Sandy,
@Weedwhacker , and that is what I also read. My thoughts would have been that the dumplings I would want would be thick and heavy (doughy), and that perhaps that wouldn't happen, but I don't think I will even try. As for noodles, I will store my noodles in the freezer and can easily make chicken and noodles. As for dumplings, I'm not sure how they could be pre-made in larger quantity, and then stored in smaller portions.
But as an encouragement to those who want to try canning meat, I am really pleased with my canned beef. I opened the jar in the photo today (it was one that I had left sit out on the counter). I didn't know what to have for lunch, so I thought I'd have a baked potato (actually microwave potato), a portion of the canned beef, etc. It was very tasty and so easy to fix a quick meal. Even the 8 oz jelly jar size will be enough for me two meals, so could be sufficient for one meal for a 2-household family.
