Pressure canning is a fantastic method for preserving chicken, especially when you want ready-to-eat meals that save time on busy or lazy days. From my experience, starting with a simple recipe helped me get comfortable with the pressure canning process. Although my first batch looked a bit rough—what I lovingly call my 'ugly chicken can up'—the flavor was absolutely delicious and satisfying. One of the key benefits of pressure canning chicken is food safety. Unlike water bath canning, pressure canning reaches higher temperatures needed to kill harmful bacteria like Clostridium botulinum found in low-acid foods such as meat. This not only extends shelf life but ensures your canned chicken stays safe to eat for months. To get started, I recommend using fresh chicken, cutting it into manageable pieces, and seasoning lightly if desired. Use quality canning jars and make sure to follow pressure canner manufacturer's instructions carefully, including adjusting for altitude. Always check seals and store cans in a cool, dark place. The convenience factor is unmatched. Having homemade canned chicken on hand means when you’re not in the mood to cook, you can quickly toss it into soups, stews, casseroles, or sandwiches. No thawing needed, which speeds up meal preparation tremendously. Pressure canning also reduces food waste by preserving leftover chicken before it spoils. Plus, homemade canned goods typically contain fewer preservatives and additives than store-bought counterparts, letting you control the ingredients. In summary, don’t be discouraged by appearance—the taste and convenience more than make up for it. Pressure canning chicken is a rewarding skill that brings tasty, ready-made meals to your kitchen with minimal effort on busy days.
3/12 Edited to
Related posts
Canning Butter
Canning Butter This is a rebel canning method which means it is not approved by the FDA or the USDA. You should only do this if you feel comfortable doing so. Cram as much butter into your jars as you can, then stick them on a tray and into the oven. I did 350 degrees but any temperature wil
3414 likes
Canning Cowgirl Candy
Cowgirl Candy 2 lbs Jalepenos 1 lbs Sweet Peppers 1 Onion 2-3 Cups Diced Pineapple (2 20oz cans) 1.5 Cups White Vinegar 2 Cups White Sugar 1 Cups Brown Sugar 1/4 tsp Turmeric 1/4 tsp Celery Seed 1/2 Tbsp Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp Cayenne Powder (optional) Chop or slice all fruits and ve
171 likes
Few methods for canning corn
When it comes to canning sweet corn there are two methods. 1️⃣ Raw Pack- simply cut the corn off the cob and pour into jars, don’t pack. Add salt & hot water. Seal and pressure cook. 2️⃣ Hot Pack- cut raw corn off the cob. Into a stockpot add 1 cup of water for every 2 cups of corn. Add
38 likes
Canning: Fresh Pickles
My grandma used to make fresh pickles when I was a kid and there’s just no better pickle! Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins Servings: 35 Yield: 7 quarts Ingredients 1X 2X 4X Original recipe (1X) yields 35 servings 8 pou
149 likes
Canning Chocolate Syrup
You can also make this without canning it. But definitely cut the recipe in half. 3 cups water 6 1/2 cups white sugar 3 cups cocoa powder 6 Tbsp Corn Syrup or Honey 1/2 tsp sea or canning salt 2 Tbsp vanilla Mix sugar & cocoa together then add to water & corn syrup, stir constan
251 likes
Canning Apple Pie Jam 🫙
Ingredients: * 8 cups peeled and diced apples (about 6 apples) I recommend using Granny Smith green apples * 2 cups apple juice I recommend using organic * 1 small lemon, zest and juice * 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar * pinch of salt * 3 tbsp pectin * 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon * ½ tsp ground gi
45 likes
Canning Alfredo Sauce
6c butter 6 pints heavy cream 16oz cream cheese 32oz Parmesan cheese Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste! Splash of milk to thin before canning. Pressure can 10 min for pints and 15 min for quarts 11lbs pressure. I got this recipe from Reid Homestead. #canningrecipe #canning #cannin
138 likes
Pressure Canning Bean Soup
This recipe is from Ball. You can also add diced ham to it! I add fried beef sausage when I open a jar. So good! #pressurecanning #canning #canningandpreserving #beansoup #canningtiktok
110 likes
Raspberry Lemonade 🍋 Concentrate Canning Recipe🫙
If you don’t want to can you can make this recipe and store in the fridge! ➡️Equipment • Food processor or blender • Large pot • Fine Mesh Strainer or Cheesecloth • Ladle • Canning funnel • Water bath canning equipment ➡️Ingredients • 4 cups frozen raspberries, thawed • 8 cups fres
385 likes
Canning Sweet Beans
Sweet Beans 1 lb. bacon cut up 1 1/2 to 2 lb. hamburger 1-2 onions 93 oz pork n'beans (6 cans) 30 oz kidney beans (2 cans) 30 oz lima or butter beans (2 cans) 2 T. vinegar 1 C. catsup 1 1/2 C. brown sugar 1C. white sugar 3-4 drops liquid smoke (optional) Fry bacon until done.
43 likes
Oven canned vs pressure canned brownies
I say the oven canned brownie is far better than pressure canned. But if you feel safer pressure canning them, they are acceptable that way. Brownie in a Jar: Oven Canning What you need: * Wide mouth pint mason jars * Your favorite brownie recipe (box mix works great) * Lids a
55 likes
65 Years of Canning… Then This Happened 😢
My Granny has been canning for over 65 years. It’s something she’s always loved — tomatoes, pickles, beans, all of it. 🍅🫙 But this time, while pressure canning tomatoes, one of the jars exploded as she was lifting it out. 💥 She got burns on her face and bruised both elbows in the fall. We’re
1420 likes
Water Bath vs. Pressure Canning
WATER BATH vs PRESSURE Not every jar needs a pressure canner — but some absolutely do. High-acid foods? Water bath. Low-acid foods? Pressure canner. When in doubt — pressure wins. This isn’t about fear. It’s about knowing which tool to use. 👉 Save this for later. #canning #fy
58 likes
Canning tips for beginners: Fingertip tight
When you hear the term “fingertip tight” it means to tighten the rings with your fingers and once you are met with resistance stop. No wrist action. #canningforbeginners #canning #canningandpreserving #canningseason #canningtips
648 likes
Longest running canning misconception
I see it in a lot of canning books and recipes still. Ball stopped using latex and switched to plastisol in 1970 which is when they instructed us to stop boiling the lids. In 2014 they dropped the recommendation to heat the lids at all (between 1970 and 2014 their books still had the step of simmer
104 likes
Multi-Ingredient Canning Times
When canning mixed vegetables or combinations of ingredients, you must use the processing time required by the ingredient that needs the longest processing to ensure all contents reach safe temperatures for proper preservation. #canning #canningtips #canningseason #canningandpreserving #
132 likes
Pressure canner explosion
Pressure canners don't randomly explode. You should know the three safety systems built into yours so you can feel safe canning in your kitchen. #canning #canningforbeginners #pressurecanning #canningtips #foodpreservation
232 likes
Canning Potatoes Two Ways
Canning Potatoes Two Ways (Dry packing & with water). Prep potatoes and jars 1. Wash whole potatoes very well to remove all visible soil. Scrub well or Peel all potatoes completely and cut out eyes, green areas, or blemishes. 2. Cut into roughly 1/2–1 inch cubes or similar‑sized c
82 likes
Canning ❤️
Literally one of the best hobbies I've picked up. We always have a meal ready to go and that's been so helpful for Sabbath days 😊 #BiblicalWomanhood #fromscratch #canning #homemaker #beginnerhomesteader
117 likes
Canning Peach Pie Filling
Recipe to used if making it yourself. Canned Peach Pie Filling (Recipe yields roughly 2 quart jars) Ingredients: 7 cups fresh peaches (sliced) 2 cups sugar ½ cup + 2 Tbsp ClearJel 1 ½ cups cold water (or peach juice) ¼ tsp cinnamon ½ cup lemon juice Extra: ¼ cup lemon juice or Fr
3 likes
Dried beans canning recipe
-Canned dried beans recipe- *1lb dried beans=4 pints* -Rinse and sort beans. -Soak beans overnight or do *quick soak method. (*See below) -Cover beans with fresh water, bring to boil for min or 2, turn down and simmer 30 mins. -Get your clean hot jars and put your beans in it. -Cover wit
24 likes
Canning Tomato Sauce
I had about 20lbs of tomatoes in my freezer from last years garden.. I do things a little on the rebel side of canning. This is just what I did… I didn’t follow a recipe. I used about 20lbs of many kids of tomatoes. I thawed them out. The tomatoes had previously been washed and had any bad parts c
174 likes
Canning Therapy
Canning is therapy and no one can change my mind about that. #canning #canningandpreserving #canningfood #homecanning #pressurecanning
47 likes
Canning Tips for Beginners: Saving Money on Jars
I have gotten hundreds of jars this way. The old jars are way better than the new ones! #canningforbeginners #canningtips #canning #canningandpreserving #canningfood
91 likes
Canning Tip for Dry Packed Potatoes
Both jars have potatoes from the same bag, both were processed the exact same way…. Only difference was jar on the left was put in the fridge for about 12 hours prior to canning. The color turned out a lot better than the room temp potatoes. #canning #canningtips #canningtiktok #canningan
29 likes
Canning Green Beans Two Ways Review
The dry packed green beans were only a tad bit firmer as far as texture. The taste was about the same on both. Since the textures were pretty much the same, moving forward, i will be canning them with water and salt. Canning Green Beans 1. Wash and snap f
39 likes
Canning Pickled Red Onions
Pickled onions * 4 large red onions thinly sliced * 2 cups apple cider vinegar * 1 cup water * ⅓ cup granulated sugar * 1 tbsp kosher salt * 4 cloves garlic peeled * 4 sprigs fresh thyme * 2 tsp whole black peppercorns * 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds INSTRUCTIONS * Slice onions and
136 likes
Canning Tips for Beginners: Hard Water
This is something that just depends on how hard your water is. If you have hard water, just add a splash of vinegar to your canner prior to the canning process. #canning #canningandpreserving #canningtiktok #canningseason #canningforbeginners
46 likes
Canning Easy Ketchup
Easy Ketchup 6 small cans (6oz) tomato paste 1 1/2 c Water 1 1/2 c White vinegar 1 1/2 c Sugar 3/4 c Brown sugar 1 Tbsp Salt Heat on low for 20 min Fill jars to 1/2 inch headspace Water bath 15 minutes (adjust for altitude) #canning #canningandpreserving #ketchup #ketchuprecipe
222 likes
Re-Canning Queso
Re-Canning Queso 1 #10 can of nacho cheese 2-3 cans of green chilis (optional) 2-3 cans of Rotel (optional) 1-2 cans of jalepenos (optional) Garlic powder to taste (optional) 2-3 cups of chicken broth Mix all ingredients in a pot. Heat up on the stove til queso is thinner and mixed w
62 likes
Canning Recipes 🥫
#canningfood #growingfood #cookingorganic #canningrecipe #growyouronfood
20 likes
Canning Tips for Beginners: Stages of Botulism
Foodborne botulism is a three‑stage process: spores survive, then under the right conditions they wake up and grow, and only then do they make the toxin. Stages of Botulism 1. The spore •Botulinum spores are super tough and can survive boiling. •They are handled by
39 likes
Canning Carrots
Canning Carrots 1. Prep carrots: wash, peel, slice 2. Pack raw in jars 3. Add optional salt, cover with water. 4. Debubble, adjust headspace, wipe rims. 5. Lids and rings on, finger tight. 6. Process pints 25 min, quarts 30 min at correct PSI for altitude. 7. Cool canner to zer
34 likes
Canning Is Cheaper Than Therapy
It’s a win win. #canning #canningandpreserving #canningseason #canningfood #urbanhomestead
30 likes
Canning Carnitas
Carnitas in a jar This is for pint jars 20lbs Pork (fill jars to half inch headspace) Put ingredients below in each jar. 1/2 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp salt Bay leaf 1" pieces 1/4 tsp onion pouder 1/4 top garlic powder 1/2 tsp arange juice concentrate 1/2 tsp oregano You can substitut
170 likes
Canning spaghetti o’s
Adding some meals in a jar to my cantry shelves. #rebelcanning #canning #canningrecipes #preservingfood #foodpreservation
1397 likes
Canning Tips For Beginners: Canning Terms
Hot packing: Putting preheated or briefly cooked food into hot jars, covering it with hot liquid, then canning it. Raw packing: Packing raw, unheated food firmly into hot jars, then adding boiling liquid over it before canning. Dry packing: Filling jars with food and using little or no added liqu
146 likes
Pressure Canning
Can 11 pint jars of butternut squash with me! #canningandpreserving #pressurecanning #canning @
14 likes
Canning for Total Beginners Part 1
If you want to can your first 4 jars of jam with the stuff you already have in your house, follow along this step by step series where we’ll can 4 jars of berry jam in less than an hour and for less than $20. #canning #jam #preserves #canningseason #canning
63 likes
Canning EasyCranberry Juice
Easy Cranberry Juice This is per quart jar 1 1/2 cups cranberries 1/4 -1/2 cup sugar Fill will hot/simmered water Stir til sugar dissolves Water bath them for 25 minutes Let them sit for at least 6-8 wks. The longer it sits the better it gets. I usually won’t open one til it’s been a year.
165 likes
Canning is my excuse
Canning is my therapy, and sometimes my excuse! #canning #canningandpreserving #canningforbeginners #urbanhomestead #preparedness
123 likes
Canning Pickled Green Beans
Pickled Green Beans 4-5 pounds green beans 4 cups 5% acidity Apple cider or Distilled white vinegar (I do half and half) 4 cups water 4 tablespoons salt 6 cloves garlic, or 6 tsp chopped garlic 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional) Water bath pints 10 min Quarts 15 min This
83 likes
Canning Turkey Chili
Turkey Chili This recipe is just what I do. It’s completely adjustable to what you like. You can add more beans take things out, add other veggies, etc. If you want it to have a stronger chili taste, add more chili powder. My recipe is more of a guideline. 3lbs Ground Turkey 3 Zucchini’s or
41 likes
Canning dried beans!
Grab your Balls, we’re canning beans today! • grab your clean pint or quart jars • grab your beans and sort through them, rinse the beans a few times • add 1/2 cup dry beans to pints or 1 cup for quarts • fill your jars with cold water or broth to 1 inch headspace • optional add 1/2 tsp sa
214 likes
Pressure canning is a way of life 🫶
And it’s not meant for everybody but my family and I absolutely love it. I can meals and side dishes for a whole entire year to cut down on our grocery bill and this year alone we have saved thousands of dollars to put towards other things like our children and everything that they want and vacatio
12 likes
Canning Tips For Beginners: Jar Opener
Whenever I show this in videos people seem to be shocked. Now I do love the look of a fancy jar opener, but they are NOT necessary. The rings can lift up the flats easily without damaging them at all. #canningforbeginners #canningtips #canning #canningandpreserving #canningfood
69 likes
Canning Green Beans 2 Ways
Canning Green Beans. 1. Wash and snap fresh green beans into size you want. 2. Pack raw beans tightly into hot, clean pint or quart jars, leaving 1 inch headspace. 3. Optional: add 1/2 teaspoon canning salt per pint or 1 teaspoon per quart. 4. Pour boiling water over bean
25 likes
electric pressure canning venison
making venison shelf stable. #canning #canningandpreserving #canningseason #venison #nescocanner
11 likes
Canning Chicken Broth
Chicken broth recipe: •Sam’s club rotisserie chicken bones •half of gallon bag carrots •whole stock celery •two garlic •5 onions •6 bayleafs •salt #chicken bone broth #canning #canningrecipe #homestead #recipe Mississippi
161 likes
First time canning
this was are first time pressure canning anything and we did green beans outta are garden because they are a simple first time veggie to can and they turned out great can't wait to see what this year brings for canning #canning #canningandpreserving #canningfood #canningathome #vegetab
49 likes
Canning Fajita chicken 2.0
I love having this on hand for easy meals with the kids. I add fresh bell peppers and onions once I heat it up. And any other fixings you want. Pressure can for 90 min No added liquid the chicken makes its own As many breasts as I can fit in the jar Couple tablespoons in each jar of fajita sea
657 likes
Learning How to Pressure Can Corn | First-Timer
This week I faced one of my biggest homestead fears: pressure canning for the first time. I started with fresh, locally grown sweet corn. Shucked it, then used my boyfriend’s electric fish knife to cut it off the cob (game-changer 🙌). I packed the jars with corn, a little salt, a touch of butter
32 likes
Dry Canning Flour
A way to store flour for long term storage. #preservingfood
1210 likes
See more