I haven't posted in ages... but things are going fine here! The garden produced a ton, did a lot of canning.. have fresh pork on the shelves, deer hanging, I won't starve this winter. lol
Hope everyone is safe and healthy! :)
If you are interested in raising your own shrimp, canning, smoking and preserving your own meat, fishing or sitting around a good camp fire.....we might be related. :)
I haven't posted in ages... but things are going fine here! The garden produced a ton, did a lot of canning.. have fresh pork on the shelves, deer hanging, I won't starve this winter. lol
Hope everyone is safe and healthy! :)
During the recent cold spells, I have had comfort food on my mind. Something warming! I have plenty of white tail venison on hand in the freezer and decided to make a batch of stew.
Started filling my sterilized jars...
Browned venison first.
Tatoes, onions and garlic...
Next the celery and carrots...
I do not care for cooked carrots, but I add them for color and for my house cat that loves them. lol
I fill the jars with a kicked up beef stock, leaving a one inch headspace..
I let the jars cool overnight, check the seals, Wash and dry the jars and they are ready for shelf storage.
The flour from browning the venison cubes help thicken the stew while heating. You can add more as it simmers, if you like it thicker.
I enjoy having the stew on hand. Add a hot tortilla slathered in butter.....It's a quick and easy meal when I don't feel like cooking!
Spring is almost here. The pastures are greening up and the nights are getting warmer. I think every window in my house is filled with plants for the veggie garden! I start my seeds early every year and run out of room to put stuff!
I probably should build a greenhouse. lol
Hope everyone stays safe. The weather has been crazy the last couple of weeks!
Thanks for stopping by!