Southern Learning Series: Perfect Pickled Beets - June 23nd, 2024

- Ages 12 + welcome.
- Class is limited to 6 people.
- Dress comfortably

Is there anything more delicious than perfectly pickled NC beets? Well if there is, we’re still looking for it! Join state and county fair ribbon winner, Kelly Sopp, in the kitchen of the Historic Turlington House for a fun afternoon of traditional food preservation and new culinary memories. Come get your hands pink as we pack our jars with various fresh beets from Carrigan Farms. Learn basic pickling and water bath canning techniques, enjoy a light lunch, and take home two pints of what Kelly calls, garden candy.

Learn about…

– Creating the perfect pickle brine
– Basic water bath canning techniques for acidified foods
_ Why The best Chefs like to pickle their own ingredients

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Class includes…
Ingredients and in-class supplies
Recipes and Canning Resources
2 pints to take home
Light lunch and beverages

Date:
Sunday, June 23, 2024

Time:
Noon - 3pm (approximately 3 hours)

Location:
The Historic Turlington House
351 W Center Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115

Parking:
There are a few spots in the driveway, and there is street parking on the West side of the street (across from the Turlington House).

Note:
The class involves supervised knife handling (for chopping ingredients) and the handling of hot jars and liquid. Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. We will be standing quite a bit, but stools are provided. We follow safe canning practices, and you will be given resources for information on food preservation to take home. We are not responsible for improper storage of your canned goods, or what happens in your own kitchen.

We may also snap a few pictures or short clips of video during class to promote future classes. By attending, you give us permission to do so. If you are highly opposed, just let us know before we get started.

If you have food allergies, or require wheelchair access, please let us know in advance via email so that we can best accommodate your needs.

*Because we pre purchase your supplies and ingredients, classes are not refundable. However, if you are unable to attend, please provide 48 hour notice and we can exchange your class for another date that’s available.