Whether canning is a new process for you to try, or one you are familiar with because you do it regularly, check the method to be used and the steps needed for the type of food.
Check your equipment to make sure it is in good condition. If using a pressure canner with a dial gauge, bring the dial gauge to the UAF Cooperative Extension Office (1509 S Georgeson Drive, Palmer) to be checked for accuracy. Call 907-745-3360 to find dates for this.
Food Preservation Canning Fish in Jars – This class will go through the steps in heat processing fish, which are low acid food, in jars, botulism prevention, use and care of a pressure canner, and types of pressure canners.
July 28, 2022 Noon to 1 pm
Making Jelly and More –This class will go through making jellied products: Jellies, Jams, Preserves, Marmalades, and Conserves, ingredients needed for jell to occur, extracting juice for jelly, options for making low or no sugar products, canning fruit, preserving using boiling water bath canner.
August 4, 2022 Noon to 1 pm
Food Preservation Canning Vegetables, Legumes, Meat and Poultry --Heat processing low acid produce in jars, botulism prevention, use and care of a pressure canner, methods of preparing the vegetables and legumes, meat, commercial and wild game, large and small, and poultry, stock and soup.
If you have questions on food preservation, connect with Julie Cascio, Health, Home and Family Development Agent for MatSu District Cooperative Extensions Service. jmcascio@alaska.edu 907-745-3677
Enter Exhibits in the Fair:
When you have preserved your food by canning in jars, consider entering exhibits in the Canning Department at the Alaska State Fair, Palmer.
Exhibit entry for non-perishable products is Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6 between 11 am and 7 pm in the Hoskins Building. Follow current USDA guidelines, label the product(s) correctly, in the required type of jars and lids for that product. www.alaskastatefair.org
In addition to canned goods, the non-perishable entries for the Hoskins Building include Art, Spirited Beverages, Photography. In the Irwin Building, Crafts, woodworking, Clay Arts, Fiber & Fleece, Handwork and Needlework, Quilts and Sewing. Bring these entries August 5 and 6.
Perishable and livestock entries are at other times.
Check www.alaskastatefair.org under exhibits for 1st and 2nd entry times and information on these exhibit entries.
