Review
The art, science, and secrets for successful home canning plus more than 400 recipes with variations, tips, techniques, and charts. (Lois Friedman
New Horizons 2006-10-00)
A bible for those of us who consider canning a way of life... clearly written and easy to follow... creative recipes... encouraging, concise text. With its extensive sections on technique, special equipment, the science of preserving and problem solving, the beginning preserve maker as well as the expert will find recipes to love. (Julie Turjoman
Contra Costa Times 2006-07-05)
This book packs in user-friendly recipes for novices and experienced canners ... If there's only one book to obtain on the topic, ... [this is] the item of choice. (
The Midwest Book Review 2007-03-00)
The season's bounty of fruit and vegetables can be enjoyed year-round with the help of . (Renee Enna
Tha Pantagraph (Bloomington IL))
More than 400 recipes, as well as guidelines for rookies and tips for pros. (Renee Enna
Chicago Tribune 2006-08-16)
All-purpose detailed guide to home preserving... extensive tips for beginners and expert canners and troubleshooting pointers. (Margaret C. Merrill
Library Journal 2006-11-01)
Will answer all of your questions and many you don't yet know to ask... Homemade is just plain better. (
Detroit Metro Times 2006-10-25)
A must-have for home canning veterans for its many terrific new recipes... great for novices too because its breezy, fast-paced jump-in-and-do-it approach makes the techniques of home canning immediately accessible. (Susan LaaTempa
Los Angeles Times 2006-08-30)
This all-purpose detailed guide to home preserving from one of the major manufacturers of canning jars offers extensive tips for both beginners and expert canners and troubleshooting pointers. (
Library Journal 2006-11-01)
Offers a variety of tempting options for those who wish to preserve summer's bounty. One versatile recipe is the tomato and olive antipasto, which is a wonderful way to use up tomatoes. (Rosemary Buck
Daily News (New York) 2009-07-29)
A standard resource.... Information [matches] the USDA guidelines. (Kathie Smith
Blade 2009-04-21)
This guide has everything you ever wanted to know about putting things in jars. (Liane Faulder
Edmonton Journal 2009-09-16)
This is the ultimate go-to guide for the canning beginner. It is the book to which I defer on canning questions and techniques. (Andrea Weigl
News Observer (Raleigh NC) 2009-07-15)
The problem...is that the book, which includes 400 recipes, presents so many appealing options. (Jolene Ketzenberger
Indianapolis Star 2009-08-19)
Book Description
Ball Home Canning Products are the gold standard in home preserving supplies, the trademark jars on display in stores every summer from coast to coast. Now the experts at Ball have written a book destined to become the "bible" of home preserving. As nutrition and food quality has become more important, home canning and preserving has increased in popularity for the benefits it offers: Cooks gain control of the ingredients, including organic fruits and vegetables; Preserving foods at their freshest point locks in nutrition; The final product is free of chemical additives and preservatives; Store-bought brands cannot match the wonderful flavor of homemade; Only a few hours are needed to put up a batch of jam or relish; Home preserves make a great personal gift any time of year. These 400 innovative and enticing recipes include everything from salsas and savory sauces to pickling, chutneys, relishes and of course, jams, jellies, and fruit spreads, such as: Mango-Raspberry Jam, Damson Plum Jam, Crab Apple Jelly, Green Pepper Jelly, Spiced Red Cabbage, Pickled Asparagus, Roasted Red Pepper Spread, Tomatillo Salsa, Brandied Apple Rings, Apricot-Date Chutney. 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.
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