Home Canned Meats
Description
Canning meats at home is simple once you have all of the right tools.
Ingredients
Home Canned Meats
Instructions
Instructions
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Wash jars and lids.
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Cut meat into cubes.
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Place in a clean jar, packing the meat down to ensure there are no air pockets. Continue to fill, leaving 1 inch of space between the meat and the rim of the jar.
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Pour 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of pickling salt on top of meat (amount of salt depends on your tastes).
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Pour some vinegar on a paper towel and wipe the rim of the jar (this is to ensure there is no residual fat or liquids from the meat). Place lid on top of the jar, then screw on the ring. Do not over tighten the ring or it will be virtually impossible to remove later.
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Process in your pressure canner for the amount of time required (I am at sea level, so I process at roughly 12-15 pounds pressure for 90 minutes). Remember to add about 1 tablespoon of vinegar to your water to prevent mineral buildup on your jars.
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Turn off heat and allow the natural release of pressure (let sit until the pressure gauge is at 0).
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Remove jars from canner, placing them on a towel. Let them cool (and seal).
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Remove the rings, wash the jars with soapy water, write the contents and date on the lid, then store in a cool, dark place.
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As long as the seals hold, these should last for at least a year.