Our freezer went out one year when we were out of town. Everything on the top layer was very cold, but not frozen. It was during the pandemic with not a freezer in sight! Took we nearly 5 days to can everything! I didn’t lose a single morsel of food!
I've canned ham for ages and even can country ham in small half pints. Makes for a great item to have for a fast meal. I definitely can when I get a super deal and use it in everything from just something for breakfast to going into other recipes.
Wonderful video, Linda. Thank you so much for the reminder not to tip the jars upon removal from the canner. I typically do that and I didn't think about the "play" issue in the lid. Goodness! You are my canning hero. You've taught me so much and my family is grateful. God Bless.
I have found that when I can whole hams it is best to use pints. I also like to put large chunks in the jars. 75 to 95 minutes is a long time to process Ham that is already cured. Smaller chunk tend to over cook. When I can ham I put diced onion, celery, and I add tomatoes to mixture of homemade Pork and or Chicken Stock to my jars. Another recipe I like doing with .89 cent a lb whole hams is canning ham and bean soup. I like to use pinto and black beans. Chunk ham and beans with the proper broth tastes great.
I'm learning so much from your videos, thank-you! When I try something new, you are one of my top picks to learn from. I canned ham, ham & beans & ham broth last year. YUM! I'm at the point I prefer canned meat over frozen. So nice to head to the pantry, grab a couple jars & supper is ready in no time, & you know what you're eating
I just have to tell you! I purchased the ham broth base and the herbs. I put a Boston Butt Roast in the crock pot last night before bed along with the broth base and herbs. The meat tastes wonderful! This is such a great tip!
I have tried several times to can ham which was a fail both times. Will try your method, and will let you know the results. So thrilled with your videos.
That ham looks great! What a great idea to put the onion in there! I bet the onion and the herb mixture really makes a fantastic tasting product. I used to have the worst looking towels from dripping or spilling on them. Now I use a small plate or bowl lined with a paper towel to set the jar on when I fill it. That way whatever I might spill goes right there. It works great and makes easy clean up particularly when it's something sticky like jam. Here's a great freezer tip. Freeze some water in an old milk or water jug set upright. You don't have to fill it, just 1/4 or so full. When it's frozen lay it on it's side. When you go away for a vacation or something you can check the jug when you get home. If the power has gone out long enough to thaw and do damage to the food and then comes back on to refreeze you will be able to tell. The water in the jug will melt then refreeze differently than the way you left it . I hope that made sense. Anyway, thanks again for a great video!
Great video. With the AC on I place the finished jars on the counter where the sun is coming in at and then cover with a clean terry cloth bath towel to insulate from cold air when the AC kicks on, since this prevents shocking.
So glad to see this! i have a huge ham in the freezer that I bought on sale at Christmas but we didn't fix then because of a lot of dental work my hubby was having done and couldn't chew easily. I want to get out thawed and canned for better preservation and quick use. Thanks for sharing!
I have raw packed gammon before (it was my second ever canning session. I even did two jars just with the skin and that made some broth which I have used in different recipes. Liz
That is something I try to do often, check my freezer and I have used freezer damaged meat as cat and dog food which I can. I cut off as much of the burnt meat as possible and can it for the critters.
Love your videos. Now a new item to can - ham. Will be watching for it to go on sale. I use the lid tool occasionally to reset my "feel" of finger tight by hand.
I definitely want to see some outdoor canning - I have a glass top stove so I can't do any canning on it. I purchased the electric water bath canner that 2leeloo reviewed and I also bought the All-American pressure canner that you reviewed and an outdoor propane burner which I haven't used yet. I'd really appreciate watching you first then I will feel more comfortable attempting my first outdoor canning session with a pressure canner. If possible, can you also show the process of how you prepare the food in the kitchen, jar it up and the the logistics of getting it outside and into the canner. It all seems so daunting to me!
I've always felt that precooked meats would lose a lot of flavor into the broth, seeing it cooks an additional 75/90 minutes during canning. I've been wanting to find a good tasting ham that is not precooked.....any suggestions ??
Never use spiral ham to can. You need to use large chunks. I like to try to cut whole hams into 2 inch chunks when possible. Also never try to can leftover ham; it will become hard in the cans.
Linda last year I canned 6 quarts of ham. I used a ham base to enhance the water in the jar. We found we didn't care for it as a separate meat for a meal, but we loved it in soups or omelets.
+Noreen's Kitchen yeah I love them 921 because it fits under my microwave but it too can be a beast when you only have a few things to put in the canner so I pushed that button and ordered the small one because if you look through our new canning book they have a lot of small batch meals in a jar and that kind of thing :)
Great tutorial, thanks for the safety tip on how to pick up the jars. My wife and I are just getting into canning. We had to order jars online because someone came in and bought all the jars at Walmart.
Great video. I canned Zacon ham a couple of months ago and used vegetable broth (the only thing I had at the time) I haven't used it yet but I'm wondering if I should have made a ham broth. Also, does it make any difference if the ham is smoked (as Zacon is). I am really looking forward to the recipes as I really did can a lot!!!!
Did you eat this canned ham? How did you like the flavor with the onion in it. You said you were going to make a video when you ate it. I can’t find the video
I can't wait to hear about the taste because I G A has ham for 99 a pound this week. I have seen quite a few videos saying ham don't can well so I'm excited to hear your review
Thank you very much sally i getting ready to can up a bunch of my meat in the freezer before it gets burnt. I don't care how good i put this stuff up something always is burnt and it's usually what i wanna cook LOL take care of yourself and stay safe
I’ve not seen the quart n a half jars...where did you find them? I’ve found, so far, the best prices on jars are at Menards, even though they’ve gone up since last month!
Great video Linda! Question... How many jars of "canned" food items do you think you have on hand? Just wondering. Great idea for small families like mine.
Thank you for posting - I really enjoy your videos. I have had reasonable success with canning ham - it was in pint jars and I think my liquid to meat ratio was a bit too high in that the meat did not seem quite as flavorful as I thought it should. It was still perfect for soup or as an addition to baked beans or scalloped potatoes. Still far preferable to Spam. The next time I will try the onion and spices as you have done, in addition to filling the jars with a bit more meat and less broth.
Linda. I canned some ham like this after watching your video. Now I am being told it isn’t safe or approved to pressure can ham. Linda could you please comment your thoughts on this? Thank you!💕
Hi Linda, 7 months ago you said that you stopped canning ham... Can you tell me why ? I do alot of cross referencing with your older and newer advice on these things... If I were to just can the diced cooked ham without the seasonings, would I end up with enough of a good broth by using chicken broth? I use that alot with ham and bean soups because I can usually only find chicken or beef broth... Thank ☺
Lol! I ALWAYS Christen the dish towels. It starts out as a tiny drip while I'm being as careful as possible, then another, and then I just don't care anymore and let things drip where they may.
Today we had fresh green beans and potatoes from the garden. I put them in a pot with a pint of canned ham from 2013. Great!! You will like your canned ham.
Hi I have been watching you this weekend. Love the canning and dehydrating. Where would I look on your channel to find recipes to use this stuff. 100 degrees you must be south of Wisconsin lol.
Yes! Chickens absolutely love meat & it’s a great source of extra protein for them. Any extra meats we have that we’re not going to eat before it spoils, we give to the chickens. I even give all the meat left over after making my ham/pork/beef bone broth. They don’t get leftover chicken, tho…😬…no cannibalism. lol
Hi Linda, Nice video....thanks. Can you please tell me where you purchased the mat you are using to put your hot jars on, and the mat you used when you were filling your jars? thanks
Hi Linda. Yes I would love to see more videos on outdoor canning. Yes, I do have a Presto 16 quart but I called them as soon as I heard you say not to use Presto. They indicated that I can pressure can outside as long as my burner is not over 12,000 BTU. And that is where I have run into a wall. I would like to have that option to can outside if needed but I cannot find a burner at 12,000. And one that does not have a cover. Any suggestions please let me know. I will be watching for the outdoor canning sessions. Thanks a bunch. Zina
Zina, do you have a Tractor Supply store near you? They carry a Masterbuilt Propane Camp Stove that is 10,000 BTU. I use one to waterbath can. www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/masterbuilt-propane-camp-stove?cm_vc=-10005
Wonderful video, I've only done ham with our beans but this would be great on the shelf. We always christen the mat the first batch out no matter what! Oh but it's all good 😎.
Deana Wade we ALL put a mat down under our jars as we fill them. I use old towel. Shorties (sorry Linda) like me, always dribble or overestimate the amount of juice needed. Its just a saying for when we make a controlled mess on our mat or towels.
Hi. I just canned a lot of ham. I think it's a failure. If I did something wrong I don't know what. I did everything in this video except for the onion. It was way overcooked at the 90 minutes. Don't know if I'll try it again.
Hi Linda, I canned ham before in pints and it turned a dark brownish red. I don't know why it changed colors on me. If you know why please let me know.
Hi Linda, how did the canned ham turn out? I want to can some, but I keep seeing that it is not safe to can smoked or cured meats. Not sure why..... Hormel does it! Thoughts?
@lindaa1367 Last I read, Sept 2024, it just hadn't been tested. The wording was "we can't say with certainty ...". All I saw was basic language in case of a lawsuit.
I canned meat for the first time!!!!!! But I noticed that there is a film in the jar after empting the jar that I can't get off. Have you had that experience and what did you do?
Our freezer went out one year when we were out of town. Everything on the top layer was very cold, but not frozen. It was during the pandemic with not a freezer in sight! Took we nearly 5 days to can everything! I didn’t lose a single morsel of food!
I'm new to canning, so I've christened the towel, stove, counter, and...me! Thanks for sharing!
I’d love to see some venison canning
I've canned ham for ages and even can country ham in small half pints. Makes for a great item to have for a fast meal. I definitely can when I get a super deal and use it in everything from just something for breakfast to going into other recipes.
Wonderful video, Linda. Thank you so much for the reminder not to tip the jars upon removal from the canner. I typically do that and I didn't think about the "play" issue in the lid. Goodness! You are my canning hero. You've taught me so much and my family is grateful. God Bless.
I have found that when I can whole hams it is best to use pints. I also like to put large chunks in the jars. 75 to 95 minutes is a long time to process Ham that is already cured. Smaller chunk tend to over cook. When I can ham I put diced onion, celery, and I add tomatoes to mixture of homemade Pork and or Chicken Stock to my jars. Another recipe I like doing with .89 cent a lb whole hams is canning ham and bean soup. I like to use pinto and black beans. Chunk ham and beans with the proper broth tastes great.
I'm learning so much from your videos, thank-you! When I try something new, you are one of my top picks to learn from. I canned ham, ham & beans & ham broth last year. YUM! I'm at the point I prefer canned meat over frozen. So nice to head to the pantry, grab a couple jars & supper is ready in no time, & you know what you're eating
fantastic!!!!!! i have not done ham yet. this is exciting!!!!!
I just have to tell you! I purchased the ham broth base and the herbs. I put a Boston Butt Roast in the crock pot last night before bed along with the broth base and herbs. The meat tastes wonderful! This is such a great tip!
Danielle Graziani Stone what herbs did you use please?
Yes Linda, I would love to see some outdoor canning...great video...
I have tried several times to can ham which was a fail both times. Will try your method, and will let you know the results. So thrilled with your videos.
That ham looks great! What a great idea to put the onion in there! I bet the onion and the herb mixture really makes a fantastic tasting product. I used to have the worst looking towels from dripping or spilling on them. Now I use a small plate or bowl lined with a paper towel to set the jar on when I fill it. That way whatever I might spill goes right there. It works great and makes easy clean up particularly when it's something sticky like jam.
Here's a great freezer tip. Freeze some water in an old milk or water jug set upright. You don't have to fill it, just 1/4 or so full. When it's frozen lay it on it's side. When you go away for a vacation or something you can check the jug when you get home. If the power has gone out long enough to thaw and do damage to the food and then comes back on to refreeze you will be able to tell. The water in the jug will melt then refreeze differently than the way you left it . I hope that made sense. Anyway, thanks again for a great video!
Great idea! I've cooked frozen-thawed-spoiled-refrozen food before. Gross.
I keep one ice cube in a little container in the downstairs freezer for that reason. Takes no space.
Yes please show us an outdoor canning.
Great video. With the AC on I place the finished jars on the counter where the sun is coming in at and then cover with a clean terry cloth bath towel to insulate from cold air when the AC kicks on, since this prevents shocking.
Great idea!
@@LindasPantry
I couldn’t understand what you put in the jars for seasoning. Your voice wasn’t very clear.
thought I knew somewhat how to can.... thank God for people like you!! thank you soon much!!
So glad to see this! i have a huge ham in the freezer that I bought on sale at Christmas but we didn't fix then because of a lot of dental work my hubby was having done and couldn't chew easily. I want to get out thawed and canned for better preservation and quick use. Thanks for sharing!
How did this turn out? And how long did it last on the shelf.
I have raw packed gammon before (it was my second ever canning session. I even did two jars just with the skin and that made some broth which I have used in different recipes. Liz
That is something I try to do often, check my freezer and I have used freezer damaged meat as cat and dog food which I can. I cut off as much of the burnt meat as possible and can it for the critters.
Love your videos. Now a new item to can - ham. Will be watching for it to go on sale. I use the lid tool occasionally to reset my "feel" of finger tight by hand.
yes we do it every time too
Thank you, Linda! I love all your little tips and tricks...:)
I definitely want to see some outdoor canning - I have a glass top stove so I can't do any canning on it. I purchased the electric water bath canner that 2leeloo reviewed and I also bought the All-American pressure canner that you reviewed and an outdoor propane burner which I haven't used yet. I'd really appreciate watching you first then I will feel more comfortable attempting my first outdoor canning session with a pressure canner. If possible, can you also show the process of how you prepare the food in the kitchen, jar it up and the the logistics of getting it outside and into the canner. It all seems so daunting to me!
Yes, I have an All American canner and would like to see some out door canning.
Great recipe. Thank you
I've always felt that precooked meats would lose a lot of flavor into the broth, seeing it cooks an additional 75/90 minutes during canning. I've been wanting to find a good tasting ham that is not precooked.....any suggestions ??
I got a spiral for 99c/lb at Kroger a couple weeks ago. $37 ham and I paid less then 9 bucks. I really should have bought several and canned them all.
Never use spiral ham to can. You need to use large chunks. I like to try to cut whole hams into 2 inch chunks when possible. Also never try to can leftover ham; it will become hard in the cans.
Linda last year I canned 6 quarts of ham. I used a ham base to enhance the water in the jar. We found we didn't care for it as a separate meat for a meal, but we loved it in soups or omelets.
where did you get a ham base?
Better than bouillon makes a wonderful ham base
Looks great! I hear you on the smaller AA! I would love to have a 915. I have a 931 and it is a beast!
+Noreen's Kitchen yeah I love them 921 because it fits under my microwave but it too can be a beast when you only have a few things to put in the canner so I pushed that button and ordered the small one because if you look through our new canning book they have a lot of small batch meals in a jar and that kind of thing :)
Can you can pre-sliced cured ham?
Great tutorial, thanks for the safety tip on how to pick up the jars. My wife and I are just getting into canning. We had to order jars online because someone came in and bought all the jars at Walmart.
Great video. I canned Zacon ham a couple of months ago and used vegetable broth (the only thing I had at the time) I haven't used it yet but I'm wondering if I should have made a ham broth. Also, does it make any difference if the ham is smoked (as Zacon is). I am really looking forward to the recipes as I really did can a lot!!!!
Did you eat this canned ham? How did you like the flavor with the onion in it. You said you were going to make a video when you ate it. I can’t find the video
I can't wait to hear about the taste because I G A has ham for 99 a pound this week. I have seen quite a few videos saying ham don't can well so I'm excited to hear your review
Where did you find your canning mats? Thanks for another great video!
Would you spell the spice or seasoning you added. Can't quite make it out. Love your videos!
What's in it and where might i find it ? Thank you
@@tracey1979 I found it at Walmart
Thank you very much sally i getting ready to can up a bunch of my meat in the freezer before it gets burnt. I don't care how good i put this stuff up something always is burnt and it's usually what i wanna cook LOL take care of yourself and stay safe
What about sliced Ham is it as safe to can?
This video is 4 years old... would you can ham again? I'm thinking it should go on sale soon with Easter coming.
I’ve not seen the quart n a half jars...where did you find them? I’ve found, so far, the best prices on jars are at Menards, even though they’ve gone up since last month!
what ham base do you use and where do you get your spices
I can see me opening a jar and making breakfast hash from it. Onion and all. Good job Linda!
This will be great to do with left over Easter ham this year.
Great video Linda! Question... How many jars of "canned" food items do you think you have on hand? Just wondering. Great idea for small families like mine.
+Ballistic BBQ I did just do an inventory video and trust me I am short this Time of year.
did
I would use this for ham pot pies!!
Thank you for posting - I really enjoy your videos. I have had reasonable success with canning ham - it was in pint jars and I think my liquid to meat ratio was a bit too high in that the meat did not seem quite as flavorful as I thought it should. It was still perfect for soup or as an addition to baked beans or scalloped potatoes. Still far preferable to Spam. The next time I will try the onion and spices as you have done, in addition to filling the jars with a bit more meat and less broth.
Thank you sooooo much for your videos. I am not a newby, but I always learn from your videos.
Looks great . Wish I could see what your pantry looks like.
I have done videos on that already ;)
Linda. I canned some ham like this after watching your video. Now I am being told it isn’t safe or approved to pressure can ham. Linda could you please comment your thoughts on this? Thank you!💕
I dont know if you got your answer
The research i did i found if you presher can its ok.
@@littlerob56 Thanks I was told it wasnt safe either so nice to know it will work.
Did our ancestors have pressure canners? No.. they did it like this vid.. they survived now didn't they?.. hence why your here.. 💥
LOVE your canning videos! Thank you for making them!
Thank you for posting. Just what I was looking for.
Did you pre cook ham or just cut it up and can it ????
How long and what pressure ?
Question: How do you recycle meat or other things that have been freezer burned for canning? Any tips would be appreciated. Great video, thanks.
Great video! I just bought a ham on sale and I think I'll be canning it now after seeing this😁
Hi Linda, just a quick question from a newbie canner, can you can produce that is or has been frozen, meat, veg fruit etc? Thanks X
Helen did you ever get an answer as to weather you can can from our freezer
What kind of spices did you use in the jars? It looks wonderful.
Yes I did! Can I reuse the jars?
Yes
I really enjoy watching your canning videos and the funny thing is I don't even can but that's ok I still enjoy your videos 👍
funny I did that too now 9 batches of jelly later I'm looking at a pressure canner!
How did the ham come out after canning? Texture? Flavor? Is the "ham base" salty?
Hi Linda, 7 months ago you said that you stopped canning ham... Can you tell me why ? I do alot of cross referencing with your older and newer advice on these things... If I were to just can the diced cooked ham without the seasonings, would I end up with enough of a good broth by using chicken broth? I use that alot with ham and bean soups because I can usually only find chicken or beef broth... Thank ☺
I just received my Herbs de Provance! It smells absolutely wonderful! I hope I spelled that right!
Danielle Graziani Stone where do you get this herb please?
Where did you get this herb
Lol! I ALWAYS Christen the dish towels. It starts out as a tiny drip while I'm being as careful as possible, then another, and then I just don't care anymore and let things drip where they may.
LOL that's me hahaha
Thank for the video. Can you have a link for your canning mat & your cast iron dutch oven on the stove. Thx
Today we had fresh green beans and potatoes from the garden. I put them in a pot with a pint of canned ham from 2013. Great!! You will like your canned ham.
Sweet!!!
How much water should be in the pressure canner?
Hi I have been watching you this weekend. Love the canning and dehydrating. Where would I look on your channel to find recipes to use this stuff. 100 degrees you must be south of Wisconsin lol.
Yes! Chickens absolutely love meat & it’s a great source of extra protein for them. Any extra meats we have that we’re not going to eat before it spoils, we give to the chickens. I even give all the meat left over after making my ham/pork/beef bone broth. They don’t get leftover chicken, tho…😬…no cannibalism. lol
tHANK YOU I LOVE THIS MY HUSBANS ASK COULD HE DO THIS AND THEN MAKE HAMSALD OUT OF IT AFTER CANNING THANK YOU
Your videos are so inspiring.
It be nice for us new to canners to know if meat is cooked or uncooked and shelf life. Thanks.
Always do the same thing! LOL Good to know its not just me!
Hi Linda,
Nice video....thanks.
Can you please tell me where you purchased the mat you are using to put your hot jars on, and the mat you used when you were filling your jars?
thanks
How long does canned ham last in the jars
Hi Linda. Yes I would love to see more videos on outdoor canning. Yes, I do have a Presto 16 quart but I called them as soon as I heard you say not to use Presto. They indicated that I can pressure can outside as long as my burner is not over 12,000 BTU. And that is where I have run into a wall. I would like to have that option to can outside if needed but I cannot find a burner at 12,000. And one that does not have a cover. Any suggestions please let me know. I will be watching for the outdoor canning sessions. Thanks a bunch. Zina
Zina, do you have a Tractor Supply store near you? They carry a Masterbuilt Propane Camp Stove that is 10,000 BTU. I use one to waterbath can. www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/masterbuilt-propane-camp-stove?cm_vc=-10005
No but I will check this link. Thanks for the info
Nice idea; please advise, what does canned ham taste like? and, i usually end up christening LOTS of things in my kitchen, LOL! Thanks!
We will be trying it for you very soon and give an honest opinion :)
Wonderful video, I've only done ham with our beans but this would be great on the shelf. We always christen the mat the first batch out no matter what! Oh but it's all good 😎.
what does cristen the mat mean?
Deana Wade we ALL put a mat down under our jars as we fill them. I use old towel. Shorties (sorry Linda) like me, always dribble or overestimate the amount of juice needed. Its just a saying for when we make a controlled mess on our mat or towels.
I canned Cured Ham. Gordon’s had a huge ham on sale so I bought it and cubed it. Then I heard I can’t pressure cured ham? Is that correct? Thank you
love this video lesson, TY Linda !
My left ear really enjoyed this.
Hi. I just canned a lot of ham. I think it's a failure. If I did something wrong I don't know what. I did everything in this video except for the onion. It was way overcooked at the 90 minutes. Don't know if I'll try it again.
do you get your jars in bulk and do you know where I could get them in bulk?
I love these videos you post. Please keep them coming
Just wondering how the ham turned out. I have some leftover ham that I would like to can.
Linda, Can I use my electric pressure canner to do meat?
Was the ham something you would do again?
oh my this what I needed to see thank you Roxane
What did you do with the sliced ham?
what happens if you do get seeping ...and see alittle oil in the water from your meat ? Is the food in the jars ok?
@Paco tyty =o)
Linda, what make and model is that canner?
Linda, I can smoked pulled pork and grilled chicken with no liquid at all. Works great.
Curious...no liquid?
When I googled it it said it wasn't safe if it's a smoked ham. Is this not a smoked ham? I'm just curious.
Hi Linda, I canned ham before in pints and it turned a dark brownish red. I don't know why it changed colors on me. If you know why please let me know.
Linda what was the spice you put in your jars of ham? Also where can I buy it? I have never heard of it. 😏
Herbs de Provence. It's a mixture of herbs you can buy prepared or mix yourself.
Where do you get that spice?..I've never heard of that before.
Hi Linda, how did the canned ham turn out? I want to can some, but I keep seeing that it is not safe to can smoked or cured meats. Not sure why..... Hormel does it! Thoughts?
@lindaa1367
Last I read, Sept 2024, it just hadn't been tested. The wording was "we can't say with certainty ...". All I saw was basic language in case of a lawsuit.
Every time but,,,, that's what they are there for right.
Have you ever opened up the canner to find that a jar has broken? What causes that to happen?
Good job. Did you back the ham first?
bake*
Can you can a cured sliced honey ham?
How about the leftover that have been frozen?
Looks good!
Is there any reason you cannot can the ham in slices? Is there a reason it has to be in chunks?
I canned meat for the first time!!!!!! But I noticed that there is a film in the jar after empting the jar that I can't get off. Have you had that experience and what did you do?
If you raw pack meat that happens that is why I par cook all my meat now:)
I usually scrub the jars with a plastic pot scrubber and dish soap to remove cooked on meat. Soak the jars first to make the job easier.