Food preservation mini-modules

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4-H food preservation guidelines

Project tips and guidelines; filling out a food preservation label; impressing the judges
Age and skill level ideas

Chart with project ideas; guide books for kids; online resources
Boiling water canning method

Safety guidelines; equipment; cooking method concerns; cooking process
Canning equipment

Features equipment and supplies for your home canning toolkit
Crunch time pickling 101

Pickle acidity; making the perfect pickle; product standards chart
Dry it you'll like it

Food suitable for drying; drying food options; drying tips
Food preservation: Explore the options

Common preservation methods; nutritional value of preserved produce; shelf life
Freezing fruit for sweet success

Selecting fruit; preventing darkening and discoloration; types of packing
Freezing vegetables for tasty results

Selecting vegetables; washing and packing; blanching directions and handout
Home canning tomatoes

Proper methods, choice ingredients, acidity level

How microbes grow and survive—FATTOM

Six factors that affect microbial growth in food
Jam and jelly basics

Four preservation ingredients; selecting fruit; preparing juice for jelly
Must-know food preservation resources

Research-tested preservation methods
Preserving herbs

Selecting and prepping herbs; freezing and drying methods; usage options
Pressure canning 101

Definition; types; dial gauge testing; pressure canning steps
Reduce risks: safety first

Preventing foodborne illness; cleaning tips
Stop botulism

Clostridium botulinum; safe preservation methods; pressure canner tips
Unsafe, outdated food preservation methods

Unsafe canning methods; proper equipment use; using credible resources
What's wrong with this canning recipe?

Analyzing bad canning recipes
You be the judge

Food handling practices; 4-H project exhibit rules; frequently asked questions by judges

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