The Sustainable Canning Workshop
With the homesteading movement on the rise and the need to consume a clean food source, it has become essential for many to learn how to preserve foods quickly. Canning, because it can store long-term outside of refrigeration, is a popular place to start for many.
The workshop is taught by Ann of A Farm Girl in the Making, author of The Farm Girl’s Guide to Preserving the Harvest. Ann’s focus is to teach people how to preserve food using both hot-water bath and pressure canning methods. In addition, the All-in-One canning workshop will teach individuals how to be intentional about the foods they preserve using these canning methods.
Those new to food preservation, especially canning, tend to jump in headfirst. Here at Acorn Creek, we value enthusiasm while urging you to understand the science behind food preservation before you begin your journey to creating a food storage system. It is never too late to learn the basics, and no one ever reaches the point of knowing everything there is to know about a topic, making this all-in-one workshop ideal for homesteaders at all levels of experience.
Workshop Curriculum
The Sustainable Canning Workshop is an extensive class covering both canning workshops Acorn Creek offers.
- Five hours of detailed education and hands-on experience.
- Gain the confidence to work with canning tools, including a hot water bath, steam canner, steam juicer, and pressure canner.
- Learn how to modify recipes according to your dietary needs.
- Understand Botulism and how it applies to home canning.
- Gain the skills needed to work with both high and low-acidic foods.
- Learn tips for canning bone broth, meat, game, and fish.
- Get comfortable with canning soups and stews to stock your larder with healthy, ready-to-consume meals.
- Properly can tomato products.
- Learn how to navigate and comprehend the National Center for Home Food Preservation website.
- In addition, gain knowledge about best practices for storing your home-canned goods.
Be prepared to get your hands dirty! We will be hot water bath canning a seasonal item and pressure canning a hearty vegetable soup for you to take home.
Book your Workshop
The All-in-One Canning workshop is ideal for those who do not wish to attend separate canning workshops on the farm. In addition to the convenience of attending this hands-on workshop, you will also receive the following:
- Unlimited access to Ann’s online canning course
- A copy of the Pantry Organization Workbook
Reserve your spot:
Disclaimer: By registering for this class, you agree to hold harmless Acorn Creek Farmstead from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from the Hot Water Bath and Pressure Canning Hands-on Workshop. The laws of the State of Tennessee shall govern this agreement.