Food Preservation

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Sun-drying screens with a white sheet in the middle

Sun-Drying – A Traditional Native American Method of Preserving Food

Curriculum developed to facilitate the education of a cultural tradition for youth in Native American and non-Native American communities.

Temporary Hand Washing Stations at Farmer's Market, Food Stands, in the Field

Fact sheet on temporary hand washing stations

A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables displayed on a countertop.

Solar Drying Fruit and Vegetables

Fact sheet on solar drying fruits and vegetables

Water bath canners have fitted lids and removable wire racks. While they come in many sizes, the canner must be deep enough to allow a minimum of 1-2 inches of briskly boiling water that covers the top of jars during processing.

A Guide To Pressure Canning

Pressure canners may have a weighted-gauge or dial-gauge, for indicating and regulating the pressure during processing.

a variety of bright colored fruits and vegetables arranged on a table

A Guide to Drying Foods

Fact sheet about drying foods

Food Preservation

All Food Preservation Content

Sun-Drying – A Traditional Native American Method of Preserving Food

Using Dried Corn

Drying Chokecherries

Drying Plums

Temporary Hand Washing Stations at Farmer's Market, Food Stands, in the Field

Solar Drying Fruit and Vegetables

Sun-Drying Corn

A Guide To Water Bath Canning

A Guide To Pressure Canning

A Guide to Drying Foods