Canning and Preserving All-in-One For Dummies

With 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

• Canning & Preserving For Dummies

• Homebrewing For Dummies

• BBQ Sauces & Marinades For Dummies

• Herb Gardening For Dummies

• Hobby Farming For Dummies

• Detox Diets For Dummies