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Master Every Preserving Craft - From Canning Classics to Artisanal Delights

The Complete Book of Home Preserving delivers the definitive modern guide to preserving nature's bounty through every method - from traditional canning and fermentation to making distinctive artisanal vinegars, wines, and more. Explore preserving's past while embracing its innovative future.

Inside, you'll find:

- Canning Essentials - Build a strong foundation through canning history, science-based safety principles, and must-have equipment and supplies.

- Water Bath Canning Mastery - Discover comprehensive recipes and techniques for preserving high-acid foods like fruits, jams, jellies, and pickles.

- Pressure Canning Expertise - Gain confidence with pressure canning fundamentals to safely can low-acid vegetables, meats, soups, and specialty recipes.

- Lacto-Fermentation Traditions - Learn the probiotic-rich art of naturally fermented vegetables, krauts, condiments, and more.

- Artisanal Vinegar Alchemy - Craft distinctive fruit and herbal vinegars using time-honored methods for depth of flavor.

- Distilling Drinks and Wines - Explore the age-old alchemy of distilling wines and spirits, plus infusing homemade liquors and shrubs.

From stocking your pantry with preserved garden staples to crafting signature batches of small-batch vinegars and wines, this book covers every facet of preserving's renaissance. Revive generations-old traditions and put your own delicious spin on preserving's innovative future.

Whether you're new to canning or a seasoned preserver, this is your comprehensive guide to mastering preservation's full culinary craft.