This collection of documents from University Extension offices nationwide provides information on and examples of refrigeration and freezing preservation methods.
Research on food preservation is ongoing – recommendations may have changed since the release of some documents. Please refer to the National Center for Home Food Preservation for the most current recommendations.
Topics on this page:
Overview, Vegetables, Fruits, Proteins, Prepared Foods
Overview
- Ask an Expert: Eight Tips for Freezing Produce, Utah State University Extension, 2017
- The Basics of Freezing Foods at Home, University of Maryland Extension, FS-1071, 2018
- Ask an Expert: Eight Tips for Freezing Produce, Utah State University Extension, 2017
- The Basics of Freezing Foods at Home, University of Maryland Extension, FS-1071, 2018
- Canning and Freezing Questions and Answers, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2017
- Food Freezing Guide, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 403, 2019
- Freezing Fruits & Vegetables, University of Wisconsin Extension Cooperative Extension, B3278, 2008
- Freezing: Fruits and Vegetables, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, PM 1045, 2015
- Freezing Fruits and Vegetables, Pacific Northwest Extension, PNW 214, 2018
- How to Freeze Unusual Fruits and Vegetables, University of Missouri Extension
- Foods That Do Not Freeze Well, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-766, 2013
- Freezer Problem Solver, University of Missouri Extension
- Freezing Basics, University of Missouri Extension
- Freezing: Fruits and Vegetables, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, PM 1045, 2015
- Frozen Food Storage Guide, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-711, 2013
- Home Freezing Equipment, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3024, 2012
- Packing, Loading the Freezer and Refreezing, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 614, 2017
- Packing Methods for Freezing Foods, University of Maryland Extension, FS-1070, 2018
- Preserving Soup Safely, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2017
- Buying a Home Freeze-Dryer: What to Know Before You Go, Utah State University Extension, Publication FN/Preservation/2019-02pr, 2019
Vegetables
- Vegetables, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1181, 2015
- Freezing Vegetables, Montana State University Extension, MT200908HR, 2017
- Freezing Vegetables, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 187, 2016
- Handy Reference for Freezing Vegetables, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 2010
- Asparagus: Canning, Freezing, Pickling, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
- Beans, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1179, 2015
- How to Freeze Vegetables, University of Missouri Extension.
- How to Preserve Green and Yellow Beans, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
- Snap Beans, Penn State University Extension, Code UK124, 2019
- Snap Beans, Purdue University Extension, HHS-814-W, 2015
- Sweet Corn, Penn State University Extension, Code UK127, 2019
- Sweet Corn, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1183, 2015
- Sweet Corn, Purdue University Extension, HHS-815-W, 2015
- Preserving Sweet Corn Successfully, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
- Cucumbers, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1184, 2015
- Freezing Herbs, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
- Garlic: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy, University of California, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Publication 8568, 2016
- Peppers, Penn State University Extension, Code UK128, 2019
- Peppers, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1186, 2015
- Peppers, Purdue University Extension, HHS-813-W, 2015
- Hot Peppers - Preserving the Heat!, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
- Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes, Penn State University Extension, Code EE0205, 2018
- Sweet Potato Basics, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3538, 2005
- Preserving Those Colorful Garden Peppers, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
- Preserving Late Season Fall Vegetables, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
- Preserving Mushrooms, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-919, 2013
- Preserving Peas, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
- Preserving Pumpkin & Winter Squash, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3281, 2010
- Preserving Rhubarb, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
- Preserving Spring Greens, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
- Pumpkin Basics, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3536, 2004
- Red Beets, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
- Root Vegetables - Beets, Carrots, Turnips, and Rutabagas, Penn State University Extension, Code EE0206, 2018
- Squash and Pumpkin, Penn State University Extension, Code EE0315, 2019
- What to do with All Those Greens?, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Hot Topic, 2018
- Zucchini, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
Fruits
- Freezing Fruits, Penn State University Extension, Code EE0240, 2018
- Freezing Fruits, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 182, 2016
- How to Freeze Fruit, University of Missouri Extension
- Apples, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1187, 2015
- Blueberries, Penn State University Extension, Code UK125, 2019
- Blueberries, Purdue University Extension, HHS-807-W, 2015
- Cherries, Penn State University Extension, Code UK131, 2019
- Chokecherries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00113, 2013
- Preserving Cranberries, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
- Gooseberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00121, 2013
- Melons, Michigan State University Extension, Extension Bulletin E3250, 2015
- Peaches, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1182, 2015
- Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Penn State University Extension, Code UK122, 2019
- Preserving Peaches: Canning, Freezing, Jam or Salsa, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
- Pears, Purdue University Extension, HHS-804-W, 2015
- Preserving Pears, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
- Strawberries, Penn State University Extension, Code UK132, 2019
- Freezing Strawberries, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
- Strawberries, Strawberries, Strawberries: Making Strawberry Jam, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
- Tomatoes, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1185, 2015
- Canning and Freezing: Tomatoes, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, PM 638, 2011
Proteins
- Canning and Freezing Venison, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
- Field to Freezer, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 125, 2017
- Freezing Poultry and Fish, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 615, 2017
- Freezing Meats & Seafood, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3064, 2012
- Handling and Freezing Fish and Seafood at Home, Louisiana State University, 2003
- Home Freezing of Seafood, Pacific Northwest Extension, PNW0586, 2008
- Home Freezing of Fish, University of Alaska Fairbanks, FNH-00222, 2017
- How to Freeze Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs and Dairy Products, University of Missouri Extension
- Freezing Eggs, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
- Freezing Dairy Products, Eggs and other Foods, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 616, 2017
- Preserving Food: Freezing Animal Products, University of Georgia Extension, 2002
Prepared Foods
- Freezing Convenience Foods - that you've prepared at home, Pacific Northwest Extension, PNW 296, 2013
- Freezing Prepared Foods, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3065, 2012
- How to Freeze Home-Prepared Foods, University of Missouri Extension
- Make-Ahead Freezer Meals to the Rescue, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2016
- Freezing Prepared Foods, University of Georgia Extension, 2014
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