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Safety tips for dehydrated produce?

Q: I have a few questions regarding dehydrated foods: How long do freshly dehydrated vegetables last in a closed glass jar, or when vacuum sealed? I have been told vacuum sealing dehydrated produce makes them safe "indefinitely," ...

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Acidified Foods: Pickled Hot Peppers

This video is one of a series of four produced by the Oregon State University Extension Service in Clackamas County that explains the Oregon Farm Direct Marketing Law (OFDML) and illustrates science-based, step-by-step food ...

Dec 2022 | Video

Dehydrated Foods: Dried Apples & Apple Fruit Leather

This video is one of a series of four produced by the Oregon State University Extension Service in Clackamas County that explains the Oregon Farm Direct Marketing Law (OFDML) and illustrates science-based, step-by-step food ...

Dec 2022 | Video

Using a Weighted Gauge on a Dial Gauge Canner

Learn how to use a Presto 3-piece weighted gauge on a dial gauge pressure canner. Why is this important? Because weighted gauges don't need to be tested for accuracy, like dial gauges, since they can't go out of ...

Dec 2022 | Video

Water Bath Canning: Fruit Syrup

This video is one of a series of four produced by the Oregon State University Extension Service in Clackamas County that explains the Oregon Farm Direct Marketing Law (OFDML) and illustrates science-based, step-by-step food ...

Dec 2022 | Video

Can I use poultry leftovers for soup?

Q: I am aware that cooked poultry leftovers kept in the fridge should be consumed within three days. If I make a chicken noodle soup on the third day, for example, with the chicken simmering with stock and vegetables, will ...

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Picking and Storing Apples and Pears

For the best apples and pears, home orchardists and small farmers pick fruit at optimum maturity. Apples and pears harvested at the right time taste better than fruit picked at other times. They store better, ...

Ashley Thompson, Kelsey Galimba, Eliott Gloeb | Dec 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Wild Edibles: Stinging Nettle

Stinging nettle is a delicious and nutritious food. It’s also a plant that can sting and cause welts. With these tips, you can learn how to safely gather, prepare and preserve this wild edible.

Danita Macy, Glenda Hyde, Jennie Brixey, Olivia Davis | Nov 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Potatoes, pumpkins and squash: How do I can them?

Q: When looking for canning recipes for potatoes and pumpkins/squash, all recipes call for cubing and pressure canning. I want to puree my pumpkin and squash before canning. Can I do that? What is the difference between canning ...

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Use, Care and Operation of Your Pressure Canner

Pressure canning is the only safe way to can meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables. This booklet explains how to keep your pressure canner in top condition and use it safely.

Becky Hutchings, Lizann Powers-Hammond | Sep 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)