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.

© 2019 Harvard Common Press (Ebook): 9781558329867

Release date

Ebook: 10 December 2019