The best vacuum sealers extend the shelf life of meats, veggies, and even sliced avocados. Here are our top external, chamber, and handheld picks.

By Roselyn Biermaier, University of Minnesota Extension If you’re lucky enough to have more game than you can serve at once, there are several ways to preserve your harvest. The most ...

Use this fact sheet to understand the correct procedures for canning foods at home. Freezing is a quick, convenient, and easy method of preserving foods in the home. Frozen foods are easy to serve ...

University of Minnesota Extension Safe home canned vegetables require processing in a pressure canner. This is important to know if you are planning to home can green beans, ...

“All ages are canning,” said Martha Zepp, a food-safety expert and consultant to Lancaster County’s Penn State Extension office. In a Q&A, Martha Zepp offers tips on preserving food safely ...

Food quality and preservation techniques are essential for ensuring that food products remain safe, nutritious, and appealing over time. Recent research has focused on various innovative methods ...

The sense of satisfaction preserving gives makes it so worthwhile, and preserving in small batches is quite often more achievable. Use oven mitts, pot holders or thick cloths to handle hot jars.

The sense of satisfaction preserving gives makes it so worthwhile, and preserving in small batches is quite often more achievable. Use oven mitts, pot holders or thick cloths to handle hot jars.

Margaret talks about preventing food spoilage and the role of science in ensuring better quality foods. Vitamins in food. Which ones do you know about? Why are they important? Shelf life of foods ...

Freezing is an excellent way to preserve strawberries for an extended period. Follow these steps for optimal freezing: Clean and Hull: Wash the strawberries gently and remove the hulls (green stems).