Canning 20 lbs of Meatballs Two Ways!

[@GumriRN]

POUR SAUCE in a little bit FIRST. Then put a few meatballs then more sauce. That eliminates having to de-bubble as much.

[@joanies6778]

Great idea!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I love when you answer a question for me as I'm typing it here ;) Those look fab!!1

[@jackiedotson5804]

You give us rookies extra confidence to know that even an experienced canner such as yourself can do things right and still have a jar or two not seal. Just eat it and move on. Thank you!

[@gailreese4699]

Lisa you are wonderful. My husband does not like mushrooms . Now I am going to grind mine up and add it to my vegetable mix.

[@Tinkerbell31326]

Caught a great sale on ground meat 85/15 for $1.79 lb. Purchased 20lbs. Making meat balls. Thank you Leisa.

[@michellefink2557]

I always start with and inch of sauce in the bottom on the jar. As you add the meatballs the sauce covers. Then top off

[@rettpanda6203]

I just want you to know, you are the reason i finally took the plunge and pressure canned some pork! Only took me at least 2 years of watching your videos... Thank you so much

[@SuttonsDaze]

Great job!

[@sarahireland7727]

I watched a video where to woman patted her meatball mixture into a baking sheet, then used a puzza cutter to cut it into equal size squares. She then rolled each square into a meatball. I haven't tried it yet but it looks like it would make it easier and quicker to make the meatballs.

[@lenandov]

That's a great idea for portioning!

[@kingdomartist]

It always makes me laugh when you say "My Mushroom Dealer" hahah

[@jillmcdonald1714]

I like this recipe but I do add Salt, Oregano and some other spices. I like the Italian taste of it. One thing I like to do when canning large amounts of ground Beef or Chicken is to put the meat on a large cookie sheet. Then I sprinkle the seasonings through the meat. It makes it easier for me to mix like this. I’m not a Pro like you & so many others on KZbin but I always try to give suggestions that help me out. I am disabled and have had multiple shoulder surgeries years ago and it has left my hands weak. It’s hard to grip if I have the meat in a big bowl. One other ingredient I like to add to the meatballs is Good Season Garlic & Herbs dressing mix. I hope this will help you next time you are working with ground meat. I also do the same when I am canning Chicken, Pork, or Beef chunks. Thank you for sharing so much with us all.

[@kathybarnes6066]

I did 7 pints of hamburger today and 3 jams yesterday with apple pie filling i did carrots the other day I love doing this its fun and very fulfilling

[@donnagarms8470]

Was that a punn?

[@joeyhardin1288]

Inspired! Recovering from back surgery and watching 6"of snow melt. Kroger has ground chuck on sale until Tuesday! I'm doing this. God Bless, stay safe.

[@paulakinney3178]

I add a little of the sauce a time as I drop the meatballs...No debubbling this way!

[@huskerdd]

I use half ground pork/half ground beef for extra flavor for the meatballs

[@SuperLauramack]

I can meatballs in gravy, but I use Clear-Jel as my thickener.

[@Truckinman2000]

How much clear gel per quart?

[@sheliaheverin8822]

I'm subscribing. You are one of the few canners out there that cans the right and safe way. Once you said breads, rice and grains are not safe...I knew you know what you're talking about.

[@SuttonsDaze]

Welcome!!

[@larrybair2029]

I made these along with watching your video in 2021. They turned out so delicious. I have a crock pot full of these in my crockpot for supper tonight. I just now reviewed your video for reference as tomorrow I am doing another 20 lbs of hamburger into meatballs. These are a keeper. Thank you Leisa ! You’re a fabulous teacher ! Linda

[@SuttonsDaze]

Great job!

[@clashalley5575]

This has been on my to-do list foreeeeverrrr bc of your amazing mushroom idea. I finally did it and OMG SO AMAZING

[@lisafoutch9303]

I am not getting anything done today. I found your videos and can't stop watching them. Thanks so much. Very informative and fun to watch. Love it.

[@jillmcdonald1714]

When I make things like the meatballs, I always put some of the sauce in the jars before adding the meatballs to the jars. Doing this has always seemed to work well and avoid any air pockets. I do it that way with any kinds of meat meals. Let me know if you try it cuz it’s always served me well! Happy Canning Friends

[@karmelicanke]

i do this also, add some fluid first, then fill with fruit or veg . No problem with air pockets.

[@trkstatrksta8410]

Good thinking

[@ashleymay5967]

Lmao "it's all about the schrooms" that should be your next shirt saying

[@justpatty7328]

That comment made my day!!!

[@coopie624]

I was just about to put the same comment! 😂

[@elmainfante5181]

is it homemade sauce or store sauce

[@elmainfante5181]

is your sauce homemade or is it from the store

[@suzannestewart4044]

We bought store made meatballs yesterday for the first time and what a disappointment. Then today you came on with your wonderful meat balls plus sauces. Now I have to do this ASAP. Thank you so much. I have never been disappointed with your teaching.

[@jjuniper274]

I'm going to can chicken for the first time today with my dear friend. She sent me these videos. Thank you!

[@SuttonsDaze]

Have fun!

[@MaineGalVal]

Chicken is so easy and so amazing to have on the pantry shelf!

[@brendal.3352]

I made this today. Some with tomato juice and some with beef broth. They look and smell great. Since it was my first time, I put in the seasonings I wanted and fried up a small patty to help adjust the taste; it helped a great deal. I loved your idea of adding powdered mushrooms and dried onions, it added a lot of flavor.

[@allyrooh3628]

I can’t wait to try this! I don’t like ground beef in my spaghetti, hubby does. Perfect! I think I need to thank you for my new obsession-canning!

[@laureengetskow6579]

I love the idea of turning the broth into a gravy. These look wonderful! Thank you for sharing!!

[@ruthspillman546]

You are an answer to my prayer. I had ask the Lord to instruct me on what way to can some great ground chucjk I had purchased on sale. I will be doing these!!! Tks and God Bless!!!

[@KellyS_77]

Check out her other videos too she's got lots of awesome ways to use ground beef :D Also if you're free on Monday Nights about 7:30 pm, she has a fabulous live stream that's an absolute hoot!

[@susanwhite1986]

thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge with us. I would love to be right there in your kitchen while you are working. Helping and asking LOTS of questions. Thanks again

[@christinanoel2677]

Canned meatballs are AMAZING! I did it for the first time because of this video. I did just 3 quarts and a pint just to see if we liked them. We LOVED them. I canned them in water because I added salt to the meat. The juices in the jar I then used to make my Swedish meatball gravy instead of broth called for in my recipe. So good! Making more now to have ready on my pantry shelves. Thank you!

[@kimskluckers5665]

I've never canned meatballs before. Gonna give this a try and save the freezer space. Thank you for sharing this. 😘

[@primehellcat]

Our shire is going into a snap lockdown as @ midnight tonight, 18/09/21. Hmmmm My plan was to go shopping Wed on payday to get ground beef to make meatballs. ACTION STATIONS - tore to the meat wholesaler before closing, picked up 15lb/6.8kg ground beef 4 lb sausage meat for sausage rolls and 2 pieces of corned beef,. Looks like it's going to be a long night. It's 6pm at night, I have 2 large trays of meatballs baking, and another 2-3 to go. I have 24 quart jars ready (not enough pint or pint and a half jars ). Pressure canner ready to go. Coffee you are my constant companion lol ** I got 10 quarts and 1 pint, topped with beef broth. 7 quarts in the canner now - process 90mins @ 10lbs pressure. ** I held back enough meatball mix to make 6 rissoles for dinner - quite nice

[@gsdalpha1358]

Wish I'd known this last Fall when we canned 31 quarts of pasta sauce. Mmmm, meatballs added would've been SO good! Husband fusses about "that green stuff" I add to soups and sauces, so I disguise it by dehydrating things like plantain and sweet potato leaves, onion and garlic tops, oregano, parsley, basil, carrot tops, and celery leaves. Grind it up and add some to whatever I'm cooking. He can't see it :-) Dehydrating seems to take the bitterness out of some of those, but I have to be judicious about quantities since the Italian herb flavors still remain. Am definitely going to make meatballs with our next tomato harvest. Thank you!

[@TracieSmithpomeranian]

As always, very clear and precise instructions. Thank you for inspiring us to can.

[@SuttonsDaze]

Thanks for watching!

[@SouthernSonya]

Girl Did you just say mushroom dealer 🤣 😅. I have one too at our farmers market! Great video...yes I realize I'm late to the show! Thanks for the lesson!

[@toniphillips1455]

I haven't canned meatballs in~ 30 years, won a blue ribbon at the cou ty fair (i giess for looks) they tasted like dogfood, recipe from the ball blue book ..growing ip in NY & NJ and having a german step father who was a great cook and an Italian Aunt, I knew great meatballs, and now with the better knowledge of canning do's & dont's and this video am willing to try again...thanks, ❤️

[@suegeorge998]

Hi Leisa, I'm finally going to make the meatballs in beef broth tomorrow. I have 4 giant packages of ground chuck in my refrigerator. I'm also going to be canning homemade chili tomorrow. And apple butter. Wednesday I'll be canning cushaw squash soup and apple pie filling. Then I have to dehydrate some apple slices. This means that I will be done with my apples in a few days! Yeehawww

[@colton4ice521]

Sutton days I like your modern cookstove. I have a 1898 Homecomfort castiron cookstove its 124 yrs old and still works like a charm.

[@1amayrene]

I love that idea of mushroom powder. Mushroom powder will be a awesome addition to my scratch cooking. Thank you

[@kaykeesee758]

Absolutely love your commentary!! Cracks me up!

[@theayegerlehner7793]

My son and I were just talking about canning meatballs! LoL Glad you mentioned not adding grain! Thanks a bunch!

[@bettydashkewich9513]

If you have a kitchen aid or some other kitchen machine it works great with the K paddle attachment works great for mixing the meat.

[@tammycraine7493]

Going to buy your etsy books first thing tomorrow! Thank you! Excited to get them!

[@amy5376]

I am so excited!!! I am making my 10 pounds of meatballs right now!!! I used last years frozen tomatoes and some beef bone broth I had made with a few spices. Clearing out my freezer!!! Yay and THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO! I WATCH YOU ALL OF THE TIME. YOU WON ME OVER WITH UGLY 🐔!!!

[@deletefundz]

We will be trying this the next time we find a killer deal on ground beef. Thanks for another outstanding video.

[@yknowgirl]

Lesa, I usually use half 80/20 ground beef and then grind our own equal amount of pork butt. We made beef cheeks in the instapot the other day and the texture with the collogen, fat and muscle fat made me wonder what the beef cheeks would add to this dance party so I also ground an equal amount of the cheeks and threw that in. Three lbs each. We tested the blend as burgers on the grill and it was two thumbs up. I added dehydrated tiny diced mushrooms instead of the powder you do. If figured they would soak up something wonderful as they rehydrate during the oven roasting of the meatballs. Canning quarts tomorrow morning! I'm excited to see what texture develops after canning.

[@4themotherload]

Thats exactly how I do my meatballs ( don't can them), when I make them 😋 I don't like adding filler, its a meatball. The only difference is - I grate the onion right on top of the meat so you get onion juice, It's great when pickling to. I do make your mushroom powder and thank you for your recipe❤️

[@robinragan1702]

I have been binge watching your channel since I found you. You are my tribe. :)

[@lsdennis]

I love seeing Phil in the background drinking something also I love seeing your bread bowls in your window sill

[@tammym110]

They looked delicious. I think the jars with the sauce are a great visual to demonstrate what an air pocket looks like. I watched your last video with the meatballs and I like to make old school meatballs fresh when I make them. I was worried if canned meatballs would be rubbery or fall apart when canning, but they look great. My daughter-in-law and grandson have Celiac and cannot eat any grains, so I like your suggestion for the mushroom powder for the binder, plus someone in the comments mentioned using dehydrated bean powder. I will can up a pint jar with broth and one in sauce when I have my next pint canning session to see how they turn out. If they turn out the way I think they will, then this will be a game changer when I make my meatballs for the family. I can open up a jar of these meatballs for my daughter-in-law and grandson so they can enjoy meatballs too.

[@marilynmarilynohearn476]

I use my meatballs in a stroganoff dish and meatball with rice, using the broth to make a sauce. Poured over the top

[@ladyprepared]

Thank you for your video! I've used my canned meatballs and spaghetti sauce to make Meatball Sandwiches on hoagie bread. So delish and adds variety to meals! :)

[@MagdaRantanplan]

I just love seeing those filled jars. Thanks for sharing your process. Tip: if i have thick sauce, i ad part of it first into my jars and carfully drop my meat or veggies into the sauce, then alternate sauce and solids (in your case balls). I still debubble once full, but i think it helps preventing huge bubbles.

[@beverlywholaver9232]

I know this as a while ago, but my step-dad always put a big sheet of freezer paper on the table to mix his burger meat.

[@Emma-3010]

Just did a 10 lb chub of 80/20 (caught that on sale), used mushroom powder and dehydrated onions, used beef broth to cover, got 7 quarts (with just 2 meatballs leftover). YAY! Thanks, Leisa!

[@TUNITMOM]

I never thought about canning meatballs. What a fantastic idea. This may be a stupid question, but I am still learning something new all the time with canning. Could you add a few scoops of sauce to the jar first then add the meatballs? By doing so, I think it might cut back on the air pockets, Maybe???? Then add meatballs and sauce as needed to the correct line.

[@juliewilliamsnewzealand818]

Good thinking Einstein!!!! Love your suggestion xxx

[@MaineGalVal]

I can't wait to try this, thanks for the idea! Even my kids can cook pasta, so this would be a great meal for those nights when I need a quick meal and one of us can cook up pasta and heat these up.

[@ispysaidmylittleeye3489]

I'm with you! I think I will have the meatballs in broth. Looks so yummy! You inspire me 🤗

[@thebutcher7919]

It is actually great to see that if you don't respect the recommended head space you do end up with problematic jars. It is always good to learn what NOT to do to get a grip on any process. Thank you for the time and effort!

[@KellyS_77]

I pressure canned for the very first time today!! UPB (Ugly Pork Butt). Only 7 jars, I bought a small hunk of critter in case I screwed things up. One didn’t seal :( but that’s ok, since that means we have an excuse to eat it tomorrow (its in the fridge now).

[@SuttonsDaze]

Congrats!!! You did it!!

[@KellyS_77]

@@SuttonsDaze what can I say... you’re an inspiring woman!! I don’t think I’d have dared try it without seeing how relatively easy it was on your videos :)

[@patriciagraham4786]

Thank you, Leisa❣This is definitely something I'm going to do. Just a few days ago, my adult son (who lives 3 hours away) was suggesting I can meatballs. 🙂 He's into gardening and food preservation, etc. (prepping in general) like I am.

[@bingster-223]

When my wife and I first met I told her I can't eat mushrooms. I'm not allergic but they just make me ill. It's also a texture thing they tend to feel yucky to me. Well she kept trying to sneak them in recipes on me and I would always find them. Once she got them through my mushroom defense system and made gravy with cream of mushroom soup and it was really tasty she was so proud of herself up until the point where I started hugging the porcelain throne 🤮 lol.

[@terraranch1459]

I was wondering about the jar with the meatball sticking up. I love that you used it as an experiment to see how it will work. Loved the video so much. Hugs Leisa❤️

[@kathyscott7382]

Could you add your meatballs in your jar one layer at the bottom then add a little pasta sauce, more meatballs then a little more pasta sauce until you have the Jar full? I know this would be more labor-intensive but would it help eliminate the air pockets?

[@coopie624]

Great idea! Thanks!

[@sheridietz989]

Would it be better to alternate sauce then meatballs to avoid bubbles in the jar?

[@theresadanos9361]

I’m definitely making this recipe. I will add Italian seasoning to mine.thanks for sharing 💜

[@debcobern312]

Put your broth in a pitcher. Less messy and faster. Great videos!!👍🤗💖

[@tuesdaynickerson7885]

They look fab ! Thanks for showing us how you to do this . I’m a newbie .

[@kanderson8981]

Could you put sauce in first, maybe halfway, then the meatballs and finish with more sauce. It may be easier for debubbling. Idk, woulď have to experiment:)

[@creinicke1000]

I thought the same thing.. sauce in first.. half way.. add meatballs.. yes you will either have to add a tablespoon or 2 more. But the air pockets wouldn't be an issue. I love this by the way.

[@maryannditullio2581]

You are so great explaining every step. Bone broth sounds delicious and so nutritious! Great idea to can another item as long as it has the same canning time to make a full canner!

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

2 nights ago, inspired by your video I canned 8 pints beef/dehydrated onion/Worcester sauce and smoked paprika meatballs. They were small due to the scoop so I got 12 in each jar. I used beef broth from the store (2% sodium) with a tablespoonof Worcestersauce from Aldi. Parcooked in the electric skillet first. Debubbled very gently with a plastic chopstick. Processed 75 minutes. Dummy forgot to wipe the lids with vinegar so I had to pop the tops, clean thoroughly with vinegar then reprocess. They look really pretty. At any rate, even though I wasn't perfect I am still proud of them.

[@kimskluckers2951]

I put sauce into jars first and carefully add meatballs and sliced mushrooms. I am single and disabled yet I can up 50-100 pounds at a time. I do up ground meat with onions, meatballs and patties in a couple days.

[@edwardmiller8482]

Mix crushed pork rinds with ground beef and herbs / spices. Helps as a binder for meatballs and adds some pork flavor.

[@coverscornersurburbanhomes6235]

LOL I always make a mess when I can, cook, or bake. My mom used to say that's the sign of a good cook. I never knew that you could can meatballs until this video. Adding it to my list! I see beef stroganoff in the near future! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! ~Stephanie

[@gailreese4699]

I just canned 33 pints of hamburger.

[@tammyburkey9811]

Gonna try the meatballs in mushroom onion broth. Then when I open a jar, I’ll add a jar of home canned mushrooms, thicken and add sour cream. . .voila. Swedish meatballs that don’t take all day! Thank you for the great videos. I’m learning so much from you! 😊

[@MissJean63]

So funny. I made chicken pot pie from canned items. I added ground mushroom powder in the gravy. Delicious and I am not a mushroom fan. It’s a texture thing for me. I’m powdering all my dehydrated veggies and greens to do the same thing. Yup. I’m not a green veggie lover either.

[@kfl611]

When you were growing up, didn't your mom make you clean your plate and eat all your vegetables - don't you know how many starving people there are in the world? At least that was what we were told, till we stopped saying we didn't like this or that vegetable and just gave up and ate all of them.

[@carole6779]

Yum! Definitely inspired! Love the idea of using the mushroom powder to add flavor to the meatballs. Onions and garlic is a given, lol. Thank you, Late Night Leisa! 😄

[@BinfordMJ]

I had to laugh at your "full disclosure" statement! That sounds soooo like me! Towards the end, you JUST want to get it done! And I appreciate your video. I was looking for a way to use ground pork and ground beef from a sale, and this is the ticket!

[@SuttonsDaze]

You can do it!

[@rosannajones3837]

Thanks for sharing, I know what my next canning sessions will be😎

[@redhatpat9387]

What if you put the sauce in first and then added the meatballs? Wouldn't the sauce disperse more evenly throughout the jar???

[@bettywhittington9654]

Sitting here watching this wonderful video. We learn so much from you. Thank you for all you do.

[@kmiller6002]

You could also make meatball subs... This looks DELICIOUS Leisa

[@lindathompson9869]

I always love your canning videos...I want to do this..now is when I need to get busy again the way t hi ing are shaping up for this year. Thank you for your time sharing this!!

[@lindenbatasherah3004]

Leisa, Can you please post the recipe for the pasta sauce you used? Thank you!

[@J1WE]

Since you cant use grain, rice etc what you can do as a filler is a starchy/fibrous vegetable, like sweet potato, yams, taro, zuccini or even plantain. Like a mash to add to the ground beef mixture

[@cherylsigler]

Thanks Leisa*👍❤️ I’ve done it with broth. But haven’t done with sauce. Glad to be able to watch your Tutorials. I also was thinking the broth meatballs would be great for Italian meatball soup. And as well as beef gravy or chicken broth for gravy and noodles or rice. Once again I’m adding this to my list of to do’s 😎Hugs to You and Phil. For my Birthday I got a steam canner that I saw on CANUARY. Can’t wait to start using that for water-bathing. And my son mailed me a Sues dive a temperature water cooker for meats etc.. I just learned I can do LIMONCELLO quiker than waiting a couple months. Really looking forward to that as well. Wish I lived closer I would bring you some. I haven’t made it in awhile a couple years. I’m due , lol 😎

[@amandamoloney1432]

These look amazing. Can't wait to try this out

[@susananderson9619]

I'm thinking( which can be dangerous) maybe, with the precooked meatballs, maybe,put in first spoon of sauce and debubble a little, then add more sauce?

[@2WOLFS]

My favorite seasoning is a chili seasoning. And we can make so much with the chili seasoning meatballs. We still enjoy for a holiday treat the chili meatballs dipped in chili powder mix with grape jelly. We have used it off and on since the early 80s. The whole family still love them on winter birthdays and holidays gathering. And of course if someone requests them on their special day.

[@cherylmitchell1869]

I have to make this I will make this with Italian sausage.

[@ruthannshort6953]

I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge of canning and doing it safely. Your wealth of knowledge and experience are so appreciated. I'm a little older than you canned for years garden produce but became a little hesitant canning meat. I did with my mother and grandma but when they passed I did not feel confident or safe. Now I'm ready again because of you. I ordered the books you recommended besides my ball book and feel I'm ready. I watch you but never comment but just had to say than you.

[@SuttonsDaze]

Thank you!! You can do it ❤

[@erind8053]

I’m just a beginner at pressure canning. Never even heard of it (I have done regular canning for 25+ years now). I do agree with you ruthann, watching this channel (which I just discovered yesterday and just happen to have 10lbs of fresh ground beef out wondering what in the heck I was gonna do with it…meatballs it was! Lol) I love how you communicate with the audience!!!! You always have such knowledgeable information and I totally LOVE your personality!!!! Gonna keep scrolling through all the comments and checking out your other videos!!!! 😊😊😊 🐄

[@justpatty7328]

I'd eat that meatball sticking up... canning snacks- I declare! 😁😆🤣

[@makeamericathinkagain9629]

Thanks to you and Canuary, I am canning like crazy. Pulled out burger and now I know what I'm doing this evening! Thank you!!!

[@pamela2290]

How do you make your sauce? My homemade sauce just isn’t that good. Will you do a video on making homemade pasta sauce.? Thanks

[@diananutt2745]

I saw one of the pasta sauce jars that had a smidge of sauce on the rim when you lidded it. Wonderful info. Thank you!

[@gullwingstorm857]

Omgosh that stove.

[@nancybarrios7866]

I want…..

[@tvmac1262]

I've had problems with the newer jars sealing regular mouth. But this is also how I store pasta. Spaghetti I leave in box and put in 5 gallon bucket.

[@aprilrandolph8542]

I want to add dried green pepper powder and the dehydrated onions. With the pasta sauce. Good idea???

[@SuttonsDaze]

Sounds great!

[@sheilaMagilicudy]

OMG I love your stove. This is a great idea. I have been a pressure canner crazy lady lately. I have an addiction I think... lol lol Sure is wonderful to have all these incredible meals in a jar plus other goodies. Just found you today and have subscribed. Look forward to seeing you again. Cheers Vancouver B C