Food Preservation

Food preservation is the process of treating and handling food to stop or greatly slow down spoilage (loss of quality, edibility or nutritive value) caused or accelerated by micro-organisms. Maintaining or creating nutritional value, texture and flavor is important in preserving its value as food.

Canning and Freezing Classes offered:

Learn safe, reliable food preservation methods. Great for beginners or as a refresher course. Take home research-based resources, a jar of homemade goodness and try tasty samples!

Canning jars with various fruits/vegetables.

Home Canning

Learn equipment needed, where to find reliable recipes, when and how to use water bath and pressure canners, latest tested technology, time saving techniques, etc.

  • July 15 (Wednesday) 1:00 – 3:00
  • July 20 (Monday) 5:30 – 7:30
  • July 23 (Thursday) 10:00 – 12:00
  • July 25 (Saturday) 10:00 – 12:00
Frozen strawberries

Freezing Foods

Learn to freeze foods for best quality and to save money, freezer selection and equipment, recommended storage methods, how to prevent freezer burn, easy healthy snacks and meal prep, etc.

  • July 28 (Tuesday) 5:30 – 7:30
  • July 30 (Thursday) 10:00 – 12:00

Reminders:

  • All classes are held at the University of Tennessee Extension Office – 6183 Adamson Circle, Chattanooga – 3rd Floor
  • Register early to ensure a spot! Space & class size is limited and fills fast.
  • Wear hair pulled back and shoes with closed toes.
  • No children or extra guests.
  • Call (423) 209-8560 ASAP to let us know if you need to cancel so we can offer your spot to someone else.
  • No refunds 7 days prior to class.

To be added to the interest list for future Food Preservation Classes, please provide your contact information or call the Extension Office at (423) 209-8560.


Additional Resources:

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USDA Resources
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Canning Foods Publication
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Freezing Foods Publication
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Purchase Canning Foods Publication
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Preserve Smart
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Resources from Colorado State University Extension
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What is My Elevation app
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How-to videos
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From the University of Minnesota Extension
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Canning timer & checklist app
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From Oregon State University Extension
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Commercial Food Safety
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UTIA Dept. of Food Science
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TN Saves Chattanooga Chapter
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TCS or Not?
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UTIA Dept. of Food Science