Pressure Canning Class

Name: Pressure Canning Class
Start: 2026-03-26T17:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-03-26T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Pueblo RMSER Empowerment Center

Schedule

Thu Mar 26 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Pueblo RMSER Empowerment Center | Pueblo, CO

+Pressure Canning Class – Hosted at RMSER (Pueblo, CO)
Taught by Ken Willard, Barefoot Enterprises LLP
Organized by Pueblo Farmer’s Market
Take your home‑preserving skills to the next level with this hands‑on Pressure Canning Workshop. Whether you’re ready to move beyond water‑bath canning or you want to safely preserve low‑acid foods like vegetables, beans, broths, and meats, this class gives you the confidence and know‑how to do it safely and successfully.
Local educator and food preservation specialist Ken Willard will guide you step‑by‑step through the science, equipment, and techniques of pressure canning. You’ll learn how to operate both dial‑gauge and weighted‑gauge canners, understand venting and processing times, and practice safe procedures that protect food quality and prevent botulism risks.
This class is ideal for home cooks, gardeners, hunters, and anyone who wants to preserve more of their harvest or pantry staples.
What you’ll learn
• How pressure canning works and why it’s required for low‑acid foods
• Safe operation of pressure canners (weighted and dial‑gauge)
• Venting, locking, pressurizing, cooling, and safety protocols
• How to read and follow USDA‑approved recipes
• Altitude adjustments for Pueblo and surrounding areas
• Hands‑on canning of a safe, beginner‑friendly recipe
Details
Cost: $30
Location: RMSER Kitchen, Pueblo, CO
Instructor: Ken Willard, Barefoot Enterprises LLP
Organizer: Pueblo Farmer’s Market
All materials provided. Participants take home what they make.
A liability waiver is required and included in registration.