Canning and Freezing

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Sandy's Place :

  - Recipes, information, and tips on home canning, freezing, and dehydrating.
Apples: Preserving :

- Fact sheet explaining how to prepare apples for freezing or canning, also recipes for syrup for preservation, preserving without sugar, recipes for chutney and cinnamon apple rings.
Basics for Canning Fruit :

- Instructions from an Ohio State University Extension fact sheet.
Basics for Canning Vegetables :

- Pressure canning is the only safe method for home canning vegetables. This Ohio State University Extension fact sheet explains how.
Canning Basics :

- This fact sheet explains why canning works, what causes food to spoil, and the importance of following directions carefully. From Ohio State University Extension.
Canning, Drying and Freezing :

- Tips and instructions from National Food Safety Database.
Canning Food Recipes.com :

- Canning and preserving recipes and information on preparing, cooking and processing fruits and vegetables.
Canning Jars and Facts :

- Information guide from the food authority, tips, timing chart, and canning forum
Canning Meat, Poultry, and Game :

- Fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension.
Canning Recipes :

- Browse 70+ canning recipes by ingredient, cuisine, and more; or use search to find something in particular. Each recipe includes complete nutritional information.
Canning Tomato Products :

- Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on canning, selection, acidification, preparation and processing.
Canning Tomatoes :

- Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on the topic.
Canning Tomatoes :

- All tomato recipes.
CanningPantry.com: Food Preservation Articles :

- Collection of food preservation articles on home canning, freezing, pickling and food dehydration.
CanningUSA.COM :

- Step-by-step instructions for canning fresh, high quality products to save time and money including simple recipes for easy-to-make weekday meals.
Clemson Extension: Home and Garden Information Center :

- Offers factsheets on food preservation and safety, including canning basics and equipment, freezing, preserving fruits and jellies, and food handling and storage.
Colorado State Co-op :

- Facts, tips, and directions for freezing vegetables.
Cook for a Day, Eat for a Month :

- Introductory site for cooking ahead: Recipes, helpful tips, email discussion group, message board, articles, links.
Freezer Storage :

- Basic facts and downloadable Adobe Acrobat file containing "Tips on Freezing Home-Prepared Foods" and the "Freezer Storage Chart." From Ohio State University Extension.
Freezing Basics :

- Fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension with a list of recommended books.
Freezing Combination Main Dishes :

- Ohio State University Extension fact sheet offering information and tips on this topic.
Freezing Fruits :

- Freezing fruits is simple, easy, and preserves more nutrients and a fresher flavor than dehydration or canning, if done properly. This fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension explains how.
Freezing Meat, Poultry and Game :

- Fact sheet offering information on the topic.
Freezing Vegetables :

- Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on the process to follow to freeze safely. List of books included.
Freezing vegetables :

- A check list and instructions for freezing vegetables from New Mexico State University. [PDF]
Freezing Vegetables from Gardenguides :

- Instructions for freezing many popular vegetables and fruits.
Home Canning Resources :

- Information and resources from About.com.
Home Preserving :

- Tips for preserving and pickling with recipes and links to more information.
Homecanning.com :

- Offers tips and techniques, recipes and an e-mail newsletter.
Homemade Maple Syrup :

- Directions for tapping, collecting, and making your own maple syrup.
How Stuff Works: Preserving Food :

- An explanation of all the different ways used to preserve food from freezing to irradiation.
How To Can and Freeze Fruits and Vegetables from your Garden :

- Explains how to store garden produce by canning or freezing. Includes syrup, jelly and relish recipes.
Lesley's Recipe Archive: Canning Recipes :

- Recipes for pickles, relish, and jams, plus a tips and techniques page for boiling water canners.
Mountain Breeze Home Canning :

- Canning recipes from Kentucky.
National Center for Home Food Preservation :

- Information on home food freezing, drying, canning, pickling, and smoking for home preservers and educators. Includes publications and seasonal tips.
NDSU Extension Freezing Tips :

- Answers to commonly asked questions about freezing produce. From North Dakota State University.
Noll's Home Canning and Freezing :

- Paul and Bernice Noll share their recipes and tips. Some have step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Pepper Fools :

- A large collection of canning recipes using Chile peppers.
Pickled Crab Apples :

- Basic recipe using hot water bath method.
PreserveFood.com :

- Presents methods for preserving food by canning, freezing, dehydrating and vacuum sealing. Also includes safety tips.
Preserving Pie Fillings :

- Ohio State University Extension fact sheet offering recipes and canning information.
Quality for Keeps :

- Directions and recipes for canning meat, fish and poultry safely.
Recipelink Canning and Preserving :

- The Recipe Link offers canning and preserving recipes, message boards, and canning safety articles.
Squash Pickles :

- Calls for eight cups of any kind of summer squash.
Strub Family Brine Recipe :

- Simple recipe to try pickling at home.
Successful Home Canning :

- An easy to follow guide for home canning.
Unsafe Canning Methods :

- What not to do when canning foods from the University of Wisconsin.