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Title: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 17, 2021, 10:37:22 PM: Going to give canning a crack. Everyone I talked to about it very much likes venison done this way. I have seen a lot of different ways of doing it. Some plain, some with peppers some with taco seasoning etc. So let’s hear yours I’m all ears
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Post by: brokentrail on November 18, 2021, 06:47:01 AM: I can a lot of meat that I would normally freeze as stew meat, if I didn't can. I never can any of the better cuts but my recipe is simple, one beef bullion cube per jar, that's it. This leaves me a ton of options on how to use them and it is still good straight out of the jar.
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Post by: Bullkllr on November 18, 2021, 07:19:18 AM: We prefer to do a "hot pack" method. And we tend to go easy on the spices as you can always add that later for specific dishes. I like a little sea salt and garlic powder (1/2 t each in a pint) typically, or some Montreal Steak Seasoning.

What I like best about canning is you can can up the tougher cuts without worrying much about tendons and gristle and they turn out tender and tasty.

The hot pack we use is pretty close to this:https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2015/01/canning-meat.html (https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2015/01/canning-meat.html)
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Post by: LDennis24 on November 18, 2021, 08:14:57 AM: Definitely following this!
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: steeleywhopper on November 18, 2021, 08:37:03 AM: We canned up some antelope one year and it turned out amazing. We used Pint jars.
Cut the meat into cubes, dust meat in flower and then brown (don't fully cook).
Add meat to jars and then add 1/2 cup of Au Jus to the jar.

When opened you could heat it up and poor it over rice or add it to a stew. Most of the time I would take some out with me steelheading or duck hunting and eat it out of the jar with crackers.
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Post by: Rem14 on November 18, 2021, 08:43:54 AM: Stop by the house we'll give you some to try.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 18, 2021, 01:44:07 PM: Sounds great guys I like seeing all the different option and like the idea of the freezers being a little more open.

Don't have to worry about freezer burn either and sounds like around 1.5/2 year self life.

Thanks jay might have to do that one of these days after chasing deer around with the smoke pole.
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Post by: Twispriver on November 19, 2021, 10:02:10 PM: I'm not a big fan of canned deer or elk ....... Except canned shanks. I cut them in 1" disks which is perfect for the deer but for elk I have to also make sure the pieces fit in the jar. First I season up the meat and sear it in hot oil until good and brown on all sides and let the pieces cool a bit on paper towels. I pack the jars with the meat, jalapeno slices and pearl onions (or small shallots) and cover the meat in au jus. Then just can it as directed. Really popular at elk camp when heated right in the jar on the wood stove.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 19, 2021, 10:32:03 PM: Do you just peel the meat out from around the tendons? I kept shanks this year and normally give them to my friend but he moved so might have to give this a go.
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Post by: h20hunter on November 19, 2021, 10:39:34 PM: Shanks are great to brine and smoke.....then just pull that salty meat off by hand.
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Post by: fowl smacker on November 19, 2021, 11:01:47 PM: My favorite way is to brown chunks/cubes on every side with my Blackstone grill, then load up pint jars, add 1/4 tsp salt, and then can. If I want to add seasonings I do it when using it for a recipe. I love this for sandwiches by just mixing some mayo into it like a chicken salad then spreading it on some bread with cheese. Simple and delicious.
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Post by: jrebel on November 19, 2021, 11:08:56 PM: One of my favorite ways to prepare meat now. My thoughts are keep it simple ..... well you know the rest :chuckle: !! Raw pack with a little seasoning of your liking. Cut / cube the meat into approx. 1" cube.
Pack tightly in the size jar you like (we use pints and quarts). Leave approx. 1" head space. Add seasonings and pressure can.....that simple. We have experimented with a ton of seasoning and I think garlic, salt and pepper are the best and most versatile.

When kept simple, it is a blank canvas for cooking. Just last week while out whitetail hunting, I opened a can and added it to a can of chili. Heated them bot at the same time and it made for an amazing lunch. Make soups, stews, teriyaki over rice, meat and crackers, stir fry with vegies....and the list goes on. It is a down right amazing way to preserve meat.

We have canned bear, moose and deer and all are great. The moose was a big old nasty tough bull and the canning process made it the most tender vittles a guy could ask for.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: Remnar on November 20, 2021, 08:07:30 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on November 19, 2021, 10:32:03 PM
Do you just peel the meat out from around the tendons? I kept shanks this year and normally give them to my friend but he moved so might have to give this a go.

Dont know what the other folks do . But to answer your question , No .

Other than the very largest ones at the connecting points .

Debone flip over grab end of large connecting external tendons run a fillet knife to remove the rind and large tendon all at once .

Hope this makes since .
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 20, 2021, 08:28:27 PM: 🤔
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 20, 2021, 08:30:07 PM: It does.

This is great I am excited to give this a go. Few more weeks and I'll be diving into processing. Just stacking it up in the freezer atm lol
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Post by: Whitpirate on November 23, 2021, 03:07:26 PM: Quote from: Bullkllr on November 18, 2021, 07:19:18 AM
We prefer to do a "hot pack" method. And we tend to go easy on the spices as you can always add that later for specific dishes. I like a little sea salt and garlic powder (1/2 t each in a pint) typically, or some Montreal Steak Seasoning.

What I like best about canning is you can can up the tougher cuts without worrying much about tendons and gristle and they turn out tender and tasty.

The hot pack we use is pretty close to this:https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2015/01/canning-meat.html (https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2015/01/canning-meat.html)

She's got a few good tips and tried and true recipes on there.

I've used several of her batch lists now to good result.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: Remnar on November 23, 2021, 05:19:02 PM: A "recipe" That I kind of forgot about as I/we have only done it a couple times . Once was do to a freezer going out and all the packages in the door and very outside had thawed about 3/4 of the way. luckily one layer in was still frozen. I Knew I coud refreeze it but decided to try something different and maybe preserve better quality.

It was mostly burger and breakfast sausage . The we above is my stepmom she had done it before .

Make patties the diameter of the jar, brown them hard hot and fast in bacon grease ,pack jars with patties . I think it was the same time and pressure as regular meat but cant remember for sure she was the mastermind. Im sure the Ball book has it in there.

Texture turned out a little soft eating it straight . But it makes awesome country gravy,sloppy joes , etc. And of course shelf stable
We did it another time for the hell of it . But it is alot more work .
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: hunter399 on November 23, 2021, 05:23:25 PM: Quote from: Remnar on November 23, 2021, 05:19:02 PM
A "recipe" That I kind of forgot about as I/we have only done it a couple times . Once was do to a freezer going out and all the packages in the door and very outside had thawed about 3/4 of the way. luckily one layer in was still frozen. I Knew I coud refreeze it but decided to try something different and maybe preserve better quality.

It was mostly burger and breakfast sausage . The we above is my stepmom she had done it before .

Make patties the diameter of the jar, brown them hard hot and fast in bacon grease ,pack jars with patties . I think it was the same time and pressure as regular meat but cant remember for sure she was the mastermind. Im sure the Ball book has it in there.

Texture turned out a little soft eating it straight . But it makes awesome country gravy,sloppy joes , etc. And of course shelf stable
We did it another time for the hell of it . But it is alot more work .
You had me at gravy. Mmmmm.
I may have to try canning.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: Remnar on November 23, 2021, 05:36:21 PM: I grew up on it and always make sure to have some in the pantry .

I have tried all kinds of add ins . My go to though is raw pack with 1/4 teaspoon of salt .
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: fowl smacker on November 23, 2021, 05:51:29 PM: Quote from: Remnar on November 23, 2021, 05:36:21 PM
I grew up on it and always make sure to have some in the pantry .

I have tried all kinds of add ins . My go to though is raw pack with 1/4 teaspoon of salt .
Yep, simple and you can always add seasonings.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: brokentrail on November 23, 2021, 06:08:16 PM: My son eats canned venison almost as fast as I can make it. Our go-to recipe for a quick lunch is dump the contents in a pan, add a cup of water (or two if you want more gravy), add some beef bullion to give the water some flavor and then bring to a boil. Thicken with a corn starch slurry. Is great over mashed potatoes or toast for SOS.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: Bigshooter on November 28, 2021, 08:13:09 AM: Quote from: Remnar on November 23, 2021, 05:36:21 PM
I grew up on it and always make sure to have some in the pantry .

I have tried all kinds of add ins . My go to though is raw pack with 1/4 teaspoon of salt .

:yeah:
The only way I do it. Season it when you use it. It is more versatile this way.
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 28, 2021, 08:17:51 AM: Quote from: Bigshooter on November 28, 2021, 08:13:09 AM
Quote from: Remnar on November 23, 2021, 05:36:21 PM
I grew up on it and always make sure to have some in the pantry .

I have tried all kinds of add ins . My go to though is raw pack with 1/4 teaspoon of salt .

:yeah:
The only way I do it. Season it when you use it. It is more versatile this way.

:yeah: Absolutely what we do!!!!

Also when the bottom leg meat with all the tendons is canned it melts it all with pure Colegen which health nuts have deemed very healthy....... Seen Colegen selling at Costco in Tubbs like Crisco..... :dunno:
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Post by: 7mmfan on November 28, 2021, 08:44:46 AM: Tag
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 28, 2021, 10:09:38 AM: Well I gave it a go and did a couple jars with a chunk of elk I had saved for a roast. Santa got me a pressure canner and the wrapping paper was lose so it got opened early lol.

Worked out great! I did raw pack with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a little scope of better then beef flavoring. Let them cook and the next day ate a jar. Super tender just like a well cooked pot roast. Then used 2 jars last night for a quick stew! Cooked everything turned it off and dumped in the meat to heat up. Worked out great!

Going to be doing a lot of meat in the future this way!!! Thanks for the advice all!!!
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 28, 2021, 09:30:24 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on November 28, 2021, 10:09:38 AM
Well I gave it a go and did a couple jars with a chunk of elk I had saved for a roast. Santa got me a pressure canner and the wrapping paper was lose so it got opened early lol.

Worked out great! I did raw pack with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a little scope of better then beef flavoring. Let them cook and the next day ate a jar. Super tender just like a well cooked pot roast. Then used 2 jars last night for a quick stew! Cooked everything turned it off and dumped in the meat to heat up. Worked out great!

Going to be doing a lot of meat in the future this way!!! Thanks for the advice all!!!

This is great!! Talk about love from a jar!!!!! :tup:
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on November 28, 2021, 09:43:27 PM: Try a TBsp or 2 of onion soup mix with the meat. I eat it right of the jar cold. Others, a large hunk of onion, a jalepeno diced and a bit of taco seasoning. Instant burritos, tacos, etc. Another I do is a bit of fennel seed and other Italian seasonings (garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, whatever) and again, instant red sauce and meat over pasta. We live on this.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 28, 2021, 10:00:39 PM: Oh I love Lipton’s onion seasoning!!! Giving that a go for sure.
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Post by: bigdub257 on December 15, 2021, 08:33:41 AM: Tried it for the first time a couple of days ago with venison. Added 1/2 teaspoon canning salt and 1 beef bullion cube in pint jars. Cold packed the meat cubes and pressure cooked at 11-12 pounds for 90 minutes. Absolutely delicious! My son took a jar to work and shared it with his co-workers. Everyone loved it!
Did another batch yesterday and also added 1 clove of garlic and a small slice of jalapeno. Haven't tried that one yet, but expecting it to be just as good or better.
What an awesome way to preserve wild game meat. Wish I would have known about this earlier in life and will definitely be using this method in the future.
Grinding the rest of the venison today along with some pork butt and going to make some venison bacon using the "Backwoods Venison Bacon Cure". First time trying this also. Anyone ever try this and have any feedback?
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Post by: birddogdad on December 15, 2021, 10:06:32 AM: :dunno: pinch of salt and a few pepper corns has always been my go to
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 15, 2021, 11:02:25 AM: Quote from: bigdub257 on December 15, 2021, 08:33:41 AM
Tried it for the first time a couple of days ago with venison. Added 1/2 teaspoon canning salt and 1 beef bullion cube in pint jars. Cold packed the meat cubes and pressure cooked at 11-12 pounds for 90 minutes. Absolutely delicious! My son took a jar to work and shared it with his co-workers. Everyone loved it!
Did another batch yesterday and also added 1 clove of garlic and a small slice of jalapeno. Haven't tried that one yet, but expecting it to be just as good or better.
What an awesome way to preserve wild game meat. Wish I would have known about this earlier in life and will definitely be using this method in the future.
Grinding the rest of the venison today along with some pork butt and going to make some venison bacon using the "Backwoods Venison Bacon Cure". First time trying this also. Anyone ever try this and have any feedback?

Me to would have saved a lot of freezer space. We are getting ready to start processing this year's meat and there will be lots of jars hitting the shelf for sure!
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Post by: Twispriver on December 15, 2021, 04:46:45 PM: We found that three slices of jalapeno and a couple of pearl onions (per pint) covered in Crescent au jus is what we like best. I've only done the hot pack method so I'm not sure how covering in liquid would work with raw pack.
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Post by: Caseknife on December 16, 2021, 06:56:42 AM: Been following this thread and had questions previously that were answered by generous HW'ers. Got this for Christmas, https://www.amazon.com/All-American-2-Quart-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B0002808YS/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=all%2Bamerican%2Bpressure%2Bcanner&qid=1638885120&s=home-garden&sr=1-2&th=1, not opened yet, wife hid it away:(
Going to try the one boullion cube method and Italian seasoning. Sounds delicious.
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Post by: Angry Perch on December 16, 2021, 10:36:18 AM: Quote from: Caseknife on December 16, 2021, 06:56:42 AM
Been following this thread and had questions previously that were answered by generous HW'ers. Got this for Christmas, https://www.amazon.com/All-American-2-Quart-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B0002808YS/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=all%2Bamerican%2Bpressure%2Bcanner&qid=1638885120&s=home-garden&sr=1-2&th=1, not opened yet, wife hid it away:(
Going to try the one boullion cube method and Italian seasoning. Sounds delicious.

That's the real deal. Jealous!
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Post by: msg on December 16, 2021, 12:22:15 PM: In my experience doing raw pack, it generates it's own liquid. Just like canning salmon. Raw pack is not as chewey as hot pack. The flavor was incredible but I needed a handful of flossers every time I ate it.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: Tree Killer on December 16, 2021, 12:33:46 PM: I've canned lots of deer, elk, lion, and even bighorn sheep. All I put in the jar besides the raw meat is a pinch of canning salt and a dash of tomato paste. Always comes out perfect!
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: jrebel on December 16, 2021, 01:38:25 PM: Quote from: Caseknife on December 16, 2021, 06:56:42 AM
Been following this thread and had questions previously that were answered by generous HW'ers. Got this for Christmas, https://www.amazon.com/All-American-2-Quart-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B0002808YS/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=all%2Bamerican%2Bpressure%2Bcanner&qid=1638885120&s=home-garden&sr=1-2&th=1, not opened yet, wife hid it away:(
Going to try the one boullion cube method and Italian seasoning. Sounds delicious.

I have an all american and they are one of the best... You will really enjoy it. :tup:
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: hunter399 on December 16, 2021, 01:43:14 PM: Quote from: jrebel on December 16, 2021, 01:38:25 PM
Quote from: Caseknife on December 16, 2021, 06:56:42 AM
Been following this thread and had questions previously that were answered by generous HW'ers. Got this for Christmas, https://www.amazon.com/All-American-2-Quart-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B0002808YS/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=all%2Bamerican%2Bpressure%2Bcanner&qid=1638885120&s=home-garden&sr=1-2&th=1, not opened yet, wife hid it away:(
Going to try the one boullion cube method and Italian seasoning. Sounds delicious.

I have an all american and they are one of the best... You will really enjoy it. :tup:
Holy smokes ,
I didn't realize how expensive those are.
Maybe I can find one at a yard sale or estate sale.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: Bullkllr on December 16, 2021, 01:48:38 PM: Quote from: hunter399 on December 16, 2021, 01:43:14 PM
Quote from: jrebel on December 16, 2021, 01:38:25 PM
Quote from: Caseknife on December 16, 2021, 06:56:42 AM
Been following this thread and had questions previously that were answered by generous HW'ers. Got this for Christmas, https://www.amazon.com/All-American-2-Quart-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B0002808YS/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=all%2Bamerican%2Bpressure%2Bcanner&qid=1638885120&s=home-garden&sr=1-2&th=1, not opened yet, wife hid it away:(
Going to try the one boullion cube method and Italian seasoning. Sounds delicious.
I have an all american and they are one of the best... You will really enjoy it. :tup:
Holy smokes ,
I didn't realize how expensive those are.
Maybe I can find one at a yard sale or estate sale.

That's like a Mercedes or at least a Cadillac. Fords and Chevys are out there and get the job done, too.
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Post by: Caseknife on December 18, 2021, 07:15:52 PM: Quote from: jrebel on December 16, 2021, 01:38:25 PM
Quote from: Caseknife on December 16, 2021, 06:56:42 AM
Been following this thread and had questions previously that were answered by generous HW'ers. Got this for Christmas, https://www.amazon.com/All-American-2-Quart-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B0002808YS/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=all%2Bamerican%2Bpressure%2Bcanner&qid=1638885120&s=home-garden&sr=1-2&th=1, not opened yet, wife hid it away:(
Going to try the one boullion cube method and Italian seasoning. Sounds delicious.

I have an all american and they are one of the best... You will really enjoy it. :tup:
Have you had any issues with getting it sealed? Seems that was the only negative reviews, but attributed it to people that didn't read directions or were too impatient. Anything with close machined tolerances takes care in assembling.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: jrebel on December 18, 2021, 07:23:41 PM: Quote from: Caseknife on December 18, 2021, 07:15:52 PM
Quote from: jrebel on December 16, 2021, 01:38:25 PM
Quote from: Caseknife on December 16, 2021, 06:56:42 AM
Been following this thread and had questions previously that were answered by generous HW'ers. Got this for Christmas, https://www.amazon.com/All-American-2-Quart-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B0002808YS/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=all%2Bamerican%2Bpressure%2Bcanner&qid=1638885120&s=home-garden&sr=1-2&th=1, not opened yet, wife hid it away:(
Going to try the one boullion cube method and Italian seasoning. Sounds delicious.

I have an all american and they are one of the best... You will really enjoy it. :tup:
Have you had any issues with getting it sealed? Seems that was the only negative reviews, but attributed it to people that didn't read directions or were too impatient. Anything with close machined tolerances takes care in assembling.

Never had an issue with the seal. Seat it, turn to lock in the two metal flanges that are used to properly align the lid, screw down the wing nuts gently in a star pattern. A lot like you would a car tires lug nuts. Works perfect every time. Mine will do 14 quart size jars per cycle. It is the 930 and is a heavy sob when full. You will love yours….and if you don’t, I give you 100 dollars to take it off your hands. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: Caseknife on December 18, 2021, 07:54:10 PM: Quote from: jrebel on December 18, 2021, 07:23:41 PM
Quote from: Caseknife on December 18, 2021, 07:15:52 PM
Quote from: jrebel on December 16, 2021, 01:38:25 PM
Quote from: Caseknife on December 16, 2021, 06:56:42 AM
Been following this thread and had questions previously that were answered by generous HW'ers. Got this for Christmas, https://www.amazon.com/All-American-2-Quart-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B0002808YS/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=all%2Bamerican%2Bpressure%2Bcanner&qid=1638885120&s=home-garden&sr=1-2&th=1, not opened yet, wife hid it away:(
Going to try the one boullion cube method and Italian seasoning. Sounds delicious.

I have an all american and they are one of the best... You will really enjoy it. :tup:
Have you had any issues with getting it sealed? Seems that was the only negative reviews, but attributed it to people that didn't read directions or were too impatient. Anything with close machined tolerances takes care in assembling.

Never had an issue with the seal. Seat it, turn to lock in the two metal flanges that are used to properly align the lid, screw down the wing nuts gently in a star pattern. A lot like you would a car tires lug nuts. Works perfect every time. Mine will do 14 quart size jars per cycle. It is the 930 and is a heavy sob when full. You will love yours….and if you don’t, I give you 100 dollars to take it off your hands. :chuckle:
Thanks for the quick reply. Can't wait to use it, going to have to thaw some 2020 elk roasts and try some canning. Now all I have to do is get drawn for moose, you'd think that would be in the near future with 25 pts, not holding my breath.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: 3boys on December 19, 2021, 12:04:07 PM: Quote from: hunter399 on December 16, 2021, 01:43:14 PM
Quote from: jrebel on December 16, 2021, 01:38:25 PM
Quote from: Caseknife on December 16, 2021, 06:56:42 AM
Been following this thread and had questions previously that were answered by generous HW'ers. Got this for Christmas, https://www.amazon.com/All-American-2-Quart-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B0002808YS/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=all%2Bamerican%2Bpressure%2Bcanner&qid=1638885120&s=home-garden&sr=1-2&th=1, not opened yet, wife hid it away:(
Going to try the one boullion cube method and Italian seasoning. Sounds delicious.

I have an all american and they are one of the best... You will really enjoy it. :tup:
Holy smokes ,
I didn't realize how expensive those are.
Maybe I can find one at a yard sale or estate sale.
i had an American when I got married. Wife didn’t know what it was and sold it for 5$ at our garage sale. That was a rough conversation.
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 19, 2021, 01:00:02 PM: Ouch.
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Post by: greenhead_killer on December 19, 2021, 01:28:38 PM: best thing ive done so far for canned venison is just cut to smallish(1")pieces. toss in a jar of your choice. add either spoonful of prime rib seasoning or kinders seasoning of your choice and pressure can it. no liquids or anything else added. i just guestimate for seasoning. i think its 90 mins at 12# to do a batch. quick and easy
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 19, 2021, 02:46:24 PM: I use a lot of better than beef bouillon, thinking a little bit of that would be great in there.

I am going to use in a few test jars:
lipton onion
better than beef bouillon
jalapeno and a couple of pearl onions
bell peppers and onions
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Post by: 3boys on December 19, 2021, 02:54:45 PM: One thing to consider if you are buying jars is the large mouth lids seem to be impossible to find. I prefer large mouth jars but without lids its a problem. I picked up several boxes of small mouth lids at Walmart and they seem to always have those in stock.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 19, 2021, 03:38:39 PM: I just bought a bunch at coastal of all places. They have great prices as well. I bought 48 jars and think they were about 1.30 each pint and quarts.

Think they had small and large mouth lids to.
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Post by: Twispriver on December 19, 2021, 03:51:25 PM: I found the coastal lids to be junk - thinner than Ball or Kerr and they popped up when processing berry preserves. After resealing that batch I just tossed the lids and replaced them with Ball lids. I never tried them in the pressure canner. The jars however held up well and were a welcome find during the shortage. Amazon had lots of Ball and Kerr wide mouth lids when I was looking.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 19, 2021, 03:53:57 PM: I will have to watch them. I have only done one small batch but they all did well.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: brokentrail on December 19, 2021, 04:23:20 PM: Luckily for me, my son had a travel baseball tournament in Reno this summer and I found 2 full cases of wide mouth Ball lids. I bought both cases. I guess they don't can much in Reno? :dunno:

Good luck on the lids you found, hope they work out!
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: Twispriver on December 19, 2021, 04:26:12 PM: It sounds like they will be fine - the berries expand a lot when processing from raw and those lids just couldnt handle the pressure.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: bigdub257 on December 22, 2021, 04:32:11 PM: As stated earlier the canned venison turned out awesome!

I'm going to get a little creative now and try some pheasant and duck. All boneless meat cubed into 1" chunks.
Going to use chicken bullion with the pheasant and beef with the duck.

Anybody ever tried either one of these meats and have any pointers?

I'm loving the simplicity of having ready to eat, tender cooked meat, sitting on the shelf!
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: brokentrail on December 22, 2021, 04:57:14 PM: Quote from: bigdub257 on December 22, 2021, 04:32:11 PM
As stated earlier the canned venison turned out awesome!

I'm going to get a little creative now and try some pheasant and duck. All boneless meat cubed into 1" chunks.
Going to use chicken bullion with the pheasant and beef with the duck.

Anybody ever tried either one of these meats and have any pointers?

I'm loving the simplicity of having ready to eat, tender cooked meat, sitting on the shelf!

I have done rabbit, bone in, and used just salt. Turned out good, I like it and it is easy to debone once you get it out of the jar. Good luck! Let us know how they turn out.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: CastleRocker on December 22, 2021, 06:50:44 PM: We've canned the cuts of venison and elk that would normally be tough, but have never done what my grandma did.

She would use wide mouth quart jars, and cut ribs with all the outside meat left on it, about 4" or so long. She'd stuff the jar, rib bones standing on end, and put onions, Rutabaga, salt, and some other seasonings, (don't know what), down the voids, and fill about halfway up the ribs with broth. THEN she would stuff about 1 1/2" of bread dough, (and it was blue ribbon winning bread), then she would bake it until the bread was done. It would usually rise up over the top of the jar just a bit, and us grandkids would get to cut it off flush with the top of the jar, (and eat the tops...which were delicious). Then she would put the lids/rings on, and can it. You had to run a butter knife around the inside of the jar, to pop the bread out, when it was time to warm it up and eat it.

I have no idea why she did it that way, other than she wouldn't have to bake any bread when we had stewed ribs. All I know was, it was excellent, and kind of handy. Someday I'll try it.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: Whitpirate on January 04, 2022, 01:27:28 PM: The lack of reliable lid supply has me ordering in bulk through Dutchman https://www.dutchmansstore.com/product/bulk-wide-mouth-86mm-canning-jar-lids-flats-288-count (https://www.dutchmansstore.com/product/bulk-wide-mouth-86mm-canning-jar-lids-flats-288-count)when available (300+) lids but I'm also using a lot more of these Tattler lids. https://reusablecanninglids.com/ (https://reusablecanninglids.com/)
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: Not selected on January 10, 2022, 03:53:44 PM: So canned some deer for my first time the other day and I noticed that the juices don’t cover all the meat. Is that normal? Also it’s delicious, good thread!
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: treefarmer on January 10, 2022, 04:17:20 PM: Have you used the lids from Dutchman? If so how did the work? I got some from uline and they didn’t seal very well. It’s perfectly fine if the juices don’t cover
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: Not selected on January 10, 2022, 04:36:37 PM: Quote from: treefarmer on January 10, 2022, 04:17:20 PM
Have you used the lids from Dutchman? If so how did the work? I got some from uline and they didn’t seal very well. It’s perfectly fine if the juices don’t cover
I used some new ball jars and lids, pint sized. Just getting started with the canning. Thanks for the reply :tup:
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: lokidog on January 12, 2022, 11:11:43 AM: Canned is my wife's favorite way to eat venison, sheep, goat, etc. She is not a big steak eater.

I go for simple, quart jar, a couple thick rounds of onion in the bottom, 1 1/4 pound chunked raw meat, a teaspoon or so of sea salt, and... that's it. No extra flavorings means it can be used in anything. I can boneless goose legs and thighs in a similar manner, they make amazing tacos.

I do not use any liquid, it is easier and the canning process produces plenty of liquid from the meat.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: lokidog on January 12, 2022, 11:15:11 AM: Quote from: Not selected on January 10, 2022, 04:36:37 PM
Quote from: treefarmer on January 10, 2022, 04:17:20 PM
Have you used the lids from Dutchman? If so how did the work? I got some from uline and they didn’t seal very well. It’s perfectly fine if the juices don’t cover
I used some new ball jars and lids, pint sized. Just getting started with the canning. Thanks for the reply :tup:

Be sure to leave enough headspace. For single servings pints are probably fine, for enough for a family meal, I would recommend quart jars.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: Caseknife on January 13, 2022, 06:43:32 AM: My first time pressure canning meat worked out great. Cold packed chunks of elk with "better than Bouillon" and Italian seasoning. The All American worked like a charm.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: Backstrap on January 20, 2022, 04:52:19 PM: Quote from: CastleRocker on December 22, 2021, 06:50:44 PM
We've canned the cuts of venison and elk that would normally be tough, but have never done what my grandma did.

She would use wide mouth quart jars, and cut ribs with all the outside meat left on it, about 4" or so long. She'd stuff the jar, rib bones standing on end, and put onions, Rutabaga, salt, and some other seasonings, (don't know what), down the voids, and fill about halfway up the ribs with broth. THEN she would stuff about 1 1/2" of bread dough, (and it was blue ribbon winning bread), then she would bake it until the bread was done. It would usually rise up over the top of the jar just a bit, and us grandkids would get to cut it off flush with the top of the jar, (and eat the tops...which were delicious). Then she would put the lids/rings on, and can it. You had to run a butter knife around the inside of the jar, to pop the bread out, when it was time to warm it up and eat it.

I have no idea why she did it that way, other than she wouldn't have to bake any bread when we had stewed ribs. All I know was, it was excellent, and kind of handy. Someday I'll try it.

Interesting! I’ve been canning meat and fish for 30 years, and never heard of this. Might have to try it some day.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: 7mmfan on June 14, 2022, 09:31:46 AM: Bringing this back to life. I've worked through all our choice cuts, ground a bunch of burger and have some set aside for sausage, but still probably have 30-40# of meat that I was considering canning.

I see a pretty even split of guys that raw pack and those that hot pack. Can anyone that's done both tell me the difference between the two in a finished product? That one time I did canned venison a couple years ago I did raw pack and it seemed soggy to me. Wasn't particularly appealing.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: 3boys on June 14, 2022, 10:15:34 AM: Quote from: 7mmfan on June 14, 2022, 09:31:46 AM
Bringing this back to life. I've worked through all our choice cuts, ground a bunch of burger and have some set aside for sausage, but still probably have 30-40# of meat that I was considering canning.

I see a pretty even split of guys that raw pack and those that hot pack. Can anyone that's done both tell me the difference between the two in a finished product? That one time I did canned venison a couple years ago I did raw pack and it seemed soggy to me. Wasn't particularly appealing.
I have done both. Now i prefer to braise the meat in a hot skillet to give it some bark or texture before canning. I also toss some onions and garlic in there for flavor. I also add a 1/4 jar of beef broth to the jar since some of the moisture will sweat out when braised.
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: Twispriver on June 14, 2022, 12:52:05 PM: :yeah: I like hot pack better, especially when doing shanks
I add three jalapeno slices to the onions and garlic (pints) and use au jus instead of broth
Title: Re: Best canned venison recipes! Let’s hear them!
Post by: finnman on June 16, 2022, 11:11:55 AM: Lots of ideas so far thanks.

We have been canning venison, elk, antelope, pork and so forth for 10 years or so.
Our motto is KISS. Keep it simple stupid.
We raw pack the jars with cubed style stew meat and add a 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt to the bottom of the jar, not on top of the meat. We pressure can it, the jars usually fill up 3/4 with natural juices from the meat.
Now it’s ready for anything you want to use it for. I have never had soggy or mushy meat from following this method. It’s always like the best roast your mom ever made.