Can this be used for canning food?
1457641
Yes. But not all items need the pressure cooker as a canner. I bought this for my daughter before she realized that jams & jellies only need boing water method.
1457642
I'm sure it can be used but on a very small scale. There is not a lot of room because of the liner. I have not tried it for that reason.
2104002
I do not can, but the manual says that you can. I have enclosed a link where you can down load the manual and see the instructions for canning. I do have a friend who does some canning, she used this and likes it. http://www.maxi-matic.com/product.php?productid=206&cat;=80&page;=1
1285104
I see no reason why you could not PROVIDED you follow all safe preparation procedures for the broth. As best I understand, canning is canning. We have only used it for Jams and Jellies, but it works great. It makes canning less of a chore and not nearly as much scalding water to deal with.
470005
No, this is not good for canning. It's best for vacuum sealing something like coffee, and the Vacu Vin acts as the container for whatever you're trying to store. As soon as you open it, you break the vacuum seal.
355750
This is not to be used to replaced canning. You could, however, use this when making a recipe specifically called "refrigerator pickles", and using the vacuum would basically marinate them more quickly.
1995115
I Think it would be great for canning, keep the heat out of the kitchen. Low simmer might be a problem unless you have big pots. It puts out a lot of heat on it's lowest setting. I haven't tried to adjust it internally however.
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.
683725
No. It has a very wide opening and a special lid with a rubber type seal. It is not meant for canning.
2104001
I do not can, but the manual says that you can. I have enclosed a link where you can down load the manual and see the instructions for canning. I do have a friend who does some canning, she used this and likes it. http://www.maxi-matic.com/product.php?productid=206&cat=80&page=1
372020
No. these small ones are not safe for canning. You need one of the larger ones that are called pressure cooker canners; they have a gauge that is necessary to determine the you are cooking with the correct amount of pressure for the item being canned.
667591
No, you need a stove-top pressure cooker for canning, electric ones don't reach a high enough pressure.
1931548
This is not designed for canning. Although several quart jars will fit in it, there is no pressure gauge. Our canning cooker has a pressure gauge and a way to adjust the pressure. This cooker is great to cook meals especially meats. Has a non stick surface.
1840578
I don't believe so but the jar broke and I discarded it so I can't tell you for sure other than you can't use the lid it comes with for canning and it doesn't have a good seal, it has a paper insertin the lid. My grandmother had the original version of this jar 50 years ago and it had a good tin lid and strong bailing wire around the lid to lift it with. This doesn't.
404547
It's a small pot with a basket that fits inside, has a lid and is great for boiling. As for canning use, you would need to make that determination. I don't know if you need pressure for canning. If so, no it won't work. If you just need to put a jar into it and boil it, then yes it would and the basket would make removal of the hot jar easier.
907342
I wouldn't; the heat-up and cool-down times required for proper canning could not be achieved with a regular pressure cooker. But it depends on who you ask, don't take a chance with the family's safety. Spend a little more and get the All-American 15-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner. You'll make up the cost as you'll be canning your own food.
2182796
I do believe that you can, as I had a turkey fryer full of boiling water going on it - that's bigger than the usual canning pot. There is an adapter you can buy if your pot is not magnetic, but it's only about 6" wide.
2155982
No, this unit is not capable of performing the pressure needed for canning. The food saver brand has special canisters for vacuum sealing foods such as grains, and other limited types of foods.