The Complete Book of Home Preserving 400 Delicious and Creative Recipes

My first experience with home canning began at the age of 14 with me helping my grandmother in the kitchen. I enjoyed learning how to prep food for freezing and canning. My interested continued to grow and after I got married my mother-in-law continued to educate me on the basics. Over the years I’ve learned how to can fruits, veggies, jelly, jams, marmalade, salsa, and other foods.

* Complimentary book received for review. This post contains affiliate links.

I’ve got the basics down but I’m always looking for new techniques to try out and new recipes to make. One thing I can tell you is this…you never want to use recipes that have been handed down for generations. Over the years techniques are updated to help improve canning safety. I recommend seeking out trusted sources like the book that I’m introducing you to today.

Title: BERNARDIN Complete Book of Home Preserving
400 Delicious and Creative Recipes for Today
Edited By: Judi Kingry and Lauren Devine
Publisher: Robert Rose
ISBN: 978-0-7788-0137-5

Synopsis: Home canning puts the pleasure of eating natural, delicious produce at your fingertips year-round. Preserving food is as modern and practical as the latest food trend, and it’s really quite simple!  Easy-to-understand detailed instructions provide all the information you need before you begin a project. Enjoy the rewards of numerous homemade meals and snacks, created from just one preserving session.

This Book Features:

* User-friendly recipes that will appeal to novice & experienced canners.
* The Home Canning Problem Solver – which provides answers to virtually every question and problem.
* A produce purchase guide.
* An extensive glossary that identifies everything from ingredients to canning equipment to instructions.

Examples of Recipes:

Soft Spreads: Raspberry Red Currant Jam, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, Sweet Apple Cider Butter, Apricot Preserves, etc.

Fabulous Fruits: Cherries in Syrup, Spirited Peaches, Apple Pie Filling, Pear Mincemeat, Honey-Orange Slices, Applesauce, etc.

Salsa, Relish & Chutney: Roasted Tomato-Chipotle Salsa, Salsa Verde, Bruschetta in a jar, Homestyle Corn Relish, Tomato & Apple Chutney, etc.

Condiments: Tomato Ketchup, Peach Barbecue Sauce, Lemon-Sage Wine Mustard, Mulled Blackberry Vinegar, Singapore Chili Sauce, etc.

Pickles & Tomatoes: Bread & Butter Pickles, Sweet Gerkin Pickles, Pickled Three-Bean Salad, Deli Dills, Saurkraut, Creole Sauce, Seafood Cocktail Sauce, etc.

For this review I decided to make their Traditional Bread and Butter Pickles on page 303 in the book. I love that for every recipe they give you the list of ingredients that you’ll need, step-by-step instructions, tips to help you with food preparation and/or canning, and they often will include recipe variations that you can make.

I followed all of the instructions and in one afternoon I had canned 5 pint sized jars of Traditional Bread and Butter Pickles. The instructions were really easy-to-follow and they turned out perfectly!!! I think next time around I’ll try out their recommended variation to add garlic to give them a zesty flavor.

* This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, we may or may not receive a small commission which helps to support this site. Thank you!

I’ve been collecting cookbooks and books from Robert Rose for many years and I just love them! Seriously, some of my very favorite cookbooks have been published by Robert Rose! Head on over to their website and check out their entire collection. I think you’ll be impressed!

Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win The Complete Book of Home Preserving from Robert Rose. Good Luck!!!

Giveaway Details: This giveaway is open to residents of the US & Canada ONLY age 18 and over. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering. This giveaway will close on August 19th, 2019 at 11:59 pm EST time. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

Disclaimer: Shelly received a complimentary product as featured in this blog post. No monetary compensation was received. Shelly’s thoughts and words are 100% her own unbiased opinion on the company & products being featured today. The Two Classy Chics are not responsible for prize shipment or fulfillment. This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase an item through an affiliate link, we may receive a small commission which helps to support this site.