Frequently Asked Questions

This page serves as a guide for safely preserving and storing food at home. It covers common questions regarding various preservation methods, offering insights into best practices, storage recommendations, and troubleshooting tips.

Canning

Jams & Jellies

Pickling

Freezing

Drying

General Preservation

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SO EASY TO PRESERVE

The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension has now published a 6th edition of its popular book, So Easy To Preserve. The book was reviewed and updated in 2020. Chapters in the 388-page book include Preserving Food, Canning, Pickled Products, Sweet Spreads and Syrups, Freezing and Drying.

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