Backyard Farming: Canning & Preserving

Book excerpt: The homesteader’s accessible, comprehensive guide to canning and preserving the produce grown in your own backyard garden! Turn your backyard farming into a year-round success with over 75 canning recipes and expert advice on preservation methods, supplies, and much more. Learning to preserve your harvest for use year-round is an essential craft for backyard farmers and homesteaders. This guide will make certain your home preserving is a success as it walks you through every step of the most popular forms of canning. In Canning & Preserving, you will: • Explore tried-and-true food preservation methods • Learn to properly use the equipment needed to make the most of your harvest • Create flavorful syrups and juices, for use in a variety of healthy recipes • Enjoy over 75 delicious recipes year-round, using preserved foods Covering hot water bath canning, pressure cookers, pickling, and preparing jams, jellies, preserves, and sauces, Canning & Preserving helps you find the perfect use for your preserved harvest. Join the growing movement of homemakers and homesteaders looking to make a return to a healthier, happier way of life—direct to your kitchen from your own backyard.