Union County Government : Free Food Preservation Courses Offered This Spring 

Press release from the Union County Government:

March 26, 2021

April 15 – Freezing: Learn to freeze fresh vegetables and fruits and get tips for freezing other foods for later enjoyment.

April 22 – Canning in Boiling Water Canner: This method is for fruits, tomatoes, jams/jellies and pickled products. Learn how to safely can food in glass jars.

April 29 – Pressure Canning: This method is for vegetables (such as beets, carrots, corn, green beans); poultry, seafood and meat or foods that contain these ingredients.

May 6 – Jam, Jellies and Spreads: Capture the flavor of summer in sweet or savory spreads processed in a boiling water canner. Speakers will also discuss freezer jams.

May 13 – Pickles: Learn to pickle a variety of vegetables and fruit and then can in a boiling water canner. Speakers will also discuss making refrigerator pickles.

May 20 – Tomatoes and Salsa: Be ready to can, freeze or dry NJ tomatoes! Learn each of these methods, plus how to make and can salsa.

June 3 – Preserving Herbs: Capture the flavor of summer herbs by freezing, drying or making vinegars. Also included are pesto and flavored butter.

June 10 – Dehydrating: Many foods dehydrate well including vegetables, fruits, herbs and meat jerky. Learn techniques for safe and high-quality results.

Visit njaes.rutgers.edu/fchs to learn more about New Jersey Family and Community Health Sciences and their upcoming events.

The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County has offices at the Union County Complex, located at 300 North Avenue East in Westfield. For more information on all Extension programs, including Master Gardeners, Master Tree Stewards, and 4-H youth development please call the Extension at 908-654-9854 or visit ucnj.org/rce.

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For all Union County programs and services visit ucnj.org, call the Public Info Line, 877-424-1234, email info@ucnj.org or use the online Contact Form.

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This press release was produced by the Union County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.