Discover the art of pickling with this step-by-step guide for beginners Pickling and fermenting are time-tested preservation methods that allow you to transform everyday garden produce into a medley of flavorful, healthy foods. With the Beginner's Guide to Pickling, you'll find everything you need to create delicious pickles of your own. It's filled with advice, illustrations, and troubleshooting tips to ensure success--plus a collection of mouthwatering pickle recipes from around the world. This pickling book includes: A pickling primer--Learn more about the history of pickling, the different types of pickles and pickling techniques, the many regional flavor variations, and more. An exciting variety--Explore recipes for fresh, fermented, and fruit pickles, as well as chutneys, salsas, relishes, kimchi, tsukemono, and more. Canning best practices--Find detailed guidance for properly canning your pickled creations, from assembling your equipment to safely storing your jars. Line your pantry with a wide assortment of preserved foods with help from this beginner's pickling cookbook.