The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest
The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest covers handling and managing produce fresh from the market or garden including canning - containers and equipment, techniques, safety, and what to can; drying - equipment, appropriate foods, drying times, and storage methods; freezing - containers and wrappings, dry and wet pack methods, and safety precautions; pickling - canning, freezing, and refrigerating, and equipment and containers; and preserving - canning and freezing jams, jellies, and preserves, adding pectin, and gift ideas.