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

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 Research and Extension

Food Preservation Recipes and How-to Videos

Recipe Resources

How-to Videos

Online Education for Food Preservation