How to Can Deer Meat

Canning deer meat can be very time consuming, but it can keep a lot of money in your pocket. By canning your own meat you will know exactly what type of ingredients have been put in your meat. Here is how to can deer meat so you can enjoy it whenever you want.

Items needed To Can Deer Meat:

• Canning Jars




• Lids




• Chopped Onions/Onion Powder




• Sharp Knife




• Powdered Gravy




• Water




• Salt




• Margarine




• Pressure Canner

Steps To Can Deer Meat

1. Set up your jars and place them on a sturdy table. Add chopped onions or 1 teaspoon of onion powder to the bottom of your jar.




2. Cut and dice you meat into small sizes. Cut away the muscle membranes and silver skin.




3. Add your meat to the jars. Make sure you pack the meat down and leave at least an inch of space at the top of each jar.




4. Add one teaspoon of brown powdered gravy, ½ teaspoon of salt and one tablespoon of margarine.




5. Put the lid on each jar. Place them in a pressure canner and add water to cover the top of each jar. Place lid on canner and pressure cook for about one hour.