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["Lisa K.V. Perry" <lisakvperry AT gmail.com>]

On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 5:57 PM, Lisa K.V. Perry <lisakvperry AT gmail.com>wrote:

>
> We cut into chunks partially thawed deer steak and roasts (fat cut off or
> most), we filled each jar 3/4 full with meat. Then added boiling water to
> the lowest ridge ring around the jar which is 1" from the top.
>

I forgot this step:  make sure to 'stir' the meat to dislodge air bubbles
before putting on the lid. You may need extra water to the lowest ridge ring
to be 1" from top.

>
> Put on sterlized lid (jar should have also be sterilized, should have
> mentioned but you all know this) and ring.
>