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Revised recommendations for stock/broth concentrates – June 25, 2025

Broth or stock concentrates, such as bouillon cubes, powders, or base pastes, should only be used in home canning recipes when the recipe specifically calls for liquid broth or stock—and they must be fully dissolved in water according to the manufacturer’s instructions before being added.

Key Points:

  • Broth and stock may be used interchangeably in up-to-date pressure canning recipes from reliable sources. Research accounted for the differences in broth and stock composition.
  • Reconstitute broth or stock concentrates by dissolving them in water according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • If the recipe does not include broth or stock as an ingredient, do not add any.
  • Do not add a bouillon cube or other concentrate that has not been reconstituted directly to a recipe.
  • Do not substitute broth or stock for other liquids (e.g., water, juice) in boiling water canning recipes.

SO EASY TO PRESERVE

The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension has now published a 6th edition of its popular book, So Easy To Preserve. The book was reviewed and updated in 2020. Chapters in the 388-page book include Preserving Food, Canning, Pickled Products, Sweet Spreads and Syrups, Freezing and Drying.

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