James Martin's "Basic Instructions for Sausage Making, Curing & Smoking" Book provides you with instructions and tips for processing and smoking your own home made sausages, ham, bacon and jerky. Processing your own meat at home is an art that has been lost by many in our time, but is still possible, and can be an easy, enjoyable and rewarding experience. This 88 page book contains easy to understand instructions and lots of pictures. It was compiled especially for those with a desire to return to a more back to basics lifestyle. The purpose of this book is to provide clear, step by step instructions and helpful tips on sausage making, curing and smoking. Read about celery juice power - the all natural meat cure, usage and origins of spices, grinder care tips, answers to frequently asked questions about curing and smoking meat and a detailed section devoted to helping you formulate your very own recipes. The art of sausage making can be centered around an enjoyable time with family and friends. The object of this instructional book is to provide clear, concise instructions for those who wish to attain this satisfaction.

Eldon Cutlip's "Sausage & Jerky Handbook" is packed with information and recipes for the do-it-yourselfer. It tells how to make fresh sausage, includes a fail-safe smoke/cooking schedule that will work with any smokehouse, and how to make jerky from field to table. The book also explains why bear meat makes great sausage. In 1996 master sausage and jerky maker Eldon R. Cutlip of Grangeville, Idaho, came out with this third edition of his popular “Sausage & Jerky Handbook,” which includes everything you need to know for making smoked sausage and jerky at home.

Tammy Gangloff, Steven Gangloff & September Ferguson's "The Ultimate Dehydrator Cookbook" contains everything you need to know to dehydrate like a pro. This 352 page book is the complete guide to drying food, including making meat jerky, fruit leather and just-add-water meals. Dehydrating is the ultimate way to store food. Not only can you stock your pantry with delicious, nutritious food for just pennies, you can eliminate waste and preserve nutrients. Dehydrating food allows you to store food with no preservatives and no overprocessing, plus it delivers a longer shelf life than canning or freezing. This is clean eating at its best, without the spoilage and waste.