Pressure Canning for Beginners

Book excerpt: Learn to create delicious canned foods at home! Nothing says “home sweet home” like a pantry filled with homemade relishes, veggies, meats, and stews. If you’re ready to preserve some of your favorite foods in your own kitchen, Pressure Canning for Beginners is the perfect place to start. This complete beginner’s guide walks you through the mechanics step by step, teaching you how to keep shelf-stable ingredients on hand for flavorful meals anytime. The power of pressure canning—Get started with guidance from a Master Food Preserver and a breakdown of why pressure canning lets you preserve a greater variety of foods than other canning methods. Keep it simple—Find 50 recipes that are easy to follow and quick to put together, with clear instructions and no more than 10 ingredients. Can and preserve safely—Learn how to take the proper safety and sanitary precautions while canning to ensure your creations stay healthy and tasty! Give the gift of canned goods—Delight your friends, family, and neighbors with tasty snacks and handy meals that are beautifully packaged and ready to share. Recipes Include: Southern Corn Relish, Spiced Glazed Carrots, Hearty Stewed Beef, Fire-Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Pesto, White Bean and Mushroom Soup, Mango Chicken Curry, and more! Master a traditional method of food preservation and eat seasonal items all year round with this ultimate resource for first-time canners.