Extension is where many people turn when they want answers to questions like these and others as we move into the season of food preservation. Having resources at hand to help answer anticipated questions is a great time saver. Chick on the link below and find the answers to your questions.
PM 2034 – Fresh Vegetable Buying Guide - This handy guide describes how to choose 27 favorite vegetables and also offers tips for basic storage and preparation.
Resources for Canning Equipment and Supplies - Find how to contact equipment manufacturers, where to purchase ClearJel, canner replacement parts, canning supplies, and more.
Remake Jam or Jelly - what to do with soft jelly or jam.
Salsa—It’s Hot! Requests keep coming for salsa
recipes that can be canned. The National Center for Home Food Preservation has recipes that are required for use in Open Class Food exhibits at the state fair.
These are found at http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_salsa.html
National Center for Home Food Preservation, (University of Georgia) has extensive food preservation information and recipes, along with a self-paced online course on home canning and food preservation. How to dehydrate various foods also is included. The USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning is at this site as well. http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/
Not finding what you need, then give AnswerLine a call:
Iowa Answer Line: 800-262-3804 9:00 a.m. to noon; 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monday—Friday
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