canning sockeye salmon how to avoid zombie acopoly
Each year, Alaskans are allowed to dip net prized sockeye salmon. We go every June get ours at the Copper River. Any salmon we have not eaten I either pressure can or smoke. We love salmon patties and salmon chowder. Today I canned 7 pints. That would give us 14 days or more of easy living if we were to experience a zombie apocalypse. This is a how-to can salmon. NOTE: You MUST have a pressure canner to can salmon! You will find my recipe for salmon patties on JAP. PS I can the heads, flippers and bellies for our dogs.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Canning/Preserving
yield
1 pint serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 7-8 pounds salmon
- - salt
How To Make canning sockeye salmon how to avoid zombie acopoly
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Step 1Rinse the salmon in a salt water bath to help remove slime. Rinse under cold water and drain on paper towels.
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Step 2Heat water in pressure canner to boiling. Boil jars for at least 5 minutes...remove to drain and dry
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Step 3Heat a saucepan big enough to sanitize and heat the lids and rims. Drop in the lids to sanitize and soften the seals. IMPORTANT NOTE: NEVER reuse a lid. Lids are compromised once they have been opened. Always use brand new lids. (bands can be reused)
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Step 4Add 1/2 tsp of salt to each sanitized jar. Pack jars with salmon---Skins facing the outside of the jar. Only pack to 1/2" of the top of the jar. Do not add any liquid.
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Step 5Use a clean, wet paper towel to make sure the rim of each jar is clean and free of any debris.
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Step 6Remove a lid (use a magnet lifter) from the hot water and wipe off any liquid. Place it on the jar and seal around lightly with your finger. Screw on the jar band but not overly tight.
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Step 7Once all jars have lids and bands, place in the Canning Processor.
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Step 8Attach the lid securely. Allow steam to escape approx 3 minutes. Then attach the pepcock.
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Step 9When the temperature reaches 11 psi, turn down the heat to 4 or 5 medium low. and set the timer to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Watch the temp gauge closely. Do not let it go below 11 psi or start the timing all over again. It is safe to keep it between 11 and 15 psi.
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Step 10After time is up, turn off the heat and allow the canner to come to rest. The pressure release valve will go back down.
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Step 11IMPORTANT: When you lift the lid off the canner, lift the lid away from you. This will prevent scalding/burning yourself and fogging your glasses.
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Step 12You might hear the jars sealing themselves before you even lift them out of the canner that is ok. Transfer the hot jars to a dry clean surface. (I like to use a bath towel)
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Fish
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#salmon
Keyword:
#Salmon Patties
Keyword:
#Canning Salmon
Keyword:
#Pressure Canning Salmon
Ingredient:
Fish
Diet:
Diabetic
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Culture:
American
Method:
Canning/Preserving
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