Have you always wished there was a way you could preserve the fresh produce you get from your garden for long enough to be able to use it when it is off-season and have tried freezing only to realize it is just not good enough for the kind of storage you wish to have for your produce? And have you recently discovered that you could actually can your food and are curious to start canning but are not sure where to start or how to go about it the right way, without exposing yourself to the risk of food poisoning or having the food you can going bad? If you've answered YES, keep reading... You've Just Discovered The Perfect Guide That Will Introduce You To The World Of Canning And Preserving Food Like A Pro, Even If You've Never Done Anything Like It Before! With about 50% of all the fruits and vegetables harvested globally every year going to waste, it makes sense that you want to take food preservation seriously and in particular, start canning. Americans alone throw away over 40 million tons of food every year! The fact that you are here is clear you've seen just how much food is wasted in your household and you want to put a stop to that but don't know how exactly to go about it the right way. Perhaps you are wondering... Why is canning better than many other methods of food preservation? How long will the food I can stay fresh? How exactly do you can food – do you use the same approach when canning different foods? What do you need to do to ensure the food you can stays fresh for months or even years? What are the dos and don'ts you should be aware of when canning food? How do you get started? If you have these and other related questions, this book is for you so keep reading, as it covers the ins and outs of food preservation, with special focus on canning. More precisely, you will discover: The history of food preservation and the various food preservation methods The necessary equipment you are going to need to prepare the recipes The ingredients you are going to require in order to prepare the recipes Guidelines on the various canning methods you can use to preserve your food A collection of easy and tasty recipes for canning and preserving relishes, pickles, jams and jellies all year round Step by step instructions on how to prepare each recipe with readily available, budget friendly ingredients Tips and tricks on how to safely and easily can your favorite fruits and vegetables And much more Whether you are just starting on using canning as your food preservation method or you are just a food movement enthusiast, this guide will help take you through everything you need to know. Even if you are a complete beginner, this book will instill in you the much-needed confidence to start preserving in-season foods and just about anything else you can imagine – with canning!

The ultimate guide to putting up food. How many ways can you preserve a strawberry? You can freeze it, dry it, pickle it, or can it. Milk gets cultured, or fermented, and is preserved as cheese or yogurt. Fish can be smoked, salted, dehydrated, and preserved in oil. Pork becomes jerky. Cucumbers become pickles. There is no end to the magic of food preservation, and in Preserving Everything, Leda Meredith leads readers—both newbies and old hands—in every sort of preservation technique imaginable.

The ultimate guide to putting up food. How many ways can you preserve a strawberry? You can freeze it, dry it, pickle it, or can it. Milk gets cultured, or fermented, and is preserved as cheese or yogurt. Fish can be smoked, salted, dehydrated, and preserved in oil. Pork becomes jerky. Cucumbers become pickles. There is no end to the magic of food preservation, and in Preserving Everything, Leda Meredith leads readers—both newbies and old hands—in every sort of preservation technique imaginable.

More and more people are beginning to can and preserve, whether for health benefits or to save money. Complete with step-by-step instructions, recipes, and tips, this book is a must for beginning and experienced canners alike. With this book you will learn to: Preserve fresh foods by drying, freezing, canning, and pickling Find and use the tools needed to can and preserve foods at home Take safety precautions to prevent food contamination Can all-natural broths, soups, and stews Dry herbs and spices from the garden for year-round use Make festive food giftsùfrom jams and jellies to dressings and sauces In addition to a wealth of information and 100 great recipes, you will find a glossary of terms they can reference and an appendix of resources, including lists of products, books, and websites, to help you find everything you need to begin canning today!

Now you can get three of the best food preserving books in one volume! "Preserving Meat, Dairy, and Eggs", "Preserving Fruits, Nuts, and Seeds", and "Preserving Vegetables, Grains, and Beans" have been compiled to give you over 300 pages of information. There are a lot of books about food preserving but what sets this book apart is that each food and all the methods for preserving that particular food are described in their own chapters. Turn to the table of contents and find the food you want to preserve, then turn to that page and all the ways you can preserve that particular food are found in that chapter. Or select a method of food preserving that you would like to learn about and find the information you need in that chapter. The book is divided into two sections. Part one is an explanation of all the preserving methods, how to do them, and what you'll need: Canning, Dehydrating, Freezing, Salting, Brining, Sugaring, Smoking, Pickling, and Fermenting, as well as some not-as-often heard of ones as Ash, Oil, and Honey for preservation. Part two begins with meat and works it's way through dairy, eggs, fruit, nuts, seeds, vegetables, grains, and beans. All the methods that work well with each food are explained along with directions for the preparation and processing of that food. There is also information about what doesn't work and why. The authors live on opposite ends of the country (North and South) and bring some of their own regional flavor to the books, making this an interesting as well as informative book.

Self-sufficiency doesn't have to mean getting off the grid entirely. That level of independence isn't practical for most people. A backyard farm can provide an abundance of inexpensive food as well as additional income which can bring you real independence. Whether you're a first-timer who wants to start growing vegetables or an experienced gardener looking to expand a small plot into a minifarm, The Everything Backyard Farming Book has all you need, from growing fruits and vegetables to raising animals to preserving and storing food. With this common-sense guide, you will be able to take control of the food you eat - in an urban or suburban setting.

Everything you need to can, preserve, and put up your own food Amid an increasing focus on locally sourced whole foods, preserving, rather than preservatives, is enjoying a comeback. With 300 delicious recipes, Canning and Preserving All-In-One For Dummies gives you a single, comprehensive resource on all aspects of putting up your own food; the equipment and ingredients you'll need; and the different techniques such as smoking, drying, curing, pickling, juicing, and root cellaring that you'll explore. Canning and Preserving All-in-One For Dummies is a perfect guide for home cooks looking to learn how to can and preserve their own food, covering preparation times, cooking times, processing times, and the yield you should expect from your efforts, as well as the newest equipment needed to create and store your own healthy foods. Features 300 recipes Covers canning fruits, vegetables, meats, and seafood Includes jams, jellies, butters, condiments, relishes, salsas, and chutneys Provides information on all types of food storage, including pickling, curing, juicing, and root cellars Whether you're new to canning and preserving or are just looking to expand your repertoire with the great new recipes contained in this book, Canning and Preserving All-in-One For Dummies gives you everything you need to save money and live healthier.