can it be used for canning
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15 psi is not the standard, it is 10 psi. But this cooker will not sustain 10 psi for the length of time required to pressure can, so no, NO electric pressure cooker should be used for pressure canning. Electric PCs cycle, that is turn on when reaching max pressure then shutting off until a much lower pressure (usually 8 psi) before turning on again. With this much oscillation you can not safely know the contents are sterilized enough to prevent botulism growth. Not only that but with the cycling you get boiling of the canning jars contents which means it will boil out of the jars contaminating the lids and not seal. 15 psi is not the standard, it is 10 psi. But this cooker will not sustain 10 psi for the length of time required to pressure can, so no, NO electric pressure cooker should be used for pressure canning. Electric PCs cycle, that is turn on when reaching max pressure then shutting off until a much lower pressure (usually 8 psi) before turning on again. With this much oscillation you can not safely know the contents are sterilized enough to prevent botulism growth. Not only that but with the cycling you get boiling of the canning jars contents which means it will boil out of the jars... » Read More 15 psi is not the standard, it is 10 psi. But this cooker will not sustain 10 psi for the length of time required to pressure can, so no, NO electric pressure cooker should be used for pressure canning. Electric PCs cycle, that is turn on when reaching max pressure then shutting off until a much lower pressure (usually 8 psi) before turning on again. With this much oscillation you can not safely know the contents are sterilized enough to prevent botulism growth. Not only that but with the cycling you get boiling of the canning jars contents which means it will boil out of the jars contaminating the lids and not seal. « Show Less
582001
The previous answers are incorrect about using this for canning. The USDA has very specific guidelines for canning including temps and PSI. The standard for all canning is 15 psi. In fact most recipes for pressure canners are based on the 15 psi. standard. Most all of these electric pressure cookers are below the 15 psi. standard and cannot be used for canning. High acid foods can be just water boiled,
582002
Yes there are several books on the subject. Truly its the best way to prepare meals by keeping the nutrients intact, listen the only thing this cant do is good camilia red beans, this takes cooking in a crock pot or on the stove ;-)
450515
No..I wouldn't use them for canning. The pink color would come off. I don't know if they sell ones that you are looking for.
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
821985
Yes..... you can use pints, just use the recommended process time, it does take a little bit of time to heat the water, I keep my canner on low when I am filling jars and add hot tap water to fill line. This canner is a lot faster than a regular one. Happy Canning
1481804
If you're referring to the glass-type electric range, yes you can use the pressusre canner on it. I used to have a glass top range and canned every summer for several years on it. Hope this helps.
331041
It's awesome for canning. It puts out a lot of heat and doesn't get the house hot in the summer time. It also goes much faster than doing it on the stove top.
842870
I wouldn't use this for canning or anything else that requires long cooking. There's some type of built in shut-off mechanism...for safety's sake, I'm sure...that shuts it off about every 5 minutes. I use it for melting candle wax, and I sometimes have to re-start it a couple of times when melting even small amounts in a 2-pound pour pitcher. It would probably be durable enough, but the auto shut-off thing is a pain.
715677
I would totally believe you could. You boil water as hard as you can when you are doing canning. It's plenty deep which makes it perfect for steaming
864890
I bought the pot for my daughter to use for canning. I would not use the pot in the over.
667591
No, you need a stove-top pressure cooker for canning, electric ones don't reach a high enough pressure.
1433811
I have only used the steamer for juicing blueberries to make blueberry jelly. From that experience it would not be sufficient for me to use for canning other foods. I'm sure you could cook items for canning in the bottom pot itself if not cooking a large amount at the time. The pot is large enough for doing a 10 min boiling bath on jelly jars if you wanted. Not pints or quarts. I also plan to use the steamer to steam my squash and okra for freezing this summer. It is an excellent steamer for freezer veggies. Hope that helps ! Carol
2155982
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.
2182796
I do believe that you can, as I had a turkey fryer full of boiling water going on it - that's bigger than the usual canning pot. There is an adapter you can buy if your pot is not magnetic, but it's only about 6" wide.
1428988
this is not for canning. It is a very tech design pressure cooker, for meals, roasts, all kinds for foods. But not canning.
1027867
It is much more convenient. Depending on what you are canning, it may or may not save time. For example, with jams, yes; with tomatoes, no. But not having to deal with a giant pot of boiling water is a plus.
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.
1730414
I don't think so. They are nice for drinking. But I probably not for canning and they are not wide mouth.