Free Canning Classes

Want to inexpensively boost your long term food storage supply?  Learn how to can!

June 5 – July 17 (Tuesdays)


5:00 – 7:00 PM


Bob’s Sporting Goods Home World


1111 Hudson Street, Longview

June 5 Canning Fruits and General Boiling Water Bath Canning

Find out about processing procedures in canning fruits. Discussion will be on the proper canning methods and how to avoid common problems.

June 12 Jams and Jellies

Learn about the general procedures in making jams and jellies. Discussion will include equipment and supplies, various fruit spreads and low sugar jams. Procedures in making juices and syrups will also be covered.


June 19 Pickling Vegetables and Fish

Discover the types of pickled or fermented foods. Discussion will include equipment, ingredients and pickle and relish problems and solutions.


June 26 Canning Tomatoes and Salsas

Find out about processing procedures in canning salsas and tomatoes. Determine the correct canning method and what causes problems in canning these foods.


July 10 Pressure Canning Meats, Fish and Vegetables

Learn about canning vegetables and meats. Discussion will focus on equipment and supplies, using a pressure canner and solving problems in canning low-acid products.


July 17 Dehydrating Fruits and Vegetables and Making Jerky

Classes are sponsored by WSU Extension and Bob’s Sporting Goods.
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