Has anyone used this for canning? Does the manual come with directions on how to do this?
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I only used it as a pressure cooker. I used it a total of 7 times and it quit working. I read many of the reviews after that talking about the same situation. I was so very disappointed. I spent a great deal of money on this and it quit working. One of the reviews claimed that theirs even caught fire. Please don't endanger yourself or family buy purchasing this Big Boss. Perhaps another brand? Of course, the refund, send back policy of Amazon is only 6 weeks so I was unable to return it. THe company will not respond. spare yourself the heart ache. sorry to bring you this bad news. Check out the other brands and be sure to really research the reviews. I didn't dig deep enough or I would have seen all the negative responses and saved my self a great deal of grief. Best wishes.
234224
Yes, if you follow the instructions in the manual. Any meat has an extended canning time. Cabbage is another that requires more time because I use it in my vegetable soup. Hope that helps. I love that canner!
2222770
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.
1309172
No, it's aluminum. Aluminum is safe to use for canning since it never comes in contact with the food. It conducts heat very well. I LOVE this canner! So quick to use since you heat very little water. Very safe also because you don't reach down into the water to place or remove jars. Wonderful product!
2088958
I do not do my own canning so I can not speak to the cans you have. It feels like it should. Sorry I ave no better answer.
1799102
I haven't tried canning however, my guess is 4 to 5 quarts at least. This cooker is really big and it holds a lot.
582001
The previous answers are incorrect about using this for canning. The USDA has very specific guidelines for canning including temps and PSI. The standard for all canning is 15 psi. In fact most recipes for pressure canners are based on the 15 psi. standard. Most all of these electric pressure cookers are below the 15 psi. standard and cannot be used for canning. High acid foods can be just water boiled,
1658348
It comes with a book that is very detailed about how to use the canner and all the safety information. It also has a recipe section and instructions. Since I'm new to canning I highlighted all the getting started information, and I reviewed it each time I canned for the first few times.
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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.
2161796
I wouldn't do that. In fact, according to salesmen of glass top stoves, they should not be used for canning at all. You'll need another stove, gas or electric coil for canning. Either replace your glass top stove, or get an outside propane cook top to do your canning outside.
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Maybe I'm wrong but I think the question may be asking if the Amazon bundle with "Home Preserving" and the canning kit are worthwhile. I'm a newbie as well so I can't really answer that although I did get the canning book in the mail today and it looks sturdy enough for a beginner. I already used the wide-mouth funnel for an unrelated cooking endeavor and wonder why I never had this handy gadget already.
422174
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.
1632149
I haven't used it for jams, I have only used it for Apple pie filling, I'm sure you can look it up online, simply canning is a good website
1234648
Sorry to hear that.....because I do a lot of 'canning' I can guess that you did NOT leave enough 'head' room or space for the unit to create the pressure it needed to process. Most units require that it be filled not more than 1/2 way.....just like a fryer....you need room for the expansion. Hope it didn't make too much mess in the kitchen and you were able to save the contents (what were you making ?) Mine stopped working after less than a year of use (I used it maybe 5 or 6 times) .....returned it.....however, when it was working, it did great. Not sure I'm going to get another just yet. Hope this was helpful.
1331474
your going to have to add acid or your going to have to use a pressure cooker... buy a ball blue book it has all the canning answers..
582115
The book that comes with the canner gives instructions for canning meat. You are supposed to avoid beans and potatoes, (starchy vegetables), though.
168949
this is not a canning pressure cooker! I purchased the Presto 16 qt pressure canner for canning. I believe you can purchase it here on Amazon! Do not buy the Deni it is a dangerous piece of junk