Homemade Canned Chili

Step 1

Make the chili, See here if you would like to use our Lovefoodies easy Chili Recipe.

Step 2

Prepare your pressure canner. Heat the jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set the bands aside.

Step 3

Ladle hot chili into hot jars leaving 1 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe the rim with vinegar. Center the hot lid on the jar jar. Apply the band and adjust until the fit is fingertip-tight.

Step 4

Process filled jars in a pressure canner at 10 pounds pressure for 1 hour and 30 minutes for pints and quarts, adjusting for altitude.

Step 5

Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. The lid should not flex up and down when the center is pressed.