Day 3: beef vindaloo from a jar with white rice

This is Day 3 of my own pantry challenge, seven days of dinners from the jars on my shelves. Yesterday was Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes, and today we're going somewhere a little spicier ;)

Tonight's jar: my home-canned beef vindaloo, canned on August 23, 2025.

Tonight's dinner

This one was easy. I poured the liquid from the jar into a saucepan, added a tablespoon of cornstarch and whisked it into a smooth, shiny, thicker sauce. Then I added the beef and let it simmer for 3–4 minutes. I served it over white rice with a sprig of parsley.

Jars I used

1 pint of beef vindaloo

Curious about canning this one? Stay tuned, I'll be canning some more of it soon and will of course write a post about it ;)

Before you open a jar

Check the seal and look for spoilage before using any home-canned jar. More in A beginner's guide to safe home canning, Home canning and botulism and Home canning altitude adjustments.

Tomorrow: chicken tikka masala