The following publications cover topics related to Food Preservation. For a complete list of MU Extension publications, visit the main Publications page.
Conceptos básicos de enlatado seguro en el hogar
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Conserve de forma segura las frutas y verduras frescas, así como la carne, las aves, los mariscos, las sopas y las salsas, mediante el método de enlatado adecuado: agua hirviendo, vapor o presión. Aprenda los conceptos básicos en esta guía.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2024, No. 1 (January/February)
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Home Canning for Family vs. Home Canning for Sale
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2023, No. 6 (November/December)
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Pumpkins galore! Pumpkin bread, muffins, soup, desserts and beverages are very popular in the fall and winter.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2023, No. 5 (September/October)
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Learn about why the acidity of vinegar matters in home-preserved foods and why kimchi has become a trendy fermented food.
Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2023, No. 4 (July/August)
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Learn about the possibility of using a ceramic cooktop when canning and how to make mango chutney.
How to Can Pickled Products
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Have cucumbers, will pickle. Select the best ingredients and containers. Get crisp pickles. Process for the correct amount of time in a boiling-water or steam canner. Can sauerkraut or pickle various vegetables. Learn how in this University of Missouri Ex
How to Can Fresh Tomato Products
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Freezing Basics
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Freezing is one of the easiest and quickest methods of food preservation. Most foods retain their natural color, flavor and texture better when frozen than when other methods of food preservation are used. Learn the basics in this MU Extension guide.
How to Freeze Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs and Dairy Products
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Freezing is an excellent method of preserving animal products. Follow these basic guidelines for simple, effective and safe freezing of meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products.