Pressure Canning Bacon Bits and Pieces

Prepper's how to pressure can the less expensive bacon bits and pieces.
Please contribute if you can one last time to Stormrelief2011.org This will be EastCoastPreppers last trip and he is about 1500 short. Blessings!

[@LindasPantry]

I do my bits and peices in half pint jars its perfect for a pot of beans or a couple of breakfast srambles. It is so good. Thank you for all the info.

[@sheryllhansen1852]

Oh Linda I subscribe to you also. I love your videos also just wAtched your ham and bean soup and your chipotle garlic black beans. I really do appreciate all you do also. Did you do one on bacon bits. I’m still learning how to find things. Sorry for the ignorance thank you for everything and God Bless

[@debrajenkins9608]

10 years later and it's STILL a great idea for such times as these. Thank you for sharing! 😁😍😷

[@ladystef10]

I had to follow up and let you know that one of my daughters and I canned 7 pints of bacon. They all sealed and we learned a new skill. :) Thanks for all you do.

[@mhpgardener]

I've been wondering how to season my peas, beans, and greens, without access to fresh meat. I like bacon, and we do use it occasionally, to season, if we're short on ham or side meat. I think this will do the trick. Plus, you get a little grease for frying eggs (if I have chickens) and potatoes. As usual, great idea ! Bobby

[@shirleydrake1602]

Hey girl, glad this popped up for me to watch again. I did this very thing several years ago. It does look funny, but anyone who try’s it never makes fun of it again. Every can I gave away, the receiver loved it. I loved it to. This is the only way I can bacon now. It taste great and crumbles wonderfully. The fat on it would really be welcome during a SHTF situation. Everyone should really study the ration system for Britain during World War Two. Fat was in very short supply.

[@dirtpatcheaven]

Why haven't I seen your channel before? You are awesome! I swear I've seen your videos before but wasn't subscribed? So confused.

[@BexarPrepper]

Thank you and glad you find some value in my vids. Blessings

[@Tangleddogs]

You might as well start from the beginning, she has good videos and you will be a great canner.

[@crocodiledondii]

$15.40 for 9 lbs of bacon...I'm *DEFINITELY* living in the wrong part of the continent...

[@MihaelaV68]

Me too!

[@lucysmith6827]

Wright brand bacon was the only brand I bought until I found a farm in Georgia that is 6 or 7 generations old. Iberico pork and the most heavenly bacon. I also buy lamb, beef, chicken, and different meats. I'm canning chili, bacon ends, and pasta sauce today.

[@johnwan75146]

She paid 2011 prices. Video made in 5/11

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

It's 2020 now and that's about the same price I pay now for that seasoning bacon. It's a mix match of first uneven cuts and uneven lasts cuts and thin or thick cuts that didn't make grade and the chunky odd tails and edges that get trimmed when they cut it down to size. I usually get a half to a whole pound of good enough slices I can put to side to cook regular and the rest to chop up to season beans greens potatoes or whatever else you want to season with a little bacon.

[@C2yourself]

I'm pretty sure she said .04c an ounce, 16 oz in a pound 16 x .04 =.64 cents a pound! 9 pounds .64 x 9 = $5.76 That's awesome! It's almost Halloween 2020 and 3lbs of bits and ends is $7.47 at Smart and Final

[@tinalyhotmailcom]

YES YES YES!!!!!!! you are the best! just love you THANK YOU THANK YOU so much! Crazy that when/if SHTF I will be thinking of you! Every time I open a jar or cook a meal I will be thanking God and thinking of you. Don't stop your a blessing on your own!

[@rachelb1607]

Great Video! I did it this way but I also took it one step further and used scissors and cuts the pieces up. I love it! Thanks for the video

[@nicolemyers8551]

I’m gonna try this, I got the same bacon ends & pieces in my freezer that are taking up space. Thank you for sharing this!

[@cfomahm]

Thank you for sharing this. I just recently have started canning meats and this is very helpful. I agree that using the ends and pieces is a nifty alternative to cut costs if you don't mind not having perfect little strips and just want that great taste of bacon. I really want to get my family's food supply more shelf stable and not have to worry about losing a bunch of food in the freezer in the case of a prolonged power outage so your video is a blessing to help with that.

[@rosaespinal7698]

I know that this is an older video, but I absolutely love it and all ur other videos. I learn soooo much! Thank you!

[@pamelacampbell538]

Bexar, I am new to the canning. since watching your videos I have really gotten quite a stock pile. This bacon video made my husband happy. Keep these videos coming, they are helping me get a grasp. T

[@ladystef10]

I just discovered a pack of the bits and pieces at my local store. Can't wait to try this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@mhpgardener]

@jennyor Lol..did I say QE3..I meant QE8....j/k I agree, 3 is in the works, gotta crash things a bit first, scare the sheeple. I want to build another, much bigger greenhouse, build a chicken coop, gather all the manure/compost that I can get my hands/shovel on. So much to do. Hope you're right about having plenty of time !

[@SweetTater]

Hi Bexar, I've been watching your videos for over a year. I'm reading and learning as much as I can. I have a question I want to ask, I would appreciate your opinion if you have the time. I'm handicapped and want to can foods for the times I cannot stand and make meals. I have canned some vegetables in my All American, did everything as I was supposed to, vented 10 minutes, let it process, etc. At the end of the process, I turned off my burner and left the pot to cool down overnight. In the morning, I checked and all my lids had popped and sealed, I removed the rings and all looks beautiful. Is it ok that I just let the whole pot depressurize overnight with the weight on and all? Thank you in advance for your time.

[@Vera95608]

Love your videos! You have really motivated me to do more caning. I have question, do you have experience on canning sliced sandwich ham? I have many packages in my freezer and I'm really nervous about loss of electricity - I would like to transfer frozen ham slices in to jars for a long term storage. Would it be ok to use same method as for bacon, with parchment paper and 90 min on 10 pounds pressure? Thanks!

[@BexarPrepper]

Your very welcome. Great job on getting 8 months put away even without canning. Keep up the great work. Blessings!

[@sheryllhansen1852]

This is a very old video. How long do they last? I’m so darn excited about this. I need to empty freezers. I’m in alaska electric and fuel going up like crazy. Been prepping since the 60’s just now to a different level. Hope you answer soon. That you for your videos. Just got internet at my home only had satellite internet before it was very expensive so I was so limited. I really love KZbin. This is so great. I’m going to binge watch you while canning some moose stew

[@BexarPrepper]

@@sheryllhansen1852 meat stores for 5 years before the te texture becomes unappetizing. I only store bacon pieces for 4 years before I don't care for texture. Meat always remains edible just falls apart. Blessings

[@sheryllhansen1852]

@@BexarPrepper thank you for getting back to me

[@katzcradul]

Thank you Bexarprepper...you're so kind. Canning bacon this way is really quick. It's great to just open the jar and scratch out a little bacon with a fork to make some quick scrambled eggs with bacon pieces. Yum. You're so right! Anyone who cans bacon is going to be SO glad they have all that smoky bacon fat to flavor all those dry beans we store. Not to mention that it's a great source of calories if you doing hard work everyday. So glad you showed frying it up. It looked so good.

[@amandadavis5639]

That is so awesome! I like to buy the bits and pieces when they go on sale. Now I will buy more and can it! Thanks so much for your videos. I am learning a lot!

[@BexarPrepper]

@zhaneranger Yes I don't care for the flavor. It's a personal preference. But you can do them that way just don't cook them completely or they will taste burnt. Blessings!

[@Angel283]

Just put 14 pint cans of bits n pieces in the canner!! Thanks for all your videos, really enjoy them and information is VERY helpful!! $32 bucks for 12 lbs.

[@perbain]

This is great. I am trying to prep and you are one of my favorite people to learn from. I have tried almost everything you have taped, but this one really gets me excited the most. I am looking for long term now as we have about a year short term. Do you think this will last very long say 3-5 years? I know you said on one tape that as long as its sealed it should keep and you have had food much later than intended for storage and its all good. Just wondering your opinion on this. Bacon -yum!

[@Dakiniwoman]

Thank you for your video. I have done both raw pack of ground beef without broth and with broth. When I did not use broth the top of the meat ended up dry with an airspace above it in the jars... Then I tried my own home made broth with the raw ground beef making sure there were no bubbles in the jars and left a 1 inch headspace and they turned out perfect. No problems at all... I do want to try this raw pack bacon as you are doing.

[@markfults1693]

Did you pack the raw packed meat in the jar or really loose and add broth?

[@Dakiniwoman]

@@markfults1693 I packed the raw meat very tightly with no air bubbles.

[@stacyadams112]

Can I can regular bacon?

[@BexarPrepper]

@CanadianPatriot1973 Your welcome I figured showing the final results would be important when using a much cheaper product. Blessings!

[@betterose9167]

Here it is January 2022. And I'm still watching your videos. Will you be putting out any more? I have enjoyed them still learn from you. Miss you..

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

I like that brand of ends and pieces . I'll get a 3pound pack and usually get a good pound of regular bacon to cook as regular bacon and the rest of seasoning beans and etc with.

[@caravelez6062]

$15 for 9lbs of bacon!! Boy has the price of bacon gone through the roof! Here in Florida. Ends & pieces from my local store 3lbs for $7.59. Wow! Talk about inflation!!

[@IMOO1896]

When you said you paid 4c an oz for the bacon, I immediately looked at the date this was posted- 10 years later😳

[@peelmeone]

There is no doubt in my military mind that having bacon will be a valuable barter item.

[@vpmema]

i cant get enough of your videos. You are teaching me so much and I plan on trying each of the foods you have canned. I can't wait. I'm new to canning and prepping, but have about 8 mths worth of food and housewhole put away. I have been using mylar bags so far, for flours, oats, rice etc... I've learned that I can put away even sweets for the grandkids using the mylar bags. Now after watching your videos, I just can't wait to add canning to the supply I have. Thank you so much for sharing .

[@ViviansDIYProjects]

I'm now working on soups. Got half-pint jars with dried carrots & celery. Want a way to store bacon without freezing or refrigerating. Thanks! :)

[@mannamomof4]

I am going to try this in smaller jars. Great idea for when you want to use a bit of bacon in a dish. Green beans, baked potato soup, added to pinto beans, or mixed in an omelette. Great idea!

[@BexarPrepper]

@jackeekp that would be fine. Just remember the canning process will intensify the flavor so use sparingly. Blessings!

[@KC-2005]

I just love you, thank you so much. I have some question about canning bacon,can I use the same cooking time for 1/2 pints? 75 min?

[@scrapper900]

I was thinking after 75 minutes in the canner, the bacon was going to be more crispy. Regardless, it's bacon and bacon=PERFECTION in any form. TFS!

[@BexarPrepper]

@italiand79 well so far a year heading for the second year. Eventually I'll find that out. But for now we know after a year it's still good. Blessings!

[@thefirstnoob5577]

love your videos. a free class in canning or something. thank you

[@BexarPrepper]

Probably not a water leak into the jars only possible to leak out of the jars. Bacon contains different amounts of water to increase the weight thus increasing their profits. They are fine to eat as long as in 24 hours the jars are still sealed. If not take out of the jars and freeze until ready to use. Blessings!

[@BexarPrepper]

I must have have been having a bad day. Not adding water to uncooked meat is more about density and taste. Raw meat is a different density and adding water the temperature might not get high enough to process appropriately. Cooked meat is already cooked so the temperature doesn't need to be up as long. Blessings!

[@BexarPrepper]

@Ladyshystar To be honest I have never tried it. Why don't you do some up and try it after 1 month, 6 months, 1 year,2 year and 3 years. Would be interesting to see if cooked bacon holds up. I bet what ever it looks like after canning even one day it will look the same after 3 years. Blessings!

[@BexarPrepper]

You bet it happens all the time not a big deal as the product gets pressurized it pushes the air out and when it starts to boil juice from inside the jar pushes out. As long as it is still sealed 24 hours later you should be fine. Blessings!

[@katzcradul]

@see3ga Do you have a place outside where you can plug in your dehydrator? I have a freezer in my garage. I put a thick towel on it, and then sit my dehydrator on top. I always dehydrate jerky, onions, bell pepper and celery in the garage. It works great.

[@BexarPrepper]

You can get it in the canning kit amazon. com/Presto-7-Function-Canning-Kit/dp/B001V9K8A6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338177035&sr=8-1 It's called a magnetic lid lifter :) Great tool to have on hand. Blessings!

[@teresac205]

I always tell every one about my canning don't touch and if you decide to touch the jars will definitely have instructions to your hands on turning them loose real fast!

[@BexarPrepper]

You betcha. My radio show next week is going to be all about canning on prepperbroadcasting. com 8 central time Tuesday. Hope to see you in chat or call in. Blessings!

[@MaryLNash]

Going to try this next week, great idea , and a money saver in this trying time .

[@BexarPrepper]

@organicsandmore777 In texas we have a grocery store HEB and they sell them but you can ask at any meat market for bacon scraps and get them there. Blessings!

[@BexarPrepper]

@dogorgaucho the rain,sound is 5 dogs on wood floors. lol water is not added to raw meat due to density not for fear of adding touch water. blessings!

[@BexarPrepper]

@CrowsNest2012 I would have to agree on the most missed item. I have 30 lbs in the freezer waiting to be canned. Now I just need to find the time to get it done. Blessings!

[@BexarPrepper]

There really is too much fat in bacon to successfully dehydrate. I purchased them at our local grocery store HEB here in Texas. Blessings!

[@BexarPrepper]

@Heather Wigle still not sure they wouldn't taste burnt. They would store canned fine you would have to give it a try. Blessings!

[@BexarPrepper]

@jeanineadele I get them from our local HEB but you can ask the butcher at the meat market and he will get some for you. Blessings!

[@BexarPrepper]

Do you have a couple of recipe's you'd be willing to share and I'll give it a try. email bexarprepper@att. com Blessings!

[@BexarPrepper]

You would have to ask someone else I don't dehydrate meat the storage time is to short to be useful for me. Blessings!

[@BexarPrepper]

Just tweek your rings a hair tighter that's all nothing to really worry about as long as they sealed. Blessings!

[@BexarPrepper]

No I don't do beans. I only did the kidney beans at a views request I just can't justify the time. Blessings!

[@BexarPrepper]

@CoachU2Health I don't understand the question. This is just one of the ways you can process bacon. Blessings!

[@MIprepper]

My butcher ordered it for me a week ago and I'm canning today. I can not wait to see how it turns out. Thank you for your knowledge and sharing.

[@mhpgardener]

@BexarPrepper (if I have chickens)... I don't have them yet, but they are steadily moving up my to-do list. Let Bernanke start that QE3 crap and I'm going to get a load of lumber and build me a coop ! It aint breakfast without eggs !

[@BexarPrepper]

If they sealed there fine. Next time put your lids on a little tighter. Blessings!

[@lindanagy5645]

Awesome!!!! Thank you. I so am doing this.We love bacon, also thanks for all the tips..Keep up the good work..

[@gwenmangelson]

awesome! I was wondering why it couldn't be done this way- lol you rock we will be doing a lot of this soon! just found our walmart carries it 3 lbs for 8.98 and its in plastic that looks the same as the box but its not a box-

[@johnwan75146]

Yeah, just bought the same. Got 4 packages.

[@SuperConnie57]

I love to watch your videos, you have taught me so much about canning. I want to can up a small amount of bacon and onion to season my green beans. But, I am wondering if I can use 4 ounce canning jars. There is only two in my family and I only need enough to season one can of store bought green beans. Would I process the jars for 75 minutes, the same as 1/2 pints and pints?

[@annajeanstarks]

Did you end up doing it in 4oz

[@cocacolafiesta]

I can beef, chicken and pork in 4 oz jars for the same reason. I’ll be canning this in 4 oz for the purpose of flavoring my pinto beans.

[@NaidasKitchen]

That is awesome! I would do this for SURE, if I had ever seen such a thing. I will have to look around! Thanx, and thank you SO MUCH for frying it at the end so we could see the full result!

[@MartTheMadScientist]

I've done loads of bacon bits I think I've got 20 pints thanks for sharing tab mart

[@ALPHAJACK78]

Awesome I gotta do this, thank you!

[@karencatalano4349]

I know this is an old video,but I want to try this for sure,but can’t find bacon like that

[@C2yourself]

WINCO, Smart & Final carry 3lb packages

[@kimmason8373]

Can you give a link to Cat's Cradle?

[@BexarPrepper]

@greatwf all ready did check out my meat video. Blessings!

[@sandymallard2571]

What a great idea, thanks for sharing with us, I'm learning from your experience, hope to see lots more. God bless.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

You were the reason that I got into prepping. I bought my first canner and it sat for years! I was still scared to use it. I finally bought my little High Desert Texas homestead 2 years ago and I finally started canning and I call my American canner big Bertha too. Haha. I just heard you say that. I recently just bought my second canner and I have a couple of water bath canners too. I’m so happy I found you again. I’m binge watching everything I watched back in 2015. ❤️❤️❤️ hope you are well. You are a blessing.

[@itstheblessing]

I purchase this brand of bacon pcs. at Walmart.The price went from $6.00 to $7.88 a pkg .That is a big jump all at once . Just a heads up in case you & viewer's see a sale or price in your area has not gone up yet ,you might want to stock up.Prices on all groc. are going up and may sky rocket this Summer. We are planning ahead . Thanks for all the time you put into your video's for us .Greatly appreciated and such a help. Bless you & your Family.The Blessing

[@Grambon1]

I've watched so many of your vids I can qualify as addicted to BexarPrepper! And I live in Oregon. Ha! I do have a question regarding the bacon canning. How can the bacon, fat and juice equal more than the bacon already there that you put in the jars at the beginning? You implied that if you added water when canning it might ruin the seal? Blow off the seal? Does water enter the jar while processing? I can't think it through, help please.

[@3scifimom]

I have really enjoyed your videos. I have 14 pint jars of bacon cooling right this very minute. These are my first attempts at canning meat in my new pressure canner. So far, so good. I have question, though. When I've completed the canning process, the outside of my jars seem "greasy" as if the juice or broth has leaked out. Does this mean I have grease under the lid? Is this bad enough that I need to use these quickly?

[@see3ga]

I download all your videos and watch them later cuz i am not patient enough to wait on buffering and I learn so much from you, i am dehydrating onions as I am typing and we cried all day yesterday=) but they are almost finished will put a vid later on it! but anyways I just wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@red99roses]

Today I canned 5-bacon-1 sausage-1-meatloaf-1-g.chuck 8- pints. I packed the bacon almost to top like your video. My bacon didn't shrink and I had about 1/4 cup of grease in canner water. Do U get fat in your canner after canning. I had fat in my canner water when I canned raw pack chicken, so is it normal to get fat in canner water?

[@avonleanne]

this may be a stupid question...i always get the big bag of bacon bits at costco...thought about putting them in my dehydrator... would that work? I mean to rehydrate them? thanks for any advice... also, I have never seen the bits and pieces boxes of bacon like you bought! where did you get it? thanks again... learning loads from you!

[@gwinplumbr]

@BexarPrepper Hello Mam, I love your video's and you have inspired me to can for my family. I have a question ...I can only afford the Presto 23 Qt. Pressure Cooker/Canner... Please if you would tell me if I am wasting my money... I have a glass top stove and will be doing this outside on a turkey fryer burner. Thanks in advance :)

[@TheDenisedrake]

Oh wow! That looks perfect for beans. We thought we would chop it up before canning, but it looks as if it broke apart when you fried it afterward anyway. Would you chop the bacon next time or would you do it the same? Would you fry it up the canned bacon before putting it in bean soup or casserole?

[@CrowsNest2012]

And again. I had the thought, and here's the video. Bacon is bacon, afterall. Lol. I doubt anyone will complain if bits are the only option. Bacon is on our top 10 list of things we'd miss the most! You just saved me tons of time & money.

[@katiatomsk]

I actually cured and smoked some pork belly into bacon this month. I just canned 4 pounds last night and it turned out nice. What you got was much cheaper. I want to try uncured, smoked bacon. We usually buy the uncured at the store which is so expensive.

[@jmarylastone]

why cook the bacon after it is canned - yes greasy but it is already cooked from the canning right?? great video - we have this bacon all the time at the local walmarts and it is about all we buy - about $6.00 regular price and sometimes on sale

[@Vera95608]

If you use water bath caning method, you have to sterilize jars and all utensils prior to use. With pressure canner, you can skip that part as all will get sterilized during pressure canning process.

[@marilyndarnell8202]

Do you know if anyone has tried canning turkey bacon? I don't eat pork, and am tempted to try canning it. Would the lack of grease be an issue? Thanks for making these videos, they are very helpful.

[@munchkinsforever456]

this would be great for making hot bacon dressing. I did that and then canned it, and it tastes great. this would be great for making loaded potato soup also. thanks for all the wonderful, helpful ideas

[@HazelHammond1505]

where did you get the niffy green thing. Sorry I don't know what its called .it does 2 things which is cool!! thanks have a great day. and we don't have bits and pieces of bacon :-(

[@see3ga]

@katzcradul yes i put it the laundry room, I was talking about when i was cutting them up, soooo mannyyy onions!!! I still have soooo many more to do I might just freeze some too!

[@red99roses]

They all sealed I washed jars/lids today. I did tighten the jars but next time I will tweek a little tighter. Have U ever had fat in your canner water like that?

[@Taleulah]

Now, if we can figure out how to can chocolate and ice cream, we got it made! You haven't done those yet have you Bexar?!?..... runs....really fast....lol

[@dahliasmama77]

Can you cook or dehydrate bacon till real crispy and then can it using an oxygen absorber? My hubby wants bacon-jerky.Thanks for your input.

[@fallapart71]

can you dehydrate bacon??? Cook it in the oven and let it drip on your cast iron then put it in your dehydrator????

[@Ladyshystar]

Could I pre-fry the bacon and then pressure can already cooked? I buy bacon in 10lb boxes (Sav-a-lot), and fry it all up at once. Then I put in in mason Jars in the fridge.and pull out a few slices as needed for breakfast and cooking. It keeps around a month that way. How handy it would be to pre-fry and can it for a 3 year shelf life...Nice Vid.

[@KountryKousins]

@BexarPrepper I have an 85 pound Lab mix I like to make sure he gets good things for him too Will try to get a video of him up soon. I think what we feed him makes his coat glisten like it does and he has never had anything other than fleas.. Well he does have genetic hip problems but that doesnt count

[@Rhiahl]

When I did the meatloaf thing I had a seal failures. After that I took a small piece of plastic wrap and put it around the edge of the jar and used my canning funnel on top of it. Then I carefully removed the funnel and the wrap. Then I wiped the rims with a soapy squeezed out cloth and then a clean one. No failures. Few extra steps, but I felt better about it.

[@Ladyshystar]

Thank for the reply. I did give it a try today. (Had room why not?) I did not add water, because I wanted the crisp yet I think there is enough fat in it to hold. WE SHALL SEE. Be back at ya on my results in a month or two. Once again thanks! BE WELL and BLESSINGS BACK TO YOU AND YOURS.

[@momtomtse]

I've never seen bacon like that or I'd have bought it long ago! What store did you get it at? Thanks :)

[@beccawitch]

This is a great idea. I dont use bacon very often but when I do I like the little pieces in casseroles or salads or beans or whatever. I have never seen bits and pieces here but I have never really looked for them but I will look next time!

[@mytree123]

Thank you for all your videos have been very helpful thank you I love canned bacon with grease thank you you are the one that inspired me to can my bacon years ago thank you. I learned on my regular canner canning bacon but my Presto canner is so awesome cooking canned bacon push a button and go