Description
Simple method for canning homemade chicken broth to preserve freshness and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs chicken bones
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 cups water
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large stockpot.
- Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 4 hours.
- Strain broth through fine mesh sieve.
- Skim off fat from surface.
- Sterilize canning jars and lids.
- Fill jars with hot broth, leaving 1-inch headspace.
- Process jars in pressure canner at 10 psi for 25 minutes.
- Remove jars and let cool for 24 hours.
- Check seals before storage.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Adjust salt to taste.
- Store sealed jars in cool, dark place.
- Consume within 1 year.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hrs
- Category: Preserving
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: homemade chicken broth, canning recipes, preserved broth