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 Freeze Fruits
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How to Dehydrate Foods
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Dehydrated foods are a sensible way for busy families to make healthy, portable snacks or store seasonal produce for use. You need to carefully follow directions for preparing and pretreating produce to maintain quality.
Safe Home Canning Basics
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Safely preserve fresh fruits and vegetables — and meat, poultry, seafood, soups and sauces — by the proper canning method: boiling water, steam or pressure. Learn the basics in this guide.