Whenever there is an abundance of seasonal harvests, it’s a good time to think about preserving food. There are many resources online that will help you preserve and store food safely. Below are some that we have found.
General Aids
The Oregon State University Extension Service also offers a Food Safety and Preservation Hotline: 800-354-7319. The toll-free hotline is open through October 13, 2023 (Monday – Friday from 9 am – 4 pm, Pacific time) if you have questions about preserving and food safety.
Survival Basics: Food — How to Stock Up and Prepare for Natural Disasters (Oregon State University, 2021) Survival Basics: Food — How to Stock Up and Prepare for Natural Disasters | OSU Extension Catalog | Oregon State University
Preserving your summer harvest: Keeping tomatoes, peaches, berries and more all year long. (2024). Includes recipes for pickles and grape jelly. https://www.dailyfreeman.com/2024/10/03/preserving-colorado-summer-harvest-freezing-canning-tomatoes/amp/
Storing Produce
Storing Pumpkin and Winter Squash at Home (Oregon State University, 2009) Storing Pumpkin and Winter Squash at Home | OSU Extension Catalog | Oregon State University
Canning and Freezing Guides
Approximate Yields for Canned or Frozen Fruits and Vegetables (Univ. of Wisconsin Extension) https://foodsafety.wisc.edu/assets/preservation/Yield_Chart.pdf
USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning (2015) https://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/publications_usda.html#gsc.tab=0
Canning Fruits (Oregon State University, 2012) Canning Fruits | OSU Extension Catalog | Oregon State University
Canning Vegetables (Oregon State University, 2011) Canning Vegetables | OSU Extension Catalog | Oregon State University
Pickling Vegetables (Oregon State University, 2015) Pickling Vegetables | OSU Extension Catalog | Oregon State University
Freezing Fruits and Vegetables (Oregon State University, 2018) Freezing Fruits and Vegetables | OSU Extension Catalog | Oregon State University
Freezing Vegetables (Better Homes and Gardens) https://static.onecms.io/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/sites/37/2019/06/06221416/BHG_10575_CanningFreezing_Vegetables.pdf
Canning and Freezing Tomatoes (Better Homes and Gardens) https://static.onecms.io/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/sites/37/2019/06/06221501/BHG_10575_CanningFreezing_Tomatoes.pdf
Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Products (Oregon State University, 2015) Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Products | OSU Extension Catalog | Oregon State University
Canning Tomatoes for Beginners – Water Bath Method (video, 2020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4O436xbmZg
Canning and Freezing Apples, Pears, and Stone Fruits (Better Homes and Gardens) https://static.onecms.io/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/sites/37/2019/06/06221335/BHG_10575_CanningFreezing_Apples.pdf
Fruit Pie Fillings for Home Canning (Oregon State University, 2021) Fruit Pie Fillings for Home Canning | OSU Extension Catalog | Oregon State University
Salsa Recipes for Canning (Oregon State University, 2014) Salsa Recipes for Canning | OSU Extension Catalog | Oregon State University
Drying Produce
Drying Fruits and Vegetables (Oregon State University, 2009) Drying Fruits and Vegetables | OSU Extension Catalog | Oregon State University
Drying Fruits and Vegetables (Washington State University, 2017) https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2055/2017/03/PNW0397-Drying-Fruits-and-Vegetables.pdf
Enjoying Home Dried Fruits and Vegetables (Oregon State University, 2013) Microsoft Word – SP 50-587 Enjoying Home Dried Fruits and Vegetables.doc (oregonstate.edu)
Let’s Preserve: Drying Fruits and Vegetables (Dehydration) (Penn State University) https://extension.psu.edu/lets-preserve-drying-fruits-and-vegetables-dehydration
What You Need to Know to Successfully Dehydrate Food in the Oven https://dryingallfoods.com/dehydrate-food-in-the-oven/
How to Dehydrate With an Oven (Video, 2020) https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=using+oven+for+food+dehydration&docid=608016577569119858&mid=D80CE93E86464DE7A617D80CE93E86464DE7A617&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
How to Dry Apples in the Oven (Video, 2019) https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=using+oven+for+food+dehydration&&view=detail&mid=29E5279B707CD30186E429E5279B707CD30186E4&&FORM=VDRVRV
Food Preservation Equipment Guides
Guide to Using and Caring for your Electric Pressure Cooker (Oregon State University, 2021) Guide to Using and Caring for your Electric Pressure Cooker | OSU Extension Catalog | Oregon State University
Safely Canning Foods: Pressure Canners, Pressure Cookers, and Electric Pressure Cookers (Oregon State University, 2020) Safely Canning Foods: Pressure Canners, Pressure Cookers and Electric Pressure Cookers | OSU Extension Catalog | Oregon State University
Canning Timer and Checklist App (Oregon State University, 2020) Canning Timer & Checklist App | OSU Extension Catalog | Oregon State University