I heard you can use a pressure canner for water-bath canning as well, would that work with this canner?
352870
Yes, you just don't use the pressure gauge with it. Just use it like a big pot.
352871
Sure you can. You would, I believe, just use the canner without making the pressure lid closed. It can act like any pan if you don't secure the pressure lid.
957436
I'm not sure. This was designed for water bath canning. The water in a pressure canner can reach 240 degrees F, higher than the 212F in a water bath canner.
409203
I've used my Graniteware canner many times on my glass top stove with no problems. You should not drag it across the glass which may be tempting to do. I've never seen this warning before for Graniteware hot water bath canners. I've seen this warning for for pressure canners though as I have an All American Pressure Canner that warns not to use on glass top stoves as it may be too heavy and crack it. I've never used my pressure canner on the glass top stove for this reason.
760246
this should work fine for canner, I have used to hold up to 8 gallons of water in a similar type pot at 150 degrees for a couple of hours. you will need a thermometer on the canner to verify temp
956396
it's about 20 inches across and 6.5 inches deep. Yes it can be used for basic canning with the water bath method. it recommends you purchase a separate instruction booklet
572124
You would have to hot water bath it in boiling water deep enough to cover the entire jar according to recipe for whatever you are canning. Most recipes give water bathing time for quarts; so, you would have to do extra time for a jar this size. You would have to have a rubber/ring seal for that size lid.
728607
I can't imagine why anyone would spend $400 for an electric water bath canner which is basically what this is. It is not a pressure canner and therefore, extremely limiting. But frankly, a 15 qt or larger pressure canner is a better buy as an 8qt is too small and only holds smaller jars.
1206776
If you are going to water bath the tomatoes to can them, you sure don't need the Cadillac of pressure canners to do it. I just use a water canner you can get from Wal-Mart for about $20 or less. However, you may pressure can tomatoes. Just see the instructions. You do not need to cover the quart jars with water to pressure can them in the AA21 canner.
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Yes, they can be used in both water bath and pressure. They do have a learning trick to them, If just starting to use them, start with inexpensive beans etc.... Just last week, I received a new tip to ensure proper sealing. One-handed,screw ring on until it just barely grasps the jar threads and you can pick up the jar. This is extremely loose. Do not hold the jar with your spare hand while placing band on before placing in canner.. Many people(myself included) have been having trouble with sealing due to them being too tight. Immediately after your canner loses it's pressure, remove your jars and tighten lids. They should be sealed after cooling Yes, they can be used in both water bath and pressure. They do have a learning trick to them, If just starting to use them, start with inexpensive beans etc.... Just last week, I received a new tip to ensure proper sealing. One-handed,screw ring on until it just barely grasps the jar threads and you can pick up the jar. This is extremely loose. Do not hold the jar with your spare hand while placing band on before placing in canner.. Many people(myself included) have been having trouble with sealing due to them being too tight. Immediately after your canner loses it's pressure, remove your... » Read More Yes, they can be used in both water bath and pressure. They do have a learning trick to them, If just starting to use them, start with inexpensive beans etc.... Just last week, I received a new tip to ensure proper sealing. One-handed,screw ring on until it just barely grasps the jar threads and you can pick up the jar. This is extremely loose. Do not hold the jar with your spare hand while placing band on before placing in canner.. Many people(myself included) have been having trouble with sealing due to them being too tight. Immediately after your canner loses it's pressure, remove your jars and tighten lids. They should be sealed after cooling « Show Less
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I am so excited about this canner!!! I have not actually canned anything yet, but I did a test right after I got it and it comes up to temp so quickly compare to bringing that huge water bath canner up to boiling!!! And when you are finished canning - you don't have all of that water to deal with either - it's a nice thing that saves time and is safer in that you don't have this huge canner of water to handle. Good luck!
958083
No. This is a canner for processing jars of canned produce. It replaces a water bath canner.
1206775
You may also pressure can tomatoes. Read the Ball Blue Book on Canning. It tells you how. I have canned tomatoes using the boiling water canning and also using my pressure canner. Both work but be sure to follow the directions.
821988
Yes, you may put pints in it. However, you might want to consider a steam bath canner, it uses a lot less water to boil and therefore much less energy thereby reducing your cost per unit greatly!I'm sorry , I just noticed this was listed under the steam canner. When you said waterbath I assumed you meant the old type where you had enough water to cover the jars. Once again Sorry.
1350915
It, should work. It, is one if the best investments you can make for canning.
598591
If your are pressure canning, I would leave the water level the same. Just make sure no water is above the lids on the first level. Good luck !!!
1324553
Yes, if you are canning meats, or low acid vegetables. These do need a pressure canner.
640034
You could but it would be a waste of energy. The canner has a lot of mass and it all has to be heated. The porcelain canners have far less mass and are designed to heat up quickly (and their cost is minor). If it were me I would use the right tool for the right job. If you decide to do it anyway DO NOT SEAL THE LID.