Home-canned Sloppy Joes

Step 1

Prep the onion and green pepper in advance, set aside.

Step 2

Sauté the ground meat in a large pot. Drain off any excess fat.

Step 3

Add the prepped veg and all remaining ingredients.

Step 4

Bring to a boil uncovered, then reduce to a simmer and let simmer for 5 minutes, uncovered.

Step 5

Ladle into jars, being sure to get balanced scoops of liquid and solid.

Step 6

Use either 1/4 litre (1/2 US pint / 8 oz ) OR 1/2 litre (1 US pint / 16 oz) OR 1 litre (1 US quart) jars,.

Step 7

Leave 3 cm (1 inch) headspace.

Step 8

Debubble; adjust headspace.

Step 9

Wipe jar rims.

Step 10

Put lids on.

Step 11

Processing pressure: 10 lbs (69 kPa) weighted gauge, 11 lbs (76 kpa) dial gauge (adjust pressure for your altitude when over 300 metres / 1000 feet)

Step 12

Processing time: Process 1/4 litre (1/2 US pint / 8 oz ) OR 1/2 litre (1 US pint / 16 oz) for 75 minutes. Process 1 litre (1 US quart) for 90 minutes.