Putting Food By: Fifth Edition
Putting Food By: Fifth Edition is a home food-preservation guide covering canning, freezing, salting, smoking, drying and root cellaring. It also includes recipes and guidance on preserving with less sugar and salt, equipment, ingredients, and safety.
At a glance
- Covers canning, freezing, salting, smoking, drying and root cellaring.
- Includes recipes for pickles, relishes, jams and jellies.
- Discusses preserving with less sugar and salt, along with equipment, ingredients and health and safety.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Its range of preservation methods makes it useful for readers exploring more than canning alone.
- Recipes and equipment guidance sit alongside preservation instructions.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Plume |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 25 2010 |
| Edition | 5th Updated ed. |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 464 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0452296226 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0452296220 |
| Weight listed | 397 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.4 x 3.1 x 20.2 cm |
What to know before buying
- The fifth edition is listed as published May 25 2010, so buyers seeking the latest food-preservation recommendations may want to check whether newer guidance is available.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home cooks learning or expanding food-preservation methods.
- Readers interested in seasonal produce, pantry storage and preserving recipes.
Less suited to
- Readers looking only for a focused canning recipe collection or a newly published reference.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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2% 2% - 1 star
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and a useful resource for filling a pantry. Readers differ on complexity: some find it straightforward to follow, while others find it complicated for an average reader. That distinction matters if you want step-by-step help across several preservation methods. The aggregate ratings lean positive, but they do not establish how easy any particular method is to use.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as informative and useful.
Mixed feedback
- Readers have mixed views about how easy the material is to read and follow.
Frequently asked questions
What preservation methods does this edition cover?
The listing describes instructions for canning, freezing, salting, smoking, drying and root cellaring.
Does the book include recipes?
Yes. The listing mentions recipes for pickles, relishes, jams and jellies.
Does it discuss lower-sugar or lower-salt preserving?
Yes. The description says it includes information on preserving with less sugar and salt.
How long is the book?
The product details list a print length of 464 pages.
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