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
- Freezing Fruits and Vegetables, Pacific Northwest Extension, PNW 214, 2018
- Freezing Basics, University of Missouri Extension
Vegetables
- Freezing Vegetables, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 187, 2016
- Asparagus: Canning, Freezing, Pickling, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
- How to Preserve Green and Yellow Beans, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
- Snap Beans, Penn State University Extension, Code UK124, 2019
- Sweet Corn, Penn State University Extension, Code UK127, 2019
- 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, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1186, 2015
- Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes, Penn State University Extension, Code EE0205, 2018
- Sweet Potato Basics, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3538, 2005
- Preserving Mushrooms, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-919, 2013
- Preserving Peas, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
- Preserving Rhubarb, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
- Preserving Spring Greens, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
- Preserving Root Vegetables, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3260, 2014
- 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
- Apples, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1187, 2015
- Blueberries, Penn State University Extension, Code UK125, 2019
- Cherries, Penn State University Extension, Code UK131, 2019
- 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, Apricots, Nectarines, Penn State University Extension, Code UK122, 2019
- Preserving Pears, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
- Freezing Strawberries, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
- Tomatoes, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1185, 2015
Proteins
- Canning and Freezing Venison, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
- Field to Freezer, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 125, 2017
- Handling and Freezing Fish and Seafood at Home, Louisiana State University, 2003
- Home Freezing of Seafood, Pacific Northwest Extension, PNW0586, 2008
- How to Freeze Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs and Dairy Products, University of Missouri Extension
- Preserving Food: Freezing Animal Products, University of Georgia Extension, 2002
Prepared Foods
- How to Freeze Home-Prepared Foods, University of Missouri Extension
- Freezing Prepared Foods, University of Georgia Extension, 2014
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