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Long-lasting goulash in jars: Your pantry's secret weapon

Goulash in jars is a lifesaver when I don't have time to cook. Just unscrew, heat up, and dinner is ready. A suitable method of pasteurization will ensure that the jars last for many months.

Recipe for jarred goulash
Recipe for jarred goulash
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What do you think about goulash that you can prepare once and enjoy for many months? Just use the 3:2:1 method, which involves tyndallization. Along with a simple recipe for delicious goulash, your home pantry will be well-stocked.

What is tyndallization?

Tyndallization is nothing more than multiple pasteurization of food. Some bacteria can create special coatings that protect them from high temperatures. Thanks to tyndallization, we can be sure that we destroy all bacteria, even the most resistant. This way, you have the certainty that all, even the most resistant, will be destroyed.

It eliminates the risk of food poisoning because it kills all harmful microorganisms. Thanks to tyndallization, dishes can be stored much longer, even for several months, without refrigeration.

Recipe for goulash in jars

Goulash in jars is a lifesaver for busy days when there's neither time nor desire to cook. Just prepare a stock of jars once, tyndallize them according to the 3:2:1 rule, and later just take them from the reserves when you crave delicious, homemade goulash.

Ingredients:

  • 4 kg of pork meat from the shoulder, ham, or neck,
  • 500 g of smoked bacon,
  • 3 tablespoons salt,
  • 2 tablespoons marjoram,
  • 1.5 tablespoons dried garlic,
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper,
  • 1 teaspoon herbal pepper,
  • 4-5 bay leaves,
  • 4-5 allspice berries.

Preparation:

  1. Cut the meat into medium-sized pieces, and the bacon into slices.
  2. Transfer the meat to a bowl and add black and herbal pepper, salt, marjoram, and dried garlic. Mix thoroughly so the spices cover the meat evenly.
  3. Leave in the refrigerator overnight.
  4. Place a bay leaf and allspice at the bottom of the jar. Add several slices of bacon and fill the remaining space with meat.
  5. Seal the jars tightly.
  6. Line the bottom of a large pot with a clean cloth and place the jars inside. Fill the pot with cold water so that it reaches 2/3 of the height of the jar.
  7. Cook on low heat for 3 hours after the water starts boiling.
  8. After this time, turn off the heat and let the jars cool.
  9. The next day, cook the jars again, this time for 2 hours. Replenish the water if necessary.
  10. On the third day, cook the jars for one hour.

After 3 days of cooking, the jars with delicious meat are ready. Store them in a dry and cool place; it doesn't have to be a refrigerator. Enjoy!

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