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Canning and preserving The Accidental Scientist: Science of Cooking: Pickles 
 Learn about the science behind pickling, "the ancient culinary craft of preserving foods in salt brine or vinegar." The site explores the science behind how a cucumber becomes a pickle, and provides an international pickle gallery (kimchi, chutney, pickled eggs, pickled herring), pickle facts, and pickle recipes (fried dill pickles, ceviche) and pickling tips. Also includes a discussion forum. From the Exploratorium. http://www.exploratorium.edu/cooking/pickles/ Topics: Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Apr 4, 2006 Food Preservation Without Sugar or Salt
This site offers information on canning and freezing fruits and vegetables without the use of sugar or salt. Provides quick facts, tips for adapting recipes, and safety information. Also includes recipes for reduced-sodium pickles and low-calorie jams. From the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09302.html Topics: Herbs, Spices, Condiments, and Flavorings, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation, Snacks and Baked Goods Last updated Sep 29, 2003 Good Enough To Eat: Olives Drab? Grow or Cure Your Own
This article provides detailed instructions for curing olives kalamata-style, using a salt solution, vinegar, and herbs. From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. http://www.seattlepi.com/nwgardens/221853_smith28a.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Sep 4, 2009 HomeCanning.com
This site from a company provides basic information about home canning, including a FAQ, recipes, articles, recommended equipment, safety tips, and a glossary. While the site touts its own products, and the "articles" are rather vague, the canning guidelines are clear and sensible. http://www.homecanning.com/ Topics: Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Oct 14, 2005 How Do I? ... Can Tomatoes
Instructions for preparing canned tomatoes, tomato juice, tomato paste, tomato sauce, ketchup, salsa, and other tomato products. Includes charts showing suggested processing times at different elevations and associated canner gauge pressures. From the National Center for Home Food Preservation at the University of Georgia. http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can3_tomato.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Feb 14, 2006 Let's Preserve: Strawberries
Guidelines for preserving strawberries, including preparation of the berries, freezing procedure, and instructions for making strawberry jam and strawberry-rhubarb jelly. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. http://www.umext.maine.edu/onlinepubs/PDFpubs/4047.pdf Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Recipes & Food Preparation, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Oct 12, 2006 Resources for Home Preserving Pumpkins
"Pumpkins offer far more than a door-stop at Halloween." This site provides ideas and safety tips for various methods of preserving pumpkin flesh and seeds, including canning, freezing, drying, and pickling. Features links to further information on the preparation of pumpkin butter, fruit leather, and canned winter squash. From the National Center for Home Food Preservation. http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/tips/fall/pumpkins.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Recipes & Food Preparation, Snacks and Baked Goods Last updated Oct 13, 2005 |
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