🍍🔥 Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Chicken for Home Canning: The Viral Flavor Combo You NEED in Your Pantry!

Stop tossing bland, store-bought canned chicken! This sweet, tangy, and fiery pineapple chicken recipe is a **game-changer** for meal prep, with **zero preservatives** and a taste that’ll make your taste buds dance. Plus, it’s shelf-stable for 18 months—you’ll never stress about dinner again. 🏡✨

✅🔥💡 Why This Recipe Will Blow Your Mind

• Gut-healing goodness: Pineapple’s natural enzymes + protein-packed chicken = a digestion-friendly powerhouse.
• Cheaper than Trader Joe’s: Save $$$ by canning in bulk (no more $6 tiny jars!).
• TikTok-worthy versatility: Use it in tacos, rice bowls, or even Hawaiian pizza—it’s a flavor chameleon.
• Trending tropical twist: Sweet heat is EVERYWHERE (looking at you, Chili Crunch stans). 🌶️👑

🍯 Ingredients You’ll Need

• 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trimmed and cubed)
• 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned in juice, drained)
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar (pro tip: boosts acidity for safe canning!)
• 1/2 cup honey or packed brown sugar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional: add 2 tsp for extra 🔥)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep your jars: Sterilize 4 pint-sized mason jars in boiling water. Keep warm.
2. Simmer the sauce: In a pot, combine pineapple, vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and spices. Boil 5 mins until syrupy.
3. Add chicken: Fold in cubed chicken, simmer 10 mins (don’t overcook—it’ll finish in the canner!).
4. Can it: Pack hot mix into jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Process in a pressure canner at 10 psi for 75 mins. 💡 No canner? Freeze portions for 3 months!

🗃️ Storage & Genius Ways to Use It

Store jars in a cool, dark pantry for 12-18 months. Once opened, refrigerate and devour within 5 days. Ideas:

• 🌮 Taco Tuesday upgrade: Shred and pile onto tortillas with avocado crema.
• 🍚 Meal prep hero: Stir into coconut rice or quinoa for instant tropical vibes.
• 🎁 Foodie gifts: Tie jars with twine and a chili pepper—boom, instant hostess MVP.

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