Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Preserving & Canning : Simple and Efficient Methods for Preserving, Pickling and Making Jams with a Variety of Vegetables, Fruits and Meats

Discover the Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Preserving & Canning, a concise paperback edition crafted for new canners, home cooks, and food lovers who want safe, flavorful preserves at their fingertips. This BRAND NEW guide, adapted from The Harvard Common Press' The Ultimate Guide to Preserving and Canning, walks you through every step—from water-bath and pressure canning to pickling and jam-making—so you can stock your pantry with confidence.

What’s inside the Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Preserving & Canning

Designed to be approachable for beginners yet useful for seasoned preservers, this book covers essential equipment, safe canning steps, and practical recipes. You’ll learn:

• An overview of canning equipment and how to choose the right tools
• Basic steps to can foods safely and easily
• Recipes for preserving everything from tomatoes and jams to soups, sauces, and other hearty meals
• Tips on how to find the freshest local produce for your preserves
• Savory and sweet preparations, from blue-ribbon classics to new creations

Key recipes and examples you’ll love

• Taco Sauce
• Green Tomato Chutney
• Spicy Dilly Beans
• Sweet and Spicy Ginger Carrot Coins
• And much more

Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780760395301
Condition: BRAND NEW
Title in this Set: Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Preserving & Canning

This affordable edition teaches beginners how to get started and gives seasoned preservers new techniques and recipes to try, making it a staple for any home kitchen. The book also emphasizes the joy of preserving: you’ll discover how to enjoy fresh flavors long after harvest season, while reducing waste and saving money.

About the author and authority

Robin Robertson is a Scottish poet and translator, known for award-winning poetry collections like A Painted Field, Swithering, and The Long Take, the latter of which won the Goldsmiths Prize and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. While primarily celebrated in the literary world, this edition benefits from a voice that values clarity, precision, and thoughtful craft—an approach that translates into clear, reliable preservation guidance. This background adds a level of trust and authority to the content, appealing to readers who value expertise and careful instruction.

Why this guide stands out

• Comprehensive yet approachable for beginners
• Clear, step-by-step instructions with color photographs
• Practical tips for finding fresh produce and achieving reliable results
• Recipes that cover both savory and sweet traditions, plus new twists

Whether you’re building a book collection, searching for a gift set for a curious cook, or empowering a classroom with hands-on food preservation, this paperback edition delivers practical skills and inspiration. It’s the perfect companion for bedtime learning, weekend canning sessions, or starting a small-scale home canning project. Embrace the timeless satisfaction of preserving your own produce—a timeless keepsake for families and a practical resource for kitchens everywhere.