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8:40 am
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Pete
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And everything you wanted to know about canning here: http://www.gopresto.com/recipe…../index.php
They have a whole bunch of info about the various products there as well. Even instruction manuals for download!
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8:42 am
January 17, 2009
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me, too! if anyone finds a great deal on canners, let us know! According to Kathy, I guess I need 2 now!
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8:50 am
January 17, 2009
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CindyP said:
So this 23 qt one, is that about the size that holds 7 qt jars?
A 23 quart canner will hold 7 quarts – six around the perimeter of the pot and one in the middle. If you use tall thin jars – I have some 12 oz jelly jars that are tall but only about 2 1/2 inches in diameter – then you could possible get more than seven in the pot. You just need to leave enough room between the jars so the heat gets a fair shot at all the jars. It is possible to double stack pint jars. I know the current recipe books don't recommend it, but I have done little 1/2 pint jars in a double-stack by putting my waterbath canner rack on top of the lower jars so there was at least an inch between the top of the bottom layer and the top layer.
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8:53 am
January 17, 2009
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WV_Hills said:
CindyP said:
So this 23 qt one, is that about the size that holds 7 qt jars?
A 23 quart canner will hold 7 quarts – six around the perimeter of the pot and one in the middle. If you use tall thin jars – I have some 12 oz jelly jars that are tall but only about 2 1/2 inches in diameter – then you could possible get more than seven in the pot. You just need to leave enough room between the jars so the heat gets a fair shot at all the jars. It is possible to double stack pint jars. I know the current recipe books don't recommend it, but I have done little 1/2 pint jars in a double-stack by putting my waterbath canner rack on top of the lower jars so there was at least an inch between the top of the bottom layer and the top layer.
So full of knowledge!! So when the canning season starts, you will be available for questions??? Canning our own food is my next goal to helping us eat healthier, and I plan to do a lot of it!
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8:54 am
January 17, 2009
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CindyP said:
me, too! if anyone finds a great deal on canners, let us know! According to Kathy, I guess I need 2 now!
I actually haunted eBay looking for a discount, but by the time you bought the canner and paid shipping Walmart was cheaper. You can find one in the Pennysaver (The Trader's Guide near me) because there are always people who think they want to can, and buy the canner and jars etc. but then realize they really don't. I found one at the local farmer's supply store for less than $65 new and that's about par. I paid more than that 6-7 years ago. Take care of it and it will last you longer than you'll be needing it, and you will be able to pass it down to your heirs. The only things that get old are the plug and the gasket (rubber deteriorates over time) but you can replace those easily.
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8:58 am
January 17, 2009
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CindyP said:
So full of knowledge!! So when the canning season starts, you will be available for questions??? Canning our own food is my next goal to helping us eat healthier, and I plan to do a lot of it!
I used to joke that I was a wealth of "little known and who could care less" information — now they call it trivia. Seriously, any questions I can answer I'd be glad to. I honestly think the most you will need is reassurance when you use it the first time or two — then you'll be a pro. It's like driver's training.
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9:02 am
January 17, 2009
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Hello, My husband bought me a 6 quart pressure cooker for my birthday recently. (that is what I wanted and he is a very practical man). I love it, and it does wonders for a quick supper when we get home from work. It is a Presto and is so easy to use. There are a couple of good recipe books out there with easy and tasty recipes too. MY mother used one frequently to cook with and she also used a large Pressure Canner and canned garden produce every year and still does. She is 78 years old and is a weath of information. Wish I knew half what she does!
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9:03 am
January 17, 2009
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Hi Farmgirl!
It's your first post — but don't let it be your last — we need all the input we can get and you'll find we are a warm group of people, always willing to help and share.
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9:05 am
January 17, 2009
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By the way, if you haven't already checked it out, go to the Welcome forum and let us know more about you. You can read back through the posts and get to know us, too.
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7:26 pm
January 17, 2009
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Yes, I am using a canner.It holds 7 qts, like WV said. Most of the time, it is quite enough to have one. One of our gardens is about 6000 square feet, and it holds most of the veggies. Nothing gets done at the same time… a few more each day and another canner run and so on. If you were getting a deal on bushel veggies and had to can it all at the same time…I would definitly have 2 canners. I have acces to one by MIL. Hers is a tall version of the one I have…that is nice if you are doing many pints. I stack the pint jars —it will hold 18,this way. When I do broth…which I'm doing next week…YAY! I borrow the tall canner because i prefer pints and i usually end up with 40 pts or so at a time…. but that lasts me a year.. and heats up the house…and smells good…and lol. I guess I am rambling. I'm excited cuz I am about to process and can something again.
The gaskets and plugs do wear out, but they are cheap—-like 6$ for both—they come together. I do so much canning so that I don't have to depend on a freezer. Its a great alternative to that. I think its a great investment. Happy shopping!
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11:37 am
February 8, 2009
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Moving this here to bump this topic up for ticka1–ticka, moving it here so you'll get to see the posts already and can join in here!
from ticka1:
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If you do what brand is it and do you like it? I am going to invest in one and trying to get ideas on a good one that I can use to can green beans, tomatoes, potatoes and do jellies/jams too.
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10:37 pm
May 31, 2009
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Mo olelo said:
I'm trying to decide what size pressure canner to order and have a question for those who are experienced pressure canners…
Do you have to load the pressure canner full each time… for example… the 21 qt All American Pressure Canner has a capacity for 7 quarts.
If I was canning quarts… would I have to have enough of whatever I was canning to fill seven quarts or could I do smaller batches?
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10:41 pm
May 31, 2009
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Sue…I've moved your post with your question to this thread…you might find helpful info and the answer to your question here…at least you'll know which of us to ask for specific questions! (…um, not me!) Good luck!
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7:00 am
June 1, 2009
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beeyourself said:
Mo olelo said:
I'm trying to decide what size pressure canner to order and have a question for those who are experienced pressure canners…
Do you have to load the pressure canner full each time… for example… the 21 qt All American Pressure Canner has a capacity for 7 quarts.
If I was canning quarts… would I have to have enough of whatever I was canning to fill seven quarts or could I do smaller batches?
You do not have to load the canner completely full – some feel it is a waste of energy to not do so and they add jars filled with water to fill the spaces – results in sterile water to store for an emergency.
I have an old AA921 and the beauty of it is that you can double stack pints using a simple rack between the layers  So 14 pints in one load!
AA makes a bigger one that stacks quarts. I think it's the 943? Not sure of that number this early in the morning LOL.
Check the distance between your stovetop and the range hood (if you have one) to be sure you have enough clearance for the canner plus room to lift jars out of it with a jar lifter!
HTH
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8:28 am
June 1, 2009
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beeyourself said:
Sue…I've moved your post with your question to this thread…you might find helpful info and the answer to your question here…at least you'll know which of us to ask for specific questions! (…um, not me!) Good luck!
Thanks bee. I knew there was a thread about pressure canning somewhere on the forum but when I went looking for it I couldn't find it and even the search function kept saying, no results found.
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9:02 am
June 1, 2009
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wvhomecanner said:
You do not have to load the canner completely full – some feel it is a waste of energy to not do so and they add jars filled with water to fill the spaces – results in sterile water to store for an emergency.
I have an old AA921 and the beauty of it is that you can double stack pints using a simple rack between the layers So 14 pints in one load!
AA makes a bigger one that stacks quarts. I think it's the 943? Not sure of that number this early in the morning LOL.
Check the distance between your stovetop and the range hood (if you have one) to be sure you have enough clearance for the canner plus room to lift jars out of it with a jar lifter!
HTH
Dede
Thanks Dede… that's exactly what I wanted to know. Adding extra jars filled with water to have emergency water is a really good idea.
As for the distance between the stovetop and the range hood, when I water bath can, I have to use it on the big burner in the front… not enough distance on the back burner. So I'll do that same with the pressure canner.
At least until I can find here in the States the kind of outdoor cook stove that I'm wanting. It runs off a propane tank like you use for the bbq. I saw one at Costco when we were up in Canada and I'm kicking myself now for not buying it when I had the chance. It would be great to be able to do the canning outside and not heat up the house.
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11:56 am
June 1, 2009
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Mo olelo said:
…..At least until I can find here in the States the kind of outdoor cook stove that I'm wanting. It runs off a propane tank like you use for the bbq. I saw one at Costco when we were up in Canada and I'm kicking myself now for not buying it when I had the chance. It would be great to be able to do the canning outside and not heat up the house.
I think I have just what you are describing. I found mine at a sporting goods store. They sell them to campers. It is really convenient. Mine is just four legs and a flat surface with a burner – nothing fancy – but it's heavy enough to handle a full canner, and a real blessing when it's hot and muggy.
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1:41 pm
June 1, 2009
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wvhomecanner
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WV_Hills said:
Mo olelo said:
…..At least until I can find here in the States the kind of outdoor cook stove that I'm wanting. It runs off a propane tank like you use for the bbq. I saw one at Costco when we were up in Canada and I'm kicking myself now for not buying it when I had the chance. It would be great to be able to do the canning outside and not heat up the house.
I think I have just what you are describing. I found mine at a sporting goods store. They sell them to campers. It is really convenient. Mine is just four legs and a flat surface with a burner – nothing fancy – but it's heavy enough to handle a full canner, and a real blessing when it's hot and muggy.
Ohhhh is it a Camp Chef? I know that Dick's and Cabela's carry those. I really want a two burner to can outside. I have this wonderful Ashland Canner that can do 40 or so pints in a water bath at a time and a two burner would work and get the heat out of the kitchen.
Here's the Ashland – WELL worth it's price if you do a lot of big batches in the summer
http://www.wisementrading.com/…..anners.htm
Dede
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1:55 pm
June 1, 2009
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Pete
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WOW! What a great canner! And the price really is not that bad, considering. Especially next to that Presto (the one I just bought for more than this price!).
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2:03 pm
June 1, 2009
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wvhomecanner
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Pete said:
WOW! What a great canner! And the price really is not that bad, considering. Especially next to that Presto (the one I just bought for more than this price!).
The price has stayed stable for several years – you need the lid of course and one extra rack to double stack. For those who still can grape or apple juice in half gallons, this fits those for water bath also.
Great price considering it's stainless steel. I love mine  haha
And Wiseman's are great to deal with – Lehman's have these also but at a higher price.
Dede
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