Can you stack pint jars in this canner like you can in the 23 qt? I am able to stack two high, but SHOULD I?
470353
I just double stacked mine because I usually put in all that I canned and have had no problems.
470354
yep, you totally can. They fit perfectly. I can do 16 wide mouths, and I think I'd be able to do two more regular mouths, but I don't remember. You can not stack quarts. I bought a second rack.. It's like the rack in the bottom, only a bit smaller. I think it was $5. I don't think the jars are supposed to touch or something like that. It all still fits though.
470355
yes, I stack pint jars 2 high with no problem. I make sure that the bottom of the jars is not squarely on the lid under it.
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.
717560
Yes fits very nicely. But if you are doing jars larger than pint jars, I would go to a larger stockpot for the extra depth.
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.
1010684
quart, pint and 1/2 pint lids interchange, and all containers are stackable
1995430
I wouldn't think too many, it is 8 and 1/2 inside diameter and a bit over 7 inches inside height. Not sure size of your canning jars. Could work for pints or less.
1502371
yes I use pint and 1/2 pt jars in it. I do not stack them as I do not have the tray to do multiple levels
481884
They stack, but not as well as metal cans which are specifically configured to do so, e.g., small pet food cans, tuna cans, soup cans, and so forth. I'd make sure that the shelves you stack them on have a door, like a cabinet, or that you stack them toward the back of the shelf. If you're using them for water bath or pressure canning, however, it's strongly recommended that they not be stacked. People have done that for years, and so have I, without problems; just passing on the proper safety info to you. That may only apply to the regularly lid/ring sealing system, however, where you remove the ring when storing them. A lot of people here have had trouble with this one-piece lid's sealing, or if they sealed, the seal breaks after a few days. Thus I recommend that when using them for canning, you use the Ball/Kerr lids and rings. For other purposes, these will be just fine, stacked or not. They're gorgeous, aren't they? edited to add: For gift-giving, they really have a WOW impact. People who received my foods we suitably impressed. :)
424552
I have used quart jars many times in the canner and have never had this problem. I use only Ball or Kerr jars. If you are trying to use mayonnaise jars or some other kind of jar other than those specifically used to can, that may be the problem. I use the canner to heat the jars and also to can them in it. I've just made several juices in quart jars, canned pickled asparagus in quarts, etc. Have you been paying attention to when the book says to use the "grid" in the bottom and not use the grid? in the heating and canning process? It can also be caused by the jar being too cold when the hot stuff is put in it. Or, it can be cold stuff being put into a hot jar. Keep in mind that everything has to be either hot when it is being canned in the canner.
838222
Yes, this works great for 4 oz jars. If you have two racks, you can stack them. I canned 16 4 oz jars in one batch last summer.
206246
P.Bell, yes, they are stackable using the extensions/feet you can see in the picture and the corresponding ledges on the lids. They are pretty narrow cans so I wouldn't recommend stacking them more than perhaps three high. That's what I do and with weight (ammo) in them they are pretty solid.
1258051
i have successfully used 1/2 gallon jars with this canner- do not recall how many canner will hold- you can put empty jars in empty canner to see how many it will hold.
1986591
Seven quart jars and up to 20-22 pints depending upon the process. Water baths must be single layer but pressure canning allows you to stack the pint jars (one straddling two) for a second layer of jars and therefore more than the dozen that fits on the bottom (depending upon the jar manufacturer--some make wider jars so only 10 or 11 fit on first level).
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.
1900088
This steam canner is not meant to be used for double stacking.Double stacking is extremely dangerous because the weight of the top jars may damage the lids and jars underneath.The Manufacturer would have made a second wire rack to fit leaving space between the first set of jars on the bottom, had he designed his steam canner for double stacked canning jars.Botulism is not something to play with, it is deadly!!!
778962
If you plan on a lot of pints, being able to double stack cuts the time in half. That's true with quarts too. It's nice to do more at a time but the canner gets heavier with size.
1900085
I think it would work! There's enough room in there for a quart jar, so I'd take your 1/2 pts - stack them on top of each other and see how that compares to the height of a quart jar. I'd suggest using some sort of "spacer" between the jars - just seems like a good idea. And I would not worry about the temperature - everything in the canner will be the same temp - one it starts to steam and the gauge says you are ready!