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Canning Chicken Taco Meat
This Taco Meat Chicken recipe is a game-changer for meal prep. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want a quick and tasty dinner, and the best part is that the hard work is already done. By raw packing and canning the chicken, you’ve got a flavorful, tender meal ready to go—just heat and serve!
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 40m⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 1h 30m👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Start by trimming any excess fat from the chicken thighs. Dice the chicken into 1 to 2-inch pieces. You want them small enough to fit into the jars, but large enough to stay tender during the canning process.
chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)5 lbs
2
In a large bowl, combine the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Toss the diced chicken pieces with the seasoning mix until everything is evenly coated.
Red Chili Flakes (to taste, 1 tsp to 1 tbsp.)
3
Sterilize your quart-sized canning jars and lids. Then, begin packing the seasoned chicken tightly into the jars. You want the chicken to be packed as snugly as possible, but without squishing it. Leave about 1 inch of headspace at the top of each jar. The chicken will release liquid during the canning process, so don’t worry about adding any extra liquid.
4
Before sealing, wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp cloth to ensure a good seal. Place the sterilized lids on the jars, then screw on the bands until they’re just finger-tight.
5
Process the jars in a pressure canner. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific model. For quart jars, you’ll need to pressure can at 10 pounds of pressure for ⏱️ 90 minutes, or ⏱️ 75 minutes for pints, adjusting the pressure for altitude if above 1,000 feet in elevation (see notes)
6
Once the canning time is complete, turn off the heat and allow the canner to cool down naturally. When the pressure has fully released, carefully remove the jars from the canner and set them on a clean, towel-lined counter to cool. You’ll hear the satisfying "pop" of the lids as they seal. Allow the jars to cool completely before storing them.
Nutrition Facts
calories
427 kcal
fat Content
32 g
serving Size
1 cup
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
0.2 g
sodium Content
785 mg
protein Content
31 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
185 mg
carbohydrate Content
3 g
saturated Fat Content
9 g
unsaturated Fat Content
20 g
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