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Is it safe to can sardines? #891835

Asked January 23, 2025, 10:18 AM EST

Is it safe to can sardines? If so, can they be treated as any small fish (left whole), per your fish canning directions on your website? Thank you.

Lake County Indiana

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Yes you can pressure can small fish in jars. This includes sardines. They can be left whole (heads, tails, fins) but you should gut them.

-Leif

An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 23, 2025, 2:53 PM EST

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Is it safe to can sardines? #891835

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