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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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 Posted - Mar 17 2021 : 08:36:35 AM
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Hi Farmgirls,
I have been canning for years - water bath canning. I am looking to start canning more, and am looking for a pressure canner. Whoa! They run the gamut in prices. Which one do you recommend, and why? What do you like about yours? (Not a pressure cooker or instapot, a pressure canner, only used for canning).
Thanks, farmgirls!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
546 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2021 : 09:22:55 AM
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Hi Nicole,
I have an All American. Well worth the investment. Heavy, well made and no gasket to replace. Check some recipes you plan to use or think about how big of a batch you plan to make at one time. That will help you decide the size you need. They are heavy so you need to think about that also.
Good luck!
Andrea
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7169 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2021 : 10:21:10 AM
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I'm a small batch canner. For the last several years I have used the 10 qt Fagor pressure cooker/canner. It holds four pints or quarts. When I first got it I put up quarts but never felt good about it. They sealed and kept for months without a problem, but I just feel safer with doing only pints. Pints work best for me anyway because I can for one. Some of the things I have pressured canned with it are broth, dried beans, veg or beef soup, chili, pumpkin, and potatoes.
FarmGirl Hugs, Sara
FarmGirl Sister #6034 Aug 2014
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2925 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Mar 17 2021 : 2:19:54 PM
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Nicole, I second Andrea. Th All American. I have a huge one, looks like you could process uranium in it! LOL
But I love not having to worry about the gasket |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4350 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2021 : 03:12:46 AM
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I was given an old All American. No gasket and works great. If I was going to update, it would be that same brand.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2021 : 07:15:25 AM
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Hi Farmgirls,
I am so glad I asked you all! Thank you all for your input and feedback. We are now looking into the ones you have mentioned (All American sounds like it is a good way to go). I appreciate the help!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
www.facebook.com/suburbanfarmgirlblogger |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2021 : 08:19:11 AM
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Hands down, Nicole: the ALL-American. All the reasons listed are right on the money. Although expensive, it's a true investment from which I totally get my money's worth. It's so thick it will last forever (LOVE what Lisa said! Crack me up!!!), and I really love not having to deal with a gasket. I'd have two if they could both fit on my stove! I actually have been using it for water bath canning, too. I would love to have one of the really tall ones in order to process even more jars at once, but I have a cupboard in the way. :( Guess I'm just going to have to get a new kitchen to go with it! LOL!
Please let us know what you choose, and your thoughts about it!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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AndreaPA
True Blue Farmgirl
546 Posts
Andrea
Factoryville
PA
USA
546 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2021 : 08:50:54 AM
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Hi Nini,
How do you water bath in the PC? Just leave the weight off? Do you clamp down the lid or just set it on? My water bath canner is getting a bit rusty and I don't know how much longer it's going to last. If I don't need to invest in a stainless WB canner that would make me happy!
Andrea
Farmgirl# 8166
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2021 : 4:33:23 PM
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Hi Andrea!
Actually, you can use ANY deep pot with a lid to water bath can...you just need to be sure you have something lining the bottom to separate the glass jar from the metal. I have even used a thick towel on the bottom of a pot, placing my jars on top of it. Just make sure you cover your jars with at least an inch of water over their top as you usually would, then gently place the lid on the pot and water bath process accordingly. (To be honest, I've never liked the rack that comes with the water bath canners. I started using the rack from my pressure canner in my water bath canner a long time ago and it was so much easier for me!) When I am in full canning mode it was just much easier to keep the one pressure canner on the stove at the ready rather than having both canners out on the table!
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- just use the rack that comes with your pressure canner,
- fill your canner with water,
- bring to boil,
- add your jars making sure the water is at least an inch above their tops,
- gently place the lid on top of the canner (no need to clamp down, no weight needed),
- process just as you would in your regular water bath canner!
Note: You can even use two racks, one on top of the first layer of jars, to do a double canning session, just as long as your jars are properly covered with water!
Easy Peasy!
Hugs,
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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