antonio86 3 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 hey all I was wondering wats the best way to preserve meats... I want to store a lot of rabbit and pigeon and make it last. wat do people sudgest? and if you don't mind how to do it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brewman 1,192 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Decent chest freezer and it'll last months if not years if bagged properly with as much excess moisture removed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 How about using some of the rabbit for potted meat? This looks tasty http://www.channel4.com/4food/recipes/tv-show-recipes/sunday-brunch-recipes/potted-rabbit-recipe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
antonio86 3 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 i have to admit that looks so nice :-) wats the best way to do canning? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Think the idea is to use kilner jars, and also pour melted butter or some kind of fat in after the meat so you get an airtight seal. I saw it first in one of those River Cottage programs but I can't find it on youtube. http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/oct/03/terrines-potted-meat-confit-recipes-hugh-fearnley-whittingstall http://thingsyourmotherwouldhavetoldyou.com/2013/11/13/potted-meats-and-chutneys/ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kilner-Preserve-Tight-Storage-Litre/dp/B00237OFSQ/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_0_0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
antonio86 3 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 cheers mate you've been a massive help. do you no how long they last for? also you ever had a go at smoking and jerking? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Think there's a lot of info on this site about making Jerky. Also there's a good smoking post in the cooking on the wildeside section above. I think the potted meat should last a couple of months at least. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brewman 1,192 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Try this book : A guide to canning, freezing, curing and smoking meat, fish and game. By Wilbur F. Eastman Jr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
antonio86 3 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 ah excellent ill look out for that book! thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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