🐻 40 Quarts of Bear Meat
A Canning Marathon – 56 to 57 Pounds Done!
📖 The Story
40 Quarts of bear meat done. I was up till 1 and then back at 7. A canning order for a dear friend. 56 to 57 lbs DONE!!!!
What This Means
- 🐻 40 quarts – A massive batch of bear meat
- ⚖️ 56-57 pounds – Incredible amount of meat!
- ⏱️ 18 hours – Up till 1 am, back at 7 am
- ❤️ For a dear friend – A labor of love
- 💪 DONE!!!! – Triumph!
📊 The Numbers
⏱️ The Timeline
What 18 Hours of Canning Looks Like
- 🌙 Up till 1:00 AM – Late night canning session
- 🌅 Back at 7:00 AM – A quick rest and back to work
- 🔥 18 hours total – Dedication and perseverance
- ❤️ For a dear friend – The best motivation
- 💪 56-57 pounds – An incredible amount of meat!
🥫 How to Can Bear Meat
Want to can bear meat yourself? Here's the basic method!
Ingredients
- 🐻 Bear meat – Trimmed of fat and cut into chunks
- 🧂 Salt – ½ tsp per pint or 1 tsp per quart
- 💧 Beef broth or water – For covering
Instructions
- Prep the meat – Trim all fat from bear meat. Cut into 1-2 inch chunks.
- Pack jars – Pack raw meat into sterilized jars, leaving 1 inch headspace.
- Add salt – Add ½ tsp salt per pint or 1 tsp per quart.
- Add liquid – Add boiling water or broth to cover the meat, still leaving 1 inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles – Run a clean knife around the inside of each jar.
- Wipe rims – Clean the jar rims with a damp cloth.
- Apply lids – Place lids and bands on jars. Tighten fingertip-tight.
- Process – Pressure can quarts at 10-11 PSI for 75 minutes (pints for 90 minutes). Adjust for altitude.
- Cool – Let pressure drop naturally. Remove and cool 12-24 hours. Check seals.
📄 Canning Bear Meat – Complete Guide
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INGREDIENTS:
- Bear meat (trimmed, cut into chunks)
- Salt (½ tsp per pint, 1 tsp per quart)
- Boiling water or beef broth
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Trim fat from bear meat
2. Cut into 1-2 inch chunks
3. Pack raw meat into sterilized jars (1" headspace)
4. Add salt
5. Add boiling water or broth (1" headspace)
6. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims
7. Apply lids (fingertip-tight)
8. Pressure can quarts at 10-11 PSI for 75 minutes
9. Let pressure drop naturally
10. Cool 12-24 hours, check seals
ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENTS:
0-1,000 ft: 10-11 PSI
1,001-2,000 ft: 11-12 PSI
2,001-4,000 ft: 12-13 PSI
4,001-6,000 ft: 13-14 PSI
6,000+ ft: 14-15 PSI
"40 Quarts of bear meat done. I was up till 1
and then back at 7." 🐻🔥
❤️ For a Dear Friend
"A canning order for a dear friend."
40 quarts of bear meat, 56-57 pounds, 18 hours of work – all for a dear friend. That's what friendship looks like. That's what love looks like.
Why We Can for Others
- ❤️ Love – Canning for others is an act of love
- 🤝 Community – Sharing the harvest with those we care about
- 💪 Service – Using our skills to help others
- 🙏 Gratitude – Grateful for the ability to give
- 😊 Joy – The joy of making others happy
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Can you can bear meat?
Yes! Bear meat is safe to can using a pressure canner. It must be pressure canned – never water bath canned.
❓ How long does canned bear meat last?
Properly canned, it lasts 12-18 months in a cool, dark place.
❓ Why trim all the fat?
Bear fat can become rancid during storage. Trimming it off ensures a longer shelf life.
❓ How much meat fits in a quart jar?
About 2-3 pounds of raw meat per quart.
❓ How long does it take to can 40 quarts?
With 18 hours of work, it's a full-day (and night) commitment!
❓ Why can for a friend?
Because that's what we do for people we love. ❤️
❓ What do you use canned bear meat for?
Stews, chili, sandwiches, tacos, and any recipe that calls for cooked meat.
❓ Was it worth it?
With 40 quarts done and a happy friend – absolutely!
📋 Canning Marathon Checklist
- ☐ 40 quarts of bear meat – DONE!
- ☐ 56-57 pounds processed – DONE!
- ☐ Up till 1:00 AM – DONE!
- ☐ Back at 7:00 AM – DONE!
- ☐ For a dear friend – WORTH IT!
© HeritageKeepers — 40 Quarts of Bear Meat | A Canning Victory 🐻
❤️ "40 Quarts of bear meat done. I was up till 1 and then back at 7. A canning order for a dear friend. 56 to 57 lbs DONE!!!!" – That's love in a jar.
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