How to Pressure Can Chicken

Don't be intimidated by pressure canning! It's actually really easy. You can save so much time and money if you learn this great skill. For detailed written instructions and pictures of the process visit: http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2011/01/24/how-to-pressure-can-chicken/

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[marythestewardess]

Hey Jodi, after re-reading my previous comment, I realized it sounded a little "know-it-all-ish". Sorry, didn't mean to sound that way : ) Love your vids. -Mary

[jweiss08]

@marythestewardess No worries at all! I love to hear feedback from expert canners. That's my favorite part about blogging is learning from everyone else. But I always try to do my tutorials based off of the manuals so I can't be blamed if things go wrong for other people ;)

[AnnieNM06]

I had no idea that you could raw pack the chicken while still frozen. I thought it had to be refridgerated type temp. Will the chicken get hot enough to be safe if you start from frozen?

[jweiss08]

@AnnieNM06 I heard from several people who have done chicken from frozen so that is why I tried it. When I pressure cook chicken it goes from frozen to cooked in 14-15 minutes. So I figured the long processing time of pressure canning is sure to cook it enough to be safe. Also if you do raw pack versus wet pack it's still the same amount of processing time and that is cooked versus raw. So I think it is fine either way. I'm not an expert on this though, just sharing what I'm trying myself!

[marythestewardess]

You don't need to fill the jars with water.  Just the meat is fine, it will make it's own juice as it processes. The meat plus a tsp of salt is best. Also, you don't need to wash the lids. You should put them in a pan of simmering water to loosen the sealing compound prior to putting them on the jars.

[jweiss08]

@marythestewardess Thanks for the tips. I tried to follow my manual exactly since this was my first time trying it. It specifically said to add hot water to the jars, and said to wash the lids. My manual also said to only use salt if it was canning salt and I didn't have any on hand so I went with no salt for this batch. It tasted just find to me!

[takawmiata]

you should add some better than bullion into the can it adds a lot of flavor and helps preserve it better because of the sodium content.

[takawmiata]

You should not cut the fat off meats when canning if using for a survival situation. In survival the situation is to get as many calories as possible whether you are traveling or not. try to get veggies in of course but you need energy to burn that's why you need lots and lots of calories.

[libraryfriend66]

Oh, thank you so much. I really appreciate this video. I have been given a real restrictive diet and now I am looking for all kinds of new ways to eat.

[VictoriasCreativeCra]

How long can he canning jars be left in the pantry? Long term storage or short term?

Thanks, Victoria

[zenvarley]

Love this video. I am just starting trying to build up a reserve of long term storage food types and never thought about canning. Will have to look into this more. Do you have to use pressure canners? Just curious.

[tankmdg]

i think you said you were married but if you ever become single ill be here. its hard to find ppl that do this in my area and as a guy ppl think am strange for doing it lol