Homemade chicken broth is one of the most valuable staples you can keep in your pantry. Slowly simmered with roasted chicken bones, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this rich, flavorful broth adds incredible depth to soups, sauces, gravies, and countless everyday meals. Pressure canning allows you to preserve that homemade goodness, so it’s always ready when you need it.
Making your own broth is also an excellent way to reduce food waste by using leftover chicken carcasses and bones. As the broth gently simmers, it extracts rich flavor from the bones and vegetables, creating a nourishing stock that’s far superior to most store-bought varieties.
Because chicken broth is a low-acid food, it must be processed in a pressure canner for safe home preservation. Properly canned broth can be stored on the pantry shelf for months, making it a convenient ingredient for busy weeknight cooking and holiday meal preparation.
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Whether you’re preparing comforting soups, creamy risotto, flavorful rice dishes, or savory gravies, homemade canned chicken broth provides a delicious foundation for your favorite recipes. Once you start canning your own, you’ll appreciate having this versatile kitchen essential close at hand.
Servings: About 7 quart jars
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: About 5 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: About 6 hours
Ingredients :
- 6 to 8 pounds chicken bones and carcasses (with some meat attached)
- 3 quarts water, or enough to cover the ingredients
- 3 cups chopped onions
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- Fresh parsley stems (optional)
- Canning or pickling salt (optional, add when serving)
Instructions:
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