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The Joy of Pickling, Revised Edition: 250 Flavor-Packed Recipes for Vegetables and More from Garden or Market Hardcover – April 15, 2009

by Linda Ziedrich (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 283 ratings
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Since its original publication in 1998, this book has been considered the go-to guide for those who like it sour, salty, and tangy. Author Ziedrich goes far beyond the classic bread-and-butters and dills with recipes that showcase the worldwide popularity of pickling. There are chapters on fermented pickles, from Half-Sours to Turkish Mixed Pickles; on fresh pickles such as Pickled Beets; on cabbage pickles from around the world like Kimchi and Curtido; and miso and soy sauce pickles. Twenty-five of the recipes are brand new, and the indispensable pickling primer has been fully updated with the latest in equipment, ingredients, and techniques.
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    432 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Harvard Common Press
  4. Publication date
    April 15, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    7.5 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1558323740
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1558323742
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Linda Ziedrich is a freelance writer and editor. She is the author of The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves. She lives with her husband and youngest child near Scio, Oregon, where she grows many of the fruits and vegetables she pickles, preserves, and otherwise prepares.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvard Common Press; Revised edition (April 15, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1558323740
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1558323742
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches
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Linda Ziedrich writes about food from her home in Oregon's Willamette Valley, where she continually experiments with the fruits and vegetables she grows. The Joy of Pickling and The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves are fruits of her empirical research as well as her studies of culinary traditions around the world. Her new books, to be published in 2025, are The Curious Kitchen Gardener and First Fruits: The Lewellings and the Birth of the Pacific Coast Fruit Industry. For more information about Linda's work, see her website, "A Gardener's Table."

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Customers find the book provides clear recipes with detailed instructions. They appreciate the informative content about pickling and its history. The recipes work well and taste delicious. Readers describe the book as easy to read, with nice layout and explanations. They also mention that the book has a lot of recipes, which some consider too many. However, some customers feel the lack of pictures is not relevant.

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68 customers mention "Recipes"63 positive5 negative

Customers find the recipes in the book easy to follow with detailed instructions. They appreciate the alternative spices and herbs provided if you don't have them. The book covers fruit, vegetables, and meats, covering freezing and hot canning. It does a good job explaining everything about pickling clearly.

"...This book covers all sorts of fruits, vegetables, spices, vinegars, herbs, etc. There is a chapter on chutneys, salsas and relishes, which I love...." Read more

"There are a lot of interesting recipes in this book...." Read more

"...look like; I just needed to know how to make them. The recipes are good and not overly salt-laden...." Read more

"...I am rather happy with this book. There are a ton of unique recipes and a great section on fermenting pickles which I am interested in trying and..." Read more

26 customers mention "Information quality"26 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and useful for pickling. They appreciate the history, equipment recommendations, and guide to brining pickles. The book provides unique recipes and a section on fermenting pickles.

"...So why did I give it a five stars? It is the most all encompassing book on pickling I have seen and this is the first I chose to buy...." Read more

"...Ziedrich did on the food and perserving food was extensive and informational. I like the bit of history she writes...." Read more

"...I like some of the quick pickles, too. Not everything has to sit around for weeks before you can eat it." Read more

"...There are a ton of unique recipes and a great section on fermenting pickles which I am interested in trying and also other methods of pickling which..." Read more

13 customers mention "Flavor variety"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the variety of flavors in the book. They find it offers delicious recipes for small batches. The pickled vegetables taste and look great, making them a nutritious snack.

"...I still have the Zydeco Green Beans in my refrigerator. They are fantastic snack. I would like to try the pickles again, my first batch went bad...." Read more

"...I highly recommend her half-sours by the quart. The flavor is great. Little pickles that have died and gone to pickle heaven...." Read more

"...Not only did my pickled eggplant turn out delish, I've also pickled bell peppers and am planning some sweet pumpkin, cantaloupe, and orange pickles..." Read more

"...There are some really great recipes that I can't wait for my hubby to try and the explanations are very thorough!..." Read more

11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and well-written. They appreciate the clear explanations and different pickling approaches described. The book provides a balanced mix of general theory, clear recipes, and historical tidbits.

"...This was well-written and gave me confidence that the author knew what she was doing. The lack of pictures is not relevant to me...." Read more

"This is an almost perfect book. A well balanced mix of general theory, clear recipes, and historical tidbits combined in an informative and..." Read more

"...The book is laid out well, and I love the bits of knowledge and trivia she writes in the introduction to each recipe...." Read more

"...This book has the details, and the author doesn't threaten you with botulism if you fail to add a profilactic dose of vinegar to your brine...." Read more

5 customers mention "Functionality"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book useful. They say the recipes work well, taste good, and look great. The book provides helpful information about pickling various items.

"I've tried a fair number of her recipes and all have worked beautifully. I highly recommend her half-sours by the quart. The flavor is great...." Read more

"...The recipes that I've tried have worked great, and tasted and looked fabulous. They've also been easy to follow, although there aren't any pictures." Read more

"...Delighted by the result, I immediately made another batch, and am excited to try some of the other recipes." Read more

"Very useful, has info about pickling anything and everything and several recipes for each...." Read more

3 customers mention "Amount of recipes"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book contains many straightforward recipes. They say it has too many recipes.

"...This has tons and tons of receipes and a large intorduction in the front of the book...." Read more

"Straight forward recipes and LOTS of them. Easy to read. Of the many books on the market this is really good." Read more

"Great book. Too many recipies. Eatn' pickles now!!" Read more

3 customers mention "Entertainment value"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and educational.

"...recipes, and historical tidbits combined in an informative and entertaining manner without the extra material getting in the way of the recipes...." Read more

"...It has been extremely educational, as well as entertaining. I wholeheartedly recommend this one" Read more

"...It's easy to understand and lots of fun!" Read more

5 customers mention "Picture quality"0 positive5 negative

Customers dislike the picture quality and find the lack of pictures irrelevant.

"...The lack of pictures is not relevant to me. I know what jellies, jams, chow chow, pickles, etc. look like; I just needed to know how to make them...." Read more

"...Especially in this section I missed some pictures. How does all the stuff look like I need?..." Read more

"I AM A VISUAL PERSON AND WAS DISAPPOINTED THAT THERE WAS NOT ONE PICTURE IN THE ENTIRE BOOK...." Read more

"...They've also been easy to follow, although there aren't any pictures." Read more

Perfect for an experienced pickler or someone just getting started! Highly Recommend!
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for an experienced pickler or someone just getting started! Highly Recommend!
Love this pickling book! I got started with Pickling 2 Summers ago when my veggie garden was going crazy. I needed to figure out to do with the surplus of veggies and pickling seemed like the best option. Because there is a technique (though an easy one) involved with pickling, I thought getting a book for recipe ideas might be a good idea.What's awesome is that the first 30ish pages (known as the "Pickler's Primer") of the book are all informative about different techniques, types of salts and vinegars, methods of canning, etc. It teaches you just about everything you need to get started on your pickling journey! I was able to learn about different pickling techniques from other countries and cultures as well as those that are more standard to the US. I definitely recommend reading this section before getting started!Once inside the actual recipe portion of the book, there are no limits! From your standard pickle recipes to those all over the world. This book covers all sorts of fruits, vegetables, spices, vinegars, herbs, etc. There is a chapter on chutneys, salsas and relishes, which I love. The book even has a chapter dedicated to pickled meats and eggs!Some of my favorite (non traditional) recipes from the book are as follows--Corn Relish with Tomatoes-Spiced Blueberries (LOVE these for craft cocktails)-Pickled Mushrooms with Ginger and Red Wine-Marinated Dried Tomatoes-Really Quick Dill Pickles (as well as the fried pickle option on the opposite page!)I've attached a few photos of these recipes so you can get the jist of what this book offers. I've been making awesome pickle recipes for several years now with this book and haven't even scratched the surface of all of the recipes what it includes.
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  • Kkobes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for an experienced pickler or someone just getting started! Highly Recommend!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016
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    Love this pickling book! I got started with Pickling 2 Summers ago when my veggie garden was going crazy. I needed to figure out to do with the surplus of veggies and pickling seemed like the best option. Because there is a technique (though an easy one) involved with pickling, I thought getting a book for recipe ideas might be a good idea.
    What's awesome is that the first 30ish pages (known as the "Pickler's Primer") of the book are all informative about different techniques, types of salts and vinegars, methods of canning, etc. It teaches you just about everything you need to get started on your pickling journey! I was able to learn about different pickling techniques from other countries and cultures as well as those that are more standard to the US. I definitely recommend reading this section before getting started!
    Once inside the actual recipe portion of the book, there are no limits! From your standard pickle recipes to those all over the world. This book covers all sorts of fruits, vegetables, spices, vinegars, herbs, etc. There is a chapter on chutneys, salsas and relishes, which I love. The book even has a chapter dedicated to pickled meats and eggs!
    Some of my favorite (non traditional) recipes from the book are as follows-
    -Corn Relish with Tomatoes
    -Spiced Blueberries (LOVE these for craft cocktails)
    -Pickled Mushrooms with Ginger and Red Wine
    -Marinated Dried Tomatoes
    -Really Quick Dill Pickles (as well as the fried pickle option on the opposite page!)
    I've attached a few photos of these recipes so you can get the jist of what this book offers. I've been making awesome pickle recipes for several years now with this book and haven't even scratched the surface of all of the recipes what it includes.
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    Kkobes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for an experienced pickler or someone just getting started! Highly Recommend!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016
    Love this pickling book! I got started with Pickling 2 Summers ago when my veggie garden was going crazy. I needed to figure out to do with the surplus of veggies and pickling seemed like the best option. Because there is a technique (though an easy one) involved with pickling, I thought getting a book for recipe ideas might be a good idea.
    What's awesome is that the first 30ish pages (known as the "Pickler's Primer") of the book are all informative about different techniques, types of salts and vinegars, methods of canning, etc. It teaches you just about everything you need to get started on your pickling journey! I was able to learn about different pickling techniques from other countries and cultures as well as those that are more standard to the US. I definitely recommend reading this section before getting started!
    Once inside the actual recipe portion of the book, there are no limits! From your standard pickle recipes to those all over the world. This book covers all sorts of fruits, vegetables, spices, vinegars, herbs, etc. There is a chapter on chutneys, salsas and relishes, which I love. The book even has a chapter dedicated to pickled meats and eggs!
    Some of my favorite (non traditional) recipes from the book are as follows-
    -Corn Relish with Tomatoes
    -Spiced Blueberries (LOVE these for craft cocktails)
    -Pickled Mushrooms with Ginger and Red Wine
    -Marinated Dried Tomatoes
    -Really Quick Dill Pickles (as well as the fried pickle option on the opposite page!)
    I've attached a few photos of these recipes so you can get the jist of what this book offers. I've been making awesome pickle recipes for several years now with this book and haven't even scratched the surface of all of the recipes what it includes.
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  • Carmen Iris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of uncommon recipes
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2012
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    I haven't yet started making too many of the recipes since gardening season is done and I already took care of most my vegetables. So why did I give it a five stars? It is the most all encompassing book on pickling I have seen and this is the first I chose to buy. (I have borrowed others from the library in my search.) What surprised me was finding a recipe for escabeche (pickled fish) that my Puerto Rican mother used to make, not exactly the kind of recipe you would find unless you were searching in the internet. I also found one for mixed vegetables very similar to the one I make all the time and everyone seems to love.
    UPDATE: I've tried more of the recipes and to be honest, I let the hype of other reviewer get to me, plus the fact it has so many recipes. This is supposed to be a revised version and it would seem not all the recipes were revised to take into account the latest information (even on the year it was revised). I hate wasting food. Definitely not a five.
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  • cheffgirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars What's not to pickle?
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2012
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    I have been making refrigerator pickles and vinegar pickles for a couple of years now. Then a chef said to me, "Have you ever had pickled eggplant?" No actually I had not but I wanted to. So I started my search. First I want to say thank you to any and all reviewers out there who take the time to rate and write about a purchased product. I read all reviews before deciding to make a purchase. This book got rave reviews but I still thank those of you who were confused and gave a three or four star. That is honest and I need honest to make an informed choice for myself. I love this book. I think the research Linda Ziedrich did on the food and perserving food was extensive and informational. I like the bit of history she writes. My family did not pickle anything. We were jam makers, so I am sure I will be purchasing Linda's book on jams and jellies too.
    I never knew you could use cherry or grape leaves in making pickles to perserve crunchiness
    I never knew you could pickle apples.
    I am now going to make Italian pickled Raw Eggplant and Pickled Eggplant cubes thanks to this book. I can't wait to give these as gifts for Christmas and house warming gifts. This book will get extensive use every spring and summer and year after year. I hope my daughter learns to love pickles like I do.

    UPDATE: 1/18/13 I gave the pickled eggplant and pickled mushrooms as gifts for christmas. Huge rave reviews. I think the best surprise was the different mushroom flavors from fresh to dried mushrooms and how long they keep in the refrigerator. I still have the Zydeco Green Beans in my refrigerator. They are fantastic snack. I would like to try the pickles again, my first batch went bad. I believe it was error on my part and not the recipe. Like I said before, the recipe has to be followed, and I think I had my weights incorrect. THis book will be with me a long long time
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  • L. A. Rockenbeck
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's a good book for people who have a lot of canning ...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2015
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    There are a lot of interesting recipes in this book. It's a good book for people who have a lot of canning experience as well as those new to the process. I like some of the quick pickles, too. Not everything has to sit around for weeks before you can eat it.
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  • FRW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good Resource
    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2012
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    I was prompted to buy this because I wanted to have more control over what is in my family's food. I had been looking at the three or four books that seem to be the current favorites and finally decided on this one. Great choice! I tried canning once in my 20s and it was, ummm...not successful? Having avoided it since, I needed a book that was pretty detailed. This was well-written and gave me confidence that the author knew what she was doing. The lack of pictures is not relevant to me. I know what jellies, jams, chow chow, pickles, etc. look like; I just needed to know how to make them. The recipes are good and not overly salt-laden. Of course, you can use most as templates and adjust to your own taste. I have made sweet pickles, chow chow, chutney, pickled okra, and several jellies, so far. Combine this book with google and the instructions contained with your Ball jars and you are set. Cannot recommend enough.
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  • Samantha Beckwith
    5.0 out of 5 stars 👍
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2024
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and easy to comprehend
    Reviewed in Canada on July 27, 2016
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    Fabulous book loaded with mouth watering recipes, personal expieriences, a history lesson and much more !! Well written and easy to comprehend. A great addition to my canning library and to anyone else's who takes their pickles seriously. Bravo !!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very versatile and simple recipes.
    Reviewed in India on April 29, 2016
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    Very versatile and simple recipes. User must stick to type of ingredients most importantly salt - suggestion to all Indians use sendha namak only for successful pickling
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  • Christina Dore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2018
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    Beautiful book. Gave to my sister for her wedding as part of a pickling gift basket.
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  • J. G. Anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love pickles
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2010
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    I consider this book to be exceptional value for the money. Not only containing a vast number of mouth-watering recipes but loaded with a great number of tips and useful background info.
    It is virtualy, a very extensive, guide to the art of pickling!
    It was obviously written by by a lady who knew her subject well through both practical and acedemic endevours.
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