Buy Meat Now! - Stock Up & Preserve With No Refrigeration Needed | Canning Meats 101

Published on February 12, 2024
Duration: 18:13

This video demonstrates pressure canning pork shoulder for long-term, no-refrigeration food storage using the cold pack method. It details necessary equipment like a T-Fal 22qt pressure canner and Mason jars, emphasizing proper sealing techniques with vinegar and salt. The host also shows how to dry-age and vacuum seal steaks for medium-term freezer storage and tests the quality of 5-year-old canned meat.

Quick Summary

Pressure can raw meat like pork shoulder using the cold pack method in Mason jars. Process in a pressure canner at 15 lbs pressure for 90 minutes (for quarts) to ensure safety and long-term, shelf-stable storage without needing a refrigerator.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Pressure Canning Pork for Storage
  2. 00:51Meat Prep & Cold Packing Raw Meat
  3. 03:23Essential Canning Equipment List
  4. 05:05Ensuring a Proper Jar Seal
  5. 07:58Pressure Canner Operation & Settings
  6. 10:00Canning Processing Times Explained
  7. 11:35Freezer Storage: Dry Aging & Vacuum Sealing
  8. 15:18Testing 5-Year-Old Canned Meat

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pressure can meat without refrigeration?

Pressure can raw meat like pork shoulder using the cold pack method in Mason jars. Process in a pressure canner at 15 lbs pressure for 90 minutes (for quarts) to ensure safety and long-term, shelf-stable storage without needing a refrigerator.

What is the best way to preserve meat long-term?

Pressure canning is a highly effective method for long-term meat preservation, allowing storage for years without refrigeration. Dry aging and vacuum sealing are suitable for medium-term freezer storage, improving quality.

How long does pressure canned meat last?

Properly pressure canned meat can last for many years, potentially five years or more, while remaining safe and palatable. Testing showed 5-year-old canned pork was still good.

What equipment is needed for canning meat?

You'll need meat, quart-sized Mason jars with lids and rings, white vinegar for cleaning rims, salt (optional), a pressure canner (like a T-Fal 22qt), and a jar lifter.

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