"Of the Earth : Summer Canning Workshop- 2- Day Experience

Day 1- in the morning we will begin by making a blackberry jam and a raspberry jam. Skills covered - proper sterilization, pectin vs. no pectin methods, sugar ratios + balancing acidity, and safe sealing techniques. Then we will break for lunch that is provided. In the afternoon well will learn about pickling and garden canning. We will make a batch of pickling dill cucumbers as well as some pickled green beans. After that we will go over the basics of general garden canning. Skills covered- Brining techniques, safe vegetable canning basics, Long-term storage+ shelf life.

Day 2- in the morning we will begin with making a hearty garden salsa to can. We will go over vinegar ratios, pH safety, balancing heat, sugar and acid- Plus batch scaling for events or gifts. Then we will break for lunch. After lunch we will begin our pepper jelly. At the end…