Canning Homemade Meatloaf

Looking for a creative way to preserve meatloaf so you can enjoy its savory flavor anytime? Canning meatloaf is a great solution. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to safely can meatloaf while keeping it delicious and ready to enjoy whenever you like.

Ingredients
Before we start, gather everything you’ll need for canning your meatloaf. These ingredients ensure flavor and safety:

Ingredient Quantity Notes
Ground beef (hamburg) 10 lbs
Garlic cloves 3 No more—too much can overpower flavor when pressure-canned
Onion ½
Light brown sugar 2–3 tbsp
Tomato ketchup 1¼ cups
Saltine crackers 1 plastic package From a box of saltines
Parsley 1 tbsp
Yellow mustard (powder) 1 tsp
Pepper 1 tsp
Salt 2 tsp
Eggs 8
Instructions
Follow these steps carefully to ensure your canned meatloaf is both safe and flavorful: