How to easily Can Chicken for the pantry // March Canning Madness (2022)

[@grannaboo03]

I really liked the idea of putting a cutting board inside the cookie sheet…that’s a whole lot less messy…and safer from cross contamination! Brilliant!👏🏼🦋

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you! I think its great!

[@missourigirl4101]

Yes that’s a fantastic idea.

[@berrypatch5583]

That saves a huge mess!

[@RiceaRoni354]

I like the cookie sheet idea too!! I’ve only done raw pack so I’m glad you showed the other way. Thank you.

[@carlas.7877]

Thanks for being in the collab. Chicken is one of the best things to have in our pantry.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

I totally agree!

[@nancyalberghini7581]

Leanne I want to let you know that I appreciate that you can only safe tested recipes from reliable sources. I will not be concerned about canning your recipes. Thank you!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks Nancy!

[@ritahunter3177]

Just did 20 lbs of chicken yesterday. On to 2 pork loins today. Love having my meat on the shelf

[@juliebeal8574]

I'm canning 2 port loins today, too. I found a BOGO at our local Kroger this past weekend. And canning chicken is so easy and useful! :)

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Awesome!

[@cathysteenson9591]

I liked how you laid everything out and explained not to wash the chicken and liked the idea of having the sheet pan under the cutting board. Thanks for the good video!

[@homesteadingwithapurpose9681]

You did a wonderful job of explaining every step of the process of hot pack chicken. I’m new to canning so that was so helpful. Thank you for sharing your life on your channel.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you Cathy for the very kind words!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you Denise!

[@atticfanatic5193]

I did my first water bath canning last year and loved it. Watching KZbin I learned pressure canning but was nervous to start. I finally jumped in this year by doing broth. I'm now off and running! Thank you for all the help.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

That is awesome!

[@tammyjones3315]

I do my canning by myself also. I get into a routine and the prep goes by fast. If hubby tries to help he tends to get in the way. But he tries. Thank you for another good video.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

I wish my husband had time to help… then again when he cuts the corn off the cob I’m scrubbing the floors for days! Lol

[@tammyjones3315]

LOL!!!!

[@cheryldalton2887]

I'm new here and I really like that you reference the national center for home food preservation.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@joannekeith9430]

Thank you for joining this collab, I really enjoy watching how others do things and almost always learn something that helps me in my kitchen!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@hottlehaus8959]

We love buying bulk chicken breast and then canning it. It is so nice to have for buffalo chicken dip, casseroles, soups...ect.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Yes! Awesome!

[@mydailystitches]

I love that you just taught me that I don’t have to buy canned chicken any longer. This was an awesome video. Thank you for such clear instructions.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Jojo, I'm so glad you got something from this video! You will love having it on your self! All the best, LeAnne

[@missourigirl4101]

I’m so happy to see such a young person canning. I love the paper towel holder for a ring holder. Keeps thing organized and gives you more space. Thanks for sharing!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you! Yes I love to be organized when I’m canning and you never can have enough counter space when canning! Thanks for thinking I’m young…lol I’m older than I look! I’m in my mid fourties!

[@his-sweetie]

Canned chicken is one of the best items to have in your pantry. I love it. Thanks for sharing how you do it.😊

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@dawnhartwell8117]

Thank you for making this video on canning chicken. Ive always been afraid of canning chicken until seeing this video. So glad you showed how to hot pack. Thanks again!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Glad it was helpful! You got this! Thanks for watching!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I've never canned meat or used a pressure canner. Lots still to learn. Thanks for sharing this video! I learned something!!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks Rich and Holly! All the Best, LeAnne

[@kathykelley9248]

You make this canning of chicken easy and explanation very clear.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@shirleytaylor7680]

I just bought chicken breast from Aldi this morning. The limit is 4 family packs which is fine for my small family which includes my old puppy who has stomach issues. I always raw pack but I'll have to try hot pack. As always,great instructions!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you! We would do anything for our pets don't we??

[@debbiekiehl9166]

New subscriber to your channel - nice to meet you! Thanks for your participation in the March Canning Madness collaboration! Appreciate your details!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Welcome!! I'm glad you are here Debbie!

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi LeAnn! Yes, that’s on my next canning list to do, just waiting on a good sale. I agree with you, hot packing your chicken is prettier in the jars and less mess on the end when you have to wash your jars. Scrubbing the jars after cold packing them is extra work to me.Hope you all are doing great. Have a blessed day my friend!!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you! We are on the roller coaster of life! God Bless!

[@NanaMom104A]

I love canning chicken for my pantry however I raw pack mine. I must admit yours looked really pretty.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you! I have raw packed some but I just didn’t care for it!

[@gailsbookishthings5191]

I’m newly interested in learning to can and am impressed that you can do meat! It would be so convenient to have that ready and on hand. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

You can do it! Thanks for watching!

[@AndreasCreations]

Having canned Chicken on the shelf is fabulous! I love how quickly I can get a tasty home cooked meal on the table with it. Great video 😀

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you so much! Yes I love home canned chicken!

[@ameliainpdx1775]

Hi LeeAnn, I've hadn't noticed anyone else saying to prop the lid & wait, to help with the cooling off process. I bought a Presto pressure canner, but haven't used it yet. I have water bathed, but never pressure canned - which might explain why so much of my mom's stuff had to be tossed, especially her green beans. Have a great day.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks Amelia! I'm glad I can help!

[@beckysteinmiller338]

I am going to try this! Always processed raw chicken before watching your video. Thanks!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks for watching Becky!

[@MtnGrandma]

LeeAnn, this is awesome!! When I get my pressure canner I'm going to have to come back and watch all of your awesome canning videos! 😊👍💗

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Please do!

[@LAZYDAYZAHEAD]

Tammy, don’t forget to check local thrift stores or the DAV for a canner, we found a $200 pressure canner at the DAV for only $39.00. Just sayin.

[@MtnGrandma]

@@LAZYDAYZAHEADthank you! I finally got one! Now trying to learn all the things so I don’t kill anyone lol! 😂😅❤

[@susan-almosta_farm8823]

I just came across this collaboration and am loving all this canning! My favorite way to preserve. I canned chicken and roast beef for the first time last year and oh my goodness, the meat was so tender and convenient. Definitely need to more. Lots more! :) Thank you for a wonderful vlog!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you Susan, very kind of you!

[@hockenberryholler3150]

Our boneless skinless breast are 1.79 this week at our local grocery... I consider this a good deal around here so I'm going to be canning this week! Hugs~ Lea

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Yes! That is a great deal at the moment!

[@jenniferrosario1489]

I think having canned chicken is a lifesaver. So many things you can do with it in a pinch

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

I feel the same way Jennifer! LeAnne

[@lindamiller4397]

I love having meats canned and ready to use. Such a time saver.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Yes! It’s wonderful to have on hand!!

[@ambersimmons4675]

I love having canned chicken on the shelf! It makes life easier to have good quick meals on busy summer days!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@karenhogue8443]

Awesome canning video!! I canned 16 pints of chicken over the weekend to start replacing all the chicken we've eaten this winter, we love canned chicken.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

That is awesome! Thanks Karen!

[@christinemcguire5388]

Great idea with the sheet pans and cutting boards!!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@conniemoore3207]

Enjoyed watching this. I've got some canning to do. Thanks.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks for watching Connie! Go get to work!

[@suea538]

Never hot packed chicken - this is something I will have to try. Thanx for the tip LeeAnn.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

You are so welcome

[@pennyjohnson3082]

Great video! Loved the idea of having the cutting board in a sheet pan.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@carolverbeerst2348]

I have never seen anyone can chicken before. You gave very good instructions. Thank you.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks Carol for watching!

[@homesteadinthehood11212]

🌱💚🌱💚🌱💚🌱💚🌱 Seems simple enough; thank you for sharing. Be warm, be well and be safe. Peace and blessings

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you and God Bless!

[@DebDandy59]

I just love my ugly chicken ! It's amazing and good for so many different things . I have not hot packed it yet, only cold .

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks for watching! yes canned chicken is so handy to have on hand!

[@melissajeannefoster9381]

Thank you for taking time to not only show us a technique but be willing to try a new technique while teaching us💜

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you Melissa! I liked how easy clean up was with baking it! Also doing a smaller batch was great too!

[@BostonBorn]

I’m so happy to see that you didn’t try to push Chinese manufactured lids. People need to understand, just because the company is based in the US, that does not mean their products are manufactured in the US. If the company doesn’t boast that their products are Made in the USA 🇺🇸…they’re NOT. Great detailed video…thank you! 💕

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Oh that’s not going to happen on this channel… I’m USA proud! I would endorse Superb lids first that manufactured by Walnut Creek who are Mennonite. I have used at least 12 dozen of those lids this past year.

[@WilsonShereen]

Putting the cutting board in the baking tray is awesome. I am going to try that out

[@luvntender1180]

Thanks for sharing! Good idea using a cookie sheet with the cutting board! I will try that!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you for watching!

[@thehillbillychickenranch]

LeAnn, thank you so much for all the important steps, start to finish. I may try your method of Hot packing my next chicken meat.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you find it helpful.

[@maryperez5845]

This is my first time watching your channel. I really enjoyed your video LeAnn. So good to see someone talk about the important safety rules to ensure safe canning. There are so many canning videos that don't. God Bless and Thank you!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks Mary! With my background in food handling I wanna make sure people understand the need to be safe in handling their food! Food borne illness are real and be misdiagnosed! Thanks for watching!

[@esthernelson4894]

I don't can as much since my husband passed. He was a great help to me

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Virtual Hugs, Esther! I bet he loved your canning and cooking!

[@christijohnson4457]

I love having canned chicken ready to go for meals

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Yes! I love having it on hand for quick meals!

[@autumnshetler1237]

How did I miss this one?!? I've been watching diligently every day! Such great advice. Thank you

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

My video was second in the collaboration! What a blessing it’s been to be apart of this collaboration! I’m glad you had some take away from my video! Thank you!

[@BucketListHomestead]

Canned chicken is one of my goals!! Thanks for the how to!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

You can do it!

[@templinacres2299]

I love having canned chicken on hand for quick meals. Thank you for sharing ♥️

[@deborahhoward9495]

I've always cold packed but I like your perspective of hot packed. I'm going to give it a try.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

You can always try it once and see if you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@ednamyers5760]

I really enjoyed the video, I have never tried to bake my chicken before I canned it, no wonder it stays juicy. I will be trying it soon...

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@bitsofme]

I love having canned chicken in my pantry. Makes quick and easy meals. I have to try your chicken patties some time.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Let know how you like the chicken patties!!

[@purpleannie2174]

I’m a lone canner also. I love having meat on the pantry shelves, gives the ability to have a meal in minutes. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you! I love the name PurpleAnnie!

[@susiesalazar7360]

I am new to pressure canning. This year’s Canuary gave me the courage to do it. I just subscribed to your channel. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to March Canning Madness.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Welcome! I'm so glad you are here!

[@donnasmith5697]

Thanks for taking the time to show us how to hot pack chicken. You are an excellent teacher!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you Donna for your kind words!

[@renitameares3838]

Constance sent me! Love canning and March Madness. It’s a perfect combination!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Welcome! I’m so glad you are here!

[@melindawargowsky8176]

I’m a new canner at 67! Retired and have more time. I have subscribed to your channel and want to thank you for the education 😊. I was especially happy to hear your on cooked vs raw pack. I’m using a Nesco electric canner since there’s only 2 of us. I really enjoy doing the small batches. Again, thank you so much and blessings to you and yours.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Welcome, I’m so glad you are here!

[@brendapeden6288]

I enjoy your channel and your videos. Thank you for sharing with us.Keep up the good work! God bless

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you very much Brenda!

[@pikecreekfarm]

I can by myself too. My dad was visiting this summer and helped with pickles and vanilla maple peach jam. It was fun

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Wonderful!

[@juanitariverarepollet5977]

That idea of placing a cooking sheet under the cutting board is AWESOME! I usually lay a kitchen towel under but then you have that towel to wash cause you don’t want to use it and risk spreading those yucky germs. Looking forward to pressure canning my first meats. Great video, thank you for sharing.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Wonderful! I’m glad this helped you! I’m glad you are going to start canning meats! They should be on everyone’s shelf!

[@jodietirawi]

Thanks for sharing about the chicken sticking to the jar with raw packing. Helps to know what to expect.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Yes! With raw pack it will come out in one lump. Thanks for watching!

[@jessicatonniges1698]

Thanks for sharing! I canned chicken for the first time last month!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

That's great!

[@benzoverakers1877]

I have done ugly chicken, but hot pack looks so nice!!! Im gonna have to give it a go!!! Be blessed!!!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

God Bless!

[@chaoticladyful]

Another way of doing chicken! Thank you for joining March canning Madness! Your chicken looks great!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks Tonoa for watching!

[@ginaszwedko4119]

Very interesting, I never knew you could can meats ! I enjoyed your tutorial

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@tracyg4783]

I can by myself too. I work a full time job so I plan out my weekend so that I don’t wear myself out. I love having chicken on my shelf for a quick meal.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Wonderful! Yes chicken is a fast food around here

[@iuvspups51]

Is there anything you can’t do!! You are marvelous !! I wish KZbin had been around in my younger years.. I only canned vegetables from my garden… this would have been a game changer …thank you so much..

[@teresas6825]

Brilliant idea to put your cutting board on a cookie sheet to keep from contaminating your working surface. Your chicken looks delicious.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you for watching Teresa!

[@lisaens]

All American canner from the 1930’s! That’s amazing!! I will be putting my cutting board on a cookie sheet from now on!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Yes! It's a No. 7 and its 15 1/2 quarts. I love how fast it comes to pressure when the canner is using the hot pack method! Thanks Lisa for watching!

[@deb3bee]

Thank you for sharing your canning expertise! I look forward to more ideas in the future.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks for watching Deborah!

[@ericawaymaster2919]

I love the idea of a sheet pan under your cutting board! So smart.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@pamkrebes967]

Hey LeAnn great video, I have never canned meats I'll have to give a try now. Thanks so much

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks Pam!

[@ourarizonarockyhomestead1547]

I love the idea of canning chicken from the store. I hadn’t thought about being able to do that. I can’t wait to get up my nerve to pressure canning.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

You can do it! just watch this video once a day for a month and you will have the confidence. I'm sure!

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

Wow! What a testament to the quality of the canner that you can still use it today! I’m looking forward to canning chicken, thank you for the video!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Yes! I only paid $60 for it then $59 dollars in replacement parts! Amazing that it might outlast me!

[@susanfortin3530]

I successfully canned my first batch of chicken breast today!! Thank you again for your instructions.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

I opened my first two jars from that batch and I'm baking the chicken instead of boiling it from now on. It is so much better!

[@cyndia5864]

I for sure like the hot pack canning thank you so much for being a part of this

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Yeah! Thanks for watching!!

[@janicemason2113]

the cutting board in the pan is a great idea. this looks easy enough to do.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

It really is! Thanks for watching!

[@madmecyr]

Thanks! I am going to look for your air fryer patties. Always looking for new ways to use my canning stash.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Hope you enjoy, it's so good!

[@lonsangel]

I do all of my canning alone too. I enjoy it. Have a blessed day.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Praise the Lord! It's Sunday the day of rest!

[@Nins-niche67]

Chicken is so versatile. Nice to have it shelf stable. Thanks for the video.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@leabean1999]

We love having canned chicken in our pantry. So many used for meals as makes preparation quite quickly. Thank you for sharing

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@Liqidslver]

Thank you for the idea of rings on the paper towel holder, woot, a hair more space on my tiny counters.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vivianlabonte3010]

My grandmother taught me to designate cutting boards specific to meat and a separate board for everything else, but I love your idea for placing the meat cutting board in a tray to help keep the counter clean!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Your grandmother is one smart cookie!

[@lynnharris6877]

Agree on using a cookie sheet under the cutting board. You always have creative recommendations.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you Lynn!

[@wandapresley9785]

I learned something today. I like the way you put a cookie sheet under your cutting board. Brilliant!!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you!

[@melindahayes3728]

Thanks for showing me how to properly can chicken. I am a newbie to canning and right now trying to learn as much as I can.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

I love the baked method over any other but I haven’t tried streamed. You got this!!

[@carriekiser2326]

I’m so excited to have found this series! This will be my first year to can (well, besides salsa last year!). Looking forward to this so much! Thank you!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Carrie, Keep watching this collaboration and next week ( March 11th) I'm hosting a collaboration on what I will & not can again with some of my KZbin friends. I love canning so much that I will always do it for years to come! All the best, LeAnne

[@suejohnson3237]

LeAnn I loved watching your video. !! You make people feel at home and nothing's more at home than fixing chicken. LOVE YA SISTER!!💞😎

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks Sue! I’m glad you feel that way! I don’t care for videos where they don’t even talk… I want my videos to be worth while for people! Thanks for watching!

[@cindywertz2606]

I also can by myself. I have always raw packed , just because its quicker, but your right the jars are hard to clean afterward. I will have to try pre cooking chicken next time I find some on sale.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Try it! Baking I found it to be easier than boiling it!

[@jerriscollins-ruth9019]

Good job. I have never baked it first either. Good idea.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you Jerris!

[@pattyframe1359]

Thanks so much! I’ve watched so many raw pack videos but this is the first one I’ve seen where it’s some hot pack.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jnard221]

I just canned chicken for the first time recently and was so surprised how good it was! I will definitely be doing lots more!

[@Julia-gc5go]

The chicken sure looks good in the jar when you hot packed it. Nice job thank you.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thank you Julia!

[@jeannekleinknecht3480]

loved the idea of the cutting board in the cookie sheet for less mess. will definitely be doing that.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Jeanne

[@louiseeyahpaise795]

I have some chicken in the freezer I plan on canning this week-end. Thanks for all the reminders on how to cook it safely, I appreciate it. Thanks for the video!!!👩🏽‍🌾👍🏽🙏🏽🧡

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Thanks for watching!

[@grammyskitchen367]

Isn’t it nice to have this on your shelf!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Absolutely!

[@MichellesCraftsandMore]

I have canned a bunch of chicken in the recent past and have more to go. I love the easy meals I can make with it already being canned up!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Yes canned chicken makes making meals easy!!

[@jmarylastone]

THANK YOU - I am so glad you said you don't add salt at the start - when doing fruit I don't add sugar - salt / sugar is not needed unless it is part of the recipe (like making jam you got to have the sugar) people are so use to adding gobs of sugar and salt when it is not needed and if you read the "fine print" from the website or ball blue book you find it

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Exactly! We all need to know what is going into our bodies.

[@tracierosser8631]

Thank you LeAnne! I always come back to you before doing my chicken! We were also leary but my goodness this chicken is delicious! Doing 40 pounds as I type this❤

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

It’s so good that way… I use to boil it but that was a mess… baking it in the oven is the way to go before canning it. This is my go to way!

[@jenniferjuranko1617]

I love having canned chicken on my shelves. I’ve never done hot pack so thanks for sharing this method.

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

You are you so welcome! Thanks for watching!