Pressure Canning

In this Village Vancouver Westside Neighbourhood Food Network workshop with Carly Hilbert, expand your canning capabilities with our pressure canning workshop. Learn how to safely preserve low-acid foods like meats, vegetables, and soups using a pressure canner. Key topics include: - Why pressure canning is necessary for low-acid foods - Setting up and operating a pressure canner - Understanding psi and processing times - Preparing and packing low-acid foods - Safety considerations and best practices - Troubleshooting common issues Practice pressure canning your own jars and leave with confidence to can a wide variety of foods at home. We'll have a community seed library present - pick up some free seeds for your garden, swap or donate seeds. Reduced fee for seniors (50 and over; $10 materials fee only).