Canning and Preserving All-in-One For Dummies Author: Consumer Dummies | Language: English | ISBN:
1118034198 | Format: PDF
Canning and Preserving All-in-One For Dummies Description
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Everything you need to can, preserve, and put up your own foodWith 300 delicious recipes, Canning & Preserving All-In-One For Dummies gives you a single, comprehensive resource on all aspects of putting up your own food. Whether you're new to canning and preserving or are just looking to expand your repertoire, you'll get everything you need to save money and live healthier.
Canning & Preserving 101 — find out everything you need to know to get started and assemble your equipment and ingredients
Jump in — explore the wonderful world of canning fruit to make sweet (jams, jellies, and butters) or savory (salsas, chutneys, and relishes) spreads and conserves
Don't get in a pickle — try your hand at pickling fruits and veggies and 'even' meat, fish, and eggs
Something's brewing — get the 411 on fermenting and brewing to make everything from cheese and yogurt to bread and beer
The pressure's rising — discover the ins and outs of pressure canning, freezing, drying, and root cellaring to store your food
Smoke 'em if you got 'em — get tips and valuable guidance on smoking, salting, and curing food
Open the book and find:
How to pick and prepare ingredients
All the major canning and preserving techniques (even juicing)
Tips on mastering techniques
Problems to watch for
An exploration of additives and preservatives
Safety considerations
300 tasty recipes
Preparation times, cooking times, processing times, and the yield you can expect
6 books in 1
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- Paperback: 696 pages
- Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (October 11, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1118034198
- ISBN-13: 978-1118034194
- Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
This excellent book covers all different facets of canning & preserving in its 633 pages which is designed for both the beginner & those seasoned on the subject!! It's right up to date (published in 2011)& co-authored by 17 experienced people + The National Gardening Association. Being up to date is essential in this area as going by outdated preservation information can be dangerous.
The volume is divided into 9 "books" with chapters under each which contain so much in-depth information even including a host of favorite recipes!
The Introduction sets the tone & answers many basic questions
BOOK 1: GETTING STARTED WITH CANNING & PRESERVING (42 pages) in 3 chapters: covering art & science of canning/preserving; gathering ingredients; assembling canning/preserving equipment.
BOOK 2: WATER-BATH CANNING W/FRUIT (75 pages) in 5 chapters covering: Discovering water-bath canning; canning fruit, tomatoes, sweet (jams, etc) & savory (mincemeats, etc) spreads.
BOOK 3: MASTERING THE ART O/PICKLING (42 pages) in 3 chapters: Getting started; pickling fruits, veggies, meat, fish & eggs.
BOOK 4: FERMENTING & BREWING (124 pages) in 8 chapters: Fermenting for nutrition; fermenting fruits, veggies, beans, cheese; working w/breads & grains; beer-brewing basics & making your own; brewing cider, mead, vinegar,etc.
BOOK 5: PRESSURE CANNING (84 pages) in 4 chapters: Basics; canning veggies, meats, seafood, soups, beans & combos
BOOK 6: FREEZING (76 pages) in 6 chapters: covering basics; freezing fruits, veggies, fresh herbs, poultry, meat, seafood & prepared foods.
BOOK 7: DRYING & FRUIT CELLARING (88 pages) in 6 chapters: big picture; drying fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats; planning your root cellar; prep & cellaring veggies & fruit.
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