Pressure canning food is a method of preserving food that utilizes pressure to seal and remove air from the jars to eliminate bacteria. The food that is being preserved is brought to a high temperature to kill any potentially harmful bacteria, and, at the same time, the lid on the jar is sealed shut. This prevents any other bacteria or microbes from entering the food, eliminating the chance of food poisoning. Canned pork chops can last up to six months when stored in cool, dark places.
Step 1
Remove any bones from the cooked pork chops. Trim the pork chops to fit inside the jars.
Step 2
Place the pork chops inside the pint jars, only adding enough so that there is at least 1 inch of empty space between the meat and the top of the jar. Repeat the process with the rest of the pork chops.
Step 3
Fill the jars up to ½ inch from the top with water or sauce. Wipe off any spills that may have occurred on the outside of the jar.
Step 4
Place one canning lid and one ring on top of the jar, securing the lid tightly. Place the completed jars inside the pressure canner.
Step 5
Fill the pressure canner with 4 qts. of water and bring the heat to the temperature recommended on the canner's guidelines. Cook the pork chops at 10 lbs. of pressure for 45 minutes.
Step 6
Allow the canner to cool completely before attempting to take the lid off. Remove the lid from the pressure canner.
Step 7
Lift the jars from the canner using the jar lifter and place on a clean towel to cool completely before storing.
Tips and Warnings
- Use barbecue sauce instead of water for a different result. Add any ingredients to the water for a seasoned pork chop.
- Never attempt to remove the lid from the canner before it has completely cooled. Do not use raw pork chops, as this increases the risk of food poisoning. Do not add salt to the water used to cover the pork chops or the result will be too salty to consume.
Things You'll Need
- Cooked pork chops
- Sterilized pint jars
- Water or sauce to fill jars
- Sterilized canning lids
- Sterilized canning rings
- Paper towels
- Pressure canner
- Jar lifter
- Clean towels
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