Information from UC
Fermented Foods
Fermented Fruits and Vegetables
- Benefits of Fermenting Fruits and Vegetables (UC Davis, EATLAC project) (PDF 250 KB)
- Common Issues with Fermented Fruits and Vegetables (UC Davis, EATLAC project) (PDF 296 KB)
- Preparing Fermented Fruits and Vegetables at Home (UC Davis, EATLAC project) (PDF 193 KB)
- Safely Ferment Fruits and Vegetables at Home (UC Davis, EATLAC project) (PDF 174 KB)
- Webinar Series Recordings - The Science of Fermentation (UC Davis, EATLAC project)
Fruits
- Apples
- Apples: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 462 KB)
- Cantaloupe
- Cantaloupe, Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 237 KB)
- Oranges
- Oranges: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 1.12 MB)
- Strawberries
- Strawberries: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 404 KB)
Nuts
- Harvesting and Storing Your Home Orchard's Nut Crops: Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, and Chestnuts (UCANR Publication) (PDF 222 KB)
- Nuts: Safe Methods for Consumers to Handle, Store, and Enjoy Almonds, Chestnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, and Walnuts (UCANR Publication) (PDF 4.76 MB)
- Nuts: Safe Methods for Home Gardeners to Harvest, Store, and Enjoy Almonds, Chestnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, and Walnuts (2010, UCANR Pub 8407) (PDF 6.18 MB)
Oils, Flavored
- Garlic: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy Includes section on making garlic in oil, with recipe. (UCANR Publication) (PDF 1.08 MB)
Vegetables
- Garlic
- Garlic: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 1.08 MB)
- Olives
- Olives: Safe Methods for Home Pickling (UCANR Publication) (PDF 574 KB)
- Peppers
- Peppers, Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 111 KB)
- Seed Sprouts
- Growing Seed Sprouts at Home (UCANR Publication) (PDF 193 KB)
- Tomatoes
- Tomatoes, Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 286 KB)
Fish
- Canning Smoked Fish at Home (Rasco et al, Pacific Northwest Extension) (PDF 85 KB)
- Home Canning Smoked Fish and Home Smoking Fish for Canning (Univ. of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service) (PDF 235 KB)
- Preparing and Canning Fish, (Pint Jars, USDA) (National Center for Home Food Preservation)
- Preparing and Canning Smoked Fish (National Center for Home Food Preservation)
Fermented Foods
Fermented Fruits and Vegetables
- Benefits of Fermenting Fruits and Vegetables (UC Davis, EATLAC project) (PDF 250 KB)
- Common Issues with Fermented Fruits and Vegetables (UC Davis, EATLAC project) (PDF 296 KB)
- Preparing Fermented Fruits and Vegetables at Home (UC Davis, EATLAC project) (PDF 193 KB)
- Safely Ferment Fruits and Vegetables at Home (UC Davis, EATLAC project) (PDF 174 KB)
- Dill Pickles and Sauerkraut (Clemson University Coop. Ext.)
- Understanding and Making Kimchi (Food Smart Colorado - Colorado State University Extension)
- Webinar Series Recordings - The Science of Fermentation (UC Davis, EATLAC project)
Kombucha
- Kombucha (Colorado State University)
- The Do's and Don'ts of Kombucha (Colorado State University)
Vinegar
- Making Cider Vinegar at Home (Ohio State University) (PDF 132 KB)
- Vinegar Making (Mississippi State University) (PDF 725 KB)
- Vinegar Fermentation (Loiusiana State University, Grad Student Thesis) (PDF 2.6 MB)
Yogurt
- Fermenting Yogurt at Home (University of Georgia, B.A. Nummer, 2002, and the National Center for Home Food Preservation) (PDF 112 KB)
- Yogurt Made Simple (Washington State University Extension, 2015) (Free download of PDF, 799 KB)
Fruits
General
- Drying Fruits and Vegetables (2009, Pacific Northwest Extension 397) (PDF 303 KB)
- Freezing Fruit (University of Georgia) (PDF 518 KB)
- Let's Preserve: Basics of Home Canning (Penn State Extension)
- Let's Preserve: Drying Fruits and Vegetables (Dehydration) (Penn State Extension)
- Let's Preserve Jelly, Jam, Spreads (Penn State Extension)
Apples
- Apples: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 462 KB)
- Let's Preserve Apples (Penn State Extension)
Blueberries
- Let's Preserve Blueberries (Penn State Extension)
- Let's Preserve Blueberries (Penn State Extension)
Cantaloupe
- Cantaloupe, Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 237 KB)
- Cantaloupe, Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 237 KB)
Cherries
- Let's Preserve Cherries (Penn State Extension)
- Let's Preserve Fruit Pie Fillings (Penn State Extension)
Oranges
- Oranges: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 1.12 MB)
- Oranges: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 1.12 MB)
Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines
- Let's Preserve Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines (Penn State Extension)
- Let's Preserve Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines (Penn State Extension)
Pears
- Let's Preserve Pears (Penn State Extension)
- Let's Preserve Pears (Penn State Extension)
Strawberries
- Let's Preserve Strawberries (Penn State Extension)
- Strawberries: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 404 KB)
Nuts
- Harvesting and Storing Your Home Orchard's Nut Crops: Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, and Chestnuts (UCANR Publication) (PDF 222 KB)
- Nuts: Safe Methods for Consumers to Handle, Store, and Enjoy Almonds, Chestnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, and Walnuts (UCANR Publication) (PDF 4.76 MB)
- Nuts: Safe Methods for Home Gardeners to Harvest, Store, and Enjoy Almonds, Chestnuts, Pecans, Pistachios, and Walnuts (2010, UCANR Pub 8407) (PDF 6.18 MB)
Oils, Flavored
- Making Garlic and Herb-Infused Oils at Home (University of Idaho Extension) (PDF 3.0 MB)
- Garlic: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy Includes section on making garlic in oil, with recipe. (UCANR Publication) (PDF 1.08 MB)
Meats and Poultry
- Let's Preserve Meat and Poultry (Penn State Extension)
- Making Jerky at Home Safely (2012, Pacific Northwest Extension 632)
- Preparing Safer Jerky (National Center for Home Food Preservation)
- Smoking Meat and Poultry (USDA)
Vegetables
General
- Let's Preserve: Basics of Home Canning (Penn State Extension)
- Drying Fruits and Vegetables (2009, Pacific Northwest Extension 397)
- Let's Preserve: Drying Fruits and Vegetables (Dehydration) (Penn State Extension)
- Let's Preserve: Drying Herbs ((Penn State Extension)
- Let's Preserve: Freezing Vegetables (Penn State Extension)
Garlic
- Garlic: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 1.08 MB)
- Garlic: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 1.08 MB)
Olives
- Olives: Safe Methods for Home Pickling (UCANR Publication) (PDF 574 KB)
- Olives: Safe Methods for Home Pickling (UCANR Publication) (PDF 574 KB)
Peas
- Preserving Peas (Penn State Extension)
- Preserving Peas (Penn State Extension)
Peppers
- Peppers, Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 111 KB)
- Let's Preserve Peppers (Penn State Extension)
Pickles
- Let's Preserve Quick Process Pickles (Penn State Extension)
- Let's Preserve Quick Process Pickles (Penn State Extension)
Pumpkin and other Squashes
- Saying No to Canning Pumpkin Butter and Mashed or Pureed Squashes (University of Georgia)
Home canning of mashed or pureed pumpkin is not recommended due to the low acidity of this fruit. Pressure canning of cubed pumpkin or winter squash is the only recommended method for canning this vegetable. Alternative methods for preserving pumpkin include freezing of pumpkin butters or mashed squash, drying or pickling. The information at this web site explains why.
- Saying No to Canning Pumpkin Butter and Mashed or Pureed Squashes (University of Georgia)
Sauerkraut
- Let's Preserve Sauerkraut (Penn State Extension)
- Let's Preserve Sauerkraut (Penn State Extension)
Snap Beans
- Let's Preserve Snap Beans (Penn State Extension)
- Let's Preserve Snap Beans (Penn State Extension)
Seed Sprouts
- Growing Seed Sprouts at Home (UCANR Publication) (PDF 193 KB)
- Growing Seed Sprouts at Home (UCANR Publication) (PDF 193 KB)
Sweet Corn
- Let's Preserve Sweet Corn (Penn State Extension)
- Let's Preserve Sweet Corn (Penn State Extension)
Tomatoes
- Let's Preserve Tomatoes (Penn State Extension)
- Tomatoes, Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and Enjoy (UCANR Publication) (PDF 286 KB)