Chicken Broth - Pressure Canning
Source: Tinkskitchen.com
Ingredients
- Chicken carcass bones with meat removed
- Stalks of celery
- 2 onions, peeled, sliced in half
- Canning salt
Directions
- Take chicken bones or carcass, clean all meat off it. You can optionally roast the bones in a 300 degree oven for an hour prior to creating the stock.
- Place the bones into a large pot and cover with water. Add the onions, celery, and salt, probably a tablespoon for 3-4 quarts. Bring to a boil, and cook for 30-45 minutes.
- Strain all the bones/bits out and let the liquid pour into a large bowl, cool the stock by immersing the bottom of the pot in a cold dish or sink filled with ice for about 1 hour, then refrigerate overnight. This is allowed to sit for 24-48 hours ONLY.
- On the day of canning, scrape all of the fat off and discard. Reheat to boiling and begin your canning process. Have clean jars and lids at the ready. Chicken Stock is 1" headspace.
- Process in a pressure canner at 11 lbs., for the desired time per your altitude.
- Remove from the canner, and place on a toweled surface and allow to sit for 24 hours. After 24 hours, test your seals by picking up the jar by the top - it should be securely attached and the button should be depressed.
- Clean the jars by removing the rings, and using a soapy cloth, wash it all down, rinse and allow to dry. Label your jars with a use by date - 18 months.
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Notes:
Once you get over the fear of pressure canning…the rest is easy.
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