Has anyone used this for pressure canning (small batch such as chilis or soups)?
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The manufacturer recommends against using this cooker for pressure canning.
499945
I have used it with no problem on the bigger cans so far, like baked beans-cans that are bigger than small soup cans. I love it!
908777
I wanted to but found out to do canning, you must have a pressure cooker designed for that purpose. In other words, it must have a pressure gauge on top of the cooker to measure the pressure. Needless to say, one of those is on my wish list~!!! :)
907342
I wouldn't; the heat-up and cool-down times required for proper canning could not be achieved with a regular pressure cooker. But it depends on who you ask, don't take a chance with the family's safety. Spend a little more and get the All-American 15-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner. You'll make up the cost as you'll be canning your own food.
1864453
I did not use a pressure cooker, but I think it would be OK for a small to medium pressure cooker, let's say 3-5 quarts. It is quite powerful.
2015649
Yes. I just finished canning soup. You can do anything in it. I love this canner. I bought a second one to use this canning season.
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I'm probably too late to help you, but tomatoes can be water bath canned (which is probably why the recommend not using the pressure gauge and having the hot water bath up above the lids). I use a large tamale pot. You don't actually need the pressure canner for tomatoes. Some directions recommend it for a shorter canning time, but results are very good with the straight water bath and a little lemon juice for higher acid.
1965113
It can be used for canning, but timing is the main issue. Stop the item and let it cool itself after the time is allowed for cooking.
134353
5 pint jars will fit in the 6 qt size. These and most digital pressure cookers and not designed for pressure canning. But if you want to hot water bath can, it will work, but would be much slower than a stove top canner. This brand would probably be the best for pressure canning if you want to risk it though because it is the only one I know of that has a pressure read out. It is however not a true pressure read, just an interpolated temperature sensor under the pot.
678835
if you are just doing small amounts it is good but for larger amounts and using it a lot more then usual especially in canning season -NO-that's just my opinion and my experience with it
1880953
I am going to purchase this canner for my summer bounty. Lost so many quarts of tomatos this past summer to water bath canning so am going to try this. I have a glass top stove and am going to use my gas b-b-q outside that has a side burner on it. Has anyone else used this before and does it work ok??
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No. There is no pressure control, and vegetable canning requires specific pounds of pressure. Also, jars would not fit. You need a pressure canner, many are available at local hardware stores.
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I do not do any canning, but have read general how to books on Canning. Some canning is done in pressure cookers, but this 6 quart is very small. I did cook a whole chicken not cut up in 25-30 minutes last week.
2224604
It is a PRESSURIZED canner, not a PRESSURE canner. Big difference. This only goes to 3 PSI. Most pressure canning recipes require 12-15 PSI. This is a replacement for the water-bath method.
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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.
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Millie - I bought it to use in a pressure canner, but have not tried it out yet. I can't imagine there would be any problem using it. Just be sure the size is compatible with the dimensions of your canner.
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No, this unit is not capable of performing the pressure needed for canning. The food saver brand has special canisters for vacuum sealing foods such as grains, and other limited types of foods.