Canning Anchovies
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- Published on April 15 2011
- Written by David Blackburn (All Rights Reserved)
Anchovies are safe to can at home and may be canned in water or oil, including olive oil. If you have never canned fish before, we recommend watching our free Video 6.
| Half-Pint Jars | Pint Jars | Quart Jars | |
| Anchovies - Approximate weight per jar | 10 ounces | 20 ounces (1 lb. 4 ounces) | 40 ounces (2-1/2 lbs.) |
| Salt (optional) | 1/2 tsp. | 1 tsp. | 2 tsp. |
- Anchovies should be cleaned, eviscerated, rinsed and put on ice or refrigerated no longer than 2 hours after catching.
- If anchovies are frozen, thaw.
- Rinse anchovies in cold water.You may add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the water to remove any slime.
- Remove head, tails, fins and scales. Removal of bones and skin is optional. The bones will soften during processing.
- Wash anchovies again, ensuring all blood is removed.
- Refrigerate anchovies until ready to pack in jars. If using herbs (fresh only,) wrap the herbs with the anchovies in plastic and refrigerate overnight. REMOVE the herbs before canning as the flavor will become too intense during the canning process.
- If canning in half-pint or pint jars, go to Canning & Processing Time for Fish in Half-Pint or Pint Jars.
- If canning in quart jars, go to Canning & Processing Time for Fish in Quart Jars.
These instructions are adapted from the United States Department of Agriculture's Complete Guide to Home Canning.
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Video 6: Home Canning Pate, Home Canning Meatloaf and Home Canning Fish The last in our series of videos will teach you how to cold pack certain meats and fish. |
