Canning Turkey: 4 Simple Steps for Perfectly Preserved Meat
Learn how to can turkey safely at home to preserve it for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 4 pints 1x
- Category: Preserving
- Method: Pressure Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs turkey meat (cooked or raw)
- 1 tsp salt per pint jar (optional)
- Water or broth (as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare your turkey by cutting it into chunks or strips.
- Pack the turkey tightly into sterilized canning jars, leaving 1-inch headspace.
- Add salt if desired.
- Pour boiling water or broth over the turkey, maintaining 1-inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles with a non-metallic tool.
- Wipe jar rims clean and secure lids.
- Process pints for 75 minutes and quarts for 90 minutes in a pressure canner at 10-11 PSI.
- Allow jars to cool naturally before storing.
Notes
- Use only tested canning methods for safety.
- Adjust pressure for high-altitude locations.
- Check seals before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg