I am ready to take the plunge into pressure canning. Who can recommend a canner? How about a cookbook? I am particularly interested in canning meats/ soups/stews. I look forward to all y'all's advice! Mary LD
I love Jackie Clays - Growing and Preserving your own food. I have 3 canners... all have gauges and the jiggler weight. I can things all year round.. it becomes addictive. =)
I have two pressure canners. One is a Presto and the other is a Sears brand. I've had them so long I can't remember the size, but both will hold 7-8 quarts at a time. I really prefer the jiggler weight opposed to the gauge. I like hearing when the pressure is ready and being able to adjust the weights. As far as books go, you can't go wrong with Ball or Kerr. I also have others such as "Preserving the Harvest" and "Small Batch Preserving". Gook Luck with your venture in the next step of great eating. I also use mine year round so don't pack it away at the end of the canning season. When you make a pot of chili or stew, etc., double or triple the recipe and can the rest for quick meals of homemade goodness.
Farm Kitchen: Which pressure canner? And cookbook?
Which pressure canner? And cookbook?
Posted - Jul 23 2012 : 6:01:45 PM
