Has anyone used an All american model 921 pressur cooker with one of these? Im concerned about the weight of the canner, something like 40 lbs loaded.
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It would be too heavy and the unit wouldn't heat up enough.. I wouldn't use it for a canner that large.. Maybe a small canner would be a better match for the cadco.
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I've had 5 gallons of water on mine at a time with no issues. Water weighs 8.34 pounds per gallon times 5 equals 41.7 pounds. It does take a while to come up to boil but hey, I no longer get in a hurry.
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I have two ot the Fagor pressure cookers a smaller one and the 10 quart and the small one is great for smaller dishes but the ten quart is fantastic for large roasts and hugh corned beef and cabbage dinners. My suggestion is go for the larger unit.
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I love mine, the T-fal P2510737 unit. This unit is really only for pressure cooking, NOT pressure canning. The new types are so much easier than the old ones that could overpressurize. One thing that is really important, let the unit vent steam for several minutes before closing it to make sure you get a good seal. The instructions were not a clear on that but i knew to do it from pressure canning.
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Funny you should ask me at this moment as I have the pot on the stove as we we speak. I have three Fagor pressure cookers( am not connected to the company if you are feeling cynical). I use the 6ltr one the most. I cook for mostly for myself and my wife. My favourite feature is the lower psi setting which allows me to cook 'soft' vegetables for curries without them being pulverised. I will bring these vegs like cauliflower, zucchini & egg plant up to pressure for three minutes, max!! They are still firm. That is my favourite feature of this pressure cooker. I have no safety issues to report.
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I've never put something that heavy on it, but have put large pots that were quite heavy with no issues. I cook with a Dutch oven, but have always put it next to the fire with coals on the lid. Works great every time!!
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Hello I have a Viking Residential/Commerical gas stove, it worked extremely well. That was my first time using a pressure cooker. I would strongly recommend purchasing this canner.
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The canner has a "rocker" Pressure gauge (the one in the middle) that has two rings that are added to the 5 Lb. PSI part to give you 5, 10, and 15 PSI depending on your altitude and the recipe that you are following for canning. If you are cooking a large batch of something for dinner from a Pressure "cooker" recipe than you use the 15 PSI for cooking. Hope this helps.
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I bought the NS model. Mine works fine but the reassembly can be a little tricky but not that big of a deal. I was just online this morning to buy one for a friend. I haven't had a tough pork chop since I bought mine. It is fast to use.
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I bgt a camp chef 2 burner just for canning b cuz it has 15 k btu output of heat, this makes canning faster for me. My glass top stove takes 4 ever to heat up the canner & so difficult maintaining proper pressure. Its set up in my kitchen & I am a happy canner. A friend who is a master canner uses this method & told me about it. So easy just make sure your propane tank is full b 4 starting.
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I am going to purchase this canner for my summer bounty. Lost so many quarts of tomatos this past summer to water bath canning so am going to try this. I have a glass top stove and am going to use my gas b-b-q outside that has a side burner on it. Has anyone else used this before and does it work ok??
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I've used one eith my pressure cooker for 90 minutes -and not at max heat setting didn't seem to hurt it any set up I use noe for canning is what my Amish neighbors use -propane burner set up and in an outdoor (back porch ) kitchen.
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This one seems too small. The Presto site discusses canning. A cooker with a pressure gage would let you make sure I got it hot enough.
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I would address this question to the company particularly with respect to glass top stoves. Don't have one; don't like them. The pot is very narrow relatively to height and I think not an appropriate canning pressure cooker.
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Rediranch, This summer I was a beginner also. I LOVE this canner.....it is TOTALLY idiot proof (important for me). It is in fact HUGE! If they come any bigger I don't think we would be able to pick them up even when empty. It is very heavy duty. I only have 1. important note to self.....make sure the little "nitch" on the rim of the pot is facing YOU....this is very important because I can tell you from experience, it's hard to read the dial when it is facing the back of the stove. Depending on how big your kitchen sink is, it's a little difficult to wash but that is a small price to pay for this awesome canner. Hope this helps you.
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I almost never can any of those, but it is certainly a pressure canner, which people certainly use for canning fish and meat -- I see recipes for those, and comments from people who use the All American for that. I don't hear great things about canning shrimp, but if you want to do it, the All American should be able to.
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Yes, would be impossible/dangerous to use this equipment otherwise. I always find it helpful, when considering purchasing a product such as this, to read the manual BEFORE purchasing, to help determine if the product is for me. Here's a link to the manual if you're interested:http://www.allamerican-chefsdesign.com/admin/FileUploads/Product_44.pdfAll American makes the best home pressure canner on the market, bar none. If you need one that processes smaller batches or you happen to have a low range hood, this is your canner.
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I really like mine and it does a wonderful job of cooking everything I've tried. The lid is a little hard to get off but with patience it is easily removed and is easy to get back on. You will really enjoy this product if you purchase it and it is very well made. Be sure to purchase the cook book by Bob Warden Great Food Fast. It really helps you to understand how to run the cooker and has great recipes. It is worth the money. I hope you enjoy the cooker as much as I do, if you purchase one. It will not be a mistake. Good luck!