Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting : Canning and Curing, Pickling and Preserving Vegetables, Fruits and Meats

A brief history of preserving foods -- Preserving today -- The harvest -- Canning (jams, jellies and more) -- Freezing -- Drying and dehydrating -- Pickling and vinegars -- Curing and smoking -- Additional methods of preserving -- When preserved foods go bad.;Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting is the ideal resource for the new farmer looking to make the most of his produce by preserving it for the future! Providing a comprehensive guide for preparing and preserving your hard-earned harvest, this book ensures that your backyard farm will feed you all year long! Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting is the perfect guide for beginners looking to extend the benefits of their homestead's produce. Covering every topic from selecting and maintaining the resources needed to properly preserve your food, to the various methods of preserving and how they are done, to recipes and ideas for making the best use of your preserved bounty, Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting includes all that you need to know to get the most out of your home harvest. Including time-tested tips and tricks used by expert farmers, this invaluable resource is a must-have for anyone looking to enjoy the fruits of their labor year round! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED. Addressing all the important areas, from selecting the ideal method for your crop, to knowing when and why to preserve, to how long each method preserves your food for, Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting is the all-in-one guide for the first-time farmer at harvest time. EASY TO FOLLOW, EASY TO UNDERSTAND. Written in simple, informative language, complete with numerous illustrations of proper techniques and preserving set-ups, Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting is written with new farmers in mind. A GUIDE THAT EVERY BACKYARD FARMER CAN USE. Whether your backyard farm raises livestock or grows crops, there is a method in this book to greatly extend your enjoyment of your harvest! From canning, to smoking; from freezing to drying, the benefits of preserving are obvious! No farmer wants to have to throw away their hard work, and Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting is the perfect guide to ensuring that no part of the harvest is wasted! The Backyard Farming series offers easy-to-use guides to help first-time farmers and homesteaders experience the satisfaction that comes from producing their own food. Rural areas with acres of land, suburban neighborhoods with small backyards, or urban environments with limited space--no matter what your situation, these books are tailored to your unique needs and resources. Each volume in this series is dedicated to a particular topic in backyard farming, whether you're planning to grow food for your family or for sale at your local farmers market. Featuring simple instructions and helpful illustrations, the Backyard Farming series empowers you and your family to enjoy the freshest ingredients possible--direct from your own backyard! Make the most of your homestead's produce with this beginner's guide to preparing and preserving your hard-earned harvest—all year long! Want to extend the benefits of your backyard bounty? Look no further! This beginner-friendly guide outlines essential preservation techniques and yummy recipes—all from expert farmers. Inside you'll find information on: • Various methods of preserving (canning, smoking, freezing, drying, pickling, etc.) • Selecting the right preservation method for your crop • Knowing when to preserve—and why • Farmer-approved techniques and preserving set-ups, with illustrations • And much more! Whether you raise livestock or grow crops, there's a method here that will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your labor year-round! No farmer wants to throw away their hard work, and Backyard Farming: Home Harvesting is the perfect guide to ensuring no part of your harvest is wasted.