Preserving & Canning for Beginners (Harvard Common Press)

In this concise and affordable edition - adapted from The Harvard Common Press' The Ultimate Guide to Canning and Preserving - you can learn and master all the ways to preserve and can food in jars.

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 colour 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 food 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 70+ recipes include lots of preparations, both savoury and sweet, from blue-ribbon classics to new creations. Preserve and enjoy:

• Taco Sauce
• Green Tomato Chutney
• Spicy Dilly Beans
• Sweet and Spicy Ginger Carrot Coins
• Apple-Raisin-Walnut Conserve
• And much more

This affordable edition teaches beginners how to get started and gives seasoned veterans new techniques and recipes to try!