How to Can Turkey

 

These directions will teach you how to easily can turkey.  Use the following recipes to prepare your canned turkey when ready!

 

Serves:  10 pints

 

Ingredients

 

Dry chicken bouillon granules

15 pounds of fresh whole turkey or turkey pieces (not frozen)

Canning salt

 

Instructions

 

If using whole turkey, cut into manageable pieces.

 

Place canning jars into the dishwasher and run through, without any detergent, to warm jars.

 

Heat 3 quarts of water for your pressure canner to not quite boiling.

 

Heat lids in hot water for 3 minutes.

 

Add 1/2 tsp of canning salt and 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon granules to the bottom of each canning jar.

 

Place turkey into canning jars with one inch of space at the top.

 

Wipe down the lids and rims of the jars.

 

Place lids on and tighten rings.

 

Place jars into canner and fill with hot water to the jar rings.

 

Close and lock pressure canner and bring to a boil over high heat, then add cooking weight to the top.

 

After 15 minutes, turn heat to medium and cook for 75 minutes.

 

Turn off heat and leave canner alone until it has cooled completely to room temperature.

 

After it has cooled, remove jars from the canner and check for sealing.