The Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving is the ultimate hardcover guide to home canning, preserving, fermenting, and food storage from the trusted experts at Ball® Fresh Preserving. Featuring 400 tested recipes, updated food safety guidelines, and step-by-step instructions, this comprehensive cookbook has earned its reputation as the bible of home preserving. Whether you're new to canning or an experienced home preserver, this bestselling reference provides everything you need to safely preserve fresh fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, sauces, pickles, chutneys, relishes, and more.

Updated with the latest research and modern preserving techniques, this edition includes expanded sections on low-sugar recipes, fermentation, acidification methods, and current USDA-recommended food preservation practices. With detailed equipment guides, beginner-friendly tutorials, and expert tips throughout, you'll gain the confidence to preserve seasonal harvests while creating delicious homemade pantry staples that can be enjoyed all year long.

Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving Hardcover – The Essential Home Canning Guide

Trusted by millions of home cooks, gardeners, and canning enthusiasts, Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving offers everything needed to safely preserve fresh foods at home. Packed with reliable recipes, practical instruction, and time-tested techniques, this indispensable cookbook belongs in every kitchen and makes a thoughtful gift for gardeners, homesteaders, and anyone interested in sustainable food preservation.

Product Details

Title: Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving: 400 Delicious and Creative Recipes for Today

Editors: Judi Kingry, Lauren Devine & Sarah Page

Format: Hardcover

Series: Standalone Cookbook

Genre:

• Cookbook
• Home Canning
• Food Preservation
• Homesteading
• Cooking Reference

Pages: 448

Dimensions: 1.2 x 10.1 x 7.3 inches

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: April 15, 2024

Features:

• 400 tested preserving recipes
• Safe home canning methods
• Beginner-friendly instructions
• Low-sugar preserving recipes
• Fermentation techniques
• Pickles, jams, jellies, chutneys, and relishes
• Salsa and sauce recipes
• Updated food safety guidelines
• Equipment and supply recommendations
• Ball® Fresh Preserving trusted expertise

Author Biography

Judi Kingry, Lauren Devine, and Sarah Page are preserving experts with extensive experience developing recipes and food preservation techniques for Ball® Fresh Preserving and Bernardin®. Together, they have created one of the most trusted home canning resources available, combining decades of culinary expertise with the latest research in safe food preservation.