Sorry, not Q, just something different.
I do a lot of canning and like to have shelf stable things on hand. I don't rely on the freezer for everything.
Here's how I can bacon.
I partially cook the bacon strips, they have color but are limp.
I place 10 to 12 slices on a sheet of parchment paper..
fold the sides of the paper over the end pieces, then fold the bacon in half..
roll up the bacon and place it into a sterilized jar....
leave a 1" headspace..
wipe the rim of the jar with white vinegar to cut the oil and make a good seal.
Add a hot lid, and it's ready for the pressure canner.
I processed these at 12lbs of pressure for 75 minutes. Check your canner and altitude for your pressure and time. They are not all the same.
By precooking the bacon, you eliminate most of the drippings in the jar.
I saved all drippings and canned it separately.
I either fry the bacon in a skillet, or zap it in the microwave for about one minute.
ready for the microwave..
fried til crisp...
The bottom three were from the microwave, the top were pan fried...
I like to use the canned bacon for several things... bacon wrapped, pepperjack stuffed shrimp, for one..
The bacon crisps up nicely...
I really like having this on hand and it just sits on the shelf in the cellar til I need it.
Just something different!
Thanks for looking!
I do a lot of canning and like to have shelf stable things on hand. I don't rely on the freezer for everything.
Here's how I can bacon.
I partially cook the bacon strips, they have color but are limp.
I place 10 to 12 slices on a sheet of parchment paper..
fold the sides of the paper over the end pieces, then fold the bacon in half..
roll up the bacon and place it into a sterilized jar....
leave a 1" headspace..
wipe the rim of the jar with white vinegar to cut the oil and make a good seal.
Add a hot lid, and it's ready for the pressure canner.
I processed these at 12lbs of pressure for 75 minutes. Check your canner and altitude for your pressure and time. They are not all the same.
By precooking the bacon, you eliminate most of the drippings in the jar.
I saved all drippings and canned it separately.
I either fry the bacon in a skillet, or zap it in the microwave for about one minute.
ready for the microwave..
fried til crisp...
The bottom three were from the microwave, the top were pan fried...
I like to use the canned bacon for several things... bacon wrapped, pepperjack stuffed shrimp, for one..
The bacon crisps up nicely...
I really like having this on hand and it just sits on the shelf in the cellar til I need it.
Just something different!
Thanks for looking!