Canning and Freezing

Canning, Drying and Freezing - Tips and instructions from National Food Safety Database.
http://foodsafety.ifas.ufl.edu/HTML/preserve.htm

Basics for Canning Vegetables - Pressure canning is the only safe method for home canning vegetables. This Ohio State University Extension fact sheet explains how.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5344.html

Strub Family Brine Recipe - Simple recipe to try pickling at home.
http://www.strubpickles.com/Recipes/recipesbrine.htm

How Stuff Works: Preserving Food - An explanation of all the different ways used to preserve food from freezing to irradiation.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/food-preservation.htm

Canning Tomatoes - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on the topic.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5336.html

NDSU Extension Freezing Tips - Answers to commonly asked questions about freezing produce. From North Dakota State University.
http://ndsuext.nodak.edu/extnews/askext/freezing.htm

Canning Recipes - Browse 70+ canning recipes by ingredient, cuisine, and more; or use search to find something in particular. Each recipe includes complete nutritional information.
http://www.recipezaar.com/r/16/85

Lesley's Recipe Archive: Canning Recipes - Recipes for pickles, relish, and jams, plus a tips and techniques page for boiling water canners.
http://www.lesleycooks.com/canning/canning.htm

Homemade Maple Syrup - Directions for tapping, collecting, and making your own maple syrup.
http://www.mi-maplesyrup.com/Activities/activities_homemade.htm

Canning Tomatoes - All tomato recipes.
http://extension-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/recipes/tomatorecipes.html

Squash Pickles - Calls for eight cups of any kind of summer squash.
http://southernfood.about.com/od/picklesrelishes/r/bl90718i.htm

Cook for a Day, Eat for a Month - Introductory site for cooking ahead: Recipes, helpful tips, email discussion group, message board, articles, links.
http://members.aol.com/oamcloop/index.html

Unsafe Canning Methods - What not to do when canning foods from the University of Wisconsin.
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/askext/canning/4573.htm

Pickled Crab Apples - Basic recipe using hot water bath method.
http://www.tnfirst.com/recipes/pickles.html

Freezing Vegetables - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on the process to follow to freeze safely. List of books included.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5333.html

Successful Home Canning - An easy to follow guide for home canning.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art2816.asp

Canning Food Recipes.com - Canning and preserving recipes and information on preparing, cooking and processing fruits and vegetables.
http://www.canning-food-recipes.com

Quality for Keeps - Directions and recipes for canning meat, fish and poultry safely.
http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/hesguide/foodnut/gh1490.htm

Home Canning Resources - Information and resources from About.com.
http://southernfood.about.com/od/canning/

PreserveFood.com - Presents methods for preserving food by canning, freezing, dehydrating and vacuum sealing. Also includes safety tips.
http://www.preservefood.com

Mountain Breeze Home Canning - Canning recipes from Kentucky.
http://www.mountain-breeze.com/kitchen/canning/

Canning Jars and Facts - Information guide from the food authority, tips, timing chart, and canning forum
http://www.weblife.org/canning.html

Pepper Fools - A large collection of canning recipes using Chile peppers.
http://www.pepperfool.com/recipes/canned_idx.html

Basics for Canning Fruit - Instructions from an Ohio State University Extension fact sheet.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5343.html

Freezing Fruits - Freezing fruits is simple, easy, and preserves more nutrients and a fresher flavor than dehydration or canning, if done properly. This fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension explains how.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5349.html

Freezing Vegetables from Gardenguides - Instructions for freezing many popular vegetables and fruits.
http://gardenguides.com/TipsandTechniques/freezing.htm

Colorado State Co-op - Facts, tips, and directions for freezing vegetables.
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/

Recipelink Canning and Preserving - The Recipe Link offers canning and preserving recipes, message boards, and canning safety articles.
http://www.recipelink.com/msgbrd/board_20/tklcc.html

Freezing Meat, Poultry and Game - Fact sheet offering information on the topic.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5334.html

Freezing Basics - Fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension with a list of recommended books.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5341.html

Freezer Storage - Basic facts and downloadable Adobe Acrobat file containing "Tips on Freezing Home-Prepared Foods" and the "Freezer Storage Chart." From Ohio State University Extension.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5402.html

Apples: Preserving - Fact sheet explaining how to prepare apples for freezing or canning, also recipes for syrup for preservation, preserving without sugar, recipes for chutney and cinnamon apple rings.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/apples/preserving.html

Canning Basics - This fact sheet explains why canning works, what causes food to spoil, and the importance of following directions carefully. From Ohio State University Extension.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5338.html

Preserving Pie Fillings - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet offering recipes and canning information.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5355.html

Freezing Combination Main Dishes - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet offering information and tips on this topic.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5308a.html

Noll's Home Canning and Freezing - Paul and Bernice Noll share their recipes and tips. Some have step-by-step illustrated instructions.
http://www.paulnoll.com/Oregon/Canning/

Canning Meat, Poultry, and Game - Fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5330.html

CanningPantry.com: Food Preservation Articles - Collection of food preservation articles on home canning, freezing, pickling and food dehydration.
http://www.canningpantry.com/canning-technique.html

Clemson Extension: Home and Garden Information Center - Offers factsheets on food preservation and safety, including canning basics and equipment, freezing, preserving fruits and jellies, and food handling and storage.
http://hgic.clemson.edu/food.htm

Freezing vegetables - A check list and instructions for freezing vegetables from New Mexico State University. [PDF]
http://cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_e/e-320.pdf

Homecanning.com - Offers tips and techniques, recipes and an e-mail newsletter.
http://www.homecanning.com/

National Center for Home Food Preservation - Information on home food freezing, drying, canning, pickling, and smoking for home preservers and educators. Includes publications and seasonal tips.
http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/

How To Can and Freeze Fruits and Vegetables from your Garden - Explains how to store garden produce by canning or freezing. Includes syrup, jelly and relish recipes.
http://farmgal.tripod.com/

Home Preserving - Tips for preserving and pickling with recipes and links to more information.
http://southernfood.about.com/library/weekly/aa092197.htm

Canning Tomato Products - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet on canning, selection, acidification, preparation and processing.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5337.html

CanningUSA.COM - Step-by-step instructions for canning fresh, high quality products to save time and money including simple recipes for easy-to-make weekday meals.
http://canningusa.com/