Family Nutrition

Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
The OSU Extension Office can check the Gauge on a Pressure Canner to ensure it is reading accurately at 5, 11, and 15 pounds pressure.  Accuracy of a gauge can assist in proper processing.  Under processed food can pose a food safety issue for self stability.  Over processed foods can cause quality issue for your product.

 

Call the Extension Office ahead of time to make sure the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Educator is available to  check your equipment, or drop off your lid with gauge attached. 

 

Use reliable Food Preservation Resources to ensure your garden produce is Food Safe for your family all year long.  Not every recipe you see has been tested for self-life.  The most up-to-date preservation research was published in 2009.  Home canning can be a delicious and nutritious option for your family, but make sure you are not introducing food borne illness along with it!

 

The National Center for Home Food Preservation website has detailed recipes, educational resources and teaching videos for those interested in Home Food Preservation.

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Families Matter newsletter has timely tips for busy families to include simple nutrition information and recipes, ways to tackle household issues and parenting tools. To sign up for this e-letter please contact Sonya McDaniel.