{"product_id":"canning-preserving-for-dummies-isbn-9781119787785","title":"Canning \u0026 Preserving For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet your food preservation skills in the can\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCraving a juicy peach in the barren midwinter? Yearning for a cupful of home-grown tomato soup before the seeds are even in the ground? Canning makes you the ultimate boss of your food supply all year 'round and helps you reduce costs and maintain quality control over what you eat—and to be prepared in times of food shortages. And \u003ci\u003eCanning \u0026amp; Preserving For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to do it all, helping you explore hundreds-of-years-old traditions of food preservation in the comfort of your own home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a friendly and step-by-step style, longtime canner and owner of TheFarmingWife.com Amy Jeanroy takes you inside the canning world to show how modern technology and techniques have made it easy to use the four main methods of preservation—water-bath and pressure canning, freezing, and dehydrating—to keep your pantry packed with delicious, out-of-season delights. She also clues you in on how to match preservation technique to food for the most flavorful results—and what supplies to keep on hand for your next canning adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow the benefits, from healthier eating to self-reliance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow the latest food safety guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet guidance on food storage in urban living\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCook up tasty recipes with your preserved delights\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhatever draws you to canning—saving money on groceries, healthy living, or the sheer fun of doing it—this book is stuffed with all the goodness you need to keep your palate happy whatever the season is!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: A Quick Overview of Canning and Preserving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating the Benefits of Canning and Preserving Your Own Food 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Your Techniques: Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout canning food 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout freezing food 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout dehydrating food 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHolding the Keys to Canning and Preserving Success 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Gathering Your Canning and Preserving Gear \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Basic Kitchen Tools at the Ready 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssential tools and utensils 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImportant pots, pans, mixing bowls, and more 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialty equipment to make work easier 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd as needed: Handy but nonessential items 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanning Equipment 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanning vessels 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMust-have canning tools 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequired Tools and Equipment for Freezing Food 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNecessary Tools and Equipment for Dehydrating Food 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: On Your Mark, Get Set, Whoa! The Road to Safe Canning and Preserving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDispelling Your Fears of Home-Canned and Home-Preserved Food 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing your food properly 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacking your jars with care 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right canning method and following proper procedures 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking your equipment 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Acidity Level of Your Food 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting for Your Altitude 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpoiler Alert: Identifying Food Spoilage 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the spoilers 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining what you need to dispose of 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Water-Bath Canning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Come On In, the Water’s Fine! Water-Bath Canning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater-Bath Canning in a Nutshell 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoods you can safely water-bath can 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey equipment for water-bath canning 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Road to Your Finished Product 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: Getting your equipment ready 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: Readying your food 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3: Filling your jars 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4: Processing your filled jars 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 5: Removing your filled jars and testing the seals 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 6: Storing your canned food 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Your Processing Times at High Altitudes 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Simply Fruit (Yes, a Tomato Is a Fruit)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking and Preparing Your Fresh Fruit 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the proper degree of ripeness 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting and peeling: Necessary or not? 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeterring discoloration 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaw pack and hot pack 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLining your jars with liquid 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFresh Fruit Canning Guidelines 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Sweet Spreads: Jams, Jellies, Marmalades, and More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Your Sweet Spreads 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Fruit for Sweet Spreads 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Up to Speed with Fruit Pectin 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommercial pectin basics 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of commercial fruit pectin 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up without Adding Pectin 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater-Bath Canning: The Key to Sweet Spread Canning Success 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Condiments and Accompaniments: Chutney, Relish, Sauce, and Syrup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding Your World of Condiments and Accompaniments 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying the surprising flavors of chutney 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReveling in your relish 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSatisfying your salsa needs 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavoring syrup with a berry base 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: The Art of Pickling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBring on the Brine 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering the ingredients 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing the appropriate brining process 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping that crunch 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Few More Prep Tips to Ensure Tasty Pickled Treats 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Pickling Equipment and Utensils 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Pressure Canning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Don’t Blow Your Top: Pressure Canning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Fuss about Low-Acid Foods 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Your Pressure Canner 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCover: With a gasket or without 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGauges 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVent tube, pipe vent, or petcock 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverpressure plug (or safety valve) 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRack 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA-Canning You Will Go: Instructions for Successful Pressure Canning 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: Gearing up 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: Preparing your food 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3: Filling your jars 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4: Placing the jars in the canner 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 5: Closing and locking the canner 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 6: Processing your filled jars 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 7: Releasing the pressure after processing 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 8: Removing and cooling the jars 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 9: Testing the seal and storing your bounty 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisposing of Spoiled Products 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf your jar is still sealed 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf your jar has a broken seal 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressure Canning at Higher Altitudes 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Preserving Your Vegetable Harvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Your Vegetables 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking the perfect produce 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVegetables not recommended for pressure canning 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepping Your Veggies for Pressure Canning 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning your vegetables 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaw packing versus hot packing 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing Tips for Successful Results 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnder Pressure! Canning Vegetables 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Canned Vegetables 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Don’t Forget the Meats!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Pressure Canning Meats 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for safety and efficiency 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting and preparing the meat 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeat canning, step by step 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanning Meat Cut into Cubes or Strips 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing the meat 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilling the jars 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanning Ground Meat 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePick Your Packing: Canning Poultry 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanning fresh poultry: Cold packing 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanning previously frozen chicken: Hot packing 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorth the Effort: Canning Fish 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking your fish 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing fish and seafood 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilling the jar 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding Meats in Other Canned Mixes 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Combining the Harvest: Soups, Sauces, and Sides with Beans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfidently Canning Food Combos 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the appropriate processing method 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for a successful meal 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your meal on the table 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking Up on Soup 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaming Up with Tomatoes 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRounding Out Your Meals with Beans 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Freezing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Baby, It’s Cold Inside! Freezing Fresh Food\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Freezing 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting the Spoilers of Frozen Foods 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacteria, molds, and yeast 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnzymes 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreezer burn and oxidation 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIce crystals 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGearing Up to Fill Your Freezer 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what should (and shouldn’t) be frozen 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating your freezer 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePackaging Your Food and Filling Your Freezer 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s a wrap! Choosing a container 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking your frozen food trail 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacking your freezer 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThawing Out Your Frozen Food 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoices for thawing 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnplanned thawing 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo refreeze or not to refreeze thawed food 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Meals and Snacks in a Snap: Freezing Prepared Foods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Whys and Wherefores of Putting Up Prepared Food 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the benefits 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving the guesswork with meal planning 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the keys to quality in mind 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreeze Convenience Meals Now, Thank Yourself Later 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMain dish casseroles 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoups, stews, sauces, and stocks 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSave Some Dough: Freezing Breads, Cakes, and Other Treats 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBread, buns, muffins, and rolls 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCakes 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCookies 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePies 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreezing Dairy Products and Nuts 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Most of a Good Meat Deal: Freezing Meat, Poultry, and Fish 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacking hints 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThawing tips 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Freezing Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Easy Art of Freezing Fruit 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fruit freezing process at a glance 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting mighty fine fruit 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing your fruit for freezing 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a storage container 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering syrup concentrations 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping headspace in mind 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThawing and using frozen fruits 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreezing Vegetables Like a Pro 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimple instructions for freezing vegetables 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a closer look at the blanching process 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacking your vegetables 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThawing and using your vegetables 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreezing Fresh Herbs 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperly prepping your herbs for freezing 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding creative flare to your frozen herbs 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Dehydrating and Storing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Light and Nutritious: Dehydrating Food\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up for Food Drying Success 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding key food drying factors 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the necessary equipment 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting suggested drying strategies in play 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Drying Method 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick and consistent: Investing in an electric dehydrator 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting results with a conventional oven 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting your trays in the sun 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStorage Solutions: Protecting the Life of Your Dried Food 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Dehydrating a Variety of Delicious Fresh Fruit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Your Best Fruit Forward 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding what impacts the dehydrating process 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking time for pretreating 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating Your Fruit-Drying Experience 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrying fruit step by step 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating dryness 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRehydrating and Enjoying the Labors of Your Drying 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Dehydrating Vegetables for Snacks and Storage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVegetable Drying at a Glance 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing some basic rules 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring and using your dried produce 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns of trouble: Good food gone bad 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrying Common Vegetables 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing It Up for Soups, Stews, and More 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Drying Herbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting, Drying, and Storing Common and Not-So-Common Herbs 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChamomile 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDill 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarjoram 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMint 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOregano 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRosemary 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSage 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStevia 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTarragon 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThyme 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Creative with Herb Cooking: Rubs and Blends 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHerbs for Teas 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Helping Your Food Keep Its Cool: Cold Storage Spaces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 371\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCold Storage Must-Haves 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Your Cold Storage Options 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTried and true: The traditional root cellar 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDIY storage spaces 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing Simple Cold Storage Rules 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Foods for Cold Storage 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApples 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeets 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCabbage 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarrots 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGarlic 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnions 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePears 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotatoes 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTomatoes 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurnips 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 385\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten (Plus) Troubleshooting Tips for Your Home-Canned Creations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 387\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJars That Don’t Seal Properly 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJars That Lose Liquid During Processing 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJars with Cloudy Liquid 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDark Spots on Your Jar’s Lid 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJelly with the Wrong Consistency 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCloudy Jelly or Jelly with Bubbles 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoldy Jelly 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJelly with Very Little Fruit Flavor 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlasslike Particles in Your Jelly 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHollow, Shriveled, Discolored, or Slippery Pickles 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhite Sediment at the Bottom of the Pickle Jar 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood That Floats in the Jar 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood with an Off Color 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Common Food Storage Problems and How to Solve Them\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 395\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI never use up all my stored food, and so it goes to waste 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI don’t know how much to preserve 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy family doesn’t want to eat the food 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI don’t have any more room and I am not done 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI don’t know what I have already stored 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI don’t know which preservation technique to choose 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI don’t know how to use the food I have preserved 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy preserved food looks weird 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI used up all the food that I stored 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI don’t know where I’ll store food if I start preserving it 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Metric Conversion Guide 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmelia Jeanroy\u003c\/b\u003e is passionate about packing her pantry with tasty foods from her small farm and using them to create delicious, healthy meals. 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