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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
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 Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 06:45:03 AM
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I have an anniversary, birthday, and Valentine's Day all in the same month, so I usually get a great gift! I really would like a pressure canner. What brands/ models would you reccommend?
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
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Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 07:48:14 AM
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I would love to speak up on this one!! I own 2 All American Canners, and LOVE both of them. In fact if I ran across a third one at a garage sale I would buy it!! There are many reasons I prefer the AA. First of all these canners will last me a lifetime and longer. There are no gaskets to wear out and replace. There are many different sizes to chose from, and best of all they are MADE IN THE USA!!!! My first one and favorite most used one is the 921. I can do either 7 quarts or double stack and do about 16 pints. We purchased additional racks for ours to use during tuna season because we can our tuna in short half pints and I can fit 24 of those in there. This one was purchased through http://www.allamericancanner.com/ and was here within a few days of ordering. My second one was a purchase through ebay and I got a pretty good price on it. This one is the 941 and it will can about 32 pints or 16 quarts. I usally break it out when I am canning a large batch of something and run both canners at once, like the tuna or corn.
Yes they are more expensive, but in my opinion worth every penny and then some. I am considering looking into finding a 910 model for when I have small items.
Hope this helps-
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 09:39:30 AM
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I love my Mirro-matic which I've had since the mid 70's. It has been used every single year since. I like it because it uses a marked weight to regulate pressure rather than a needle guage. The needle guage is supposed to be checked by the extension office every year to make sure that it is accurate to avoid accidents. I don't have to do that because the weight is just a weight! I wouldn't trade for anything else because it is inexpensive, easy to use and easy to care for. There is a site that is an outlet site for them at http://www.pressurecooker-outlet.com/mirropressurecanner.htm
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 09:44:51 AM
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Oh! And I forgot one other thing. When purchasing a canner, be sure that it will work on your particular range. There are only a handful that will work on the new smooth topped ranges. Most require the regular coil element range.
Just thought I'd throw that in! :-)
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 09:46:50 AM
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I have to put my two cents in on the Mirro canner as well. I have been using them for well over 25 years - I have two. I like the weight instead of the guage that has to be tested. The seals last a long time - I have only had to replace them once. The price is right and they do a bang up job.
Blessings, Sheri
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
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Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 10:10:09 AM
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| AA has both the weight and guage, so you can monitor it both ways! |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
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USA
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 2:04:46 PM
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I am petrified of a pressure canner and I do not know why......
does anyone know anything about the one that Montel sells??? it appears to be electric- i know it is smaller- i just wondered if it would work for canning or is it just for cooking????
i'm too poor to pay attention right now so not purchasing but i enjoy reading these posts and learning from you gals!
Farmgirl # 2139
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
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Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 3:48:14 PM
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| A pressure cooker is for cooking not canning. If it is electric then chances are it is a cooker. |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
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Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 7:06:47 PM
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Thank you ladies! I just realized how funny it is that a pressure canner is a romantic gift for me, haha!
I would assume you can use one with a gas range, yes?
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Feb 12 2011 : 10:36:40 PM
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I'm so thankful for this thread, too! But I have a glass top range... I looked at both the All-American and the Mirro- Pressure canners and neither are recommended for my stove top. Does anyone know what brand IS recommended for a glass top range? I've been wanting to buy one forever. I'd really appreciate any help you all can give, too! - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2011 : 05:23:43 AM
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If you go to the website that I gave Elizabeth:
http://www.pressurecooker-outlet.com/mirropressurecanner.htm
there are other brands of pressure canners. I believe that I noticed a Presto that said it was ok for all ranges but it had the guage. The problem with glass top ranges is that they do not keep an even heat and pressure for pressure canning since they have a sensor in the glass(dropping the temp when it is too hot for the glass) to keep the top from breaking. It is not safe to can when the temps fluctuate because that doesn't kill the bacteria. If you have a manual for your stove, you might look and to see if it says whether you can can on yours. Most likely you can waterbath can but not pressure can. If you can't, you might think about getting a small camping stove that uses propane and do your canning outside.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
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