Home food preservation — it’s not just about canning. Drying, infusing, fermenting, even stashing food in your fridge or freezer, are all terrific ways to preserve the flavors of the season. In this section, you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about all of these processes.
Consider Preserving Processes your technique cheat sheet. This part of the book covers the hows and whys of the ways we preserve food. You’ll know when you need to pressure can and when you don’t and the best way to do it. You’ll learn how to spot trouble so you can stay out of it. And a few recipes are thrown in so you can run some water through the pipes. After all, we’re not just here for information — we’re here for a good dinner!