The October Canning Class schedule is in!

Sign up as classes fill quickly for some of these.

What you get when you pay for a class:

1) Knowledge! You get to learn how to make a new recipe from scratch. You get to learn how to can that recipe. You get to learn how to utilize that canned product into a meal for you and/or your family.

2) You get a snack or meal, depending on what the class is! This is so you can taste what you made and to get one idea of how to use use that jar.

3) You get to meet new people and make new friends! Lots of people have made new and lasting friendships from our classes.

4) By purchasing a class, you are also supporting the Cannery! Every class helps keep our doors open by helping us pay our bills. We are a non-profit Organization and rely on donations, classes, grants, Cannery store purchases and Volunteers to keep us up and running.

5) You get to shop in our Cannery store and check out what local small businesses have to offer while waiting for your jars to process. Every purchase helps a local small business and helps support the Cannery!

6) You always go home with 1 jar of what you made that day, a recipe to make it again on your own and the hands on experience!

October Introduction to Canning 4 Week Series

This is a four-week hands-on preservation course that involves both water bath and pressure canning. The course will focus on safe canning practices including sterilization, how to properly fill jars, how to ensure a proper seal, and how to process using both methods.

Everyone will go home each week with a jar of what is made in class. We also always taste what is made so you have an idea of what to expect.

Please bring a small box to transport your jar home in.

Week 1 – Water Bath Canning – Chow Chow

Sunday October 2, 2022 3 pm to 6 pm

In this recipe you will learn how to make and can this old Southern favorite. Chow Chow relish is a great topping for hot dogs, burgers, turkey sandwiches, all kinds of great things

Week 2 – Water Bath Canning – Applesauce!

Sunday October 9, 2022 3 pm to 6 pm

In this class we will be learning to make applesauce! The best thing about homemade applesauce is you can control the added sugars.

Week 3 – Pressure Canning Vegetables – Herbed Potatoes

Sunday October 16, 2022 3 pm to 6 pm

This class we will be pressure canning in season Vegetables. We will discuss how the vegetables you use will determine the time needed for processing. You will learn how to choose your herbs to can Herbed Potatoes.

Week 4 – Pressure Canning Recipes – Chicken and Gravy in a Jar

Sunday October 23, 2022 3 pm to 6 pm

In the final class for the course we will make Chicken and Gravy in a Jar. Nice and easy meal in a jar that you can just heat and eat!! 

All classes are non-refundable.

Total cost for the course is $150.

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/october-introduction-to-canning-series

Bourbon Chicken

Date: Saturday October 1, 2022
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Teacher: Janet

Description: Bourbon Chicken is juicy, tender chicken cut into pieces simmered in a sweet, brown sugar glaze that will melt in your mouth. Rich in flavor and served over rice for a complete meal! In this class you will learn how to prepare and can bourbon chicken.

• All Students will go home with a jar of product made in class.
• This is a hands-on class.
• Price: $45 per person
• This class is limited to a max 8 persons. Classes are non-refundable 

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/bourbon-chicken

Carrot Cake Jam

Date: Thursday October 6, 2022
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Teacher: Janet

Description: In this class you will learn to make a delicious Carrot Cake Jam! It’s super easy and deliciously different from other jams with the warming flavors and spices of carrot cake.

• All Students will go home with a jar of product made in class.
• This is a hands-on class.
• Price: $30 per person
• This class is limited to a max 8 persons.
• Classes are non-refundable
• Please bring a small box to transport your jar home in. 

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/carrot-cake-jam

Mongolian Beef

Date: Sunday October 9, 2022
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Teacher: Janet

Description: In this class you will learn how to make and can Mongolian Beef. This meal is great served over rice!

• All Students will go home with a jar of product made in class.
• This is a hands-on class.
• Price: $45 per person
• This class is limited to a max persons.
• Classes are non-refundable
• Please bring a small box to transport your jar home in.

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/mongolian-beef

Loaded Potato Soup

Date: Thursday October 13, 2022
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Teacher: Janet

Description: In this class you will learn how to make and can a Loaded Potato Soup!

• All Students will go home with a jar of product made in class.
• This is a hands-on class.
• Price: $30 per person
• This class is limited to a max 8 persons.
• Classes are non-refundable
• Please bring a small box to transport your jar home in.

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/loaded-potato-soup

Garlic Dill Pickles and Bread and Butter Pickles

Date: Saturday October 15, 2022
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Teacher: Janet and Nancy

Description: In this Class, we will prepare and can dill pickle spears & bread and butter pickles!!! Learn how to make crisp pickles!

• All Students will go home with a jar of product made in class.
• This is a hands-on class.
• Price: $40 per person
• This class is limited to a max 8 persons.
• Classes are non-refundable
• Please bring a small box to transport your jar home in.

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/dill-pickles-bread-and-butter-pickles?referral=service_list_widget

Black Eyed Peas

Date: Friday October 21, 2022
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Teacher: Nancy

Description: In this class you will learn how to can Black Eyed Peas. They are a great staple to have on the shelf as they can be used in soups and other bean dishes!

• All Students will go home with a jar of product made in class.
• This is a hands-on class.
• Price: $20 per person
• This class is limited to a max persons.
• Classes are non-refundable

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/black-eyed-peas

Hungarian Goulash

Date: Saturday October 22, 2022
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Teacher: Janet

Description: In this class you will learn how to make Hungarian Goulash is a delicious beef stew (or soup) with a rich paprika seasoned broth.

• Serve this over homemade noodles (or add potatoes) or with a side of bread or Biscuits to sop up any of the broth left in your bowl.
• All Students will go home with a jar of product made in class.
• This is a hands-on class.
• Price: $45 per person
• This class is limited to a max 8 persons.
• Classes are non-refundable

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/hungarian-goulash-1

Summer Solstice Preserves

Date: Sunday October 23, 2022
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Teacher: Nancy

Description: In this class you will learn how to prepare this delicious Jam! Deeply robust in flavour, this luscious preserve is too good to limit to a spread for bread. Serve it over or layered into cake or other sweets. Just like the solstice, these marvelous small fruits have short seasons.

• All Students will go home with a jar of product made in class.
• This is a hands-on class.
• Price: $30 per person
• This class is limited to a max 8 persons.
• Classes are non-refundable
• Please bring a small box to transport your jar home in.

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/summer-solstice-preserves

Creamed Corn

Date: Saturday October 29, 2022
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Teacher: Nancy

Description: In this Class, you will learn how to prepare and can fresh Creamed Corn.

• All Students will go home with a jar of product made in class.
• This is a hands-on class.
• Price: $20 per person
• This class is limited to a max 8 persons.
• Classes are non-refundable

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/canned-creamed-corn