Skip to content
Canning for Beginners: Small-Batch Water Bath & Pressure Canning Made Safe and Simple

Canning for Beginners: Small-Batch Water Bath & Pressure Canning Made Safe and Simple

A step-by-step, safety-first guide to water bath and pressure canning that gets your first jars sealed and shelf-stable without fear, expensive equipment, or a big kitchen.

19,952 words · 8 chapters · Fermenting & Preserving

Available as an ebook and in print. For rights, bulk orders or review copies, write to us.

Canning for Beginners: Small-Batch Water Bath & Pressure Canning Made Safe and Simple as a printed book
Canning for Beginners: Small-Batch Water Bath & Pressure Canning Made Safe and Simple — print edition

Contents

  1. 01Why Canning: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why You’ll Love It
  2. 02Gear Up on a Budget: Jars, Lids, and the Only Tools You Actually Need
  3. 03Water Bath Canning Step by Step: The 7 Steps to a Perfect Seal
  4. 04Pressure Canning Without Fear: Low-Acid Foods Made Simple
  5. 05Your First Jars: 12 Beginner-Friendly Recipes (Jams, Pickles and Salsa, Tomatoes, Stocks and Vegetables)
  6. 06Acid, Altitude & Safety: The Rules That Keep Your Food Safe
  7. 07Troubleshooting: Failed Seals, Mold, and 9 Common Mistakes to Avoid
  8. 08From Kitchen to Pantry: Storing, Labeling, and Using Your Preserves
← back to the shelf