We Like Meat

We never completely finished processing all the meat from the musk ox C.O. shot last fall.  Dealing with the meat and the hide all at once can be a daunting task.  So we threw some big chunks of meat in the freezer to process at a later time. Christmas break allowed us the time we needed to make our final meat treats.  

Homemade Musk Ox Jerky.

 

Step 1: Grind Meat

Step 2: Add seasoning

Step 3: Extrude

Step 4: Dehydrate / Cook

Harold's cheeks get bigger when he's concentrating.

The rest, we canned.  We're big fans of canned meat.  We save the toughest, less choice cuts of meat for canning.  Cooking under pressure breaks down the fibers leaving it ultra tender.  Also, the meat is thoroughly cooked, so it makes a good last minute meal.  Just throw it in the microwave or in a stew and heat. 

 

First pack the meat and add some seasoning of your choice.  

Be sure to add at least one tsp of canning salt per pint.

 

Then cook in a water bath until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 170 degrees.

 

Wipe the rims clean before adding the lids.

 

Cover in the pressure cooker and bring to 11 pounds of pressure.

Cook for 90 minutes.

 

The final product!  The house smells delicious.  

It's best to wait a few weeks before eating. 

It takes a while for the flavors to peek.

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~AnnMarie