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The Amish Canning Cookbook: Plain And Simple Living At Its Homemade Best
From the author of The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook comes a great new collection of recipes, hints, and Plain wisdom for everyone who loves the idea of preserving fresh, wholesome foods. Whether instructing a beginning canner or helping a seasoned cook hone her skills, certified Master Food Preserver Georgia Varozza shows people how to get the very best out of their food. Here, readers will find...
a short history of canning lists of all the tools and supplies needed to get started basic instructions for safe canning recipes for canning fruit, vegetables, meat, soups, sauces, and more guidelines for adapting recipes to fit personal tastes
With its expert advice and warm tones, The Amish Canning Cookbook will become a beloved companion to those who love the tradition, frugality, and homestyle flavor of Amish cooking!
a short history of canning lists of all the tools and supplies needed to get started basic instructions for safe canning recipes for canning fruit, vegetables, meat, soups, sauces, and more guidelines for adapting recipes to fit personal tastes
With its expert advice and warm tones, The Amish Canning Cookbook will become a beloved companion to those who love the tradition, frugality, and homestyle flavor of Amish cooking!
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First published July 1, 2013
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June 13, 2015
I can not, for the life of me, understand why so many people love this book. I got it to be more of a tool for cross-referencing than a cookbook, so it didn't bother me too much that the recipes are like back-of-the-box basic. It did bother me that she uses expensive technology and supplies (um, Amish? Really?). And it REALLY bugged me that in her jam/ jellies recipes she lists the amount of pectin by pouch or box with no actual amount or even a brand name to look up. I probably will use it occasionally to compare with other, non-canning specific recipes when I'm uncertain how to modify them safely, but overall I am not impressed.
April 13, 2014
If your mom wrote you a book on how to can (pressure and water bath), along with her favorite recipes (jams, soups, meats, veggies, fruits - everything) - this would be it! She explains the do's and don'ts swiftly and clearly without droning on for pages. Lots of helpful hints & EVERY page has a section for notes...brilliant. I have at least 5-6 books on canning and none cover the subject of canning as clearly, intelligently, and thoroughly.
If you are looking to learn how to can - this is the only book you need! Thank you Georgia Varozza, I love your book!!!
If you are looking to learn how to can - this is the only book you need! Thank you Georgia Varozza, I love your book!!!
June 12, 2024
I'm not sure what is Amish about pressure canners, but there you go. Most "rebel" canners cite the Amish as only using water bath canning, which is what I was more interested in finding out more about.
If you've never canned anything before, this book covers the basics: water bath canning and pressure canning. It's very detailed in a textbook way and has some charts for cook times.
Recipes are pretty basic. I'm not a fan of not including how much pectin should be used (1 pkg is not clear when you can buy pectin in bulk or use something like Pomona's Pectin). I noticed the author talked a lot about Clear Jel but then didn't specify that there are two types of this modified corn starch: Cook type and Instant. It is not mentioned in the recipes, but know from years of experience, that cook type is what is used in canning/preserving
I really don't think I'll get much use out of this cookbook and deleted it off my Kindle once I read it.
If you've never canned anything before, this book covers the basics: water bath canning and pressure canning. It's very detailed in a textbook way and has some charts for cook times.
Recipes are pretty basic. I'm not a fan of not including how much pectin should be used (1 pkg is not clear when you can buy pectin in bulk or use something like Pomona's Pectin). I noticed the author talked a lot about Clear Jel but then didn't specify that there are two types of this modified corn starch: Cook type and Instant. It is not mentioned in the recipes, but know from years of experience, that cook type is what is used in canning/preserving
I really don't think I'll get much use out of this cookbook and deleted it off my Kindle once I read it.
June 4, 2020
Easy to follow, covers most everything you need to get started canning.
The instructions are very straight forward. The authors voice is authoritative and reassuring. I appreciated that for the first time canner no detail was left unexplained. I felt like I had my granny in the kitchen talking me through the process. I’ll be using this as a reference and resource book for years to come.
The instructions are very straight forward. The authors voice is authoritative and reassuring. I appreciated that for the first time canner no detail was left unexplained. I felt like I had my granny in the kitchen talking me through the process. I’ll be using this as a reference and resource book for years to come.
December 23, 2021
I absolutely love this book. I'm not one to review cookbooks typically because who reads the intros in a cookbook am I right? But I read this one and I loved it. Her writing is welcoming personable and easy to read. She invites you into her story and the story of canning and I just love it. The Kneady Homesteader on Youtube recommended this and I am so glad she did. The first recipe I am trying is the Pinneaple Jam. Will update this review with a photo when I do.
January 7, 2022
Very basic instructions for canning, was disappointed that in the apple pie filling the information about Clear-Jel was not clarified that you need the cook type, and not the instant, also in the ingredients list she states Clear-Jel or cornstarch, but under what can’t be safely canned she lists cornstarch as an item that is not safe to can. If you are a new canner I would be cautious following these instructions and follow up with the National Center For Food Preservation.
January 7, 2019
This is a great instructional guide for beginner canners, but as someone who has been canning for a few years I also learned some new knowledge. The recipes are pretty basic, but I have other cookbooks that compensate. Very glad to have this on my shelf!
October 29, 2020
Very informative
Love this book easy instructions easy to follow recipes the apple pie filling recipe is delicious. Complete instructions on water bath and pressure canning. Highly recommend
Love this book easy instructions easy to follow recipes the apple pie filling recipe is delicious. Complete instructions on water bath and pressure canning. Highly recommend
May 25, 2021
This book quickly became my go-to book for canning. The step-by-step processing instructions are priceless and there are plentiful recipes for just about any canning: vegetables, meats, soups, fruit, jams and jellies, relishes and more. Best canning book I've ever had to date.
May 2, 2022
I really love the practicality of this book. Real recipes for real people. Great everyday, simple recipes to use in my home. No fancy stuff that takes too much time. It was a great book and have used a few of the recipes so far!
May 9, 2022
This book is full of a great variety of recipes, including some ferments! It will make a wonderful addition to any preserving kitchen. I only wish there were small charts at the tops of the recipes telling how many of what size jar as well as the time to complete the recipe.
August 6, 2017
The sweet pickle relish recipe turned out fantastic!
October 31, 2017
4 Stars.
A solid intro canning. I’ve tried a couple recipes and they’ve worked well. Good for beginners!
A solid intro canning. I’ve tried a couple recipes and they’ve worked well. Good for beginners!
March 11, 2019
This is an awesome book!!! Loving it!!!!!
This is an awesome book!!! Loving it!!!!! There are a ton of recipes that I didnt even think of that I will be trying!!
This is an awesome book!!! Loving it!!!!! There are a ton of recipes that I didnt even think of that I will be trying!!
June 22, 2019
One of the best books on the topic of canning. Especially canning with Clear Jel and pressure canning.
July 21, 2020
An excellent resource for canning big lots
July 28, 2020
I haven’t made anything from this but saved a few recipes. Doesn’t really have any new canning info that I didn’t already know but it’s probably fine for beginners so I gave it 3 stars.
October 4, 2020
If you like to can, this is a great book! I found several recipes to try in here, and have canned many. The recipes are a great way to use up all your end of season garden produce.
December 6, 2020
Greast book!!!
May 24, 2022
Great resource!
October 14, 2022
Tons of basic and next levels of canning details, (including different reusable products not many include details on).
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November 6, 2013
Ah the best laid plans of bloggers & reviewers...
The last cookbook I reviewed was a bit of a disaster. I read through it & it looked good on the surface. Unfortunately it only looked good on the surface.
That is not true of this one. This book is very well-written, well put-together and it offers enough information that I believe the novice "canner" will have no need for any other resources.
"The Amish Canning Cookbook" by Georgia Varozza is a great find for our family and I believe anyone else who cans or is considering starting to can!
"PLAIN AND SIMPLE LIVING AT ITS HOMEMADE BEST"
The above quote says it all, in my opinion. For Ms. Varozza, canning isn't just a hobby… it's a way of life. Her book teaches that for families who choose a simpler way of life of eating whole grains and healthier foods, canning is an important asset. It creates self-reliance; from planting a garden or visiting a farmers market, to canning the food, to prepare better tasting, healthier, natural food from God's bounty.
After the brief introduction telling why she feels canning is an important part of making her home a better place for her family. This wonderful book includes everything you need to know (or could ever want to know) about canning! The chapters include a brief history of canning, how to get started, and step-by-step guides for water-bath and pressure canning.
Then comes the huge assortment of recipes!
Butters, jams, and jellies. Pickles and sauerkraut. Tomatoes. Fruit and pie filling (I didn't expect to find fruit and pie filling recipes, but by golly, she included them. Then comes vegetables, meat, poultry and fish recipes… along with soups, stews and other good things.
PRACTICAL ASPECTS of the Book:
I have noticed a lot of cookbooks lately that have very thin pages. Personally, my favorite cookbook pages are either plastic or in plastic sleeves but this is not always practical for a professionally published cookbook. This cookbook has very good, thick pages. These pages will not be easily ruined by cooking spills and they will not curl up in the heat of the kitchen.
Also there is space on every single page for your personal notes. This is a tremendous asset as well because every cook or canner will have little things about recipes that they change, adding or subtracting. And it is always easier to be able to look at the recipe and see your notes right there with it. (This is one of the instances where plastic pages would be impractical.)
The binding is perfect for a cookbook as well. Too many people put a regular spine binding on cookbooks but this book is spiral bound and that makes it so easy to open the book, lay it flat and see your recipe while you're using it. It's great!
All together, a wonderful book. Very well-done. A very smart purchase for any canner. Also it would make a great gift for anyone of your friends or in your family who can.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from Harvest House Publishers in exchange for a free review. (If I had not though, I definitely would have bought it. It's a great book! And I plan to search out her other cookbook as well.)
I give this book 5 stars and I would recommend it to everyone!
The last cookbook I reviewed was a bit of a disaster. I read through it & it looked good on the surface. Unfortunately it only looked good on the surface.
That is not true of this one. This book is very well-written, well put-together and it offers enough information that I believe the novice "canner" will have no need for any other resources.
"The Amish Canning Cookbook" by Georgia Varozza is a great find for our family and I believe anyone else who cans or is considering starting to can!
"PLAIN AND SIMPLE LIVING AT ITS HOMEMADE BEST"
The above quote says it all, in my opinion. For Ms. Varozza, canning isn't just a hobby… it's a way of life. Her book teaches that for families who choose a simpler way of life of eating whole grains and healthier foods, canning is an important asset. It creates self-reliance; from planting a garden or visiting a farmers market, to canning the food, to prepare better tasting, healthier, natural food from God's bounty.
After the brief introduction telling why she feels canning is an important part of making her home a better place for her family. This wonderful book includes everything you need to know (or could ever want to know) about canning! The chapters include a brief history of canning, how to get started, and step-by-step guides for water-bath and pressure canning.
Then comes the huge assortment of recipes!
Butters, jams, and jellies. Pickles and sauerkraut. Tomatoes. Fruit and pie filling (I didn't expect to find fruit and pie filling recipes, but by golly, she included them. Then comes vegetables, meat, poultry and fish recipes… along with soups, stews and other good things.
PRACTICAL ASPECTS of the Book:
I have noticed a lot of cookbooks lately that have very thin pages. Personally, my favorite cookbook pages are either plastic or in plastic sleeves but this is not always practical for a professionally published cookbook. This cookbook has very good, thick pages. These pages will not be easily ruined by cooking spills and they will not curl up in the heat of the kitchen.
Also there is space on every single page for your personal notes. This is a tremendous asset as well because every cook or canner will have little things about recipes that they change, adding or subtracting. And it is always easier to be able to look at the recipe and see your notes right there with it. (This is one of the instances where plastic pages would be impractical.)
The binding is perfect for a cookbook as well. Too many people put a regular spine binding on cookbooks but this book is spiral bound and that makes it so easy to open the book, lay it flat and see your recipe while you're using it. It's great!
All together, a wonderful book. Very well-done. A very smart purchase for any canner. Also it would make a great gift for anyone of your friends or in your family who can.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from Harvest House Publishers in exchange for a free review. (If I had not though, I definitely would have bought it. It's a great book! And I plan to search out her other cookbook as well.)
I give this book 5 stars and I would recommend it to everyone!
July 20, 2013
About the Book:
From the author of The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook comes a great new collection of recipes, hints, and Plain wisdom for everyone who loves the idea of preserving fresh, wholesome foods. Whether instructing a beginning canner or helping a seasoned cook hone her skills, certified Master Food Preserver Georgia Varozza shows people how to get the very best out of their food. Here, readers will find...
a short history of canning lists of all the tools and supplies needed to get started basic instructions for safe canning recipes for canning fruit, vegetables, meat, soups, sauces, and more guidelines for adapting recipes to fit personal tastes
With its expert advice and warm tones, The Amish Canning Cookbook will become a beloved companion to those who love the tradition, frugality, and home-style flavor of Amish cooking!
About the Author:
Georgia Varozza, author of The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook (nearly 50,000 copies sold), is a certified master food preserver. She teaches people how to prepare and preserve healthy foods; live simply with integrity, and get the most from what they have. She works in publishing and lives in a small Oregon community. Georgia loves being with her kids and grandkids and enjoys cooking, spinning, and knitting. Visit Georgia at www.georgiaplainandsimple.blogspot.com.
My Review:
The Amish have a knack for taking plain and simple living and making it very attractive to an Englisher. Georgia Varozza's latest book The Amish Canning Cookbook is just that. It takes canning something as plain and simple that seems an arduous task and gives it to you straight forward and easy to understand.
The author has politely gone through and chosen several items to inform us of and explain in relation to the subject and the ways of the Amish in connection to it. Ms. Varozza gives you a brief history on canning. As every good canner will tell you, you will need a list of things to get you started, this list is included in the book. The author takes into consideration that you just may be new to all of this. For example, did you know that there are two different methods of canning, one being the water bath canning method and the other being the pressure canner method?
There are many aspects to canning that can be learned and used for years and generations to come. Recipes are included, which is a great help to those of us just starting out. You will not only learn to can vegetables or learn to make jams and jellies but you will also learn how to can different types of meats. The ideas and possibilities are endless. And what was also helpful; that was included in the book, was a whole chapter dedicated to the what went wrong crowd, if your attempt at this didn't go quite as expected.
The author has thought of everything you could possibly need and then some in the hopes of being and help to you and your family.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge from Harvest House Publishers for my honest review.
From the author of The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook comes a great new collection of recipes, hints, and Plain wisdom for everyone who loves the idea of preserving fresh, wholesome foods. Whether instructing a beginning canner or helping a seasoned cook hone her skills, certified Master Food Preserver Georgia Varozza shows people how to get the very best out of their food. Here, readers will find...
a short history of canning lists of all the tools and supplies needed to get started basic instructions for safe canning recipes for canning fruit, vegetables, meat, soups, sauces, and more guidelines for adapting recipes to fit personal tastes
With its expert advice and warm tones, The Amish Canning Cookbook will become a beloved companion to those who love the tradition, frugality, and home-style flavor of Amish cooking!
About the Author:
Georgia Varozza, author of The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook (nearly 50,000 copies sold), is a certified master food preserver. She teaches people how to prepare and preserve healthy foods; live simply with integrity, and get the most from what they have. She works in publishing and lives in a small Oregon community. Georgia loves being with her kids and grandkids and enjoys cooking, spinning, and knitting. Visit Georgia at www.georgiaplainandsimple.blogspot.com.
My Review:
The Amish have a knack for taking plain and simple living and making it very attractive to an Englisher. Georgia Varozza's latest book The Amish Canning Cookbook is just that. It takes canning something as plain and simple that seems an arduous task and gives it to you straight forward and easy to understand.
The author has politely gone through and chosen several items to inform us of and explain in relation to the subject and the ways of the Amish in connection to it. Ms. Varozza gives you a brief history on canning. As every good canner will tell you, you will need a list of things to get you started, this list is included in the book. The author takes into consideration that you just may be new to all of this. For example, did you know that there are two different methods of canning, one being the water bath canning method and the other being the pressure canner method?
There are many aspects to canning that can be learned and used for years and generations to come. Recipes are included, which is a great help to those of us just starting out. You will not only learn to can vegetables or learn to make jams and jellies but you will also learn how to can different types of meats. The ideas and possibilities are endless. And what was also helpful; that was included in the book, was a whole chapter dedicated to the what went wrong crowd, if your attempt at this didn't go quite as expected.
The author has thought of everything you could possibly need and then some in the hopes of being and help to you and your family.
**Disclosure** This book was sent to me free of charge from Harvest House Publishers for my honest review.
June 1, 2013
In the world we live today everything runs by us at the speed of light, some may say that is good, progress and the future are at our reach, but others still hold on to the feeling that we don't have time for what's really important in our lives, call it nostalgia ...
When we walk in the kitchen on a Saturday or a sunny Sunday and think about what sweets we can come up with for the coming week, we think of those early breakfast's before work or school, jam on a hot delicious bread, and if we keep digging in the various courses of the day, we can still think about a million recipes we can come up with.
When the love for cooking grows within us, books like "The Amish Canning Cook" are long life friends that makes us company on those hours that we spend in the kitchen.
From the author Georgia Varozza comes a friend, a companion and a work tool that is indispensable in the kitchen and to those that like to have home made goodies in the fridge.
This book is a complete guide to canning sweets, preserves and other types of food like butters, vegetables, and meats. From a brief history of canning, the author helps you get started with the utensils, the different methods that canning involves, how to adapt your taste and recipes to this very art of simple and cheap living. It surely will help with the house budget.
All the directions are very detailed, one point in favor for me because sometimes the first is not so perfect as it should be.
If you're a starter with canning and had the idea that it was for professionals, loose it and use this book to outrun your fears and get into something that in the end will pleasure your taste and the love for achieving something that you thought was so out of reach.
In the end you will be the loved queen of your household.
This book is a way of going back to the simple life of having time for what really counts and is a must on your favorite cookbooks shelf.
Can you imagine when you open your pantry and see the fabulous goodies in it ... I know you'll be proud and wanting more !
ARC ACQUIRED THROUGH NETGALLEY
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Release Date: July 1st., 2013
When we walk in the kitchen on a Saturday or a sunny Sunday and think about what sweets we can come up with for the coming week, we think of those early breakfast's before work or school, jam on a hot delicious bread, and if we keep digging in the various courses of the day, we can still think about a million recipes we can come up with.
When the love for cooking grows within us, books like "The Amish Canning Cook" are long life friends that makes us company on those hours that we spend in the kitchen.
From the author Georgia Varozza comes a friend, a companion and a work tool that is indispensable in the kitchen and to those that like to have home made goodies in the fridge.
This book is a complete guide to canning sweets, preserves and other types of food like butters, vegetables, and meats. From a brief history of canning, the author helps you get started with the utensils, the different methods that canning involves, how to adapt your taste and recipes to this very art of simple and cheap living. It surely will help with the house budget.
All the directions are very detailed, one point in favor for me because sometimes the first is not so perfect as it should be.
If you're a starter with canning and had the idea that it was for professionals, loose it and use this book to outrun your fears and get into something that in the end will pleasure your taste and the love for achieving something that you thought was so out of reach.
In the end you will be the loved queen of your household.
This book is a way of going back to the simple life of having time for what really counts and is a must on your favorite cookbooks shelf.
Can you imagine when you open your pantry and see the fabulous goodies in it ... I know you'll be proud and wanting more !
ARC ACQUIRED THROUGH NETGALLEY
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Release Date: July 1st., 2013
July 20, 2013
***All anyone could ever want to know about canning from a "master canner***
Georgia Varozza, author, Harvest House editor and “certified master food preserver,” shares her expertise and knowledge in The Amish Canning Cookbook, Plain and Simple Living at its Homemade Best. Her detailed step-by-step instructions and tips about basic food preservation are for both beginners and seasoned canners, complete with lists of tools and delicious recipes.
In the introduction she lists fourteen reasons to adopt this “old-time homemaker’s skill,” essentially a how to for fitting canning into otherwise busy lifestyles. Such as, to save money, prepare foods without preservatives or additives, unexpected guests and for personal satisfaction.
After a brief history of canning she details the pros and cons of two canning methods, “boiling water-bath canning” for “high-acid” foods and “pressure canners” for “low-acid” foods. She also describes and lists an assortment of necessary equipment that makes canning safe and easy, and then admits to owning a personal “collection of useful gadgets.”
Not only are recipes included, her tips, techniques and specific details for how to can, from fruit butters, to jams, jellies, fruits, vegetables, meats, soups, stews and more are invaluable…
Full Review: http://www.examiner.com/list/the-amis...
Georgia Varozza, author, Harvest House editor and “certified master food preserver,” shares her expertise and knowledge in The Amish Canning Cookbook, Plain and Simple Living at its Homemade Best. Her detailed step-by-step instructions and tips about basic food preservation are for both beginners and seasoned canners, complete with lists of tools and delicious recipes.
In the introduction she lists fourteen reasons to adopt this “old-time homemaker’s skill,” essentially a how to for fitting canning into otherwise busy lifestyles. Such as, to save money, prepare foods without preservatives or additives, unexpected guests and for personal satisfaction.
After a brief history of canning she details the pros and cons of two canning methods, “boiling water-bath canning” for “high-acid” foods and “pressure canners” for “low-acid” foods. She also describes and lists an assortment of necessary equipment that makes canning safe and easy, and then admits to owning a personal “collection of useful gadgets.”
Not only are recipes included, her tips, techniques and specific details for how to can, from fruit butters, to jams, jellies, fruits, vegetables, meats, soups, stews and more are invaluable…
Full Review: http://www.examiner.com/list/the-amis...
August 7, 2013
As you can see by the pictures (see my blog address at bottom) I absolutely love my new Amish Canning cookbook!
As soon as I received this book I read it front to back, devouring the abundance of information contained within its spiral bound pages.
I really didn't know there were so many "rules" to canning. In the past I have canned with my good friend and she was, to me the guru of canning. Not knowing the rules I just followed along. Our efforts always turned out beautiful delicious preserves, but I had no knowledge of what not to do.
Now that I have moved my dear canning buddy can not guide me in my efforts.
So as you can imagine I was thrilled to review this book, and even happier that it was easy to read, well organized and included everything I needed to know regarding canning.
With this book novice and seasoned cooks alike can prepare home canned products, with ease and safety, within their own homes.
I would definitely recommend this book!
This is one book that I will have for many years, and I am sure my family and I will delight in the abundance of our garden well into the winter months!
I received this book free of charge in exchange for my review, from Harvest House Publishers.
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March 28, 2013
From the author of The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook comes a great new collection of recipes, hints, and Plain wisdom for everyone who loves the idea of preserving fresh, wholesome foods. Whether instructing a beginning canner or helping a seasoned cook hone her skills, certified Master Food Preserver Georgia Varozza shows people how to get the very best out of their food.
Everything you need to know about canning in one book! This is a very detailed book on all the different aspects and types of canning. Includes a short history of canning, needed supplies, basic safety, recipes and guidelines for adapting those recipes to fit your taste. If you plan on getting into food preservation, I highly recommend this book. Everything is covered here from your super simple fruit butters, to tomatoes, fruits, vegetables and yes--even meats! The only downside I found was that, at least in the digital copy I received, there was no index. Other than that, a great book on canning!
I received a digital copy of this book from Harvest House through NetGalley.com for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Everything you need to know about canning in one book! This is a very detailed book on all the different aspects and types of canning. Includes a short history of canning, needed supplies, basic safety, recipes and guidelines for adapting those recipes to fit your taste. If you plan on getting into food preservation, I highly recommend this book. Everything is covered here from your super simple fruit butters, to tomatoes, fruits, vegetables and yes--even meats! The only downside I found was that, at least in the digital copy I received, there was no index. Other than that, a great book on canning!
I received a digital copy of this book from Harvest House through NetGalley.com for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 26, 2013
The Amish Canning Cookbook by Georgia Varozza is a very detailed look at canning. It begins with a short a bullet point intro How to Fit Canning into Your Busy Life and then a short history of canning. There is detailed information on the types of canners, jars, and assorted equipment that makes canning easier.
It also has techniques and recipes for canning butters, jams and jellies, vegetables, meats, soups and stews, and various other canning projects.
If you are a complete beginner, this book will explain everything you need from preparation through the canning process. If you are an experienced canner, this book will also be helpful. I have canned for quite a few years, but I found information I didn’t know, products I didn’t know about, and recipes I had never thought of canning. I make pretty good pickles, but I just may have to try her Sweet Gherkins this summer, and I definitely want to try the Pickled Hot Peppers.
There is something for everyone in this book, but I was especially impressed with her detailed instructions.
It also has techniques and recipes for canning butters, jams and jellies, vegetables, meats, soups and stews, and various other canning projects.
If you are a complete beginner, this book will explain everything you need from preparation through the canning process. If you are an experienced canner, this book will also be helpful. I have canned for quite a few years, but I found information I didn’t know, products I didn’t know about, and recipes I had never thought of canning. I make pretty good pickles, but I just may have to try her Sweet Gherkins this summer, and I definitely want to try the Pickled Hot Peppers.
There is something for everyone in this book, but I was especially impressed with her detailed instructions.
February 9, 2017
I loved this canning book. It's not a typical Amish style canning book with 'rebel' type canning recipes ;-), however I liked the in depth descriptions of the different types of canning, the how tos, the don'ts, and quite abit of safety tips. The recipes are pretty much typical recipes that you'll find in any general canning book. This book would find a loving home on my canning shelves!
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