Pressure canning has been the prefered way to preserve shelf stable food for over a century. - Techniques and equipment demonstration.

Pressure canning is the art of creating safe, shelf stable food that will last for years.

Unlike Waterbath Canning, pressure canning is used to preserve low acid foods such as vegetables, meats, soups and stews.

This free class is hosted by Ballyboe Garden Growers, a tiny, free community garden on the outskirts of Clonmel and will be lead by Rikey, who has been canning for over 10 year . She will introduce you to the equipment, process and possibilities of this invaluable technique.

This informal and friendly session will include a live demonstration of the equipment and techniques used and a discussion of other food preservation techniques.

Please bring along lunch.

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