Perfect Preserves

From homemade jams and chutneys to smoked fish and more, Perfect Preserves takes the guesswork--and the intimidation--out of preserving fruits, meats, and other foods. It gives easy, step-by-step explanations of eleven basic techniques, including drying, curing, salting, pickling, bottling, crystallizing, and freezing. Best of all, the book features more than eighty recipes, with master recipes--and variations--for making preserved foods, plus recipes for using these foods in everything from a heartwarming Winter Fruit Compote (using dried apple rings) to a savory Squash Soup with Smoked Mussels. The book is beautifully illustrated throughout with full-color how-to shots and photos of finished dishes. Now, anyone can preserve food at home--with this safe, easy-to-use cookbook and guide.