Is the canner deep enough not to boil over?
1966051
I have used it for quarts and pints. There is plenty of space above the jars to be covered by the water. I use a gentle boil while canning and have had no problem with it boiling over. I love the clear glass lid to be able to monitor what is going on inside without having to lift the lid.
1966052
I've brought this canner with my pint jar pickles to a rolling boil then quieted it down to a simmer. It's deep enough to cover the jars, have the rolling boil going and not boil over--for me. I've not used it with quart jars, however...
1966053
I have used this scanner last season. It was the first time I ever canned. I loved using this scanner. I had no problems with it boiling over. Looking forward you so g it again this year.
1966054
Sorry, no such thing as deep enough, not to boil over. It takes about 8 minutes to start boiling on my convection stove top. I just set my timer to remind me to turn down the heat two degrees at a time until it maintained a boil at the lowest setting, without boiling over. Probably not what you want to hear?
1966055
If you are using half-pints & pints it will not boil over; however, with quarts it will bubble over slightly if you keep it at a hard rolling boil. Other than that I love this canner, just with the rack was of the same quality as the canner :)
1966056
My daughter in law requested this product due to other pans not being deep enough. She is satisfied with the product.
864890
I bought the pot for my daughter to use for canning. I would not use the pot in the over.
1516703
Only the small can, then it will not give room to stir or rinse. I would go up one size.
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.
1542173
The lid is not heavy but it fits deeply and snugly into the pot. That should keep it in place through an average low rolling boil, but it's not a pressure cooker and I'm sure a fast boiling large volume of liquid could push it up.
667589
No, it is not a safe substitute for a canner. He has a new one out that can be used however.
2161794
No, this meant to be used inside the canner to be able to fit a second row of jars. The temperature needed to make the canner come up to proper steam wouldn't be safe, because the rack does not fully touch the burner. There is a definite space between the rack and burner. I would suggest a coil electric burner, or a propane gas burner. A glass top or induction burner wouldn't be safe enough.
315821
Not sure as I always use pot holders if I boil something. If just simmering you should be fine.
1900086
I am so excited about this canner!!! I have not actually canned anything yet, but I did a test right after I got it and it comes up to temp so quickly compare to bringing that huge water bath canner up to boiling!!! And when you are finished canning - you don't have all of that water to deal with either - it's a nice thing that saves time and is safer in that you don't have this huge canner of water to handle. Good luck!
598591
If your are pressure canning, I would leave the water level the same. Just make sure no water is above the lids on the first level. Good luck !!!
2124513
I had the larger canner for years, and although it will SIT on my electric stove, the weight of the water and jars bent thin bottom of the canner. The smaller canner has much less overhang and even if/when it does bend, it will not scorch the stove surface as the other was was doing. This canner overhangs my electric burner by about 1/4"-1/2". That said, I mostly can pints anyway, so the smaller capacity is not an issue and I'm much happier heating less water and less scorching.
1649252
I dont think so. The only issue I see is that it's a bit tall. So dont keep it underneath anything. That way the steam is free to clear out from the top when it's boiling mode.
1542170
Yes, it will remain closed whenever boiling. However, I have found the contents must remain at least 3/4" below the top of the pot for the lid not to "burp" or jump. Otherwise, have not experienced any problems with this issue. Hope this helps.
821987
Yes and also add a tablespoon of white Vinegar to canner,it will help to prevent a boil water buildup on the canner..
1475077
Are you filling it too high? Is the lid "locked" on? Occasionally I'll have some water collect on the lid, but I've never had it actually boil over.
2005554
Of course, although with the lid remaining in place it is somewhat minimized. To my knowledge there is no deep fryer made that does not do this. I have a patio off my kitchen where I use this device.
186266
Yes, there are holes in the bottom and it works great for larger quantities so it doesn't boil over as easy as the traditional smaller ones.