Julie Laing

Master the art of pickling with 125 classic and creative recipes

Pickling is the best (and most delicious!) way to preserve all kinds of food, so it's no wonder why it's popular around the world. Whether you're making your first pickle or you have years of experience, The Complete Guide to Pickling is packed with essential information and 125 flavorful recipes, including American classics and international flavors.

From Honeyed Bread-and-Butter Chips to Classic Kimchi, Scratch-Made Sriracha, and Southern-Style Pickled Shrimp, there's something for everyone in this unique pickling how-to guide. You'll find straightforward and scrumptious recipes for quick, fresh, and fermented pickles, as well as sweet and fruity pickles, hot sauces, relishes, salsas, sauerkraut, chutney, and more. Happy pickling!

The Complete Guide to Pickling includes:

Intro to pickles & pickling • —Build your foundational knowledge with a brief history of pickling and helpful info about the different types of pickles.
Step-by-step instructions • —Find detailed directions for canning and fermentation, choosing the right ingredients, and creating essential spice blends.
Tips for gardeners • —Learn how to plan your garden to maximize your pickle potential, and use the bumper crop label to find big batch recipes for common produce.

Create your own delicious pickles with The Complete Guide to Pickling.

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