Ladle chicken stock into clean hot canning jars, leaving a 1 inch headspace.
Wipe rim of jars with a clean cloth.
Place lid on jar and then screw band. Hand tightened band.
Place jar in a pressure canner with 2 inches of simmering water.
Repeat with remaining jars.
Secure and lock lid on pressure canner and turn heat to medium high. Do not cover steam vent cover.
Once steam begins to vent in a consistent stream, set time for 10 minutes.
Carefully place steam vent cover on lid and bring pressure to 10 pounds of pressure (or higher depending on your elevation. See chart below)
Process pint jars for 20 minutes and quart jars for 25 minutes.
Turn off heat and keep lid and steam vent cover in place until pressure returns to zero.
Carefully remove vent cover and wait 5 minutes, then remove lid.
Allow jars to sit for another 10 minutes in pressure cooker to help prevent siphoning.
Use a jar lifter to remove jars and place on a cooling rack with at least 1 inch of space between jars. Do not tighten or remove bands. Do not touch lids.
After 12 hours, remove bands and check seals. Wash jars then label with contents and date.
Notes
If you are new to canning, please read through the entire post above for all tips and safety steps.Altitude Adjustment:
1000-2000 feet - 11 pounds of pressure
2001-3000 feet - 12 pounds of pressure
3001-6000 feet - 13 pounds of pressure
6001- 8000 feet - 14 pounds of pressure
8001-10000 feet - 15 pounds of pressure
Tips for Canning Stock
Follow safe canning practices. Read and reread steps, especially venting times, processing times and pressure settings.
Use pint or quart-sized jars
Yield will depend on how many jars your pressure canner will hold
Use your favorite chicken stock or broth for canning
Read your manual for your pressure canner before using
If you have an older model, inspect the rubber gasket. If dry or crumbly, it will need to be replaced.
Make certain lid is fully locked into place
Keep an eye on your pressure to make certain it doesn't go below the desired temperature and that it doesn't go too high
If you have a glass-topped stove, please check with the manufacturer before using a pressure canner. The high heat may not work with your stovetop.
Always double-check that you have enough water in the pressure canner. Most canning recipes call for 2 -4 inches, depending on the length of time the item will be under pressure. You do not need to cover the jars with water.