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

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.