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Farm Kitchen:  What is the best pressure cooker?  |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kem
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 Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 5:54:24 PM
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| I want to start canning with a pressure cooker so I can do green beans, beets, meat, etc. I use to can with my MIL years ago, but can't remember what brand she had and I know they have changed since then. I would like one that does eight/nine quarts at a time. |
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 6:14:42 PM
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Most brands come in a few sizes. I have the big Presto pressure cooker. I've used it for the last 4 years and have had no problems with it. Just make sure you get a well known brand so replacement parts won't be a problem if you need them.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
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tinaberry
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
tina
satsuma
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USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 6:37:17 PM
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I also have a Presto and really like mine and have had no problems.
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 6:48:49 PM
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I have a Presto because I can easily get parts here. All American is supposed to be a great brand, though a bit pricey for my budget.
Liz
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2011 : 9:12:37 PM
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Kem, be sure that you get a pressure canner and not just a pressure cooker. A pressure cooker only has one pressure weight while the canner has either a gauge or a multiple pressure weight. Presto is a good brand as is Mirro. I have a 12 quart Mirro (does 8 quarts) that does not have the gauge - just the round weight for multiple pressure amounts. I love it. I had thought about getting a larger one, but am glad that I did not because of how heavy the bigger ones are. Even though I can't can as many jars as in a huge one, it is a workable weight that I can handle without any help.
Mary Beth
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2011 : 06:46:17 AM
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Everyone has an opinion on which is the best pressure canner, and I am no different. I am an All-American owner/lover! I currently own 2 of them and am in the market for a third if I found it at a rummage sale or sometihing. I own the 921 which is the 21 1/2 quart which does 7 quarts or 16 pints, this is my main canner. The other one is the 930 which does 14 quarts or 16 pints. There are times when I have both of them going at once. Yes these are more expensive canners, but they will most likely out live me! The AA canners don't have any gasquets to replace and have both the jiggler and pressure guage on them. Best of all they are made in the USA. If you watch ebay and estate/garage sales you can pick them up for a lesser price. Oh yeah I bought extra racks to go in mine and when we can tuna we use the wide mouth half pint jars so I was able to put 21 jars in the 921 and 28 in the 930. In my opinion well worth the investment!!
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Singing Tree Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
Cari
Chase
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 23 2011 : 8:12:57 PM
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I have a Mirro that the gaskit failed on me and ruined a batch of green beans, that was very frustrating. Now I have an All American, which is great. The website canningusa.com has a sale price with free shipping when I checked a couple of weeks ago.
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Calico Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Meg
Middle Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Jun 24 2011 : 6:15:47 PM
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| We were at an estate sale today and I bought a 17 quart (older, now they make the 16 qt) Presto Canner for $15. It was missing the weight but we went online and ordered a new weight and gaskets. I will need to get the dial checked and then it will be ready to use. I have wanted an All-American but figure this will do in the meantime and I'll be able to have two canners when I finally get the money for the AA! |
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WoodstreamDreambyNicole
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nicole
Marlton
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2011 : 4:03:08 PM
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I have 2 Fagor brand pressure cookers, the larger has a canning basket. My mother and brother do a lot of canning and they both have Fagor brand pressure cookers. I mostly use mine to cook down apples before putting them through the squeezo strainer - I freeze my sauces because it's easier for me & I have the freezer room. Whatever brand, just make sure it's easy to use. I love the ease of use of my pressure cookers.
Nicole
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