Canning Venison

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Here is the procedure for Canning Venison

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Always follow the directions with your pressure canner. Must use a pressure canner.
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First cut venison into large chunks which will fit in a wide-mouth canning jar.
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Sterilize jars and lids.
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Sear chunks of meat on all sides and place in large roasting pan. Season as desired. I used salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and onion powder.


Roast at 350° until done, usually about one hour. Pack in tightly in sterile jars. Place jars in canner and follow manufacturers directions for water level. Process at 10 pounds pressure for 90 minutes or according to manufacturers directions. Let canner cool before removing jars from canner. Remove jars from canner and tighten lids. If lids do not seal, use meat right away.

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The host mentioned she uses the venison that has been in the freezer for awhile for canning. This way the venison does not become freezer burned , and allows room in the freezer for fresh venison.

She shared this works well for Elk and other game, one has to consult and adapt methods according to one's Pressure Canning set up.

She used the canned venison to make BBQ sandwiches as seen by following the above link.
Other uses include soups, stews, salads...you get the idea.

Thought this was interesting and perhaps be of benefit to someone.

 

[kudu]

It's been a few years since I deer hunted Steve, but the last few deer went into the grinder, except for some choice cuts, and were cold packed into pints and quarts to be pressure canned. I liked to add taco seasoning to some cans, 1 package of the store bought seasonings that says will do 1 pound of meat will do 5 pounds or pints of canned meat. The canning really brings the seasoning out strong. Pop a jar and have ready made tacos, just got to warm up.

I also can some jars by adding BBQ spices and some of the cheaper Kraft BBQ sauce in with them. Pop a jar and have ready made BBQ sandwiches quick and easy. I still have a few jars in the pantry that are 5 years old and taste great.

Canning is a great way to put up your deer without any of it going to waste with freezer burn, have done the same with elk.

Great thread Steve.

 

[sturmruger]

My mom always cans my venison for me. I just love that stuff, I usually use it for making soup or on sandwiches. If you have never tried canning your venison you are missing out.