your pressure gauge tested. We can ONLY test the brands National, Presto, Maid of Honor, and Magic Seal.
These videos show canning salsa to learn the steps of water bath canning.
These videos show canning meat to learn the steps of pressure canning.
Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) of meats and food may offer some benefits to retail food establishments. However, it is important to understand the food safety concerns and know the regulations tied to this type of packaging. This fact sheet explains the type of packaging and food safety concerns and how to mitigate them.
- Vacuum and Reduced Oxygen Packaging pdf - K-State Extension
Online Education for Food Preservation
- Michigan State University
- Penn State University
- North Dakota State University
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln