The Fairfield County Ohio State University Extension Office and the Pickerington Public Library next month will partner to host a food safety and preservation program about water canning.

Here’s our step-by-step canning tutorial for making your own tomato sauce (with significant help from food-blogger Kevin West. Click on the photo for the slideshow and recipe.

Home canning is an excellent way to preserve garden produce and share it with family and friends. But it can be risky – or even deadly – if not done correctly and safely.