A "collection of essential preserving techniques for turning the fleeting abundance of the farmer's market into a well-stocked pantry full of canned fruits and vegetables, jams, stocks, soups, and more"--Amazon.com.
Record details
ISBN:9780393240733 (hardcover) :
Physical Description:428 pages : color photographs ; 26 cm.
Edition:First edition.
Publisher:New York : W.W. Norton, [2014]
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The basics of water-bath canning: answering the siren call of seasonal abundance -- Canning under pressure: groceries you'll never have to carry home again -- Salt, water, smoke, and air: alchemy in the kitchen -- Curds and whey: why buy the cow?
Baker & Taylor A guide to preserving foods demonstrates how to make the most out of seasonal ingredients throughout the year, covering such preserving techniques as canning, salt-curing, smoking, and air-curing.
Baker & Taylor A sumptuously photographed guide to essential preserving techniques demonstrates how to make the most of seasonal ingredients throughout the year, covering options ranging from canning and salt-curing to smoking and air-curing. Includes list of resources. 35,000 first printing.
WW Norton Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Practical PantryMrs. Wheelbarrowâs Practical PantryBeyond the core techniques of water-bath canning, advanced techniques for pressure canning, salt-curing meats and fish, smoking, and even air-curing pancetta are broken down into easy-to-digest, confidence-building instructions.Under Cathyâs affable direction, youâll discover that homemade cream cheese and Camembert are within the grasp of the weekday cookâand the same goes for smoked salmon, home canned black beans, and preserved and cured duck confit.Practical PantryTips for choosing the best produce at the right time of season and finding the right equipment for your canning and cooking needsâalong with troubleshooting tips to ensure safe preservingâwill keep your kitchen vibrant from spring to fall.Whether your food comes by the crate, the bushel, or the canvas bag, just a few of Cathyâs recipes are enough to furnish your own practical pantry, one that will provide nourishment and delight all year round. Canning and preserving is not just about the convenience of a pantry filled with peaches, dill pickles, and currant jelly, nor is it the simple joy of making a meal from the jars on the shelfâcreating a practical pantry is about cultivating a thoughtful connection with your local community, about knowing exactly where your food comes from and what it can become.