How well does this rack work for water-bath canning?
1686863
Hi....and I have no clue as I have never done that. This rack is very well made and I have had no problems with it. Sorry I couldn't help.
1686864
In response to the 9-1/4 inch cake rack. I purchased it to use in my Fagor duo pressure cooker/canner. It fits perfectly and allows me to pressure can 4 quarts at a time or 6 or 7 pints whichever and fits my small families needs perfectly. I also can use it as a cooling rack for a cake, small pizza, cookies, a hot pan. I like that it is stainless steel and would highly recommend it. If I was into making layer cakes I would have purchased more.
1686865
I am new to canning and needed a rack to fit a pot my wife's grandma had. This rack fit perfectly into the 9 and 1/2" pot and since it is sturdy stainless steel it should last awhile. I only have 1 years use so far making grape jelly, jam & pickles but so far so good.
486502
Yes it works well but you cannot do many things at once, also it helps to use parchment paper or the tephlon because the rack has large gaps. It mihht be made to hold more things with some clever engineering.
395420
The rack works most easily with the sqat half pints - very stable. With the narrower base of the taller ones, you need to make sure that the jars are pushed up against the outer support wire so that the base of the jar sits on the outer base ring. Otherwise the jars my tip. I have successfully used both sides of the rack - see which size best stabilizes the style jar you are using.
1214394
I use as large as Quart size jars and as small as half pint jam jars. I used both the shorter but fatter jam jars and the taller narrower jars. With the narrower jars I just had to position them right so they didn't tilt but it wasn't difficult to position. This was my first year canning and I had ZERO problems with it all. Recommendation from a friend though do not leave the rack submerged in water while you aren't actively using it (she says it can cause rust)
2004581
I've only used this product to store my spices. Haven't tried cans But I put a couple regular sized canned veggies on mine and it worked fine.
1107634
The rack is good for towels and toilet tisue, hanging an extra towel. If you wanted to put bottles on it you would have to fashion a peice of wood or plexiglass to form a shelf over the open grid.
1368952
This canner is for Hot Water Bath canning only, and it is wonderful! You will need to purchase a "pressure canner" for things that require pressure canning. A Good pressure canner is the 16 QT Presto Pressure Canner. There are other good pressure canners but this one was reasonable in price for me compared to others. Hope this answered your questions???
281834
I have 3 units in my garage. Use them to store catering equipment, pots, pans, racks -- metal items. No problem thusfar, but since the shelves are composition material not sure how they'd do if exposed to wet conditions.
153777
When I received the rack I rinsed it off and stood it up to let it dry. However, this was without all of the jars in it. It's a very solid piece of metal with good weight to it, but I can imagine if you're pulling out the jars and sticking them back in, you'll want to attach some sort of base.
2136361
I am not sure if it will. I use it to dry a variety of bottle sizes as the rack is tapered and can accommodate everything I have put in it. I bought 2 and highly recommend them and having the second rack. The product is made of durable plastic. Hope that helps.
1619494
I used it for with a 23 quart Presto canner with 7 quart jars using the pressure canning method and felt it was sturdy. It does overhang. The Presto canner has a raised bottom that is just about the same size as the burner.
790356
I have used this wonderful canning tool for over 5 years... use it from everything to 4oz - quart size jars... it is the greatest! :0) ... plenty of room for quart jars to have 2 inches of water above them for the 'waterbath' ...
827757
I measured mine today. It is true, you cannot use the rack that comes with it, but I have a ~5-inch little trivet that works really well. I checked--you can put 3 pint jars in it while sitting on my little trivet. (NEVER put the jars directly on the bottom.) I read the instruction book, and there is a reference to a Ball canning lid being ok to use in it. They do not say you can use it to pressure can, but I am taking that reference as being that it is ok to use it to can (ALWAYS WITH CARE!) You must not overfill the unit. My unit only takes 3 pint jars--no quarts. Another consideration is that a proper "canner" came with a rack to hold each jar in place so they do not bang each other. I am going to take chunks of aluminum foil and wad it loosely up and stuff it in a loop between the pint jars to hold them apart. For my first attempt I may sit it out on the deck, just in case :-), but I really do not think there should be a problem.
1078044
I use mine as a towel rack with regular bath towels. It is a snug fit, but works great.
302056
No, to can these vegetables you need to use a pressure canner. Water bath canning is only suitable for high-acid foods such as fruits and pickles. Here's a link with more information: http://www.freshpreserving.com/tools/pressure-canning
1123387
I think that depends on the individual unit. The materials it's made of are fairly heavy but it is very cheaply made. After I got mine I had to bend stuff around and do some rewelding. If we're talking large canning pots I think I'd look elsewhere.
958083
No. This is a canner for processing jars of canned produce. It replaces a water bath canner.