Preserving and Canning for Beginners

Name: Preserving and Canning for Beginners
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780760383827
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Quick and Easy Ways to Can, Pickle, and Jam All Your Favorite Veggies, Fruits, and Meats

By Editors of the Harvard Common Press

Series: New Shoe Press

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Preserving and Canning for Beginners provides readers with straightforward, practical guidance on mastering the basics of food preservation. The book covers essential techniques such as water bath and pressure canning, offering an array of delicious recipes to get you started. Whether you're a novice or looking to refine your skills, it aims to make preserving at home both safe and simple.
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You might enjoy this book if you're eager to dive into the world of preserving and canning, especially as a beginner. It offers easy-to-follow instructions and insights into traditional techniques, making it accessible for those wanting to explore culinary creativity through food preservation.

Preserving and Canning for Beginners includes delectable traditional and modern canning and preserving recipes with expert guidance for canning rookies, as well as creative new directions for experienced veterans. Get started today!

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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 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 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 savoury 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!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780760383827

Publisher: New Shoe Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: New Shoe Press

Illustration: color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 144

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Editors of the Harvard Common Press New Release Cook Books Non-Fiction Series: New Shoe Press

About the Author

The Editors of the Harvard Common Press, and of the Quarto Publishing Group of which the press is an imprint, have decades of experience creating exciting, practical, and best-selling books on foods and beverages for hobbyists and everyday home cooks.

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