The all new Ball book of canning and preserving: over 350 of the best canned, jammed, pickled, and preserved recipes

The importance of acidity in foods

Basic gear

Choose the right jar

Know your altitude

Canning and preserving 101

Water bath canning. Jams & jellies ; Marmalades & preserves ; Fruits & butters ; Chutneys & relishes ; Salsas & sauces ; Tomatoes ; Pickles

Fermenting

Pressure canning

Freezing

Dehydrating

Curing and smoking.