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steely02

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Canning salmon
« on: September 23, 2012, 10:38:30 AM »
Hey I have a freezer full of salmon and would like to can some up. I have never done this before so it is totally new to me. I am wondering if I need to get a pressure cooker or is just a regular canning pot good enough? Also what is a good brine for the salmon and what do u guys put in the jars with the salmon?
Thanks!!
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Re: Canning salmon
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2012, 12:49:02 PM »
Quote from: steely02 on September 23, 2012, 10:38:30 AM
Hey I have a freezer full of salmon and would like to can some up. I have never done this before so it is totally new to me. I am wondering if I need to get a pressure cooker or is just a regular canning pot good enough? Also what is a good brine for the salmon and what do u guys put in the jars with the salmon?
Thanks!!

You definitely need a pressure cooker. There are foodsafe guidelines as to what pressure salmon should be cooked at and for how long. Not following them could make you very sick and or cause your salmon to spoil. The result is excellent and canned fish will last for years.

I just put a little salt and a teaspoon of vinegar(breaks down the bones) in the jar along with a few black peppercorns. This leaves all sorts of options as to what you mix with it before putting it in a sandwich.
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Re: Canning salmon
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2012, 02:05:35 PM »
Last week I was wondering exactly the same thing. I found this video is very usefull to give you overall procedure and good safety practice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW4Kt5LafGQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

And yes you need a pressure cooker for canning figh
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Zanna

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Re: Canning salmon
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2012, 02:06:50 PM »
Oh almost forgot, yes you can can salmon that was previously frozen.
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Re: Canning salmon
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2012, 03:04:46 PM »
Thanks for the info! Great video. Can't wait to try it out  ;D
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steely02

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Re: Canning salmon
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2012, 04:57:19 PM »
Another question I'm looking to buy a pressure cooker and I see there is electric ones and stove top is there any difference between the two?
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Re: Canning salmon
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2012, 09:36:52 PM »
Get the largest stove top pressure cooker you can afford.
Some will tell you on the box how many jars it will hold.
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Re: Canning salmon
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2012, 11:56:56 PM »
Quote from: steely02 on September 23, 2012, 03:04:46 PM
Thanks for the info! Great video. Can't wait to try it out  ;D

Post back your result. I'm thinking of doing the same thing. I'd love to can up some tuna and salmon.
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steely02

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Re: Canning salmon
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2012, 02:24:10 PM »
Quote from: Zanna on September 23, 2012, 11:56:56 PM
Post back your result. I'm thinking of doing the same thing. I'd love to can up some tuna and salmon.

You bet I'll let ya know how it turns out!
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steely02

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Re: Canning salmon
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2012, 05:22:04 PM »
Just ordered a presto 23 quart canner! Can't wait till it arrives ;D
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Re: Canning salmon
« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2012, 05:49:35 PM »
Quote from: steely02 on September 25, 2012, 05:22:04 PM
Just ordered a presto 23 quart canner! Can't wait till it arrives ;D

How much ?
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steely02

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Re: Canning salmon
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2012, 03:41:21 PM »
$123.00 after tax
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Re: Canning salmon
« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2012, 08:23:34 AM »
Where did you order it from Steely?
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Re: Canning salmon
« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2012, 07:28:55 AM »
I ordered it off of amazon. If you go right the presto website it has a link that takes you right to amazon
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Re: Canning salmon
« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2012, 08:37:01 AM »
Canned some coho and red spring up yesterday. It turned out really good! I know what I'm sending home for Christmas presents this year haha ;D
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