[metmom]

I haven’t done meat yet, and won’t get to it for some weeks but what I read says that you should NOT use flour to brown the meat.

From what I’ve read, you either raw pack the meat with no liquid or cook the meat until medium rare and can it with some broth and/or water.

Let me know what you do about cutting up the meat cause I’d like to know for when I try.

[CottonBall]

Let me know what you do about cutting up the meat cause I’d like to know for when I try.

Well, lacking any input (everyone must be busy with their own preparations!), I did some of each. Some stew-sized pieces and larger slices about the size of the jar opening. Did 14 jars today! I haven't tried any yet, but the aroma from the beef broth is marvelous.

We're having pasta tonight. On meat canning days, I don't feel like having meat at all for some reason. Overload, perhaps? When we try the meat in the jars, I'll let you know how the different sized pieces came out!