One of the reviewers claims that this canner is too short for pint jars, barely room to cover with an inch of water. I want to can pints of salsa?
2035328
I have one of these canners-it is absolutely perfect for the 1/2 pint and 1/4 pint jars. for pints I think it depends on the shape-if you can find the shorter fat wide mouth pint jars those would cover with water better than the normal shape tall pints
2035329
About 7 half-pints fit into the canner well. Have not tried with pint jars, but it sounds like you really want half pints so it should do the job.
525331
I put a half-gallon wide mouth mason jar in mine and had about 1/2 inch to spare to the rim of the pot. It seems like they might have designed it for this. You will want some sort of spacer (<1/2 inch) at the bottom so the jars don't crack from the heat. I would advise against submerging jars or adding water during the canning process (as one reviewer said).
470007
Even if it could, you'd have a hard time getting the canning jar to fit inside. This container is not that tall. I'd say even a pint jar would be a close fit.
735327
I bought this with a 35qt pot, but have a smaller 8qt pot too. It has trouble bringing the 35qt pot to a full boil if it is full, so it hasnt been great with qt jars. I have used it with pint jars and the 35qt pot and that seems to work well(shorter jars require less overall liquid). When using it with my 8qt pot it works fine for canning, but it is to short a pot for qt jars.
838224
I did, be sure you use the side for smaller jars, i.e. one side for quart size, other for pint and smaller jars. Hope this helps.
29099
The pot's inside measurement is 10 1/2" wide. But at only 7 3/4" tall, it's too short for large jars when you need to cover the tops with 1" water.
362903
I haven't got everything set up yet, but if I remember from my childhood & parents it is a small mouth, but don't quote me on that. haha I would check it except I took all my jars to my son's so we can start canning.
582522
See the following link. http://www.pickyourown.org/water_bath_canning_directions.phpThe diagram there shows you need 1-2 inches of water over the top of the jars AND 1-2 inches of room to allow for a full boil. I don't think your 8 1/8 in jars would have enough water over the top of them.
1875830
This is a pressure cooker not a pressure canner. Pint ball jars will not fit, ..unless you want to use it as a water bath canner without the lid. If that is the case there are cheaper and better choices for that. It does come with an instruction manual with recipes.
712824
This are small mouth jar lids that fit either the pints or quarts.. will not work on the large mouth jar like the size on a mayonnaise jar.
1926485
Mine fit a wide mouth Ball jar, but it didn't seal so spilled liquids when tipped up. It isn't useable.
1214396
Yes, you just need to cover any size jar with at least an inch of water. I've canned 1/2 pint to quart jars in this.
582520
Agree with other comments. I love this canner and even have used it as a stock pot for large batches of soup but I am concerned that since the height of the pot is 9" you may not have enought room unless you are doing a steam boil with less water. Quarts, pints, and half pints have worked wonderfully for me.
1921771
You can use whatever size of jars that will fit into your canning pot with at least an inch of water above the top. My generic stock pot is too short to use larger jars, but I can easily use various kinds of smaller jars. The only important factor is that inch of water.
1672132
I've had the same question myself, but generally fill it with 2-3 quarts of water. You don't fill it as full as you do a regular canner.
1173474
I just purchased one of these from Kmart and after cleaning it and getting ready to can, read the booklet that specifically states NOT to use on glass cooktop. I returned it for a refund and am now looking for a flat-bottomed canner that is no larger than 1 inch bigger than the burner on my cooktop. I am looking for a stainless steel one that will last. I'm shying away from the porcelain due to the porcelain overlay may cause damange to my cooktop. I read this in one of the reviews from this type.
895934
Here's an answer that I posted to a similar question: I've used a 2-qt Ball canning jar, which is too tall, but if you cover the Ball jar with a lid, then put a plastic baggie over the whole thing, it works! Alternatively, I've used a barrel-type pickle jar, which fits but only makes 46 oz. at a time. I actually brought the base of the machine with me to the grocery store, to find a pickle jar that would definitely fit.