This video is in collaboration with @SuttonsDaze and ForJars.
Home canned Italian style pot roast is a rich, hearty meal that’s perfect for building a shelf-stable pantry. In this video, I show you how to pressure can beef pot roast safely at home using vegetables, garlic, onions, and classic Italian herbs. This home canned pot roast recipe is ideal for quick dinners—serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or polenta for an easy homemade meal anytime.
For every 2 quart or 4 pint jars you will need:
2 lbs. beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2″ chunks
1 c. peeled and diced potatoes
1 c. sliced carrots
1 c. diced onions
1/2 c. diced celery
2 t. salt
1 t. black pepper
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 t. each dried thyme, dried oregano, dried parsley
1 c. dry red wine
4 T. tomato paste
Beef broth
Fill hot pint or quart jars with meat and vegetables to 1″ headspace, add liquid seasoning and hot broth leaving 1″ headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, center lid and add rings to fingertip tight.
Pressure can pints for 75 minutes and quarts for 90 minutes, adjusting for altitude as follows:
Weighted gauge Dial gauge
0-1,000 ft 10 11
1,001-2,000 ft 15 11
2,001-4,000 ft 15 12
4,001-6,000 ft 15 13
6,001-8,000 ft 15 14
8,001-10,000 ft 15 15
Allow jars to rest undisturbed for 12-24 hours. Remove bands, check seals, wash and label jars. Store in a cool dark dry place.
⚠️ This recipe uses a pressure canner only and follows tested home canning safety guidelines.
This recipe CANNOT be safely water bath or steam canned.
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37 Comments
Love that they offer small batches for the meals so we can try before we have a bunch on hand
I absolutely love recipes that are meals in a jar. I'm an elementary teacher and by the time I get home I'm exhausted. Easy suppers are wonderful things to have on my shelf. I'd leave the celery out too… not my favorite ingredient. Thanks for the tips and tricks (like the division of bay leaf and reconstituting the bullion). Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Italian pot roast the best comfort food out there and a fancy name i love it. Thank you Carol for participating in canuary
We like both meals in a jar and ingredient canning so this appeals to our small batch canning plans as it gives us a wider choice. Thanks for offering this up for canuary. I’ve tons if Forjar lids but need more jars!
This year is my first year doing meals in a jar. I’ve been canning since I was a child helping my grandma. I have always done the traditional veggies and soups. Thank you for sharing.
Nice having ready made meal for those busy nights
This sounds like a great recipe to have on the shelf. Nice that you can make it in smaller batches.
This sounds great. I've never had Italian pot roast before. Meals in a jar are so convenient. Looking forward to trying this recipe. Thanks
I am loving the meal in a jar videos! This looks great, thanks!
This recipe sounds delicious. Thanks for participating in this collaboration.
Loved seeing this recipe! Makes so much sense to switch up the seasonings and make Italian style! Also great idea for the mini bottle of wine! I’m not a wine drinker but the perfect size for cooking and canning! Thanks so much!
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Great idea for a home cooked meal to send with the boy when he goes off to school next year. Thank you for showing this idea!
I really need to try some of these meals I a jar! What a great option for a busy day or to share with a sick friend. Thank you for sharing thing recipe. I like the adjustments you made. It looks yummy!
Thank you for sharing all the safety. I really want to start doing meals in a jar.
So , I have been canning with the weight continuously moving. Not fast but constant. I now have to can the way you said to. I think my food will come out better. Thank you for saying that. Also beef is very expensive, but I think this recipe is worth it.
First off, you're so darn pretty! I need make up lessons , lol! Thank you for taking time to share a bit of Italian inspired recipes. I used to think canning was all about fruits and vegetables….I know better now! Thx😂
I would like to always have pot roast available should I lose power. I do have soups, but this sounds like more of a satisfying meal.
Meals in a jar give us an easier way to take care of meals. Having an assortment will give us choices.
Thank you for participating in CANUARY2026 and for sharing this meal in a jar!!
As a single, meals in a jar provides me with a wide variety of tasty meals very quickly. Love this recipe!
Interesting twist on pot roast, will definitely try it, sounds delicious. You are a very good teacher, very clear instructions. Thank you very much for clarifying so many things.
I love your videos especially since you focus on meals for 1 or 2 people. I. Also love this book. The Italian pot roast you came up with sounds great
This looks like another great meal in a jar idea. Thanks for your contribution and sharing with us.❤
I did not know that there was a minimum amount you could pressure can. Thank you for sharing that! I'm excited to try this Italian style pot roast.
This is what I love having in my pantry, meals ready to heat and serve. I usually can everything in pint jars as it’s just husband and self. Easy enough to open an additional jar if having company. Thank you for your excellent instructions!
I love meals in a jar!! Thank you for sharing this delicious looking recipe!
I love leaks in jars. This sounds delicious.
This sounds yummy! I am interested in learning more about meals in a jar. I've previously only really thought about canning individual meals items, but canning a meal has definite possibilities!
This sounds wonderful. Thank you for going over your thought process for changing up the flavor profile
Thank you for explaining the rocker jiggling and adjusting heat. I have an all American canner and have been having siphoning, lid not on right, too hot, too cold etc with this canner. I have persevered but explanations you posted will definitely help me and others. The beef jars look great. Cannot wait to try it over polenta. Thank you!
Yum, yum! This sounds so delicious. Tusk you for your contribution.
I have only canned single items so far. I'm excited to try meals in jars.
We love one jar meals. This one is similar to beef roast but not. It will be a nice change up.
First, your videos are always amazing, and this one sounds so good. As Canuary 2026 ends, I do think this year will be the year I do more meal in a jar. Thank you for all your tips. I especially like the one using the small wine bottles.
What a wonderful quick meal idea. Thank you Ms. Carol for explaining each step by step and sharing this Italian Pot Roast.
Love the meals in a jar. This is one I am going to try for sure
Before canuary I was intimidated by my pressure canner and had never canned meat. After watching these videos I now have the confidence to safely stock my pantry with things I'll use. Thank you!
Meals in a jar are the best. Ready in a moments notice. The flavor can be what ever you choose. Thank you for this recipe. Peace