What does the cryptic crossword clue "Carry cans home for preserving food (7)" mean?

The definition is "preserving food". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IN (synonym="home") in BRING (synonym="carry") = BRINING; definition: "preserving food" The answer is BRINING.

Carry cans home for preserving food (7)

Times Cryptic #29027 | 12 Across | 2024-09-20 flower

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