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Post by Mari-in-IN on Aug 2, 2015 16:35:26 GMT
Bought a LOT of those through Zaycon recently. Put them all in the freezer. Now I'm thinking I would like some to be safely tucked away in jars. I have canned meat from old layers in the past so I know what to expect in regards to the end product. Do the boneless/skinless turn out mushy?
Consulting my Ball book and thinking I ought to go the raw-pack route. If I use water instead of broth to ladle over the chicken-will that degrade the taste of the chicken at all?
Also, any ideas as far as what you would end up using it for? Chicken pot pie? I've never bought canned chicken from the store so any ideas would be appreciated!
I anxiously await your replies!
Regards,
Mari
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Post by terrilynn on Aug 2, 2015 19:59:41 GMT
When I can chicken breast, I raw pack it in jars add a little salt and no additional liquid. It will make its own broth. The meat is very tender, it can be broken apart easily with a fork, I don't know if you would consider that mushy or not.
I use it for chicken and gravy dishes, I also drain it and use it for chicken salad, and mix bbq sauce in and put on pizza crust with shredded cheese or use to make sandwiches.
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Post by barefootfarmer on Aug 3, 2015 0:15:41 GMT
mmm- bbq sauce on chicken and then stuff it in a home made bun. I'm going to be canning chicken raw packed later this month. I'll have to watch this thread to get some more ideas for using it after it's canned.
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Post by wvterri on Aug 3, 2015 0:46:13 GMT
I raw pack and put about a 1/2" of water in first. I do that just to avoid air pockets. I think it's very tender and SO much better than store bought(it's dry, to me). The kids like to open a jar and just eat it. I have trouble keeping it canned up.  We also use it for dumplings, noodles, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, lasagna, spaghetti, fried rice, creamed over biscuits, pizza, and bbq sandwiches. It's one of my favorite things to have on hand for quick meals. |
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Post by terrilynn on Aug 3, 2015 2:02:08 GMT
mmm- bbq sauce on chicken and then stuff it in a home made bun. I'm going to be canning chicken raw packed later this month. I'll have to watch this thread to get some more ideas for using it after it's canned. Another tasty way to can chicken is to cube potatoes (peeled) and fill a quart jar about 1/2 full with them. Then stuff your chicken on top of the potatoes, I like to add salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Makes a really good and easy chicken/potato salad. |
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Post by barefootfarmer on Aug 3, 2015 3:29:05 GMT
terrilynn you are chock full of good ideas. I bet you could write a book with all of these great ideas/recipes that you post. Seriously
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Post by manygoatsnmore on Aug 3, 2015 4:05:22 GMT
Also watching this thread for more ideas of what to do with my canned chicken. I, like Mari-in-IN, have a lot of the Zaycon chicken in the freezer and need to transfer some to shelf-stable storage. I love to make chicken salad sandwich spread from my canned chicken breasts. The canned meat is fall apart tender, and is easy to break apart with a fork and mix with Miracle Whip, a bit of mustard and some sweet pickle relish. It's even better if you add some bacon bits into the mix. |
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Post by terrilynn on Aug 3, 2015 13:07:38 GMT
terrilynn you are chock full of good ideas. I bet you could write a book with all of these great ideas/recipes that you post. Seriously Thank you so much for the kind words! That has been suggested to me before, however I have no idea how to even go about such a venture. |
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Post by okiemomof3 on Aug 3, 2015 13:12:53 GMT
yes, i am another raw pack chicken canner it makes a nice broth and i don't feel it is mushy at all. i used a jar just this weekend to make chicken and dumplins. |
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Post by Mari-in-IN on Aug 3, 2015 13:28:28 GMT
Once again I am forced to comment on what a great place this is with such awesome and helpful people!  I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your replies, you've given me so many ideas! I'm really looking forward to canning some of this chicken now... And looking MORE forward to popping open that first jar and using it! (I have a sneaking suspicion the first one I open will not have been cooled off for very long after emerging from the canner... ) Will definitely be coming back to this thread... Thanks again! Mari |
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Post by barefootfarmer on Aug 3, 2015 15:16:25 GMT
terrilynn you are chock full of good ideas. I bet you could write a book with all of these great ideas/recipes that you post. Seriously Thank you so much for the kind words! That has been suggested to me before, however I have no idea how to even go about such a venture. I bet a few google searches would help you get started. Lots of bloggers end up writing Ebooks. I know you can self publish, too. We have an author on this board...is it ketoriverfarm? I'd start by compiling all of those great recipes and organizing them by topic- chicken, beef, whatever. Just something to think about. Lots of people "out there" need those kinds of tips and recipes. |
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Post by terrilynn on Aug 3, 2015 15:23:03 GMT
Thank you so much for the kind words! That has been suggested to me before, however I have no idea how to even go about such a venture. I bet a few google searches would help you get started. Lots of bloggers end up writing Ebooks. I know you can self publish, too. We have an author on this board...is it ketoriverfarm? I'd start by compiling all of those great recipes and organizing them by topic- chicken, beef, whatever. Just something to think about. Lots of people "out there" need those kinds of tips and recipes. Thank you again...you have given me something to think about! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2015 16:28:26 GMT
Some times when I can chicken or other meats I throw a bullion cube in lieu of salt in the jar, I especially like the onion or garlic bullion cubes
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2015 17:08:19 GMT
Also watching this thread for more ideas of what to do with my canned chicken. I, like Mari-in-IN, have a lot of the Zaycon chicken in the freezer and need to transfer some to shelf-stable storage. I love to make chicken salad sandwich spread from my canned chicken breasts. The canned meat is fall apart tender, and is easy to break apart with a fork and mix with Miracle Whip, a bit of mustard and some sweet pickle relish. It's even better if you add some bacon bits into the mix. Is this for lunch today? What time? I can bring a fresh jar of sweet pickle relish - it's cooling on the counter as I type. Seriously, I've spent the morning canning and just sat down for a few minutes. This is the first thread I read and your chicken salad sandwiches have my tummy grumbling. BTW, Zaycon chicken breasts are on sale now. 10% off orders ends today. I think you have to spend $125.00 One of our favorite meals from home canned chicken is chicken pot pie. |
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Post by barefootfarmer on Aug 3, 2015 19:25:23 GMT
I wish I could get my family to eat chicken pot pie. No matter how I make it, what kind of crust I use- no one likes it except me. And the worst part? Every single one of them would rather eat a frozen banquet pot pie than a home made one. Smuggled in when I'm not home, of course.
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Post by terrilynn on Aug 3, 2015 20:20:13 GMT
I wish I could get my family to eat chicken pot pie. No matter how I make it, what kind of crust I use- no one likes it except me. And the worst part? Every single one of them would rather eat a frozen banquet pot pie than a home made one. Smuggled in when I'm not home, of course. I don't know if you've tried this crust or not but my family likes it and its easy. Pour meat, gravy, veggie mixture into an 8 x 8 pan and mix: 1 cup Bisquick 1/2 cup milk 1 egg Pour over the top and bake 400* 30 minute. Can be doubled using a 9 x 13 cake pan. |
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Post by barefootfarmer on Aug 3, 2015 20:23:56 GMT
Guess what I'll be trying soon thanks, terrilynn |
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Post by Homesteader on Aug 3, 2015 23:20:27 GMT
I raw pack as well. I use chicken broth to fill the jars.
Don't forget homemade chicken vegetable soup, or chicken and noodle soup! A great use of your dehydrated veggies too - a fast delicious soup can be made using the canned chicken (I use the broth too since I use broth in the canning of the chicken), handfuls of dehydrated carrot, beans, mushrooms, peas, potatoes, corn, add'l water, spices. Let it cook for a good long time, oh so good! A frequent fall/winter meal here.
I find the chicken will stay in nice chunks if it's not disturbed much during cooking. Once you put a fork to it, it shreds beautifully.
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Post by manygoatsnmore on Aug 4, 2015 4:36:26 GMT
Also watching this thread for more ideas of what to do with my canned chicken. I, like Mari-in-IN, have a lot of the Zaycon chicken in the freezer and need to transfer some to shelf-stable storage. I love to make chicken salad sandwich spread from my canned chicken breasts. The canned meat is fall apart tender, and is easy to break apart with a fork and mix with Miracle Whip, a bit of mustard and some sweet pickle relish. It's even better if you add some bacon bits into the mix. Is this for lunch today? What time? I can bring a fresh jar of sweet pickle relish - it's cooling on the counter as I type. Seriously, I've spent the morning canning and just sat down for a few minutes. This is the first thread I read and your chicken salad sandwiches have my tummy grumbling. BTW, Zaycon chicken breasts are on sale now. 10% off orders ends today. I think you have to spend $125.00 One of our favorite meals from home canned chicken is chicken pot pie. Lol, I wish this was lunch today - but I'm still working my way through my broccoli chicken Alfredo, using those Zaycon chicken breasts, of course. Did you get in on the Zaycon sale? I ordered my salmon fillets - I used to buy a whole salmon at a little less per pound, but I am so not talented at filleting on my own that I figure it's worth spending a little more to have them arrive already filleted and vacuum packed for me. At 6.29 lb after the 10% discount, it was definitely worth it. I wish I could get my family to eat chicken pot pie. No matter how I make it, what kind of crust I use- no one likes it except me. And the worst part? Every single one of them would rather eat a frozen banquet pot pie than a home made one. Smuggled in when I'm not home, of course. I don't know if you've tried this crust or not but my family likes it and its easy. Pour meat, gravy, veggie mixture into an 8 x 8 pan and mix: 1 cup Bisquick 1/2 cup milk 1 egg Pour over the top and bake 400* 30 minute. Can be doubled using a 9 x 13 cake pan. I make my pot pie with a biscuit crust, too...much tastier than a traditional crust to my way of thinking. I add a bit of finely chopped rosemary to either the biscuit dough or the gravy, and I submerge the biscuit dough under the gravy for just a moment so it gets a nice coating on it. It cooks up to a really nice crispy edged topping with extra flavor. |
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Post by horseyrider on Aug 5, 2015 12:36:16 GMT
terrilynn you are chock full of good ideas. I bet you could write a book with all of these great ideas/recipes that you post. Seriously Thank you so much for the kind words! That has been suggested to me before, however I have no idea how to even go about such a venture.
First, start writing it down. As you gather your wisdom into one location, the means to publish it will appear.
I promise.
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Post by okiemomof3 on Aug 5, 2015 19:42:56 GMT
one more dish i remembered that i make with the canned chicken is poppy seed chicken, which i serve over egg noodles. yummy!
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Post by manygoatsnmore on Aug 7, 2015 3:45:42 GMT
one more dish i remembered that i make with the canned chicken is poppy seed chicken, which i serve over egg noodles. yummy! Recipe, please? |
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Post by okiemomof3 on Aug 7, 2015 12:52:25 GMT
yes, i don't know it off hand but as soon as i get home from work today i will type it up.
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I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your replies, you've given me so many ideas! I'm really looking forward to canning some of this chicken now... And looking MORE forward to popping open that first jar and using it! (I have a sneaking suspicion the first one I open will not have been cooled off for very long after emerging from the canner... 
