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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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 Posted - Aug 28 2011 : 7:23:35 PM
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I have 3 steam canners, and 2 pressure canners, could not live without any of them, they always have been part of my life...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
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Posted - Aug 29 2011 : 11:47:32 PM
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Just a word from someone who took a canning class put on by the local extension office. The usda says that steam canners are the leading cause of botulism in home canned products in which a canner was used.
The leading overall cause of botulism is from the old method of dippin the jars into boiling water and then turning upside down to heat the lids to try to seal them.
I don't have one, nor have I known anyone directly who used one. I am simply passing on the information I was given in the class I took. Please don't think I am trying to put anyone down who uses one. I believe how you feed you family is a personal choice that must be made by each person.
I hope the information helps!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
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Posted - Aug 30 2011 : 06:54:06 AM
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I second the information given by natesgirl. The steam does not get hot enough to penetrate the food in the jars all of the way through. Please consider using either the water bath method or a pressure canner. It is not worth the risk.
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
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Posted - Sep 09 2011 : 01:42:54 AM
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I have 2 steamer canners & 2 pressure canners. We (family with 7 kids & 7 grands) have used them for 29 + years now and successfully canned all our "water bath" jars with the steamer canner. Never has any of us gotten sick and I have full confidence in using them.
I agree with Angela, it's all a matter of personal choice.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, Herbalist, Master Energy Intuitive
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Sep 09 2011 : 7:58:46 PM
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Thank you everyone for your input. I am still researching but appreciate everyone's thoughts :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Steam Canners?
