Canning Meats straight from the freezer

[LivinSimple]

What would be the best way to can the meat that I've already had frozen? I have chicken that has the bones still, I'd like to can it without the bones so I'm not sure if I should thaw it a bit and debone so I can raw pack or boil it and debone it and can it that way.

I also have pork roasts, chops, etc. that are in the freezer. Do I have to thaw these all the way before canning them? I'm concerned about the canning times if I can the meat in a frozen state.

Any advice for me? I'm sorry that I'm sounding so confused. I've never canned meat before and I just need to know where to start.

[Cat]

I would *always* thaw it completely. It will mess up the processing time if you don't.

 

It's just one more step... better to be safe.

 

 

And don't EVER worry about asking questions. We want you safe, too!!!

 

[LivinSimple]

Thanks Cat. So thawing completely before canning. That way I can debone and raw pack. Good deal.

Common sense told me that I shouldn't put frozen meat in a jar and try to process that. I'm glad that I asked though. Better to be safe than sorry.