Preserving and Canning for Beginners - Quick and Easy Ways to Can, Pickle, and Jam All Your Favorite Veggies, Fruits, and Meats

In one concise volume—adapted from Harvard Common Press’ The Ultimate Guide to Canning and Preserving—you can learn and master all the ways to put up food in jars.

Whether you are a gardener, a fan of farmers’ markets, or just someone who likes to browse the bountiful produce at the supermarket, canning and preserving are easy, fun, and affordable ways to enjoy fresh-grown foods all year long. Preserving and Canning for Beginners covers every method, from water-bath and pressure canning, pickling and jam-making, and beyond!

With clear, easy-to-follow instructions and color photographs, this book provides all the information you need to know to get started today, including:
 

• An overview of canning equipment
• Basic steps to canning foods safely and easily
• Recipes for preserving everything from tomatoes and