Increasing the processing time or canner pressure compensates for lower boiling temperatures. Select the proper processing time and canner pressure for the altitude where you live. The altitude in North Dakota varies from 800 feet above sea level in the east to 3,000 feet in the west. The map below shows the approximate altitude of areas of North Dakota. For more specific information regarding altitude in your county, contact Your county extension office.
Large chickens are more flavorful than fryers.
Dressed chicken should be chilled for 6 to 12 hours before canning. Dressed rabbits should be soaked one hour in water containing one tablespoon of salt per quart and then rinsed. Remove excess fat. Cut the chicken or rabbit into suitable sizes for canning. Can with or without bones.