JEFFERSON CO., N.Y. — Fermenting Kombucha & Jun: Tuesday, June 29, 6:00-8:00 pm, via Zoom by Cornell Cooperative Extension No Charge Learn how easy and fun it is to make your own Kombucha and Jun, a tea fermented with honey. Health benefits of the probiotic bacteria in fermented teas will be discussed. Includes a demonstration. Register for Zoom class here: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrd-ugqjwvGtXdR5yLAgy_sSIZE35w711B
Quick Pickling: Thursday, July 29, 6:00-8:30, via Zoom by Cornell Cooperative Extension No Charge Learn how to pickle cucumbers and other vegetables, plus techniques for making a crisp pickle. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed. Includes a demonstration. Register for Zoom class here: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rdu2tqzgqHtSLoSa1edUb7mk67L_o8_2F
Pressure Canning Vegetables, Meats & Soups: Thursday, August 5, 6:00-8:30, via Zoom by Cornell Cooperative Extension No Charge Learn the procedures for safely canning low-acid foods, such as vegetables, meats, and soups in a pressure canner. Â Includes a demonstration of canning green beans. Also, learn about the different types of pressure canners. Register for Zoom class here: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctdOurrTMiGNB_sHXtgvh7-ShfMyn5Uylc
Canning Salsa & Tomatoes: Tuesday, August 17, 6:00-8:30, via Zoom by Cornell Cooperative Extension No Charge Learn how to can whole and diced tomatoes, plus make salsa. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed. Includes a demonstration. Register for Zoom class here: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcud-mqpz8pHtaMBirn3E9vu55lwthVMRGG
Preserving Apples: Thursday, September 9, 6:00-8:30 pm, via Zoom by Cornell Cooperative Extension No Charge Apples can be preserved through canning, freezing and dehydrating. Includes a demonstration of making and canning applesauce, plus directions for freezing or canning your own apple pie filling. Register for Zoom class here: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErdeuuqjgjHNKB46R6Bv5JtgTUepszqRwM
Making Jerky & Canning Meat: Thursday, October 7, 6:00-8:30 pm, via Zoom by Cornell Cooperative Extension No Charge Learn how to safely make your own jerky in an oven or food dehydrator. Canned meat is tender and makes a quick meal. Learn the steps to safe pressure canning, a process that can be used for preserving vegetables and soups too. Includes a discussion of proper freezing procedures and materials, plus a demonstration of canning meat. Register for Zoom link here: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYlcuyqpjstGtbq05xn6m_J1OjUVtV8Xafq
–Cornell Cooperative Extension Jefferson County
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