Thing's I will and will not can again.

Check out the things in my pantry that I will and will not can again. I also share some references with you.
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[@richardbidinger2577]

Here's an easy fix for the ground beef. Instead of using ground beef, use chopped beef instead. Take chunks of beef and throw it into a food processor, and chop it down to about the size of a pea or just slightly smaller. Ground beef when boiled has no connective tissue left intact to hold it together so it turns into a nasty grainy mess. Chopped beef however, retains that connective tissue, and therefore retains a palatable texture. You can also pack quite a lot of that into a canning jar.

[@2leelouCreates]

That's interesting! I might just give that a try. Thanks.

[@elinorreinhardt1050]

How long do you process this in pressure canner

[@vickiey4561]

@@elinorreinhardt1050 eat in pints are canned for 75 minutes , quarts are canned for 90 minutes. It does not matter if it is beef, chicken or pork, all meat is canned for the same time with the exception of chicken with bones that is canned for less time. I am not for sure of the time but you can look it up on the sites that was mentioned in the video or of course in the books if you hav e them.

[@itsallperfectlynormal9805]

This is genius.

[@littleme3597]

rich...already done for years! lol

[@elizabethshaw734]

I lived in Morocco and there was a corn salata that we ate several times a week and it might be called the relish in America but it was definitely not sweet sweet. I'm going to can some this summer and I gave the recipe to a well-known author who was working on a children's charity cookbook a few years ago so I'm happy to share the recipe if you would like it or anybody here would like it. It's quite simple. :-)

[@mollyjoy7820]

Elizabeth, I would love your corn salata recipe.

[@sheilaclerkin2238]

Id love to have your recipe please ?

[@landandsea22]

It's so funny how everyone has different taste. I absolutely love 96% lean ground hamburger canned.

[@bettyrice1332]

I am new to canning and I love the fact that you are a certified master food preserver . Looking forward to learning from you.

[@2leelouCreates]

Thanks! I hope to be making more videos soon. Thanks for watching.

[@lindagraff2484]

My mother wasn't a canned or did she work a garden, me on the other hand, was even as a child, watching my neibors dad digging his garn, and I did the same, the best I could. I loved it. I tried water bath can canning and really loved that too. Now as an adult finally got a Presto pressure canner,

[@carolinmichigan]

I actually love my canned ground hamburger, its the main thing I can

[@jennifersisemore807]

So glad I found this. First video I’ve seen of yours and I’ve already subscribed. I only subscribe to channels that use approved methods and do proper research. Love this and love your pantry!

[@tonyarueff3230]

Me too!

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

That first 5 minutes and 52 seconds of the video was AWESOME! It was chocked FULL of useful information!! Thanks for sharing.

[@elizabethshaw734]

I was born and raised in Maine and we wait every year for those fiddleheads to come out!! My dad didn't care for them but my mother and I went wacky over them. I left Maine for a long time and worked all over the world them now back here again probably to stay. I will travel but I won't live in another country again. It was even a song on the radio about fiddleheads when I was little! Lol

[@arlipscomb]

Good to see someone who has taken the time to learn something and then pass it on. I have seen so many KZbin channels where the content creator is talking about ignoring food safety guidelines for some ridiculous reason and they obviously don't understand what they are talking about. I remember my mother canning when I was very young, and she continued doing it until she was no longer able. I started doing some simple canning and pickling a few weeks ago and enjoy finding good information. Thank you!

[@2leelouCreates]

I'm glad it helps

[@lisablackwelder7590]

So glad that you hopped in and recorded one!

[@2leelouCreates]

Thanks, it was a great idea for a video.

[@tonyarueff3230]

Thank you for sharing the information on how to research canning different items. So many people say, 'do your own research', but I have never known how beyond the first 3 publications you shared.

[@joylouise5417]

Just catching up on some of your old videos. First of your videos I ever watched showed me how to make those bowl cozies for microwaves. Phenomenal! Now that I’ve learned you are a certified master food preserver, I’m catching up on these because I’ve only been canning a few years and I need your knowledge. Thank you so much for sharing so freely. You are a true blessing!

[@2bridges957]

Thanks for sharing about the extension pamphlets 👍🏼🥰

[@frhythms]

@2leelou Creates ... You are The Best ! Thanks for teaching us ! Appreciate you sharing your experience, knowledge, and expertise ! And, thanks for telling us about these publications so we can look up the verified sources !

[@nataliaking8601]

Thanks a bunch! Your the first video I have watched on my canning journey! Such good info.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

seriously, the prettiest pantry i have ever seen! :D i added your video to my play list! i am soooo happy you did this collab!

[@2leelouCreates]

Oh thank you! I was going to do the Wednesday slow cooking one with you but didn't have time to prep something. Maybe next week.

[@GigisHouse1974]

What a wonderful pantry! I am so glad to finally see someone else that feels the same about canned ground beef as I do. I thought something was wrong with my taste buds! Lol.

[@2leelouCreates]

I only know a couple people that would say they actually like it. Others say they will eat it if they have to but most don't like it at all. There's nothing wrong with your taste buds...LOL

[@WH6FQE]

I checked here in Hawaii, and when I asked about the master preserver program or any programs on canning foods and they looked at me like I had 3 heads or something, lol. People just do not can foods here, it's strange. It must be part of the culture here because no one has a food pantry here either with anything more than a day or two worth of food. As a person who tries to teach people how to prepare for disasters, this drives me insane.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Wonder if it has anything to do with the cost of glass jars? While I could be wrong, suspect the shipping charges to bring jars to the islands is quite expensive.

[@drivingpercherons]

For Chili use the beans then use the cubed roast and shred it... Not a fan of hamburger in chili.... of any type. I am so excited getting ready to do my first... And really love this video on resources as well.

[@Susan.I]

You have a huge pantry!

[@GutenGardening]

Very informative! Thanks for all the references. We are now starting our canning journey. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeanninebooth6415]

I enjoy the ground beef. Use it in my spaghetti /pasta sauce and tacos on a quick night.

[@TheMsLady4Real]

Awesome Info! I will be a first-time canner as of this spring 2018!

[@2leelouCreates]

I'll be making some more videos soon. Let me know how your new canning adventure goes.

[@DrValerie800]

I'm just a beginner canner (just started about 4 months ago) but fell in love with it immediately and have been canning meats and meat meals. I also love to can sweet potatoes, to go with my canned Shepherds' Pie! Not broth though, I consider that to be a waste of jars, especially now, when we can't get jars and lids. Likewise other vegetables; I don't like them canned, so I dehydrate them and then vacuum seal them. I do love to use my chicken carcasses to make bone broth though, and then I just boil it down the next day, to make 'pocket soup.' That takes up MUCH less space then, and pretty much lasts forever. I always have a bottle of that near the stove so I can throw a few pieces into whatever I want broth in. What a great pantry you have (yes, I have pantry envy)! My favorite stuff to can is Ugly Chicken and Ugly Beef; I guess I'm an ingredients canner. Thank you so much for all the references; I have subscribed.

[@SuttonsDaze]

Wonderful! I've added you to my playlist :-)

[@2leelouCreates]

Why, thank you!

[@maryritatilley3728]

Yup. I dont can grd beef anymore. The meat balls were not great. Sorta kinda hard. But I try other foods...so far so good. Thank you for your video.

[@2leelouCreates]

I love all the other meats I can but just not hamburger even made into meatballs.

[@TheCajuntransplant]

Don't know how I missed this video. AWESOME!!!!!! Thank you so much

[@ilovelucy654]

Also, my county has a food preservation program. Didn't know that till you mentioned looking it up. And boom there it is, we do have one. The next one is next weekend on making holiday goodies.

[@2leelouCreates]

That's wonderful! We are doing our Handmade Holidays workshop today. I just posted a video about what I am presenting. What state/county are you in?

[@emilycenatiempo4917]

canned ground beef is perfect for skyline chili!

[@jessicavips7498]

Madam, this was absolutely invaluable. Thank you.

[@kathyaldridge7171]

I agree with you totally about the canned ground beef! My daughter's dogs wouldn't even eat it! Thanks for a great video.

[@frugalmum7943]

I have pantry envy. I love your pantry. I'm new to canning...water bath fruits at this stage, i feel inspired! Thank you!

[@pambooth6849]

I agree with you on the ground beef. Your canning pantry is amazing!!

[@2leelouCreates]

Thanks.

[@brendacollins9272]

I'm so happy you joined in on the fun. I love watching them.

[@2leelouCreates]

Thanks.

[@LoveMyCoffee10]

Great video! Blessings

[@cindyglass5827]

Thank-you LeeLou ~ This was so informative for me, I'm truly really appreciative to have found you & been able to have all of 'your years' experience "canning" in less than 15 minutes ! :) I learned a lot !! P.S. Your pantry is like WOW ! - - - Impressive !!! :) Thanks again for your honesty / tips etc. :)

[@debrad2806]

I always learn something from your videos. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@2leelouCreates]

Thank you for watching!

[@teaserspleasers6632]

I am so happy to see that you joined in on this! thx so much my dear friend.I do miss your videos XOXO Happy Canning

[@2leelouCreates]

Thank you! I'm back and super excited to do some more videos.

[@RhodeToPrepping]

I agree, the ground beef is a bit on the strange side. I have found that using it to make taco meat however we really enjoy. It is the same taste and texture of the tacos you get at taco places. I was sort of astonished. I only figured this out a couple of months ago. I told canning friend that I was never going to can ground beef in the amounts that I did the first time, but I will sure do a canner just for tacos. Your pantry is very pretty.

[@2leelouCreates]

I'll have to try the ground beef I have for tacos. That sounds like a great idea.

[@apronacres7292]

well done! i started making/canning mustard 2 years ago and we enjoy it. Look at those ribbons! congratulations!

[@2leelouCreates]

Oh thank you. I didn't even point them out. LOL

[@gracewest5504]

Thanks for your great information and the leads for booklets. You have been a great help. I've done a lot of dehydrating, but haven't canned in years.

[@2leelouCreates]

You're welcome! It's fun sharing.

[@PrepperPotpourri]

Thanks or sharing your extensive canning pantry. I love seeing what everyone loves to can. I feel the same about ground beef. Some say that canning the ground beef in beef bouillon results in a better texture, I haven't tried that yet though,

[@2leelouCreates]

It was a fun video to make. I have had the ground beef in broth and I didn't notice much of a difference.

[@KellyS_77]

One thing I always can, homemade cranberry sauce. (recipe from the Ball Fresh Preserving webisite). It's SO much better than weird can-shaped sauce you get at the store. It's delicious with Turkey (of course) it's also great with soft cheeses like brie or stirred into a bowl of oatmeal. I'm still a newbie canner, but cranberry sauce is a definite "go to".

[@2leelouCreates]

I love that too. It's delicious!

[@fritom444]

Thanks lou for the FYI I am anew canner just canned 10 pints of chili beans yesterday for first time they all sealed little bit of sirfering I think its all good

[@2leelouCreates]

Good for you! I love canned beans.

[@beachblond1968]

What a fab pantry! 🤩🤩🤩

[@veronicawalters4534]

I love seeing your beautiful face! And I love your nail polish colour! I couldn't stop staring at your amazing pantry! Just awesome! I love that even watching allllll your videos, I always learn something new whenever you post! 😍 I didn't know that it's not advised to use publications over 10 years old! Good to know! 😍 thanks for posting this! I still hope one day to attend one of your seminars!

[@2leelouCreates]

Oh Veronica, you know I'd love to have you at one of my workshops! It would be quite a trip for you though. But if you ever happen to be in the mood to travel be sure and let me know. Oh and by the way, my polish is totally orange for Halloween. I used a black sharpee marker and made a jack-o-lantern on a couple of them.

[@tam876]

Thank you! As a newbie the information you’ve shared is invaluable.

[@2leelouCreates]

You are so welcome!

[@deanawade5878]

thank you

[@leeannwicker937]

I use the USDA website plus individual state extension sites and have my own big notebook.

[@felicagoodland1777]

Pantry envy! LOL I have learned so much watching your videos! I am right there with you on the hamburger. I won't ever do that again either. I ordered the USDA Canning book the other day after watching your video about comparing and fact checking a recipe. I already know it's going to be well-used in my canning kitchen.

[@2leelouCreates]

Oh I'm glad! It's a great book. I'm glad my videos have helped you. That's my goal.

[@marylavaliere3342]

The bungee cords! Thank you for a solution to one of my shelving problems.

[@2leelouCreates]

You're welcome!

[@HappyAppleCoreHomestead]

Such great information! Your pantry is beautiful!

[@cordovanbee713]

Informative video thanks 🙏.

[@TheBobelly628]

Excellent video and nice to see you! Thanks!

[@chrisb5391]

So glad to see you again. What a great pantry. Thanks for the info about the cooperatives. Will definitely use them. Peace and blessings.

[@2leelouCreates]

Thank you. I'm glad you will check out the cooperatives. It's amazing how much info you can get from them.

[@ingerhaugland6763]

Fantastic information, thank you so much! :)

[@2leelouCreates]

Glad it was helpful!

[@salsatapatio]

Amazing! Thank you so much for the video. I’m about to start canning for the first time and I’m so happy to see your tuna. I’m the only one that eats canned tuna in my house so I rarely buy. I will be canning good quality tuna for sure now ❣️

[@2leelouCreates]

Oh you will just love it. Home canned tuna is absolutely the best!

[@DigginWithDeej]

Great Information thank you

[@LindasPantry]

Awesome!!!

[@101sweetmom]

like your presentation

[@stoneacresfarms9498]

I'm planning on taking the canning class through our extension office, they only offer a few classes and it will sometime next year before I can take the class. I do look forward to it.

[@2leelouCreates]

Oh that's wonderful! Please let me know how you like it.

[@SabrinaSauce]

You're so creative! Love your videos

[@lpskaikki6277]

Sabby Cat (

[@lmiller1239]

Awesome video! Thanks do much for sharing all your references too. Beautiful pantry!

[@2leelouCreates]

Thanks!

[@webbsway]

You are awesome! Thank you so very much.

[@materialgirl338]

Thank you soooo much for your great research and info, greatly appreciated.

[@DianaSilva-er2cz]

super video! I used to teach at an extension, I had never heard of Master program for food prep! I am going to look into it. Your video was packed with personality and information.

[@2leelouCreates]

Oh thank you. I love being a Master Food Preserver. It's really important to me. I bet you had fun teaching. We all do and people come back time and time again for the workshops. They are not only informative but loads of fun too.

[@pattihabby]

I Agree ! Ground meat of any way shape or form is Gross Canned ! Thank You for all of your References !

[@leatriceswayywatkins9662]

ohhh I like the bungee cord idea!

[@2leelouCreates]

I live in an area that could have an earth quake. I thought this might help keep the jars from falling from the shelves.

[@AuntDuddie]

I'm with you on the hamburger. First and only time I ever canned it even the dog wouldn't eat it. Loved your video!

[@2leelouCreates]

Thank you!

[@keepingourhome7271]

Yes to everything, but I love a quart jar of chunky carrots & potatoes with a slice of onion. Add a jar of meat, roast dinner in no time😁. Thanks for all your work. ps, I did the ground pork patties, and meatballs, as per I'mStillWorkin'. Much nicer than the ground beef.

[@2leelouCreates]

I always wanted to try her recipe too. I saw her video and thought they would turn out good.

[@vickiey4561]

Great information as always! Thank you so much! I love having canned meats as well! My daughter just came over and canned with me for the first time, she canned chicken and is so excited! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@2leelouCreates]

Oh I love it. It's so much fun to teach. I'm glad you get to can with your daughter. What fun.

[@carlbelken4478]

Thank you for this awesome video, sooo much good and helpful info., and have to tell you, LOVE your bungee cords you have on your shelves! Am going to 'borrow' your method of keeping the cans from falling...thanks again! Gretchen B.

[@lemoncrinckles]

How funny...I really like canned ground beef, and it was the first thing I ate. LOL Just the difference in preferences. To me canned ground beef smells like canned corned beef. (:

[@mamofoneteen843]

Great to see you again and what a great insight into your pantry, thank you. I realise you are probably a super busy lady but I would love to see how you can all the things you do! So if you fancy turning the camera on, I’ll be watching. Dehydrating too, I recently bought myself a ‘good’ dehydrator.

[@2leelouCreates]

I'll be making some more videos soon. I have several planned.

[@jillyreader7111]

I’ve missed you!!! So happy to see a new one. :-)

[@2leelouCreates]

Thanks! I have some good ideas for upcoming videos. I really enjoy making them.

[@cindyg5064]

I love my ground hamburger !!

[@ALPHAJACK78]

Very impressive video, love your pantry. I just started to get into canning and I love it, my new hobby, thank you and look forward to watching more of your videos

[@2leelouCreates]

I love canning too! Once you get started you just can't stop.

[@TressasSouthernHomeCooking]

I am so glad you did this video! I always look forward to hearing your opinion on things. I hope you are doing well and thank you for sharing.-------------Tressa Daigle

[@2leelouCreates]

Well, thank you. That is a nice thing to say.

[@sandrastar8141]

Hi thanks for sharing

[@snookie65]

You are my "go to" for canning info, I trust you. I love your knowledge, the info you share is priceless. I wish I was your neighbor so I could pick your brain! Lol Thanks for sharing all this!

[@2leelouCreates]

Oh thank you. That's nice of you to say. People ask me questions all the time. When I'm at work I think that at least once or twice a day I talk to someone about something to do with food preservation. Of course it helps that I often bring goodies in for everyone to eat...LOL

[@allen1959manson]

I Like all Linda's Stuff , get a lot of great ideas from her, but you have do Awesome too..

[@2leelouCreates]

Thanks.

[@allen1959manson]

I meant to say, You do Awesome too..

[@DaelithTN]

Thank you for adding your input in this collaboration. Beautiful pantry. I canned some ground beef in the boullion this summer. I've not tried it yet. Kind of scared too because if it's anything like the one jar that didn't seal and I put in the freezer until I could then I'm not going to like it.

[@2leelouCreates]

I'm glad I did this collaboration too. I hope to do more. It's fun to join together like this. Let me know what you think about your ground beef.

[@Susan.I]

I’ve heard that about ground beef!

[@brittanyfisher1341]

You are so knowledgeable!!! Can’t wait to go through some more videos!

[@2leelouCreates]

Oh thank you! I love to help people learn. Thanks for watching.

[@joseymc2]

I knew I liked you but this video put you over the top I agree 100% never again mince meat. I think it has the texture of canned corn beef but not the flavor I hated it but every one on KZbin seems to like it

[@2leelouCreates]

Home canned meats are so convenient but I just can't tolerate ground beef. It's really a texture thing.

[@lovemyfamily2480]

Awesome video, thanks for all the helpful information & tips.

[@2leelouCreates]

You're welcome.

[@Sobaby01]

Awesome information!!! Thank you!!

[@patriciasmith5336]

The way around the gross texture and feel of canned groundbeef is to brown the meat, drain off the fat and season with salt and pepper, diluted beef boullion and tomato paste. Keeping it loose like meat sauce for spaghetti. Following the current USDA rules for cooked beef. It isn't as squishy as what you did there. And it works for quick dinners. Tacos, chili, beef stroganoff.

[@2leelouCreates]

Good tip! I did use some of my canned ground beef recently and I browned it right out of the jar then added the other ingredients for chili. It turned out pretty good.

[@TheQueensCabinet]

I LOVED this video!!!! Thank you for taking your time to share with all of us. I agree on the ground hamburger, I will never can that again either. So gross. I love canning meats, beans and pickled beets. Shelby

[@2leelouCreates]

Thanks! It was actually pretty fun thinking of things I would and would not can again. Thanks for watching.

[@beckyskinner5145]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!

[@2leelouCreates]

You're welcome.

[@mcomeslast]

Thanks! I looked up the Georgia book order form. Hoping to order it when my check comes in.

[@2leelouCreates]

It's a great book.

[@sidneyswannnn]

Thank you for so much wonderful information!

[@2leelouCreates]

I'm glad you like it.

[@madellinesantana9386]

Thanks for the vid!

[@gailreese4699]

My husband and I love it. LOL LOL i fry mine and strain it and put in some kind of liquid.

[@2leelouCreates]

Maybe I'll give your method a try on the few jars I have on my shelves. Maybe you'll change my mind.

[@sharonafshari4485]

Well, I’m going to go against the crowd and say I like using canned hamburger. I didn’t like the raw pack I did, but the the browned was not bad if, before using, I browned it in a hot skillet before adding it to spaghetti sauce or goulash. The thing my family, and I, hated was smelling the canned hamburger as it was being opened so, now I turn on the stove vent, open it under the vent and pop it in the hot skillet. No one has said anything about the hamburger since I started doing this. It is sooooo handy to be able to grab a jar and have dinner on the table fast, that I had to figure out a way to make it work. So far, no ones the wiser!

[@2leelouCreates]

That's great info. I'll give that a try.

[@beeyouthful1963]

I loved your video. I'm a new canner and a new subscriber to your channel. I agree with you on the hamburger meat.

[@brendahere]

You wowed me! First I loved seeing you. Thanks for the reminder about the extension office. I was thing about agetting a new canning book, but I think I will just put that money to ink. I have a comb binder

[@brendahere]

I agree with you about hamburger. I have some, but use it for chilli. I use half fresly browned meat and half my canned to get rid of it. Some I did like more was ham. It tasted like some burned. I'm thinking it might be, because it was a store bought ham,you never really know what they put in it.

[@2leelouCreates]

You never know. I love being able to have that book as a pdf. I have it downloaded so it's always with me.

[@richardg.8038]

Sorry I love canned hamburger so does the family. and love spaghetto's. great video will check out your others :)

[@SillyMe999]

Canned hamburger 2 and one half years ago. Still got it. It smeĺls like dog food when you open it. The canned hamburg in tomato sauce smells better and tastes pretty good, but the hamburger boils down to a fine consistancy that i dont much care for. I stick to cheap cuts of beef, and chicken breasts canned in chunks. Green beans are always good and lots of tomatoes for different uses.

[@2leelouCreates]

I totally agree!