The Complete Guide to Home Canning

With this practical, easy-to-follow, color guide, anyone can learn to preserve their own fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats. Every step of the preserving process is carefully explained: you'll learn the best ways to destroy dangerous micro-organisms; sterilize empty jars; minimize nutrition loss; and maintain color and flavor. There's also advice on equipment, adjusting for differences in altitude, and preparing pickled and fermented foods. A wealth of simple recipes includes everything from spiced crabapples and spaghetti sauce to chili con carne and marinated mushrooms. Complete with full-color photographs and useful illustrations, this is a worthy addition to any kitchen library.