The Ultimate Guide to Preserving and Canning: Foolproof Techniques, Expert Guidance, and 110 Recipes from Traditional to Modern

By Editors of the Harvard Common Press

Book Overview

In one concise volume, you can learn--and master like a pro--all the ways to put up food in jars, from water-bath canning to pressure canning, from pickling to jam-making, and beyond

Whether you are a gardener, a fan of farmers' markets, or just someone who likes to browse the bountiful produce at the supermarket, canning and preserving are easy, fun, and affordable ways to enjoy fresh-grown foods all year long.

With clear, easy-to-follow instructions and color photographs, this book provides all the information you need to know to get started today, including:

An overview of canning equipment Basic steps to canning foods safely and easily Recipes for preserving everything from tomatoes and jams to soups, sauces, and other hearty meals A special section on jam- and jelly-making using Pomona's Pectin, which requires little to no added sugar Tips on how to find the freshest local produce

The recipes include lots of preparations, both savory and sweet, from blue-ribbon classics to new creations. Preserve and enjoy:

Four variations on Tomato Ketchup Taco Sauce Green Tomato Chutney Spicy Dilly Beans Sweet and Spicy Ginger Carrot Coins Canned Haddock Chicken or Turkey Broth Creamy Squash Soup Strawberry Jam Blueberry-Vanilla Jelly Cherry-Port Preserves Apple-Raisin-Walnut Conserve And much more

This comprehensive book teaches beginners how to get started and gives seasoned veterans new techniques and recipes to try.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558329854
• ISBN13: 9781558329850
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Harvard Common Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 10.9"