Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Join Sam Hamrick of Mama Sam’s Jams as she guides you step-by-step to turn your empty jars into a delicious Smoked Pecan Pepper Jelly! Turning hot peppers into a sweet, delicious jelly- the perfect accompaniment to bagels and cream cheese, cornbread, grits….anything really!
And, in the process giving you the capability of free, sustainable thinking by teaching you how to safely can by using traditional methods..
Learning to preserve your own foods by canning is a big step into self-sustainability. Canning is a mix of art and science, and with a little direction you will soon be confident in your ability to think and move forward self-sustainably.
You will create and can 6 jars of jelly you cooked yourself and then take them home to share with your family and friends. They make perfect holiday gifts, too!
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child
YES: Couples (live in the same household)
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging.
Please wear comfortable (close toed as we’re dealing with boiling jam!) shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.
To comply with CDC guidelines, all participants are required to wear a face mask (provided) or face shield during class.