This pot says to use 1 quart jars...will it also work with pint jars?
1502371
yes I use pint and 1/2 pt jars in it. I do not stack them as I do not have the tray to do multiple levels
1502372
i also have used pint jars. the rack supplied, is of the same design as other canning kettles. this kettle is one of the best i've owned, and worth every penny. go for it.......
827758
This pot i got for my son so i can't say for sure. But i also got a pot for myself that's another brand that is over 6 quarts and my pot will not hold any quart mason jars to do canning because of the rack that sits on the bottom of the inner pot making the lid not to fit.
2081759
Never tired, but I don't know why you couldn't. I've used pints, half pints and quarts. Supposed to be able to stack the pint jars but I've not tried that either.
58412
The pint and quart size tops are the same size but if you look at the 1/2 gallon you will see that it is much bigger and will only fit that size container.
2017187
It fits mine. This is the one recommended for that canner. I use mine to double stack pint jars.
1918211
Most likely not. I don't have any 1 gal. canning jars, but these are for pint & quart regular canning jars, but in one piece instead of a lid & a ring
717560
Yes fits very nicely. But if you are doing jars larger than pint jars, I would go to a larger stockpot for the extra depth.
395419
It doesn't work with the quart size jars unless u flip it over to use the bottom but it's not very stable and isprobably not meant to be used that way.
395420
The rack works most easily with the sqat half pints - very stable. With the narrower base of the taller ones, you need to make sure that the jars are pushed up against the outer support wire so that the base of the jar sits on the outer base ring. Otherwise the jars my tip. I have successfully used both sides of the rack - see which size best stabilizes the style jar you are using.
134353
5 pint jars will fit in the 6 qt size. These and most digital pressure cookers and not designed for pressure canning. But if you want to hot water bath can, it will work, but would be much slower than a stove top canner. This brand would probably be the best for pressure canning if you want to risk it though because it is the only one I know of that has a pressure read out. It is however not a true pressure read, just an interpolated temperature sensor under the pot.
2081758
Fewer would fit, naturally, but the height of the canner would allow 1/2 gallon jars, so I would say it is possible. I haven't tried 1/2 gallon jars and the instructions in the manual only give times for quart and pints.
1959830
I have this pot as well as the Ball Canner. There is very little difference between the two. I use both on my smooth top range without any problems.it will hold 7 qt or 8-9 pt jars.
1099928
I've never used it as a canner, but I'm sure it will hold a number of quart jars (exact number I do not know).
827757
I measured mine today. It is true, you cannot use the rack that comes with it, but I have a ~5-inch little trivet that works really well. I checked--you can put 3 pint jars in it while sitting on my little trivet. (NEVER put the jars directly on the bottom.) I read the instruction book, and there is a reference to a Ball canning lid being ok to use in it. They do not say you can use it to pressure can, but I am taking that reference as being that it is ok to use it to can (ALWAYS WITH CARE!) You must not overfill the unit. My unit only takes 3 pint jars--no quarts. Another consideration is that a proper "canner" came with a rack to hold each jar in place so they do not bang each other. I am going to take chunks of aluminum foil and wad it loosely up and stuff it in a loop between the pint jars to hold them apart. For my first attempt I may sit it out on the deck, just in case :-), but I really do not think there should be a problem.
957944
Yes, the jars should not come in contact with the bottom of the pot because they can crack. You can try using jar rings as a rack, but I found them to be a little unstable and one jar tipped. Jars need to remain upright in the canner. If you buy a regular large canner, such as one from Graniteware, it comes with a rack. Wire racks are also available from other manufacturers. I chose this one because it fits in my stockpot. You can read more about canning at http://nchfp.uga.edu/, the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
1214393
Hi Cathy. I used pint jars just fine. I'm sure half pint (jelly jars) will be fine as well. Have fun!
1974316
I bought this as a gift for my daughter, so I needed to check with her on this. She said she can fit 7 quart sized jars in the canning pot