[Eagle50AE]

>> Do you cover the meat with water or put just a little in the bottom of the jar and kind of can it dry. <<

I Cover with water up to the recommended headspace level..

we buy london broil when on sale and cube it.. I process it 90 minutes at 15lbs .. be sure not to release pressure or let cool down fast.. I even wrap towels around so it drops pressure slowly..

[CottonBall]

be sure not to release pressure or let cool down fast.. I even wrap towels around so it drops pressure slowly..

NOW I get it. I remember you posting this a while back and didn't quite understand.....

[CottonBall]

be sure not to release pressure or let cool down fast.. I even wrap towels around so it drops pressure slowly..

Another newbie question about this: the Presto book that came with the canner says to set the jars bout 2 inches apart while they are cooling. Since this would make them cool faster, is it ok to put them closer together?