- Title: Preserving and Canning for Beginners: Quick and Easy Ways to Can, Pickle, and Jam All Your Favorite Veggies, Fruits, and Meats
- Author: Editors of the Harvard Common Press
- Pages: 276
- Publisher (Publication Date): New Shoe Press (July 4, 2023)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10, ISBN-13 or ASIN: 0760383820
- Download File Format:EPUB
In one concise volume—adapted from Harvard Common Press’ The Ultimate Guide to Canning and Preserving—you can learn and master all the ways to put up food in jars.
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. Preserving and Canning for Beginners covers every method, from water-bath and pressure canning, pickling and jam-making, and beyond!
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
Tips on how to find the freshest local produce
The 75+ 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
Chicken or Turkey Broth
Creamy Squash Soup
Cherry-Port Preserves
Apple-Raisin-Walnut Conserve
And much more
This accessible book teaches beginners how to get started and gives seasoned veterans new techniques and recipes to try!