The carcasses were stacking up and taking up so much useful freezer space, so I manhandled them all to the kitchen and pulled out the canning equipment.
I set aside 2 days for the task (day 1 to make and cool the broth. Day 2 to can it), but it ended up stretching into three days.
I had approximately 45 Costco chicken carcasses (I think).
Total count: 48 Quarts of broth, 100% seal rate!
Edit to add: I did use the USDA tested process for pressure canning chicken broth from the Ball Book.
by FeminaIncognita
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Where did you get so many carcasses
You don’t really need to add anything if you’re utilizing pressure canning. Unsure if that was OPs methodology or not.
I used to stock mine up tho not nearly that many! Now I just make it as I get a carcass in a small pot and freeze. Way to go OP but I am just an old lady!
Huge win👍 reminded me that I have to do the same soon. I’ve got approximately the same amount but with a bunch of beef and pork bones aswell!
Damn, how big is your freezer? I feel like I need to make a batch after just 4 carcasses.
Here’s my question: how on earth do you cook down 45 chickin’ carcassas in one day??? HOW? (Your jars look amazing, by the way…)
I have to do this but I have uncooked carcasses in my freezer. I buy the whole chicken and cut it myself. Ugh, this will take me 4 days even. Great job! Inspired!
W. O. W.
Were those rotisserie chicken carcasses?