Step By Step Guide To Preserving Vegetables Fermenting Pickling Canning Dehydrating And Freezing Your Favorite Products

How to Use this Book This book is based on my desire to preserve vegetables in ways that my family will eat and do that as efficiently as possible. When possible, I preserve vegetables in a meal-ready way. Instead of canning a bunch of carrot slices in quart (1-L)-sized jars when I bring in a large carrot harvest, I’ll make a batch of Canned Spice Carrot Soup and a couple of jars of Fermented Mexican Carrots. Then, I’ll use the tops to make Frozen Carrot Top Pesto for the freezer. The carrot soup is the only time-consuming item; the other two can be put together while the soup is processing. The first part of this book is an overview of food preservation methods: canning, both water bath and pressure canning, dehydrating, fermenting and freezing. You’ll find the basics of how to use these methods to safely preserve vegetables, but you won’t find details for every scenario that could happen while preserving vegetables. I’ve written these chapters with enough information to get you started preserving the harvest, but not so much information that it leads to confusion and information overload. The rest of this book is focused on growing and preserving the most popular vegetables and herbs that are grown in the home garden. Each vegetable has its own chapter and, in that chapter, you’ll find instructions on how to grow, purchase, can, dehydrate, ferment and freeze that vegetable. You will also find recipes that highlight the vegetable; most of these recipes are for preserving the vegetable, but some recipes use the preserved vegetable. Most of the recipes are written so that you’ll preserve small batches at a time, simply because I find that adjusting recipes to scale up is easier than scaling down. If your family likes a recipe, or if you have enough of one vegetable to make two batches of a recipe, just double the ingredients and it will work out fine. The exception to this is any of the jam or jelly recipes; don’t ever double a jam or jelly recipe or you run the risk of it not setting up. I hope you read through the whole book to get a vision for how these different preservation methods can work together to stock your pantry with food your family will eat. Then, when a vegetable is in season, I hope you reread that vegetable’s chapter and make a plan for preserving all of the harvest in a variety of ways. Of course, I hope that some of our favorite preservation recipes become your family favorites, too.

How to Use this Book This book is based on my desire to preserve vegetables in ways that my family will eat and do that as efficiently as possible. When possible, I preserve vegetables in a meal-ready way. Instead of canning a bunch of carrot slices in quart (1-L)-sized jars when I bring in a large carrot harvest, I’ll make a batch of Canned Spice Carrot Soup and a couple of jars of Fermented Mexican Carrots. Then, I’ll use the tops to make Frozen Carrot Top Pesto for the freezer. The carrot soup is the only time-consuming item; the other two can be put together while the soup is processing. The first part of this book is an overview of food preservation methods: canning, both water bath and pressure canning, dehydrating, fermenting and freezing. You’ll find the basics of how to use these methods to safely preserve vegetables, but you won’t find details for every scenario that could happen while preserving vegetables. I’ve written these chapters with enough information to get you started preserving the harvest, but not so much information that it leads to confusion and information overload. The rest of this book is focused on growing and preserving the most popular vegetables and herbs that are grown in the home garden. Each vegetable has its own chapter and, in that chapter, you’ll find instructions on how to grow, purchase, can, dehydrate, ferment and freeze that vegetable. You will also find recipes that highlight the vegetable; most of these recipes are for preserving the vegetable, but some recipes use the preserved vegetable. Most of the recipes are written so that you’ll preserve small batches at a time, simply because I find that adjusting recipes to scale up is easier than scaling down. If your family likes a recipe, or if you have enough of one vegetable to make two batches of a recipe, just double the ingredients and it will work out fine. The exception to this is any of the jam or jelly recipes; don’t ever double a jam or jelly recipe or you run the risk of it not setting up. I hope you read through the whole book to get a vision for how these different preservation methods can work together to stock your pantry with food your family will eat. Then, when a vegetable is in season, I hope you reread that vegetable’s chapter and make a plan for preserving all of the harvest in a variety of ways. Of course, I hope that some of our favorite preservation recipes become your family favorites, too.

Preserving food can be one of the most intimidating aspects of homesteading and cooking. Luckily, no one makes it as easy and as much fun as farm-girl-in-the-making Ann Acetta-Scott. For a beginner new to the world of preserving, the ideal tool is a detailed reference guide, and in The Farm Girl’s Guide to Preserving the Harvest, Ann covers all the basics on canning, dehydrating, freezing, fermenting, curing, and smoking, including how to select and use the right tools for each method. This guide takes home preservers through the beginning, moderate, and advanced stages of preserving. Newcomers can start with a simple jam and jelly recipe using a hot water bath canner, while others may be advanced enough to have mastered the pressure canner and are ready to move onto curing and smoking meat and fish. With more than 30 delicious and healthy recipesand Ann's expertise and encouragement, the home preserver will build confidence in the most common methods of preserving.

Practical Methods & Recipes for Creating a Treasure Trove of Preserved Foods When veggies are at their peak of the season, this preserving compendium covering nearly every vegetable is your one-stop source. Brimming with 100 recipes, beautiful full-page color images, step-by-step preservation methods and handy reference charts, this foolproof guide will help you master canning & pickling, fermenting, dehydrating and freezing the most common garden produce. Angi Schneider is a master of preserving. She shares methods that emphasize simplicity yet keep the flavors exciting, and shares tips for working your preserved foods into your family’s regular meal plan so nothing goes to waste. A sampling of Angi’s everyday family-approved recipes featured in this book are: • Canned Dilly Asparagus • Fermented Corn Salsa • Dried Asian Broccoli Crisps • Frozen Carrot Top Pesto • Dried Scalloped Potatoes • Canned Marinara • Dried Pumpkin Pie Roll Ups • And so much more! Angi guides you through the basics of each preservation method, then shares an A to Z guide to preserving common garden vegetables, from asparagus to zucchini and everything in between. Each veggie’s chapter includes Angi’s growing tips, a reference chart and at least one recipe for each preservation method starring that vegetable. Whether you want to become a more self-sufficient household, reduce food waste for a greener planet or make the most of the fresh produce you have on hand, see how easy and fun it is to fill your pantry with preserved foods your family will be excited to eat.

Berries, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, peaches, apples, carrots everywhere! It is time to get canning when blessed with too much of a worthy, ripe, juicy thing. Here is how to can like a pro. Home Food Preservation and Canning are gaining in popularity, and there is no better way to keep summer flavors throughout the year. Learn how to get started with canning and preserving. Expert cook and cooking lover will explain the process of home canning and preserving in detailed indications and delicious step-by-step recipes. In this guide to becoming a home preserving and canning expert, you will find: Canning basics and equipment to improve your skills and become a canning master Tips for food safety so as not to harm the health of our loved ones Step-by-step recipes for water bath and pressure canning to follow easily Fermenting food basics and techniques for beginners and advanced Tricks and tips for freezing to maintain all the food properties and eat genuine food Easy step-by-step recipes for canning and preserving fruits, vegetables, legumes, meat, seafood, soups, and stews to enjoy seasonal food all year round Easy step-by-step recipes for pickles, jellies, sauces, preserves, condiments, mustards, and jams to amaze your family from the first recipe And so much more!

Preserving food is hot! The local food movement gains even more popularity as consumers return to vegetable gardening to grow their own food. They increasingly have become interested in the techniques for “putting up” their bounty. Driven by the recession; the need for healthier, chemical-free food,and taste, people everywhere are preserving the abundance of fruits, vegetables, and herbs harvested from their garden (or someone else’s). You don’t even have to grow your own to preserve freshness; non-gardeners too are learning to preserve with locally grown produce bought from local markets. Targeted at anyone who wants to capture the flavor of freshness, whether it’s from making tomato sauce, drying herbs, or preserving jams and jellies.

Do you want to master the art of preserving your favorite foods at home and enjoy them all year round? Preserving food at home is becoming increasingly popular because, with the right knowledge, people can enjoy and have delicious fresh and healthy food available all year round and without chemical additives and preservatives. However, it can be dangerous because, without the right method, if you don't preserve them properly, the foods can spoil and become harmful to your family's health. Expert cook and cooking lover Lydia Reed will explain the process of home preserving in detailed indications and delicious step-by-step recipes. With this collection of 2 books in 1 to becoming a home preserving expert, you will find: Book 1: Canning and Preserving Food for Beginners Canning basics and equipment to improve your skills and become a canning master Tips for food safety so as not to harm the health of our loved ones Step-by-step recipes for water bath and pressure canning to follow easily Fermenting food basics and techniques for beginners and advanced Tricks and tips for freezing to maintain all the food properties and eat genuine food Easy step-by-step recipes for canning and preserving fruits, vegetables, legumes, meat, seafood, soups, and stews to enjoy seasonal food all year round Easy step-by-step recipes for pickles, jellies, sauces, preserves, condiments, mustards, and jams to amaze your family from the first recipe Book 2: Dehydrating Food Dehydrating food basics and equipment to improve your skills and become a dehydrating master Food safety tips to not harm the health of your loved ones- How to Dehydrate: Fruits and Nuts Vegetables Grains and Legumes Herbs and Spices Mixed Flavored Tea and Herbal Teas Meat and Poultry Seafood Bread, Crackers, and Chips Easy to follow recipes from breakfast to dinner that will allow you to taste dehydrated foods in a modern and original way And much more! Even if you have never preserved food at home, this collection is perfect for getting started!You will find comprehensive information on safe preserving, canning, dehydrating, fermenting, and freezing methods as well as lists of necessary equipment and utensils with specific step-by-step instructions for beginners. If you are ready to safely preserve your favorite foods at home, then get your copy now!

Do you want to master the art of preserving your favorite foods at home and enjoy them all year round? Preserving food at home is becoming increasingly popular because, with the right knowledge, people can enjoy and have delicious fresh and healthy food available all year round and without chemical additives and preservatives. However, it can be dangerous because, without the right method, if you don't preserve them properly, the foods can spoil and become harmful to your family's health. Expert cook and cooking lover Lydia Reed will explain the process of home preserving in detailed indications and delicious step-by-step recipes. With this collection of 2 books in 1 to becoming a home preserving expert, you will find: Book 1: Canning and Preserving Food for Beginners Canning basics and equipment to improve your skills and become a canning master Tips for food safety so as not to harm the health of our loved ones Step-by-step recipes for water bath and pressure canning to follow easily Fermenting food basics and techniques for beginners and advanced Tricks and tips for freezing to maintain all the food properties and eat genuine food Easy step-by-step recipes for canning and preserving fruits, vegetables, legumes, meat, seafood, soups, and stews to enjoy seasonal food all year round Easy step-by-step recipes for pickles, jellies, sauces, preserves, condiments, mustards, and jams to amaze your family from the first recipe Book 2: Dehydrating Food Dehydrating food basics and equipment to improve your skills and become a dehydrating master Food safety tips to not harm the health of your loved ones- How to Dehydrate: Fruits and Nuts Vegetables Grains and Legumes Herbs and Spices Mixed Flavored Tea and Herbal Teas Meat and Poultry Seafood Bread, Crackers, and Chips Easy to follow recipes from breakfast to dinner that will allow you to taste dehydrated foods in a modern and original way And much more! Even if you have never preserved food at home, this collection is perfect for getting started!You will find comprehensive information on safe preserving, canning, dehydrating, fermenting, and freezing methods as well as lists of necessary equipment and utensils with specific step-by-step instructions for beginners. If you are ready to safely preserve your favorite foods at home, then get your copy now!