Master Every Preserving Craft - From Canning Classics to Artisanal Delights The Complete Book of Home Preserving delivers the definitive modern guide to preserving nature's bounty through every method - from traditional canning and fermentation to making distinctive artisanal vinegars, wines, and more. Explore preserving's past while embracing its innovative future. Inside, you'll find: - Canning Essentials - Build a strong foundation through canning history, science-based safety principles, and must-have equipment and supplies. - Water Bath Canning Mastery - Discover comprehensive recipes and techniques for preserving high-acid foods like fruits, jams, jellies, and pickles. - Pressure Canning Expertise - Gain confidence with pressure canning fundamentals to safely can low-acid vegetables, meats, soups, and specialty recipes. - Lacto-Fermentation Traditions - Learn the probiotic-rich art of naturally fermented vegetables, krauts, condiments, and more. - Artisanal Vinegar Alchemy - Craft distinctive fruit and herbal vinegars using time-honored methods for depth of flavor. - Distilling Drinks and Wines - Explore the age-old alchemy of distilling wines and spirits, plus infusing homemade liquors and shrubs. From stocking your pantry with preserved garden staples to crafting signature batches of small-batch vinegars and wines, this book covers every facet of preserving's renaissance. Revive generations-old traditions and put your own delicious spin on preserving's innovative future. Whether you're new to canning or a seasoned preserver, this is your comprehensive guide to mastering preservation's full culinary craft.