Food Preservation Workshop

Have you always wanted to learn how to can but thought it was too hard and had no idea where to begin? Instructor Pamela Wnuck will take the mystery out of canning and give you the knowledge you need to safely can with confidence.

This workshop is an introductory hands-on class in steam-canning methods and safety standards for preserving high acid foods. You can make your own dill pickles the old-fashioned way, with all natural ingredients! Each participant will take home three pints of pickles they make in class. Youth ages 9-17 are welcome, but must be accompanied by a registered adult. Class size is limited to 25 participants.

When: Saturday, May 12, at 9:30 a.m. RSVP online by May 10.

About the Speaker: This class will be conducted by Pamela Wnuck, a University of California Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver of Orange County and the OC Fair Culinary Arts Supervisor. SHe is a multi-blue ribbon winner with a passion for cooking with fresh garden ingredients. You can reach her at [email protected].

Admission: The $25 fee covers the cost of materials and/or handouts. Bring three wide-mouth pint canning jars with lids and rings.

For more information, visit ocfair.com