🍔 Canned Burger Patties
A Canning Milestone — 50 Years in the Making!
📌 In This Article
🍔 The Burger Story
"Ok, So, I've been getting braver with my Canning, last yr for the first time I attempted 'meats', almost 50 yrs canning, never tossed a hunk of protein into a jar! Fast forward, I'm unstoppable!"
Almost 50 years of canning — and I never once tossed a hunk of protein into a jar. Until last year.
Now? I'm unstoppable. From meals in a jar — I currently have 15-20 different meals in my pantry — to today's folly: Canned burger patties!
💬 The journey: "Fast forward, I'm unstoppable! From meals in a jar to todays folly, Canned Burger patties!!"
🏆 The Milestone – 50 Years in the Making!
50 Years of Canning!
🍔"Never tossed a hunk of protein into a jar... until now!"
50 Years
Canning experience
15-20
Meals in a jar
Unstoppable!
No limits now
"I'm unstoppable!"
📦 Ingredients
🍔 For the Burger Patties
- 🥩 5-10 lbs ground beef – 80/20 recommended
- 🧂 Salt – To taste
- 🌿 Black pepper – To taste
- 🧄 Garlic powder – Optional
- 🧅 Onion powder – Optional
🥫 For Canning
- 🥫 Beef broth – Or water
- 🫙 Wide-mouth quart jars
- 🧴 Lids and rings – New lids for best results
💡 Pro tip: "Use 80/20 ground beef for the best flavor — the fat adds moisture and taste!"
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Prepare Your Equipment
- Prepare your pressure canner, jars, and lids.
- Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Keep jars hot until ready to fill.
💡 Pro tip: "Wide-mouth quart jars work best for burger patties."
Step 2 – Season the Meat
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Mix gently with your hands — don't overwork the meat.
⚠️ Important: "Don't overmix — it can make the patties tough!"
Step 3 – Form the Patties
- Using a wide-mouth jar lid or a ring as a guide, form patties that will fit into the jars.
- You should get 6-7 patties per quart jar.
💡 Pro tip: "A wide-mouth lid ring is the perfect size for burger patties!"
Step 4 – Brown the Patties
- In a large skillet, brown the patties on both sides.
- You're not cooking them all the way through — just searing them.
- Remove excess fat.
💡 Pro tip: "Browning removes some fat and adds flavor. Don't cook them completely — they'll finish in the canner!"
Step 5 – Load the Jars
- Place 6-7 patties in each jar.
- Add 1/2 cup hot beef broth to each jar.
- Leave 1 inch headspace.
⚠️ Important: "Don't overpack — leave room for expansion."
Step 6 – Seal and Process
- Wipe rims clean with a damp cloth.
- Add lids and rings — finger-tight.
- Pressure can at 10 lbs pressure for:
- Quarts: 90 minutes
- Pints: 75 minutes
⚠️ Important Safety Warning
Meat MUST be pressure canned. Water bath canning is NOT safe for meat. The temperature needs to reach 240°F to kill pathogens, which can only happen under pressure.
Step 7 – Cool and Store
- Allow pressure to naturally release to 0 PSI.
- Remove jars and cool on a dishtowel for 24 hours.
- Check seals — the lid should be concave and not flex.
- Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
💡 Pro tip: "Listen for that satisfying 'pop' — that's the sound of a perfect seal!"
🍽️ How to Serve Your Canned Burger Patties
🍔 Serving Ideas
- 🍔 Classic Burger: Heat and serve on a bun with toppings
- 🧀 Cheeseburger: Add cheese while reheating
- 🥗 Burger Salad: Slice and serve over greens
- 🍝 Burger Pasta: Crumble into pasta sauce
- 🍲 Burger Soup: Add to soup or chili
- 🌮 Burger Tacos: Crumble for taco filling
💡 Pro tip: "Heat the patties in a skillet for crispy edges — just like fresh!"
🥫 How to Store
- 🏠 Pantry: Up to 1 year in a cool, dark place
- 🧊 Refrigerator after opening: Use within 1 week
- 🔥 Reheat: Skillet or microwave
💡 Pro tip: "Label jars with the date so you know when they were canned."
💡 Pro Tips
- 🥩 Use 80/20 beef: It has enough fat for flavor.
- 🫙 Use wide-mouth jars: They're much easier to load.
- 🔥 Brown the patties: Adds flavor and removes excess fat.
- 🥫 Add broth: Keeps the patties moist.
- 📏 Leave headspace: 1 inch is essential for safety.
- 🫙 Use new lids: Old lids may not seal properly.
- 🏷️ Label everything: Date and contents on every jar.
💡 Pro tip: "From meals in a jar to canned burger patties — I'm unstoppable!"
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Can I water bath can these?
NO! Meat must be pressure canned.
❓ How long do canned burger patties last?
Up to 1 year when properly pressure canned and stored.
❓ Can I use turkey instead of beef?
Yes, but add some fat for moisture.
❓ How many patties fit in a quart jar?
About 6-7 patties, depending on thickness.
❓ Why did my patties fall apart?
You may have overmixed the meat.
❓ Can I add cheese to the jars?
Cheese is not safe for canning — add it when serving.
❓ How do I reheat them?
Pan-fry for crispy edges, or microwave.
❓ Can I freeze these instead?
Yes, but canning makes them shelf-stable.
❓ How many meals in a jar do you have?
15-20 different meals and counting!
❓ Will I ever buy frozen burgers again?
Probably not! Homemade canned burgers are so much better!
📄 Printable Recipe Card
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║ CANNED BURGER PATTIES ║
║ A Canning Milestone — 50 Years in the Making! ║
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YIELD: Varies | TIME: ~2 hours | PROCESS: 90 min (quarts)
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INGREDIENTS
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- 5-10 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Onion powder (optional)
- Beef broth (for canning)
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INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Prepare pressure canner, jars, and lids.
2. Season ground beef and form into patties (use a wide-mouth lid ring).
3. Brown patties in a skillet (don't cook all the way through).
4. Place 6-7 patties in each quart jar.
5. Add 1/2 cup hot beef broth.
6. Leave 1 inch headspace. Wipe rims, add lids and rings.
7. PRESSURE CAN:
- Quarts: 90 minutes at 10 lbs pressure
- Pints: 75 minutes at 10 lbs pressure
8. Cool, check seals, and store.
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50 YEARS IN THE MAKING! 🏆
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"Almost 50 yrs canning, never tossed a hunk of protein
into a jar! Fast forward, I'm unstoppable! From meals
in a jar to todays folly, Canned Burger patties!!" 🍔❤️
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