Safely Preserving Locally Grown Specialty Produce

through Hawaii Master Food Preservers Online Training

Jane Tai and Ken Love Hawaii Master Food Preservers

Watch this series of educational videos that demonstrate how to safely preserve our unique Hawaii-grown crops. We will show you the step-by-step processes of water bath canning, high pressure canning, fermentation, pickling, freezing, dehydrating and packaging. You will learn the techniques, the art and the science behind food preservation. Enjoy our videos and let’s start preserving!

Your  hosts,

Jane Tai & Ken Love

Introduction

Ken Love and Jane Tai introduce the Hawaii Master Food Preserver video series, seven segments demonstrating how to preserve Hawaiian grown specialty crops.

Jams, Jellies and Preserves

Ken Love and Jane Tai demonstrate how to make Surinam Cherry Jelly and Calamansi Marmalade.

Canning Acidified Foods

Ken Love and Jane Tai demonstrate how to can Mango Chutney and Tree Tomato Marinara.

High Pressure Canning

Ken Love and Jane Tai demonstrate how to high pressure can Vegetable Broth and Vegetables.

Pickling

Ken Love and Jane Tai demonstrate how to make Kosher Dill Pickles and pickle Watermelon Radish, Mango and Mysore Peach.

Fermentation

Ken Love and Jane Tai demonstrate how to make Sauerkraut and Kimchi.

Dehydration

Jane Tai and Ken Love demonstrate how to dehydrate Bananas, Water Apples and Vegetables.

Packaging, Freezing & Labeling

Ken Love and Jane Tai demonstrate and discuss packaging methods, freezing and labeling.

Final Thoughts

Ken Love and Jane Tai conclude the Hawaii Master Food Preserver series on preserving Hawaiian grown specialty crops. This segment includes advice on labeling and the state’s safe food handling requirements.