Master the art of food preservation in a hands-on pressure canning workshop! Participants will learn how to transform fresh, locally sourced tomatoes into rich, shelf-stable tomato sauce entirely from scratch. This session focuses intensively on proper pressure canning techniques to ensure long-term storage safety. Instruction covers essential steps such as venting procedures, gauge monitoring, and altitude adjustments to build confidence in the kitchen. By the end of the class, attendees will have the practical skills needed to stock a pantry for the seasons ahead. Class will be held at the Currituck Extension Center on July 14th, 2026 from 9:00am-11:00am. The $10 class fee will cover the cost of produce and materials that you will be taking home! 

Sign up today at https://pressurecanningtomatosauce.eventbrite.com! We are accepting cash and check payments in addition to paying via credit card through Eventbrite. Please make checks payable to NCSU. Checks and cash payments can be received at the Currituck Extension Office located at 120 Community Way Barco, NC, 27917 within 5 days of registration. Class size is limited and full registration, including payment, is required to hold your spot. If you have any problems registering please call us at 252-232-2261, and we will walk you through the process.

For more information or accommodations for persons with disabilities please contact Heather Petherbridge at 252-232-2261, or email heather_petherbridge@ncsu.edu no later than ten business days before the event.