Canning Chicken: Parboil Method (shout-out to Bumble Bee Junction)

I usually "raw pack" my chicken, but so many amazing canners have used this parboil method, I thought this time around I would give it a try. The results are beautiful! I hope to crack into a jar soon, to taste the difference, but the visual results are beautiful! I will keep you posted!
I was inspired to give the parboil method a try thanks to Bumble Bee Junction. Their video can be found here:
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[@ordabee]

Thank you!!

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[@patriotchic3364]

If seared chicken and beef as well. It tastes great.

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

You are too kind Momma Conn ! Thank you so much ! That was really awesome of you ! Hey... And your chicken looks AWESOME ! You did it right ! And you won't be disappointed ! Thank you for asking your Peeps to Peep us out ! We will do our best to live up to your kind words ! Thank you so very much once more ! Hats off Momma Conn !

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

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[@homemclaughlin7830]

Canned 15 lbs of chicken breast the other day. This was my first time canning ever! I did it the parboiled way and used Better than Buillion in my pint jars. I got 20 jars and they came out great! I was so nervous with the first batch and had your canning video guiding me along with the pressure cooking booklet. I have to do an additional 12 lbs..but froze the rest until I can get more jars. So happy! Looking forward to trying all different meats, veggies and fruit now to can. Thanks for the guidance. Oh..btw..your Honey Oat maple bread is the only bread we have eaten in 4 months! No more store bought!

[@orlandl.blanchard5423]

Continuing to watch your playlist.

[@HOMESTEADHEART]

This looks great! I'm heading over to Bumble Bee Junction to check out their channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@mcomeslast]

About to do this to can chicken a la king and chicken chunks. And yes, I watched BBJ’s videos.

[@kayofthecountrywifeskitche9494]

This method looks so much better than any other! I may have to try it this way!

[@cluckingbell1522]

Peters Wife Katie here in the UK. Came here after watching your chicken pot pie from your own product. Yes it does look so much prettier! Went and subscribed to Bumblebee Junction and have you to thank for that! I am so looking forward to doing chicken this way from now on!*kt*x

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

i won't can chicken any other way now.

[@lindadobranetski6302]

Heather thank you so much for sending me over to Bumble Bee Junction I am currently have all their videos on auto play (249), I cannot stop watching them.

[@Melissa-ed5uw]

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[@JoanetteDrosteWader]

Gosh I’ve been watching so many of your videos! I want to can everything!!! Lol

[@cathysteenson9591]

I love Bumblebee Junction! Another good video from you. I love your cheerful voice.

[@sandrastar8141]

Nice

[@Jean2235177]

Parboiling. Great idea! Makes much more sense. Less shrinkage.

[@vickiey4561]

Hello, I just wanted to pass along something that I learned yesterday while canning my chicken. I have always rinsed my chicken after par boiling because I hate the snow as well. I am not a fan of rinsing after parboiling because it takes time but I do it anyway. This time however I put my cut up chicken (which I do the night before) in a big bowl of cold water and swished it around. I did get clean water pretty often. When I parboiled the chicken there was MUCH less snow floating in the pan and the chicken hardly need any rinsing after. It seems to be much easier for me to do it this way. Just wanted to share!

[@tinacostner3069]

❤️ I am glad I ran across this one. I’m doing this today. Thank you!! I’m rinsing lol I’m actually making soup and I wanted to taste and look good 😊 get well soon we miss you.

[@beckybrown3291]

😊🙏

[@FrugalMommaInTheWoods]

Good information ,thanks for sharing

[@ordabee]

I’m so thankful for this video that I can go back and refresh my memory🍗

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

🥰

[@allsorts4041]

The chicken looks great Heather! Going over to bumblebee junction now💐

[@staceycoates1418]

Thank you!

[@marting.2359]

Great video thx for it! I will try this but I will keep the boiling water and the water from rinsing the chicken in a big pot and dump some chicken feet and carcasses in it and make a great broth. Greatings from Luxembourg (Europe) Martin

[@seekeroftruth1639]

I browned my chicken last night drained canned in chicken stock and it’s a golden beautiful thing👍🏼

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

so pretty in jars when prepped this way. i know it's a few extra steps but to me it's worth it. i don't find ugly food appealing. at all. 😆

[@angelamckay5437]

Looks great

[@lynnb7511]

Hi! Just watching this video I missed, this looks so good. Sometimes I look at my jars of chicken and think do I really want to eat that? This is a great tip

[@FrugalMommaInTheWoods]

Nice video, love your channel, always fun canning with you😀

[@brendastratton1306]

Heather, thanks so much for the canning tips! I've been canning since my kids were small (think early 1980s), but I've never gotten around to canning meat...but it's on my agenda after the first of the year when things settle back into a routine after the holidays. I appreciate being able to see the difference between rinsing and not rinsing the chicken. I'll definitely be rinsing when I get back to canning in the new year!

[@deborahweisberger4523]

Thanks for this fantastic tip on canning chicken. Love you to pieces!

[@carolynmoody9460]

Good to see you!!

[@1930sgirl]

Wow...I am spending too much time prepping my chicken for canning.:) Gonna give this a try! Thanks so much!

[@paprikaasmr3420]

❤❤❤

[@pearlyb51]

The jars of chicken look beautiful, Heather! I love making chicken noodle soup with my home canned chicken, celery, carrots, dehydrated onions and some egg noodles. It’s a very quick and tasty meal!

[@ordabee]

Love this!! Thank you!! Headed over to Bumble Bee Junction!!

[@Moore2Lifepantrylovinprepper]

you're such a trooper working all day doing that chicken and it's Beautiful!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Love you! 😘❤️

[@lilbitatatime3763]

Chicken looks beautiful! Tip: skim the scum off with a fine mesh sieve when it floats to the top then you won't have as much in the jars or to rinse off. I recently saw someone do this and I thought I've been using a ladle all these years. Love learning from others. I will check out Bumble Bee Junctions channel. I need all the canning help I can get, ha ha. Thank you for sharing! 👍

[@suevandenhoek1857]

How cool! I used Linda's Pantry method, where I just "whitened up" the chicken chunks in a large fry pan and canned it up with chicken broth. Mine turned out looking like a cross between your rinsed and unrinsed jars. And the flavor! Amazing!

[@journeyandjoy]

I love that you are uploading a little bit more!!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thanks Ruthie 😊❤️

[@mommiesaurus]

Great video. I love the par-boil method. Very nice of you to give a shout-out to a small channel. It is very hard to grow a channel. So very kind of you.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

It is hard for the smaller channels especially now with youtube working against you! The bigger your channel the more you should help lift the smaller ones up. ❤️

[@mommiesaurus]

The Kneady Homesteader I know. I have been on here for a year. I only have 205 subs. I have almost given up a few times.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

mommiesaurus never give up! Do it for your passion in helping others and sharing. Trust me when i say i miss the old days when my channel was smaller. The bigger you grow the more hate you get. Your privacy is invaded and your safety is compromised. Trust me when i say i know. I am on the verge of walking away from my channel. People like you keep me here. ❤️

[@rosemarypetrongelli1384]

Thanks Heather, spreading inspiration? Looks great. Going to check bumble bee junction

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Gotta share the love to the smaller channels! ❤️

[@michellem9275]

You are my canning Queen!!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

🤣😘❤️

[@cheryltyler3047]

I'll have to try this method! Just so happens that there's a good sale on chicken breasts now. Thanks for sharing Heather and Matt!

[@margaretbedwell58]

Pretty pretty jars of chicken, all ready for salad, soup, dumplings etc. I think rinsing really did make them look good. Thanks for sharing this and y'all have a Blessed day.

[@bothepeep]

Beautiful !!!!

[@patches5965]

Good ol' East Tennessee folk!

[@n.a.garciafamily]

Oooo nice! When I actually can chicken, I'll be rinsin'!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

😂👍🏻❤️

[@sarahcontento9516]

Ooof I can't stand chicken blubber or that scuzzy stuff that was floating in the water. You're a brave woman my friend. Love to you and your family.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

it is so gross to me too! haha

[@denisedonaldson342]

Looks great!!!

[@amysvob3066]

you'll have to make sure to use this in pioneer woman's chicken casserole. going give this a go with all my frozen chicken in the freezer.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Yesssss! 😁👏🏻

[@kauaipeg5478]

Hi from Louisiana

[@sharonsplace5146]

This is a great video. Thank you so much!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Thanks for watching, Sharon!!!!😁

[@jillyv]

So quick question do you rinse in hot water and is the canner hot or room temperature?? Thank you 🙏

[@mcomeslast]

Was there a taste difference? And yes, I’m going to watch Bumble Bee’s video.

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

yes! the smell and the taste. the chicken broth makes a difference too. i dont like canning anything ugly. we eat with our vision and sense of smell as well. it's important. i take pride in what i can for my family. i want it to look good, smell good and taste good. ❤️

[@mcomeslast]

The Kneady Homesteader excellent! I don’t mind extra steps if it yields results. I ran my pressure canner’s maiden voyage today. 4 pints of chicken thigh pieces. More to go through the steps. I’m going to can some thighs this week using this method. I’ll take the skin off, blanch them and pack loosely so some broth will fit. I can’t find boneless thighs right now and lost way too much meat doing it myself. I’ll render the skins for schmaltz separately.

[@justrisa1]

Thanks for this video. I miss your longer videos. It seems that lately you've been in and out so fast, I'm being selfish, I know, but I just love watching you. (Whining). Lol.

[@lorenafurtado21]

Ana J I agree I miss her longer videos...😢 we love hearing her talking it makes my day...

[@DivineTimesTwo]

Wow 😲 the chicken looks so good 😊 Love the vid but wanted to see more 😞 love 💕 ya!!

[@twilarogers2149]

Hi Heather!!! Gonna go see and meet bumble bee

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

You will love them!!!!!!! Mark and Tina are amazing!

[@littlelulubeans8757]

Thanks for pointing out what some small things like rinsing does. Love the video. #youaremyzoloft

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Yeah it’s pretty cool to see the difference.

[@lindarussell1932]

❤️🙏🌸🌸🌸

[@mollysmith6055]

It turned out so pretty! You are so kind to help out another channel, it is one of the reasons so many of us love you. I bet your chicken is going to be so yummy!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Love ya Molly!😘

[@bellasalinasesquenazi68]

So how long does canned chicken last? I have some raw packed chicken but “I is scared” 😆 to try my own canning. 😝

[@thewoodenspoon9679]

Great video!! Yep the rinsed would be my choice if all the good flavor is still there. It was beautiful! Actually it all looked great to me!! It is packed so perfect!! 🧡🧡

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I will keep you posted! 😁❤️

[@weejane7424]

Brilliant video but just wondering how long to boil the chicken - am i right in hearing in the video that for the sizes shown it was 2 minutes - also after rinsing the chicken will be cold so is it sufficient to put this cold chicken in the warm jar then add the hot broth. thanks

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I am so sorry I can’t remember off hand due to my brain injuries but go check out the video thats linked to it. They walk you through the entire process over at Bumble Bee Junction!

[@jumpoffa5011]

Sweet video. I think when i do chicken, I'll rinse it. :-)

[@blessthisTnmess]

I will have to try the parboil method.I have raw packed ,but I wanna try this method.I will definitely check out Bumble Bee Juctions video.

[@MFaith777]

Doesn’t the fat add flavor?

[@jennymcdermitt9995]

How long is the shelf life on the chicken

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

minimum 18 months up to a few years if its stored properly

[@jennymcdermitt9995]

The Kneady Homesteader thank you I just found your channel. We are looking into canning because of my allergies and I know what I put in my jars

[@livinglife8333]

Oh wow I just canned chicken today! Meijers had chicken breast on sale, big family pack for 8-10$

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Niceeeee!!!!😁🙌🏻

[@tdewtx]

I don't parboil, I par-cook then I strain the leftover juice to remove the snow. Then I take the juice and make the broth to put over the chicken.

[@GodlessManitoban]

Instead of Thrive shouldn't it be Shriveled? "wrinkled and contracted, especially due to loss of moisture or old age."

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

😂 you are so bad. What am I going to do with you???? 😂❤️

[@lovemyfamily2480]

Thank you Heather, I just LOVE every single video you make....no matter what it is, however the way you explain how to can things I especially love. I miss you so very much and just so excited to see a new video from you. Thank you for taking time to share this wonderful video with us. ❤️ I will now start doing my chicken this way too. You are wonderful!!!!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

awwww thanks, sweet mama! i am going to try to share a new bread recipe i have been using for our daily sandwich bread. its a new recipe! :D if i have time this week i will film it.

[@lovemyfamily2480]

Awe, that would be WONDERFUL if you get time to do that. I have learned sooooooo much from you and I truly appreciate you so very much. I love ya bunches. Thanks again. ❤️😊

[@shannonagnitsch7836]

Is there a way to water bathe chicken instead of pressure canning? I really can't afford a pressure cooker and am scared to use one....

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

unfortunately no....all low acid food needs to be pressure canned.

[@SimpleSouthernLife]

Hi Heather! You are so cute! I need to do this!

[@deborahcatania74]

Wow what a difference rinsing does. Do you hot pack after you rinse? Im headed over to Bumble Bee Junction!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Yep! Hot pack with hot broth!

[@OurTinyHomestead]

I have only canned chicken once we just couldn't get over the smell as we raw packed it. I wonder if the smell and taste will be better with this method. By the way it's nice to see you doing videos again!

[@nikkinoos82]

I know this video was posted a while ago, but I wanted to know how it tasted after being rinsed off? I really like how it looks in the jars after the rinsing. Tyfs :)

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

tasted just as if i cubed them then cooked them. i love it! i wont can chicken any other way now. 👍

[@nikkinoos82]

Awesome, thank you for your reply!!!

[@michellechannell1219]

Question, when canning chicken or any meat, when you go to use it is it already cooked? How would you use canned meat? Newbie waiting on my informational books I've ordered. ☺

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Yep, fully cooked! I always reheat mine thoroughly after taking it out of the jar. Some do t and use it straight out of the jar for chicken salad or what have you. Inuse mine in chicken potmpue, chicken fajitas, to throw on top of bbq chicken pizza, pulled bbq chicken sandwiches and sliders, ect. The ways are endless. I love having chicken on hand for quick easy meals, especially on busy week nights!

[@donnadivis8654]

Hi HEATHER! So it should par boil 2 minutes? What do you have the temp in the pot on? Thx!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

We had it set to about a med fire. You dont want a hard boil but you want the water at a simmer and very hot! The chicken will begin to float a bit when its done. They wont float completely but they will get lighter!

[@donnadivis8654]

The Kneady Homesteader thank you so much!!!!!!!!!

[@donnadivis8654]

Hi Heather! Sorry to bother you again😎 I am new to pressure canning and just want to make sure I do this right. Was also wondering.....after the chicken is par boiled should it be cooled off before canning, or packed in jars immediately hot? (I know you mentioned rinsing after par boiling so I wasn't sure) What would this be considered? Still raw packing because chicken isn't fully cooked, or hot packed because of par boiling? Also I wanted you to know on Suttons Daze group on Facebook I gave you a shout out for your easy and wonderful homemade brown sugar!!!!!! Love your channel!!!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

No bother, sistah! Yes pack it hot! Rinse it with hot water removing any of the fat remaining. Then hot pack in jars and fill your jars with hot stock. Then into a warm canner. When i hot pack i make sure the water in my canner is also hot. 😁👍🏻

[@donnadivis8654]

The Kneady Homesteader Thanks lady!!!

[@gracefulcat68]

going over now.. lol! the rinsed chicken is prettier!

[@michelesalazar3279]

I love home canned chicken. I learned from Linda's Pantry she partially pan fries them. I think it has more flavor if you do not rinse them so I want to see what you think, more fat more flavor?

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

Mandy from moore2life also did it the same way as Linda and she said it still leaves residue. So maybe the trick is the rinsing! But i am curious about the flavor as well. Bumble Bee Junction says it has fantastic flavor. I cant wait to try it. I will let you guys know my thoughts when i crack open a jar!

[@brat46]

Heather, I was watching a video called "Emmy Eats UKRAINE" on some food items someone from Ukraine sent her. The first item she tried was pickled cherry tomatoes. It had sliced garlic, white peppercorns, dill, etc. The person wrote her that in Ukraine that pickled veggies were a big item. I never thought about pickling cherry tomatoes, how does that sound to you?

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

I am not sure how i feel about that? 😂 I love pickled onions tho!!!! I dont know. I would try them if they sound good to you! I wonder if there is a canning recipe? 😂

[@sarahnunez-walston2083]

The Homesteading Family just put out a video on fermented whole tomatoes. There may be some similarities on that process you can watch. It was very simple.

[@brat46]

There are a couple of them on youtube. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXjQqnZ3p7WZiNU and this quick version kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZfbfa2nhb6We6s