In the north there is a wake-up call, in the south there is a wake-up call! But the terms are interchangeable: the leading producers of preserving jars have coined the language, on the one hand the Weck-Glas company, on the other hand the Rexglas from the Mller Glas company. Preservation means preserving food by heating it in a glass in the absence of air. Recipes for preserving and preserving are a dime a dozen, but fundamental mistakes are often made and the products spoil quickly and even become poisonous. There are many incorrect tips and errors, especially on the Internet, but also in books, which the author explains point by point. Depending on whether sugary jams, pickled vegetables or oily foods are being bottled, different jars and closures or lids must be used to ensure shelf life. You can also find all the necessary information and tips here for correct pasteurization and sterilization, filling and preserving in the oven, steamer or automatic preserver. Over 90 recipes, from simple jams and preserves to compotes, juices and syrups, pesto and chutney, salted delicacies and vegetables marinated in oil, to soups, goulash, stews and casseroles in jars, round off the book. Bread and cakes can also be baked in the right glasses. 256 pages