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The November Class schedule is in!

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!

September 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 November 6, 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 November 13, 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 November 20, 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 November 27, 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/november-introduction-to-canning-series?referral=service_list_widget

Mexican Beef Garden Soup

Date: Thursday 11-3-22 Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Teacher: Janet

Description: In this class you will learn how to make and can Mexican Beef Garden Soup! This soup is filled with tender beef and plenty of veggies!

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/mexican-beef-garden-soup

Apple Butter & Caramel Apple Coffee Jam (2 Day Class)

Date: Saturday and Sunday 11-12-22 and 11-13-22

Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm BOTH DAYS!

Teacher: Janet

Description: We will make a yummy Apple Butter and Caramel Apple Confection! The Caramel Apple Confection will be on Saturday and you will start the Apple Butter. The Apple Butter will be finished on Sunday.

All Students will go home with a jar of each 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

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/apple-butter-caramel-apple-confection

Chili

Date: Thursday November 17, 2022

Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Teacher: Nancy

Description: Warm up the cool months with this chunky chili. Great with Cornbread or as a simple bowl of chili

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 persons.

Classes are non-refundable

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/hearty-chili

Cranberry Sauce

Date: Friday 11-18-22

Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Teacher: Janet

Description: In this class you will learn how to make Cranberry Sauce! This is a very popular holiday condiment.

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/cranberry-sauce

Sweet Potato Pie

Date: Sunday November 20, 2022

Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Teacher: Janet

Description: This is a hands-on BAKING class. Making a Sweet Potato pie is not as hard as you might think! In this class you will learn how to make a sweet potato pie from scratch!!

Each student will go home with a 9″ pie, ready to serve to family and friends!

Price: $25 per person

This class is limited to a max 8 persons.

Classes are non-refundable

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

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/sweet-potato-pie

Taco Sauce

Date: Saturday November 26, 2022

Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Teacher: Nancy

Description: Learn how to make and can this lip smacking delicious Homemade Taco Sauce! Try this sauce over tacos, enchiladas, or even fajitas!!

All Students will go home with a jar of product made in class.

This is a hands-on class.

Price: $25 per person

This class is limited to a max 8 persons.

Classes are non-refundable

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/taco-sauce-1?referral=service_list_widget

BBQ Pulled Pork and Spicy BBQ Sauce

Date: Sunday 11-27-2022

Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

Teacher: Janet

Description: In this class you will learn how to make and can BBQ Pulled Pork and learn how to make a Spicy BBQ Sauce.

All Students will go home with a jar of product made in class.

This is a hands-on class. Price: $50 per person

This class is limited to a max persons.

Classes are non-refundable

https://www.hernandogrowers.org/service-page/bbq-pulled-pork-spicy-bbq-sauce