Carla Emery's Encyclopedia of Country Living is the bible for self-sustainable and green living. Here are canning recipes from the famed encyclopedia along with detailed explanations of the processes behind canning and preserving, and a wealth of recipes for fruits, vegetables, meats and fish, and herbs. From drying to pickling to freezing, Emery's preserving methods are as broad in scope as the recipes themselves. Do-it-yourselfers can welcome summer's arrival with Chunky Peach Jam and Oven-Dried Tomatoes, or host a fall harvest with fresh Herb Bouquets and Smoked Chicken. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations, charts, and informational sidebars make the process easy and enjoyable.
Canning & Preserving Your Own Harvest
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In this collection, excerpted from Emery's seminal Encyclopedia of Country Living, home cooks get a wealth of practical ideas and techniques for making the most of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and meats come harvest season. Emery's plainspoken approach to pickling, canning, drying and freezing removes much of the worry; tips on labeling, prepping vegetables for the freezer and a thorough introduction to canning (complete with processing times) will give first-timers confidence and make a welcome refresher for veterans. The recipes lean heavily on timeworn favorites like jams (including a No-Cook Strawberry Jam), sauerkraut, pickles, basic beef jerky and corned beef, though duck confit and the prospect of creating one's own buried storage system should appeal to foodies ready for a new challenge. Sprinkled with tips on infusing liquors and recipes for the impatient like Quick Pickles (which reach their flavor potential in hours, rather than weeks) round out this fine introduction; it should have, like its subject matter, quite an extended shelf life.
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"If you're dreaming about moving "back to the land" someday, or if you're already there and want to live more self-sufficiently (wherever you may be) you'll want a copy of the ninth edition of The Encyclopedia of Country Living...We think you're pretty s
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A no-nonsense, step-by-step guide to properly (and safely - improper canning can promote food poisoning) preserving one's food
September 15, 2009
Format:Paperback
Canning & Preserving Your Own Harvest is a no-nonsense, step-by-step guide to properly (and safely - improper canning can promote food poisoning) preserving one's food, from freezing, drying, and canning to creating a root cellar, making fruit preserves, pickling, and much more. The second half of Canning & Preserving Your Own Harvest is devoted to recipes that make delectable use of one's preserved food! A "must-have", user-friendly guide for anyone interested in preserving what they have grown themselves, Canning & Preserving Your Own Harvest is highly recommended.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Kandas Caine
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I believe that this would be a great book for beginning food preservers. The book describes different methods of food preservation from canning to dehydration. It provides enough information to get you going. Food safety is stressed and adequate information is provided on equipment. For those of us who have experience in preserving, I believe our money could be better spent elsewhere.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By P. E. Hoover
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Hey if you are like me and know zilch about how to preserve fresh garden produce, then this book will take you by the hand and show you how to get it done. Very interesting recipes in it too for relishes, etc. I am going to use this book a great deal this year and I know in future years. Everything you would want to know about preseving food is in this book. Did i say, even meats? Yep, even meats!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Food preservation book - not her full encyclopedia/cookbook
Based on the title, I thought that this was the actual "Encyclopedia of Country Living" written by Carla Emery since her Encyclopedia has gone through name changes over the years. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daniel Garman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Canning and Preserving
My daughter is a vegan and wanted to start canning her own fruits and vegetables. She hasn't started yet, but likes the information that this book offers.
Published 1 month ago by sweetsongs
5.0 out of 5 stars
if you are just getting started this is a book for you
if you are just getting started this is a book for you. i have several books on canning and preserving and i like this one the best. Read more
Published 3 months ago by stevens-wilkins
4.0 out of 5 stars
Buy it here
Been wanting this book as a gift for someone and was very happy to see more reasonable prices offered here on Amazon. It isn't a large or lengthy book...basic info.
Published on December 25, 2009 by "Herself"
