Can this be used for canning?
604551
I have only used it as a smoker, although the manual says it can be used as a pressure cooker or steamer. It is small, however. I have the seven quart unit and you might get three full size canning jars in the unit. If you're going to do a lot of canning, I'd get a full size pressure cooker that can hold 5 or 6 jars.
604552
i dont think it would work well. it has a probe the sit about an inch off of the bottom and about 4 inches into the cavity. it wont take much heavy duty use. i have melted the bottom of two from overheating the electronics in the bottom of the unit.
604553
would not try possibly but not likely to many things to consider with probe and all
667591
No, you need a stove-top pressure cooker for canning, electric ones don't reach a high enough pressure.
2258462
I don't see why not. It is sturdy and the glass is not thin. But I would personally not close the lid with hot liquid inside unless I left a LOT of headspace at the top, because it does not seem to be intended to be used as a canning jar.
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.
2084490
Hello,Yes, it is made for canning and preserving. So, you can put boiling water in the jar. Thank you for your interest.Calli Books
695031
I would. It is also nice for canning as you can put 7 pint small mouth jars in this in the rack. I wouldn't use real high heat. When canning in mine I always wash it out and dry it just like any pot I would use so that I could cook in it some day.
1757092
No. Not even close. Just tried it. :-) Besides, it best to store canning jars upright in case they break seal and leak. Best to build shelves.
372020
No. these small ones are not safe for canning. You need one of the larger ones that are called pressure cooker canners; they have a gauge that is necessary to determine the you are cooking with the correct amount of pressure for the item being canned.
640034
You could but it would be a waste of energy. The canner has a lot of mass and it all has to be heated. The porcelain canners have far less mass and are designed to heat up quickly (and their cost is minor). If it were me I would use the right tool for the right job. If you decide to do it anyway DO NOT SEAL THE LID.
1686690
Yes but you should never can with half gallon jars. Consult the Ball Canning website for recommendations.
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.
1995115
I Think it would be great for canning, keep the heat out of the kitchen. Low simmer might be a problem unless you have big pots. It puts out a lot of heat on it's lowest setting. I haven't tried to adjust it internally however.
185705
I would imagine so if you have the special attachment lids for the jars. HOWEVER, as an avid canner myself, I would NOT recommend sealing jars of food in this fashion. The hot water bath and/or pressure canning systems do more than merely seal the jars. They kill microbes that would otherwise destroy the food and/or make people ill. This is a good unit for saving leftovers, splitting up frozen foods into smaller quantities, and preserving dried foods. I, personally, would not use it for long-term storage of fresh or wet foods.
789290
yes, that's what I use. although I'm told you shouldn't use it for canning on a flat top range.
369915
I am using it gor mixing home made soap so I do not know anything about it's canning capabilities....sorry.
2104001
I do not can, but the manual says that you can. I have enclosed a link where you can down load the manual and see the instructions for canning. I do have a friend who does some canning, she used this and likes it. http://www.maxi-matic.com/product.php?productid=206&cat=80&page=1
787674
Two books came with the product. Yes, you can use it to can. The cooker holds four one pint canning jars. Info in one book emphasizes the importance of canning correctly to avoid food poisoning. Here are two websites they listed and also one book: 1) www.foodsafety.org (also offers "The USDAHome Canning Guide" 2) www.home-canning.com 3 "Putting Food By" by Ruth Hertzberg, James Greene and Beatrice Vaughan P.S. I continue to use one or two of my cookers daily.