The ultimate, authortative guide to home canning, direct from the US Government! Home canning has changed greatly in the 180 years since it was introduced as a way to preserve food. Scientists have found ways to produce safer, higher quality products. The Complete Book of Home Canning is a comprehensive guide to canning put out by the United States Department of Agriculture. The first part of the book explains the scientific principles on which canning techniques are based, discusses canning equipment, and describes the proper use of jars and lids. It describes basic canning ingredients and procedures and how to use them to achieve safe, high-quality canned products. Finally, it helps you decide whether or not and how much to can. The second part is a series of canning guides for specific foods: fruit; tomatoes; vegetables; poultry, red meat, and seafood; fermented foods and vegetables; and jams and jellies. contains many new research-based recommendations for canning safer and better quality food at home. The Complete Book of Home Canning an invaluable resource book for persons who are canning food for the first time. Experienced canners will find updated information to help them improve their canning practices. This latest Skyhorse Publishing edition features practical full-color illustrations as well has full-color photos showing the ingredients and techniques described. Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. We’ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

We've taken the same bestselling content that readers of Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving know and love, and packaged it in an all-new, concealed wire-o hardcover edition that lies flat for easy reference. Ball makes 99 percent of the preserving jars sold every year. Ball is the trusted name in home preserving. Home canning puts the pleasure of eating natural, delicious produce at your fingertips year-round. Preserving food is as modern and practical as the latest food trend, and it's really quite simple Enjoy the rewards of numerous homemade meals and snacks, created from just one preserving season. The book includes comprehensive directions on safe canning and preserving methods plus lists of required equipment and utensils. Specific instructions for first-timers and handy tips for the experienced make the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving a valuable addition to any kitchen library. The book features: User-friendly recipes that will appeal to novice and experienced canners alike The Home Canning Problem Solver, which provides answers to virtually every question and problem A Produce Purchase Guide An extensive glossary that identifies everything from ingredients to canning equipment to instructions. So preserve the good things in life because with the expert advice found in Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving you can: simply, affordably and deliciously.

From the experts at Jarden Home Brands, makers of Ball canning products, comes the first truly comprehensive canning guide created for today's home cooks. This modern handbook boasts more than 200 brand new recipes ranging from jams and jellies to jerkies, pickles, salsas, and more. Organized by technique, The All New Ball Book of Canning and Preserving covers water bath and pressure canning, pickling, fermenting, freezing, dehydrating, and smoking. Straightforward instructions and step-by-step photos ensure success for beginners, while practiced home canners will find more advanced methods and inspiring ingredient twists. Tested for quality and safety, recipes range from much-loved classics—Tart Lemon Jelly, Tomato-Herb Jam, Ploughman's Pickles—to fresh flavors such as Asian Pear Kimchi, Smoked Maple-Juniper Bacon, and homemade Kombucha. Make the most of your preserves with delicious dishes including Crab Cakes garnished with Eastern Shore Corn Relish and traditional Strawberry-Rhubarb Hand Pies. Special sidebars highlight seasonal fruits and vegetables, while handy charts cover processing times, temperatures, and recipe formulas for fast preparation. Lushly illustrated with color photographs, The All New Ball Book of Canning and Preserving is a classic in the making for a new generation of home cooks.

"Unlock the secrets of preserving nature's bounty with 'The Essential Guide to Canning and Preserving.' From crisp pickles to luscious jams, this comprehensive cookbook offers over 100 mouthwatering recipes and expert tips to master the art of canning and preserving. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, discover the joy of homemade preserves with step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting guides, and creative flavor combinations. With this essential guide, your pantry will be stocked with delicious delights year-round. Get ready to savor the flavors of homemade goodness with 'The Essential Guide to Canning and Preserving.'"

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to canning food at home, and includes information on preserving, pickling, dehydration, and jelly-making. Written in clear, plain language and full of handy tips and step-by-step instructions, this text will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in home canning. It would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Home Canning is Fun', 'Equipment for Home Canning', 'Methods Explained', 'How to Can Acid Foods', 'How to Can Non-Acid Vegetables', 'How to Dehydrate Foods', 'Preparing Fruits and Vegetables for Sharp-Freezing', etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction.

2012 Reprint. Exact facsimile of the original editions, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This book comprises seven pamphlets originally published as a consumer service of the United States Department of Agriculture. Covers all aspects of home canning, preserving and Freezing. Profusely illustrated.