Foolproof Techniques, Expert Guidance, and 125 Recipes from Traditional to Modern
In one concise volume, you can learn-and master like a pro-all the ways to preserve food in jars, from water-bath canning to pressure canning, from pickling to jam-making, and beyond!
The Ultimate Guide to Preserving and Canning includes delectable canning and preserving recipes from traditional to modern, with expert guidance for canning rookies, as well as creative new directions for experienced veterans.
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. This book provides all the information you need to know to get started today, including basic steps to canning foods safely and easily; recipes for preserving everything from tomatoes and jams to soups, sauces, and other hearty meals; and tips on how to find the freshest local produce. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions with colour photographs make this a must-have book.
The recipes include lots of preparations, both savoury and sweet, and they range from blue-ribbon classics like dilly beans, sweet gherkins, applesauce, strawberry jam, and sauerkraut to new creations like Lavender Apple Butter, Raspberry-Rhubarb Sauce, Green Tomato Chutney, and Hibiscus Lime Jelly.
This comprehensive book teaches beginners how to get started and gives seasoned veterans new techniques and recipes to try.
About the Author
The Editors of the Harvard Common Press, and of the Quarto Publishing Group of which the press is an imprint, have decades of experience creating exciting, practical, and best-selling books on foods and beverages for hobbyists and everyday home cooks.
