Canning meals in a jar is a great way to have delicious homemade prepared food ready to heat and eat, all right from your pantry shelf. Ingredients for canning beef stew, one of my favorite meal in a jar canning recipes.
A classic easy meal in a jar, chili has all the ingredients to satisfy right in one bowl. Standard chili con carne is always a classic, but you can also make mixed bean chili or a lighter white bean and chicken chili too.
You might think of canning as a way of making jam and jelly, and it is, but reimagine it instead as a method to help you attain your low carb diet goals.
The Proper Way to Layer Mason Jar Meals When it comes to a successful mason jar meal, proper layering is key. Start with ingredients like salsa, hummus or salad dressing on the bottom. Then add hard veggies or fruits, followed by a layer of grains, if you’re using any. Then add protein, followed by soft veggies or fruits.