Evening Hands on Tomato Canning Class

589 Raccoon Road,Waynesville NC 28786

24 August, 2022

Description

Summertime brings an abundance of tomatoes in home and community gardens, at roadside stands and at farmer's markets. Canning tomatoes is a great way to preserve the abundance for use later in soups, stews, sauces and other recipes calling for canned tomatoes. This class will provide participants with an in person, hands on opportunity to learn how to safely can tomatoes using the Hot Water Bath processing method. Participants will learn how to identify a tested recipe, adjust for altitude, why tomatoes need to be acidified, how to prepare tomatoes as well as appropriate jars and lids for canning in a Hot Water Bath Canner.