Save a summer day---in batches
With The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest, even the busiest folks can create a well-stocked pantry of fruits, vegetables, flavored vinegars, pickles, chutneys, and seasonings. Step-by-step illustrated instructions, informative charts, and a host of delicious recipes make this an indispensable kitchen reference for cooks of all levels. The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest covers the handling and managing of produce fresh from the market or garden, including:
Canning: Containers and equipment, safety, and appropriate foods
Drying: Equipment, appropriate foods, drying times, and storage methods
Freezing: Containers, wrappings, and dry- and wet-pack methods
Pickling: Canning, freezing, and refrigerating; equipment and containers
Preserving: Canning and freezing jams, jellies, and preserves
Cold Storage: Root cellars, storage methods, and produce preparation
Gift Giving: Creative packaging, gift baskets, and more
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
Chapter 1: Choosing Ingredients
Chapter 2: Canning
Chapter 3: Drying
Chapter 4: Freezing
Chapter 5: Jams & Jellies
Chapter 6: Pickles, Relishes & Chutneys
Chapter 7: Vinegars & Seasonings
Chapter 8: Cold Storage
Chapter 9: Gifts of Preserved Food
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
Appendix B: Resources
Appendix C: Table of Equivalents
Appendix D: Converting U.S. Recipe Measurements to Metric
Index
