Can you use it for canning and pressure sealing jars?
1978763
no idea but i doubt it since it is a pressure cooker (breaks down food) and nothing else
1978764
This cooker does not have a gauge showing PSI and you cannot build up pressure and then start timing. It is too small for canning jars. I have a 7 qt pressure canner that works great.
1978765
Maybe yes, maybe no. I have not tried but have tested a bit. The only thing you can really fit in it is 1/2pint jars. Also most canning procedures recommend that you vent steam for about 10minutes before you start building pressure. I tried that with this unit and it cannot be done. If you try to vent the steam for any more than a few seconds before building pressure the unit will think there is a failure and shut the unit down. So you'd have to make an accommodation skip that part of the process for it to even have a chance.
1978766
i do not know. i just use it for regular cooking and it works great! I add frozen vegetables to soups and stews when I open it up and peas, corn, green beans ,amd okra all cookperfectly in hot liquid and are not mushy. There are large canning pots but i do not know of electric ones. This does have a metal rack and could hold pint jars so contact manufacturergood luck
1430508
I'm not sure what you mean by "can sealer", unless you're referring to the type of machine used to seal a lid on all-metal cans. If so, then no you can't. These glass jars are intended for canning foods using either a water bath method or pressure canning method.
593781
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
2107125
Yes, I tested a canning jar. It screwed in place and did not leak. Also tested on blender and it worked fine.
911143
No, it doesn't. I tried in numerous ways to get this to work but the jar sealer requires a port which this unit does not have. I really, seriously recommend you DO NOT buy this hoping to use it for canning jar lids. If you call Foodsaver directly and ask about this, they will probably offer you an incredible deal on their smallest unit (FoodSaver Mini) which does this. I took them up on their offer and have been very happy with it for a year. I now store most everything in the wide mouth jars.
450515
No..I wouldn't use them for canning. The pink color would come off. I don't know if they sell ones that you are looking for.
1757092
No. Not even close. Just tried it. :-) Besides, it best to store canning jars upright in case they break seal and leak. Best to build shelves.
1258991
I use my jars for dry good storage. I would contact the maker before using in a pressure canner.
2102493
Not sure about that. I bought it to use as a pseudo rack to hold jars when canning. It worked fine for that, but the one time I didn't remove it immediately, the ratchet left marks in my stainless steel pot which remain to this day. I've scrubbed it and tried everything to no avail. When I replace the canning pot, I'll remember that lesson. Hope that helps.
1433810
No, it will only work as a steamer or juicer. My suggestion would be to buy an All American canner for canning.
686085
yes, all canning jars are either regular or wide mouth. no matter whether 8 oz, pint or quart. as long as it is a regular mouth jar, it will work.
1913605
Hello, this jar is for decorative use, it will not work for actual canning.
2260190
Absolutely. I use it all the time for canning jars. Mostly to strain kefir .. but yes, I've used it for both regular and wide mouth jars.
1931549
I do canning but I would never use any pressure cooker for canning, not worth the worry, safety first.
305158
You can reuse all lids over and over until the rubber wears out or they won't seal anymore with 1 exception, the lids that you used to pressure can with cannot be used to pressure can again.But you can use them for vacuum sealing.Once I've opened a jar that has been pressure canned I immediately take a knife and put a X or check mark on it, that away I know I can't use it again to pressure can but it's okay to use for vacuum sealing over and over.Hope this helps, good luck and GOD BLESS.rachelkeys
247524
You will need to measure the diameter of the mouth of the jar. The seals allow for a little bit of stretch.
2258462
I don't see why not. It is sturdy and the glass is not thin. But I would personally not close the lid with hot liquid inside unless I left a LOT of headspace at the top, because it does not seem to be intended to be used as a canning jar.