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Book

The all new Ball book of canning and preserving : over 350 of the best canned, jammed, pickled, and preserved recipes.

Call Number

  • 641.4 A4165 (CEN)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY : Oxmoor House, 2016.

Physical Description

368 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Summary

Learn to preserve your favorite foods! This comprehensive guide aims to make canning easy for newbies, but includes surprising flavor twists and advanced techniques for those who already know the perks of preserving. The Ball name has been an authority in home food preservation since 1884, and this work puts a fresh new focus on flavor on the stovetop as well as inside the jar.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • The importance of acidity in foods
  • Basic gear
  • Choose the right jar
  • Know your altitude
  • Canning and preserving 101
  • Water bath canning. Jams & jellies ; Marmalades & preserves ; Fruits & butters ; Chutneys & relishes ; Salsas & sauces ; Tomatoes ; Pickles
  • Fermenting
  • Pressure canning
  • Freezing
  • Dehydrating
  • Curing and smoking.

Subjects

Added Authors

Ball Corporation,