It is well known that herbs and spices will change during processing and with shelf time. Some become stronger and some fade.

Make notes if you like the recipe overall and either cut back the amount or add when reheating.

Carol

Thanks... I will omit the herbs and spices next time. Then add them upon reheating.

I have not really noticed a different taste to my canned stuff but I have noticed a different smell to the canned vs. fresh especially in meat.

It reminds me of canned tuna. So I let it vent then use it. It tastes fine and has not gotten us sick or anything but the smell can make me pause at first, when I open the jars.

Is this is normal? I have been using broth in the meat to keep it from getting dry during storage. Today when I canned the hamburger I did not add broth. Hoping to prevent the "canned smell."