Nesco PC6-25P 6-Quart Electric Programmable Pressure Cooker, Stainless Steel Does this pressure cooker do a good job of canning tomatoes and other vegetables?
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You should not can in this appliance. It's not tall enough for quarts, anyway. Also the low pressure is too low to can and the high pressure is too high for regular altitudes (like under 1000 ft above sea level). Use a pressure canner to can.
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If you have a pressure cooker, you are unable to can in it. There was a time when canning using pressure cookers was deemed a safe method of preserving. However, since 2006 Presto has not provided information for canning in pressure cookers. The information used to support canning in pressure cookers was based on research done in the late 1970's. The current recommendation from the United States Department of Agriculture indicates that to pressure can you will need to use a vessel that is specially a pressure canner, which holds at minimum four quart-size jars. Note that pressure canners are generally 12-quart size or larger. If you have a pressure cooker, you are unable to can in it. There was a time when canning using pressure cookers was deemed a safe method of preserving. However, since 2006 Presto has not provided information for canning in pressure cookers. The information used to support canning in pressure cookers was based on research done in the late 1970's. The current recommendation from the United States Department of Agriculture indicates that to pressure can you will need to use a vessel that is specially a pressure canner, which holds at minimum four quart-size jars. Note that pressure canners... » Read More If you have a pressure cooker, you are unable to can in it. There was a time when canning using pressure cookers was deemed a safe method of preserving. However, since 2006 Presto has not provided information for canning in pressure cookers. The information used to support canning in pressure cookers was based on research done in the late 1970's. The current recommendation from the United States Department of Agriculture indicates that to pressure can you will need to use a vessel that is specially a pressure canner, which holds at minimum four quart-size jars. Note that pressure canners are generally 12-quart size or larger. « Show Less
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You should not use this pressure cooker to can in. Please see: http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/uga/using_press_canners.html the recommendation is to only use a canner that you can fit 4 QUART jars in.
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It's been recommended using a pressure cooker to can vegetables and meats. I would call your local extension center and ask their advise. But I agree with the commend below that freezing vegetables (after blanching) is the best way to preserve the nutritional value of vegetables you want to put up. This type of canner is best for fruits and jams/jellies.
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If the only thing you want to do is steam veggies, it may not be the best appliance. I use it as a pressure cooker for beans, a rice/grain cooker, a soup pot (great because you can saute right in the pot before you put in water or stock) and a slow cooker. I really love this appliance and use it regularly. That being said, I usually steam my veggies on the stove top in a stainless steamer pot.
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Depends on the shape of the cooker. I have a pressure cooker/slow cooker, it works very well to steam everything. Keeps foods out of the water.
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There was a time when canning using pressure cookers was deemed a safe method of preserving. However, since 2006 Presto has not provided information for canning in pressure cookers. The information used to support canning in pressure cookers was based on research done in the late 1970's. The current recommendation from the United States Department of Agriculture indicates that to pressure can you will need to use a vessel that is specially a pressure canner, which holds at minimum four quart-size jars. Note that pressure canners are generally 12-quart size or larger. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441 or e-mail us at contact1@gopresto.com. There was a time when canning using pressure cookers was deemed a safe method of preserving. However, since 2006 Presto has not provided information for canning in pressure cookers. The information used to support canning in pressure cookers was based on research done in the late 1970's. The current recommendation from the United States Department of Agriculture indicates that to pressure can you will need to use a vessel that is specially a pressure canner, which holds at minimum four quart-size jars. Note that pressure canners are generally 12-quart size or larger. If you have... » Read More There was a time when canning using pressure cookers was deemed a safe method of preserving. However, since 2006 Presto has not provided information for canning in pressure cookers. The information used to support canning in pressure cookers was based on research done in the late 1970's. The current recommendation from the United States Department of Agriculture indicates that to pressure can you will need to use a vessel that is specially a pressure canner, which holds at minimum four quart-size jars. Note that pressure canners are generally 12-quart size or larger. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441 or e-mail us at contact1@gopresto.com. « Show Less
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I'm sorry but I am unable to answer your question as I do not have a pressure cooker. I purchased this to use in a pan to poach fish and have not used it yet. Good luck.
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I have a brand new 4 quart stainless steel Presto pressure cooker and I cannot fit a pint canning jar inside. The jar is too tall for the cover to fit on top of. The instruction booklet that came with the pressure cooker had recipes but no information on canning.
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I wanted to but found out to do canning, you must have a pressure cooker designed for that purpose. In other words, it must have a pressure gauge on top of the cooker to measure the pressure. Needless to say, one of those is on my wish list~!!! :)
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When canning vegetables and meats a pressure cooker canner is recommended. You could contact your local extension company and ask their advise. This canner is best for canning fruits and jams. But I have used it to can relishes and they have turned out great.
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Yes, if you are canning meats, or low acid vegetables. These do need a pressure canner.
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While I like this unit, it is not a true pressure cooker in spite of the name. It is more of a steam cooker, so any recipes for a steam cooker should work just fine. It also makes a fine rice or shell pasta cooker. By adding flavorings and/or other ingredients you can create your own recipes. Just make sure that the added ingredients will cook safely in about the same time as it takes for the rice or pasta to cook.
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I used this pot for heating large amounts of tomatoes for summer canning. As I recall, I used pot holders as a matter of course as the contents got quite hot over a long period of time. Tougher hands may not have had a problem. It's a great pot for my purposes, I highly recommend it.
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Yes it does a good job for me. I open jumbo sized cans quite often for special recipes that require quantities of certain canned vegetables. The best help to get the larger cans opened smoothly are the excellent grip you can get on the stainless steel handles. Go for it it works.
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Well I have only used it once...........for the stuffed peppers but..............it worked ok..........I believe the gasket is involved as it is an integral part of the pressure cooker
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Yes,..If the pressure cooker is Oval and holds 6qts. Or more. It's thick material and easy to clean when soaked.