399 solutions to all your questions : canning, freezing, drying, fermenting, making infusions
Sherri Brooks Vinton.
North Adams, MA
Storey Publishing, [
2014]
255 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Includes index."Best-selling author of Put'em up! and Put'em up! fruit."
Getting started. Basics ; Sourcing and storage ; Prep work --; Preserving processes. General canning ; Boiling-water method ; Pressure canning ; Refrigeration ; Freezing ; Drying ; Fermentation ; Infusions --; Putting your skills to work. Sweet and savory spreads ; Pickles ; Sauces ; Vegetables ; Whole fruits ; Tomatoes and tomato products.
Do you have questions about preserving food? Sherri Brooks Vinton has the answers! In this handy Q & A reference, Sherri answers 399 of the most commonly asked questions about canning, pressure canning, refrigeration, freezing, drying, and fermentation, including how to apply these techniques to specific fruits and vegetables. She also addresses setting up your kitchen, choosing the best varieties for your needs, making substitutions, and much more. With this kitchen companion in hand, even complete beginners will soon be putting up the harvest, safely and easily.