Publications

This booklet is designed for those who wish to reduce their salt intake or wish to add variety to their home-canned fish. Over two dozen variations are listed, and each suggestion has been field tested by Master Volunteers in food preservation.

Publication FNH-00224

This publication has tips for creating attractive and safe canned food exhibits. There are sections on fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, pickles, relishes and more, with information on what judges look for and sample scorecards.

Publication FNH-00261

YouTube video. Provides a thorough overview of the basic canning and preserving process. The program reviews boiling water canner basics and pressure canner basics, including preparation, equipment, processes, cooling, storage and safety concerns associated with these methods. Makes a great resource for mastering home food preservation.

Publication FNH-01280

YouTube video. This provides a thorough overview of the basic canning and preserving process for meat and fish in cans. The program reviews canning game meat in cans, canning fish in cans as well as the process of assembling a can sealer. Further described are the equipment, preparations, packing, canning, cooling and storage associated with the preservation methods as well as the preparation, materials, maintenance and process associated with the assembly of a can sealer. This makes a great resource for mastering home food preservation.

Publication FNH-01282

YouTube video. This provides a thorough overview of the basic canning and preserving process for meat and fish. There are instructions for canning game meat in cans and canning fish in cans and assembling a can sealer. There is also information on equipment, materials, packing, canning, cooling and storage. This makes a great resource for mastering home food preservation.

Publication FNH-01281

YouTube video. This will help you learn to identify the many species of edible Alaska wild berries and show you how to avoid poisonous species. You'll also learn to identify habitats where your favorite berries grow and, once you've picked them, how to clean, freeze and can them for storage.

Publication FNH-01283

Crowberries have been an important part of Native Alaskan diets for centuries and are gaining in popularity as people realize their high nutritional value. An excellent source of fiber and antioxidants, crowberries are found in most parts of Alaska. This publication tells when to pick crowberries for maximum sweetness and how to clean and store fresh berries, extract juice and freeze them for long-term storage. In addition to general instructions for canning, there are recipes for syrup, jelly and several types of pie.

Publication FNH-00117

YouTube video. This provides a step-by-step guide to drying your own foods. Included are comprehensive instructions for drying fruits, vegetables and herbs and making fruit leather.

Publication FNH-01285

This guide is invaluable for anyone interested in freezing as a food preservation technique. Detailed sections include freezing basics, equipment, containers, blanching, thawing, sweeteners and syrups and refreezing. Included are several helpful tables on storage times, syrups and foods that do not freeze well.

Publication FNH-00740

Freezing is one of the easiest, most convenient and least time-consuming methods of food preservation. This thorough guide has step-by-step instruction for blanching and freezing your own vegetables and lists the necessary equipment and supplies. It includes a blanching chart and photographs.

Publication FNH-00264

YouTube video. This demonstrates how to make your own jams and jellies from fruits and berries. You'll find out what equipment you need as well as necessary and optional ingredients, including sweeteners, liquids and pectin. You'll also learn how to safely process your jams and jellies in a boiling water bath and how to cool and store your finished product.

Publication FNH-01290

YouTube video. This provides a thorough overview of basic canning and preserving processes for pickling foods. The program reviews the necessary steps for making sauerkraut, pickling vegetables and infusing vinegars. There is also information on equipment, storage methods, causes of spoilage and making herb, fruit and fruit juice vinegars. This makes a great resource for mastering home food preservation.

Publication FNH-01284

This publication provides guidance on what food preservation method might work best, based on the type of food, equipment, supplies and skills needed. The benefits of each option are discussed and canning methods to avoid are identified.

Publication FNH-00700

YouTube video. This offers information on the slaughter and processing of reindeer and lessons that are applicable to moose, caribou and other large game. Sections cover the slaughter and skinning of reindeer, processing and wrapping reindeer meat and removing the leggings for handicrafts. This is aimed at hunters and home processors.

Publication FNH-01289

YouTube video. Fireweed is a great source of vitamins A and C and the shoots or sprouts are edible. This video provides instructions on how and when to harvest fireweed sprouts and blossoms and how to use them in recipes. Also included is information on harvesting and using rose blossoms in jellies, lemonades and other recipes and rosehips in rosehip puree, fruit leather and candies.

Publication FNH-01291

YouTube video. This provides the information you need to get started making sausage and jerky. The program provides step-by-step instructions for making and storing your preserved meats.

Publication FNH-01287

Paid publication. This publication for the University of Georgia covers all aspects of food preservation, including canning, pickling, making jellies and jams, freezing and drying. Each chapter includes a list of most frequently asked questions and a table of problems, causes and ways to prevent the problem from happening again. This is an exhaustive guidebook for all of your home-preserving needs.

Publication MGA-00989

This publication is a must-have for anyone using cans to preserve food. It contains an overview of types of cans and other equipment needed and includes detailed instructions and illustrations to help with visual inspection of cans, lids and lid-sealing materials.

Publication FNH-00023