Canned Trout

Directions

1. 1
   Will need 4 - pint mason jars with lids rings, a pressure cooker or canner, a clean dish towel Jar lifter and a wire rack.
2. 2
   Clean and sterilize the jars check for cracks etc.
3. 3
   Pack jars with fish (do not de-bone), leave 1 inch headspace, add 1/2 teaspoons table salt.
4. 4
   Seal jars tight but not too tight or will crack,.
5. 5
   Set on wire rack in cooker and add 3 inches of water.
6. 6
   Lock cooker and bring to 11lbs of pressure for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
7. 7
   DO NOT USE QUICK RELEASE METHOD. Turn off stove and let cool down naturally.
8. 8
   Take out jars carefully and set on towel watch and make sure the seals pop. If one doesn't pop put in fridge for use.
9. 9
   Make patties out of trout with flour milk and damp crackers (just like you would salmon) and fry them.