Meals in a Jar Q&A with The Canning Diva® | Full Episode Replay Nov. 13, 2025

In this week’s Thursday Night LIVE, we dove deep into one of my favorite topics—Meals in a Jar! Whether you’re brand new to pressure canning or you’ve been filling your pantry for years, this episode walks you through tips, techniques, and answers to the most common questions about creating safe, delicious, ready-to-heat meals straight from your shelf.

I shared insights from my newest cookbook, The Canning Diva Presents Meals in a Jar, and highlighted many of the recipes, methods, and troubleshooting steps that help ensure every jar is flavorful, shelf-stable, and beautifully textured. We also chatted live with viewers and covered real-time questions from the audience.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Video
✔️ How to prevent meals-in-a-jar from becoming mushy or overcooked
✔️ Tips for canning potatoes, beans, vegetables, and meats together safely
✔️ How to safely swap meats, reduce salt, or adjust ingredients
✔️ Why some foods stay firm while others soften during canning
✔️ What qualifies as a complete “meal in a jar”
✔️ What to do if a jar doesn’t seal
✔️ How long properly canned meals can be safely stored
✔️ Common mistakes during large batch-canning sessions
✔️ How to adapt family favorites into safe meals-in-a-jar
✔️ Best ways to reheat and serve meals-in-a-jar for optimum flavor and texture

If you’re passionate about canning, food preparedness, or building a supply of convenient homemade meals, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge.

Explore My Cookbooks:
⭐ Popular Seller — Meals in a Jar Cookbook
Build delicious, shelf-stable, ready-to-eat meals with step-by-step safety guidance.
https://canningdiva.com/product/the-c...

🌟 Best Seller — The Complete Guide to Pressure Canning
Includes a full chapter dedicated to Meals in a Jar recipes!
https://canningdiva.com/product/the-c...

Browse Meals-in-a-Jar Recipes on My Website
Find dozens of free meals-in-a-jar canning recipes:
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