Food Preservation
Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe
Food preservation can save you time and money, if done properly. Special precautions have to be taken to ensure that our food is safe from bacteria growth. Food preservation informative classes and workshops are held throughout the year and are available upon request. Call our office at 913-795-2829 for more information.
Our local offices are equipped with Pressure Dial Gauge Testing Units that are available to test your personal dial gauges on your pressure canners. We can test dial gauges for National, Magic Seal, Maid of Honor, and Presto pressure canners. It is recommended that gauges are checked every year. To get your pressure gauge tested, please bring it on the lid of your pressure canner to the Mound City or Paola Extension Office.
Food Preservation Recipes
Preserving food safely starts with reliable, tested recipes and resources. Using practices and recipes from untested sources can lead to a high risk of foodborne illness. We strongly recommend that you should NOT use old canning methods or recipes from relatives, friends, neighbors, or from untested internet websites.
The following resources have a wide variety of recipes to preserve your favorite foods safely using today's food preservation practices.