StitchinTime
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How do I can it? can I put it in the jars raw or do I need to cook it first and then add water and can it?
In my opinion, yes. My powdered beef stock base has a touch of onion, garlic, salt, plus "beef" to kick up the flavor just a touch.Since I'm new to canning, myself, is there a difference in taste if you only use water instead of beef broth when canning ground beef. My instructions says that I can use boiling beef broth instead of water, but I haven't been doing it. I was afraid it would change the taste too much.
In my opinion, yes. My powdered beef stock base has a touch of onion, garlic, salt, plus "beef" to kick up the flavor just a touch.
Still, it's easy to try it both ways to see what you prefer.
I don't normally can chunks, just burger. For me, much more use for it.Thanks. I have a ton of beef bouillon cubes, and will use those to make broth the next time I can the ground beef. Never know, until you try. I'm going to be doing beef chunks using beef stew meat when I finish with all the ground beef. Do you use beef broth for those, too?
I brown mine and then rinse to get rid of as much grease as possible. Then I put it in jars and cover with beef broth though you can use water, I just prefer boiling broth. Also add a teaspoon of salt to the quart jar. I think it might be the same if canning in pints, don't have my book in front of me right now. The pressure can for temp and time for your elevation.