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The All New Ball Book Of Canning And Preserving


Synopsis


From the experts at Jarden Home Brands, makers of Ball canning products, comes the first truly comprehensive canning guide created for today's home cooks. This modern handbook boasts more than 350 of the best recipes ranging from jams and jellies to jerkies, pickles, salsas, and more-including extender recipes to create brand new dishes using your freshly preserved farmer's market finds or vegetable garden bounty.

Organized by technique, The All New Ball Book of Canning and Preserving covers water bath and pressure canning, pickling, fermenting, freezing, dehydrating, and smoking. Straightforward instructions and step-by-step photos ensure success for beginners, while practiced home canners will find more advanced methods and inspiring ingredient twists.

Thoroughly tested for safety and quality by thermal process engineers at the Fresh Preserving Quality Assurance Lab, recipes range from much-loved classics - Tart Lemon Jelly, Tomato-Herb Jam, Ploughman's Pickles - to fresh flavors such as Asian Pear Kimchi, Smoked Maple-Juniper Bacon, and homemade Kombucha. Make the most of your preserves with delicious dishes including Crab Cakes garnished with Eastern Shore Corn Relish and traditional Strawberry-Rhubarb Hand Pies. Special sidebars highlight seasonal fruits and vegetables, while handy charts cover processing times, temperatures, and recipe formulas for fast preparation.

Lushly illustrated with color photographs, The All New Ball Book of Canning and Preserving is a classic in the making for a new generation of home cooks.

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Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction to Canning and Preserving

* Introduces the concepts of canning and preserving, their benefits, and the importance of food safety.
* Provides a brief history of canning and preserving methods.
* Real example: The story of Nicolas Appert, the French chef who invented the canning process in the early 19th century.

Chapter 2: Equipment and Supplies

* Lists and explains the essential tools and equipment needed for canning and preserving, including jars, lids, sealers, and pressure canners.
* Offers guidance on selecting and purchasing the right equipment.
* Real example: A step-by-step explanation of how to inspect and prepare jars and lids for canning.

Chapter 3: Preparation and Selection of Foods

* Provides general guidelines for selecting and preparing different types of fruits, vegetables, and other foods for canning and preserving.
* Covers pre-treatment techniques such as peeling, chopping, and soaking.
* Real example: Instructions for preparing peaches for home-canned peach preserves.

Chapter 4: Canning Methods

* Explains the two main canning methods: water bath canning and pressure canning.
* Details the steps involved in each method, including filling jars, processing, and cooling.
* Real example: A recipe and instructions for water bath canning strawberry jam.

Chapter 5: Preserving Methods

* Discusses various non-canning methods of preserving food, including freezing, drying, pickling, and fermenting.
* Provides guidelines and tips for each method.
* Real example: Instructions for making a batch of homemade sauerkraut using the fermentation method.

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Safety

* Addresses common problems encountered in canning and preserving, such as jar breakage, spoilage, and seal failure.
* Emphasizes the importance of food safety and provides tips for avoiding contamination.
* Real example: A case study of an unsuccessful canning batch, its cause, and how to prevent similar issues.

Chapter 7: Recipes and Variations

* Includes a variety of recipes for canned and preserved foods, from classic jams and jellies to savory pickles and relishes.
* Offers variations and suggestions for customizing recipes based on personal preferences.
* Real example: A recipe for making apple cinnamon butter using a combination of canning and pressure canning techniques.

Chapter 8: Storage and Aging

* Provides guidelines for storing canned and preserved foods for optimal quality and safety.
* Explains the benefits of aging certain products, such as vinegar and wine.
* Real example: A timeline for aging homemade balsamic vinegar and tips for maintaining its flavor and acidity.

Chapter 9: Beyond the Basics

* Explores advanced techniques for canning and preserving, such as retort canning, vacuum sealing, and sous vide processing.
* Introduces specialized equipment and methods for preserving unique foods like meat and fish.
* Real example: A recipe for making canned smoked salmon using a retort canning process.