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A simple homemade meatloaf recipe designed for pressure canning and long-term storage.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Canning Homemade Meatloaf
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • pressure canner
  • wide-mouth pint jars
  • Large mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
  • Loosely pack the meatloaf mixture into wide-mouth pint jars, leaving 1 inch of headspace. Optionally, add a spoonful of ketchup on top.
  • Wipe jar rims, place lids, and screw on bands fingertip-tight.
  • Pressure can jars according to your canner’s instructions, typically 75–90 minutes for pints.
  • Allow pressure to drop naturally, remove jars, cool on a towel, check seals, and store in a cool, dark place.

Notes

Use wide-mouth pint jars and follow proper pressure canning instructions for safety.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 15mg