1. FOOD PRESERVATION Canning By Pam & Alicia

2. Why use canning to preserve food? It stops food from going bad because it removes oxygen destroys enzymes and prevents the growth of bacteria yeast and mold

3. How do we do it ? Select fresh, clean food Peel if necessary Pack into clean jars. Add lemon juice, vinegar or syrup to some food Use 2 part sealer lids Process

4. Some types of canning jars

6. Fruit and Vegetables that are canned properly will keep for a very long time

7. Canning Equipment This is a pressure cooker. It brings the internal temperature up quickly to form a vacuum inside the jar so the bacteria can no longer grow.

8. Foods that can be canned in a pressure cooker Meat (beef, wild game) Fish (salmon) Vegetables (beans, corn) Prepared foods (chili, pasta sauce)

9. Advantages Food keeps on shelf not in the fridge Ok in a power failure Keeps food’s vitamins You need special equipment You have to be very careful to do it right Food loses some of it's color Disadvantages