Publications: Refrigerate & Freeze

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.

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Overview

Ask an Expert: Eight Tips for Freezing Produce, Utah State University Extension, 2017
The Basics of Freezing Foods at Home, University of Maryland Extension, FS-1071, 2018
Buying a Home Freeze-Dryer: What to Know Before You Go, Utah State University Extension, Publication FN/Preservation/2019-02pr, 2019
Canning and Freezing Questions and Answers, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2017
Food Freezing Guide, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 403, 2019
Food Preservation Without Sugar or Salt, Colorado State University Extension, Fact Sheet 9.302, 2012
Freezing Dairy Products, Eggs and other Foods, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 616, 2017
Freezing Fruits & Vegetables, University of Wisconsin Extension Cooperative Extension, B3278, 2008
Freezing Fruits and Vegetables, Pacific Northwest Extension, PNW 214, 2018
How to Freeze Unusual Fruits and Vegetables, University of Missouri Extension
If Your Home Freezer Stops, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-470, 2013
Using Preserved Food Safely, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-494, 2014
Foods That Do Not Freeze Well, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-766, 2013
Freezer Problem Solver, University of Missouri Extension
Freezing Basics, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3060, 1999
Freezing Basics, University of Missouri Extension
Freezing Eggs, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
Freezing Foods for Quality: "Dump" Recipes, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
Freezing Food to Extend Shelf-Life During Quarantine, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2020
Freezing Fruits & Vegetables, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3063, 2011
Freezing Fruits and Vegetables, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 2010
Freezing: Fruits and Vegetables, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, PM 1045, 2015
Frozen Food Storage Guide, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-711, 2013
Home Freezing Equipment, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3024, 2012
It's Time for a Clean Sweep, Your Refrigerator Will Thank You, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Hot Topic, 2018
Packing, Loading the Freezer and Refreezing, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 614, 2017
Packing Methods for Freezing Foods, University of Maryland Extension, FS-1070, 2018
Preserving Soup Safely, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2017

Fish, Meats & Seafood

Canning and Freezing Venison, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Field to Freezer, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 125, 2017
Freezing Poultry and Fish, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 615, 2017
Freezing Meats & Seafood, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3064, 2012
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

Freezer Meal Planning, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, Publication FN/FoodPreservation/2009-01pr, 2009
Freezer Meals for Family Mealtime, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2016
Freezing Convenience Foods - that you've prepared at home, Pacific Northwest Extension, PNW 296, 2013
Freezing Prepared Foods, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3065, 2012
How to Freeze Home-Prepared Foods, University of Missouri Extension
Make-Ahead Freezer Meals to the Rescue, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2016
Freezing Prepared Foods, University of Georgia Extension, 2014

Fruit

Apples, Penn State University Extension, Code UK 126, 2019
Apples, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1187, 2015
Apples, Purdue University Extension, HHS-809-W, 2015
Preserving Apples, Clemson Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3120, 2015
Blueberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00111, 2016
Blueberries, Penn State University Extension, Code UK125, 2019
Blueberries, Purdue University Extension, HHS-807-W, 2015
Cherries, Penn State University Extension, Code UK131, 2019
Cherries, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1180, 2015
Cherries, Purdue University Extension, HHS-805-W, 2015
Chokecherries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00113, 2013
Highbush Cranberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00112, 2017
Preserving Cranberries, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
Freezing Fruit, University of Georgia Extension, 2000
Freezing Fruit, Montana State University Extension, MT200910HR, 2017
Freezing Fruits, Colorado State University Extension, Fact Sheet 9.331, 2013
Freezing Fruits, Penn State University Extension, Code EE0240, 2018
Freezing Fruits, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 182, 2016
Freezing Fruits, Step by Step, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3067, 2005
Fruit Freezing Methods, Utah State University Extension, Publication FN 215, 1995
Gooseberries, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, FNH-00121, 2013
Handy Reference for Freezing Fruits, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 2002
How to Freeze Fruit, University of Missouri Extension
Melons, Michigan State University Extension, Extension Bulletin E3250, 2015
Melones y sandías, Michigan State University Extension, Boletín E3250 de la Oficina de Extensión, 2015
Peaches, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1182, 2015
Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Penn State University Extension, Code UK122, 2019
Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Purdue University Extension, HHS-808-W, 2015
Preserving Peaches: Canning, Freezing, Jam or Salsa, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
Pears, Penn State University Extension, Code UK130, 2019
Pears, Purdue University Extension, HHS-804-W, 2015
Preserving Pears, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Strawberries, Penn State University Extension, Code UK132, 2019
Strawberries, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1178, 2015
Strawberries, Purdue University Extension, HHS-806-W, 2015
Freezing Strawberries, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
Strawberries, Strawberries, Strawberries: Making Strawberry Jam, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
Tomatoes, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1185, 2015
Tomatoes, Purdue University Extension, HHS-803-W, 2015
Canning and Freezing Tomatoes and Making Salsa, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 175, 2019
Canning and Freezing: Tomatoes, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, PM 638, 2011

Vegetables

Asparagus: Canning, Freezing, Pickling, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Beans, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1179, 2015
How to Freeze Vegetables, University of Missouri Extension.
How to Preserve Green and Yellow Beans, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Snap Beans, Penn State University Extension, Code UK124, 2019
Snap Beans, Purdue University Extension, HHS-814-W, 2015
Sweet Corn, Penn State University Extension, Code UK127, 2019
Sweet Corn, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1183, 2015
Sweet Corn, Purdue University Extension, HHS-815-W, 2015
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
Peppers, Penn State University Extension, Code UK128, 2019
Peppers, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1186, 2015
Peppers, Purdue University Extension, HHS-813-W, 2015
Hot Peppers - Preserving the Heat!, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes, Penn State University Extension, Code EE0205, 2018
Sweet Potato Basics, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3538, 2005
Preserving Those Colorful Garden Peppers, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
Preserving Late Season Fall Vegetables, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
Preserving Mushrooms, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-919, 2013
Preserving Peas, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
Preserving Pumpkin & Winter Squash, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3281, 2010
Preserving Rhubarb, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
Preserving Spring Greens, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
Pumpkin Basics, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3536, 2004
Red Beets, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Root Vegetables - Beets, Carrots, Turnips, and Rutabagas, Penn State University Extension, Code EE0206, 2018
Squash and Pumpkin, Penn State University Extension, Code EE0315, 2019
Vegetables, Kansas State Research and Extension, MF 1181, 2015
Freezing Vegetables, Colorado State University Extension, Fact Sheet 9.330, 2013
Freezing Vegetables, Penn State University Extension, Code EE0063, 2019
Freezing Vegetables, University of Georgia Extension, 2000
Freezing Vegetables, Montana State University Extension, MT200908HR, 2017
Freezing Vegetables, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 187, 2016
Freezing Vegetables, Purdue University Extension, HHS-800-W, 2015
Handy Reference for Freezing Vegetables, Cornell Cooperative Extension, 2010
Preserving Vegetables, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3300, 1999
What to do with All Those Greens?, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Hot Topic, 2018
Zucchini, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018