Amish Survival Meat and Rice
Prepare for an adventure in preservation with our Amish Survival Meat and Rice recipe! This delicious and hearty dish combines savory meat and tender rice, all sealed using straightforward canning methods that keep your meal fresh for up to two decades—no fridge required! With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of know-how, you’ll have a long-lasting, satisfying meal ready for any occasion!
Prep
30
min
Cook
240
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- carrots
- 1 onion, diced
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- fattiest cut of pork available
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- rice
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 2-3 tablespoons of salt (30-45 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 1 teaspoon of vinegar (5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Sear the meat in a blazing hot pan until it has a bright golden crust.
- 2
Add diced onion to the pan and let it caramelize.
- 3
Add 2-3 tablespoons of salt to the meat and onion mixture.
- 4
Fry the carrots for another 10 minutes until they soak up the fat.
- 5
Rinse the rice until clean, do not cook it.
- 6
Layer the ingredients in the jar: start with a thin layer of rice, then a layer of seared meat and veggies, and repeat until the jar is filled, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
- 7
Wipe the rim of the jar with vinegar before sealing.
- 8
Add 1 teaspoon of vinegar to each jar.
- 9
Fill the jar with boiling water, leaving space for the rice to expand.
- 10
Seal the jar and boil gently for 4 hours.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Sear meat at 400-450°F surface temperature (medium-high heat) for 90-120 seconds per side to achieve proper Maillard reaction browning without overcooking the interior.technique400-450°F, 90-120 seconds
- ✓Caramelize onions at 285-300°F for 15-20 minutes to convert natural sugars into complex flavor compounds without burning the fond.timing285-300°F, 15-20 minutes
- ✓Use 1% white vinegar (5% acidity) for jar preservation as it creates a pH below 4.6 to prevent botulism while maintaining flavor balance.ingredientpH below 4.6
- ✓Leave exactly 1-inch headspace in preservation jars to allow for thermal expansion during processing and create proper vacuum seal formation.technique1-inch headspace
- ✓Rinse rice until water runs clear (typically 3-4 rinses) to remove excess starch that could create gummy texture during jar storage rehydration.ingredient3-4 rinses
Share this recipe