Brothlike chicken broth, beef broth, canned tomatoes, water, etc.
Spices& seasonings
Instructions
Start by preparing your jars and getting water in the canner heating. You want the canner hot, but not boiling, when the jars are ready to be processed. If you are new to using a pressure canner, see this article for full pressure canning instructions. This includes more detailed information and step-by-step instructions on how a pressure canner works.
For a Hot Pack
Precook meats by covering with water or broth. Boil until tender. Remove bones.
Precook vegetables according to hot pack instructions for that vegetable.
Precook beans by covering with water by several inches. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let soak for 1 hour. Drain.
Combine all solid ingredients with seasonings and your choice of broth, tomatoes, or water. You will need at least 2 times more liquid than solid ingredients.
Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
Fill jar half of the way with solid ingredients.
Top off jar with broth, leaving 1” headspace.
Remove bubbles, wipe the rim clean, and place on seal and ring. Place jar in the warm canner. Proceed to fill all jars. Process in a pressure canner according to the directions below.
Notes
Processing with a Pressure CannerPlace the jars in the warm canner. Proceed to fill all jars placing them in the prepared hot canner. Put the lid on the canner leaving the weights off. Bring to a boil. Watch for the steam to start coming out the vent pipe in the lid.Allow the steam to 'vent' for 10 minutes then put the weights on. Use the proper weight for your altitude (check the chart below) This is when pressure will start to build. When the pressure reaches the pressure required for your altitude (check the chart below) that is when you’ll start your time. Process for the full time indicated, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain the correct pressure for the entire time.When processing time is completed turn off the heat. Do not remove weights yet. Let the canner sit undisturbed until pressure comes back to zero. Do not try to speed up the cooling process.Remove the weight and wait 5 minutes.Open the lid to allow steam to escape. (carefully don't let it hit your face or arms!) Leave the lid setting on top of the canner slightly ajar and wait 5 minutes.Take the lid off the canner and remove your jars. (optionally you can wait another 5 minutes if the contents appear to be bubbling so hard it is coming out of the jars)Put the jars a few inches apart on a thick towel and allow them to cool to room temperature undisturbed. 12 hours is suggested.When the jars are cool, remove the metal bands, check the seals, and store the jars in a cool dark place.Processing Instructions (Hot Pack) Process pints for 60 minutes or quarts for 75 minutes, adjusting for altitude. (If canning with seafood, process pints or quarts for 100 minutes.) Altitude Adjustments for Pressure CannerAltitude – Weighted Gauge 0-1,000 ft - 10 pounds1,001-8,000 ft - 15 poundsAltitude – Dial Gauge0-2,000 ft - 11 pounds2,001-4,000 ft - 12 pounds 4,001-6,000 ft - 13 pounds 6,001-8,000 ft - 14 pounds
Adapted from: The National Center for Home Food Preservation