How to Can Broth?

Use a pressure canner, not a boiling-water bath

Prepare broth from meat, poultry, or bones

Strain the broth thoroughly

Remove excess fat

Reheat broth to a boil

Sterilize jars if required by your process

Fill hot jars, leaving 1 inch headspace

Remove air bubbles

Wipe jar rims clean

Apply lids and bands fingertip-tight

Load jars into the pressure canner

Add the required amount of water to the canner

Vent the canner for 10 minutes

Process at the correct pressure for your altitude

Use the proper time for jar size and broth type

Let the canner depressurize naturally

Remove jars and place them on a towel or rack

Do not retighten bands after processing

Let jars cool undisturbed for 12 to 24 hours

Check seals after cooling

Label and store sealed jars in a cool, dark place

Refrigerate any unsealed jars and use promptly

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