Product Description
From the experts, the definitive book on home preserving. Ball Home Canning Products are the gold standard in home preserving supplies, the trademark jars on display in stores every summer from coast to coast. Now the experts at Ball have written a book destined to become the "bible" of home preserving. As nutrition and food quality has become more important, home canning and preserving has increased in popularity for the benefits it offers: - Cooks gain control of the ingredients, including organic fruits and vegetables - Preserving foods at their freshest point locks in nutrition - The final product is free of chemical additives and preservatives - Store-bought brands cannot match the wonderful flavor of homemade - Only a few hours are needed to put up a batch of jam or relish - Home preserves make a great personal gift any time of year These 400 innovative and enticing recipes include everything from salsas and savory sauces to pickling, chutneys, relishes and of course, jams, jellies, and fruit spreads, such as: - Mango-Raspberry Jam, Damson Plum Jam - Crab Apple Jelly, Green Pepper Jelly - Spiced Red Cabbage, Pickled Asparagus - Roasted Red Pepper Spread, Tomatillo Salsa - Brandied Apple Rings, Apricot-Date Chutney The book includes comprehensive directions on safe canning and preserving methods plus lists of required equipment and utensils. Specific instructions for first-timers and handy tips for the experienced make the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving a valuable addition to any kitchen library.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 103 reviews)

great book by James L. Hall (Michigan)

5 Stars
November 08, 2009
Even if you have experience in preserving food, this book will cover things that you probably didn't know. i recommend it highly.

Good & Easy Canning Book by R. L. Trask

5 Stars
November 02, 2009
My aunt recommended this book for first time canners, such as myself. Book is easy to read & understand. Very descriptive for a first timer, also wonderful for those who already know how to can. I would recommend this product and seller.

wonderful addition to any collection by Harley7707 (Minnesota)

5 Stars
October 17, 2009
This book is amazing. I have now placed another order for my sixth copy! Everyone that sees it insists that they have a copy for themselves. Everything we have made has been amazing. Cranberry rum sauce, yum! Chile sauce is like a sweet/spicy Thai sauce, yum! Split pea soup canned for the first time, yum! On and on...definately recommended!

will help me plant my '10 garden. by L. FRIEDHOFF (Townsend Mt USA)

3 Stars
October 09, 2009
I will be reading this book all winter and it will help me decide what to plant next year ,which isn't that far off.I start my seeds indoors in Feb.

canning book by F. O. Ardeen Taylor (Idaho)

2 Stars
October 08, 2009
If a person is in to making jellys and jams its a good book but for doing other canning not worth it.

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