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Electric Multi-Cookers Are Not Canners

Posted on by Nora Rhoades
Ashley Svaty
Nutrition, Food Safety and Health Agent

Canning season is in full swing and we must remember to only use SAFE and trusted preservation techniques and recipes. It is critical to use scientifically tested recipes when canning and while some electric multi-cookers have a “canning” button, no research is available to back up this function. Use these appliances for cooking only! Find safe and trusted recipes here: https://www.rrc.k-state.edu/preservation/index.html or call any Post Rock District office and we would be happy to help!

By: Ashley Svaty

Are you Ready for Canning Season?

Posted on by Marci Metz

Dust off your canner, it’s almost canning season! K-State Research and Extension is a trusted and reliable resource for all your food preservation needs.  It is highly recommended that your dial gauge is tested each year at the extension office to be sure you are canning at the right pressure.  Please call or email Ashley at (785) 524-4432 asvaty@ksu.edu to set up a time to bring your dial gauge in to get checked. Before you begin canning make sure you:

  • Call us with any questions
  • Use the correct equipment
  • Adjust for altitude
  • Only use tested recipes
  • Acidify tomatoes
  • Use proper processing times based on trusted resources
  • Get your dial gauge tested annually
  • Leave proper headspace
  • Use the specific size jar a recipe calls for
  • Do not can in an Electric Pressure Cooker

For more information about canning or preserving your own food please contact any of our Post Rock District offices or go to our K-State Research and Extension Rapid Response Food Preservation website here.

By:  Ashley Svaty

Food Preservation Questions?

Posted on by Marci Metz

We are here to help! Call, email, or drop by any of our offices and we will answer your food preservation questions.  If you are in need of a tested recipe, unsure about procedures, need your dial gauge checked for accuracy, or anything else please contact Ashley at asvaty@ksu.edu or (785) 524-4432. 

Have you visited The Rapid Response Center site?  It’s a great resource for all your canning needs! Canning videos, publications, recipes, and more can be found at this site.

SAVE THE DATE:  A Food Preservation Workshop will be help on August 9, 2017 in Post Rock District.  Keep watching for more details.  You won’t want to miss this!

By:  Ashley Svaty

Food Preservation Workshop May 1st

Posted on by Marci Metz

Join us for a food preservation workshop in Lincoln on May 1st!  If you are interested in preserving your own food, you will not want to miss out on this fun filled day.  This workshop will be taught by Karen Blakeslee, Rapid Response Coordinator along with Ashley Svaty.

During the workshop, participants will get hands on experience drying herbs, canning-both pressure and water-bath methods, and they will learn how to make their own jams and jellies. This workshop will be held at the United Methodist Church in Lincoln on May 1st from 9am-4pm.  Lunch and all supplies will be included with the $30 registration fee.  Pre-registration is required and due on April 24th. To register, visit any Post Rock Extension Office or register here!

https://goo.gl/forms/8Qqglyos0i85Xi5t1

By:  Ashley Svaty