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Simple Canning Chicken Broth Recipes

Simple Canning Chicken Broth Recipes

This hearty and flavorful chicken broth recipe is perfect for canning and storing for later use in soups, stews, and more.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 lb whole chicken
  • 3 cup carrots, chopped
  • 2 cup celery stalks, chopped
  • 1.5 oz onion, quartered
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 3 bay leaves bay leaves
  • 12 cup water

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Place the whole chicken in a large stockpot and cover with 12 cups of water.
  • Add chopped carrots, celery, quartered onion, garlic cloves, peppercorns, and bay leaves to the pot.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 2 hours.
  • Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface occasionally during cooking.
  • Remove the chicken and vegetables from the broth using a slotted spoon.
  • Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into clean jars for canning.
  • Process jars in a pressure canner according to your equipment’s guidelines for poultry broth.

Notes

Store canned broth in a cool, dark place and use within 1 year for best quality.