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Title: Complete Guide to Home Canning and Preserving (Second Revised Edition) by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture ISBN: 0-486-40931-7 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: September, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $8.95

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Average Customer Rating: 3.25 (4 reviews)

Rating: 1
Summary: An ignominious addition to a canning library
Comment: There are numerous books and literature that provide more information in a more in-depth format available to the home canner. Virtually all of the most recent processing time information (ie not 3-4 years old) can be found at your local county extension. Skip this book and spend your $ on the Ball Blue Book or Putting Food By (but make sure to use the most recent processing times).

Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent Book
Comment: Contains all the information that you need to get started. An excellent reference book that will be around for years to come.

Rating: 4
Summary: reference book for beginners and committed canners
Comment: A few years ago I came across the first edition of USDA's "Complete Guide to Home Canning and Preserving" in a second-hand bookshop. At the time I had zero experience with canning or preserving -- both of which seemed, to me, to be akin to alchemy. The USDA's guide contained all the information I need to get started, and answered many of my questions about the process, the 'science' and my options (such as added pectin vs. no added pectin in jams) I recently acquired this edition of the USDA's guide. It has all the strengths of the first guide, with a few changes to better suit most modern kitchens. Most notably is the listing of measurements using cups and spoons; as opposed to the weight measurements used in the first book. The USDA's guide also provides objective, practical information about selecting jars, canners, storage, ingredients etc. I now have a few books with fancy, tasty canning recipes, but I always use the USDA's Guide as reference . . .especially when purchasing equipment or creating my own recipes.

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