For under 1,000 feet, do you adjust time since the cooker is at 15psi, and most recipes are for 10psi? Had it for years, but just now trying canning.
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most recipes time requirements are figured for 0 to a thousand ft so you would only need to adjust over a thousand feet the formula would be to subtract the actual air pressure of present height from the pressure at sea level from weather data that action would provide the most accuracy other than that it's trial and error
335483
How far are you going and for how long? It's about 4#, and mine is 4 liters, but pretty awkward to pack. If you're taking a pressure cooker, why not bring a cook, butler, and maid?
1965114
I have a huge pressure canner and a water bath canner I use. I only use my deni for cooking meals. But I will order a couple more of them. I enjoy the enlonged shape as opposed to the round shape. And I do not care for the hinged lid pressure cookers. I also love the convience of the electric pressure cooker. No watching or adjusting the heat. My Mom, Aunt, and Grandmothers would have loved this kitchen tool. When it comes to canning, I only use the special canning equipment. I do not want any injuries. Hope that helps you.
694414
The older ones were not recommended for canning due to temperature not steady. I believe the newer ones have come a long way but I have never used one.The lady who helped me when I bought my GE electric range explained it to me.
1917473
Yes, you can use it as a slow cooker, sort of--by ignoring the timer dial--and turning the air release valve to the vent setting. As long as the cooker is plugged into power, your food will continue to cook. Of course, you won't be able to regulate temperature, thus how slow you cook, and although the Warm light will be glowing, the fluids in the pot will be depleted pretty quickly. As for canning, well, I used it for canning pint jars of tomatoes, pickles, end-of-the-garden soup and occasional other veggies last summer. You can only fit in four pints at a time, but it worked beautifully.
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This is not designed for canning. Although several quart jars will fit in it, there is no pressure gauge. Our canning cooker has a pressure gauge and a way to adjust the pressure. This cooker is great to cook meals especially meats. Has a non stick surface.
9451
Depends how old it is and what brand and if it is for canning or a regular pressure cooker. Let me know and I will see if I can help.
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I've not had that problem, but I've heard that response from a lot of people using different slow cookers. I've found that the larger the batch I'm cooking the slower it seems to cook, but that could just be me. If it's a consistent problem then I'd call Cuisinart and ask them. They've always been helpful when I've called.
1690477
I have a smaller pressure cooker for meals I haven't used this for anything but canning because its so big.
714594
There is no limit of cooking time. It does have some electronic issues. I sent one back and thought the second went out too but it come back on. Keeping my fingers crossed!
1234648
Sorry to hear that.....because I do a lot of 'canning' I can guess that you did NOT leave enough 'head' room or space for the unit to create the pressure it needed to process. Most units require that it be filled not more than 1/2 way.....just like a fryer....you need room for the expansion. Hope it didn't make too much mess in the kitchen and you were able to save the contents (what were you making ?) Mine stopped working after less than a year of use (I used it maybe 5 or 6 times) .....returned it.....however, when it was working, it did great. Not sure I'm going to get another just yet. Hope this was helpful.
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Sorry Barbara, I gave my copy of the recipe book (came with my new pressure cooker) to my daughter-in-law, along with my old 20 yr old Nordic pressure cooker. I'm sure if you contact the Nordic people they will send you one.You can get a new sealing ring through them so I hope you are lucky on the book.Sheila.
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I have the 60QT pot it is great. I am 66 years old still do lots of canning could not do with out it. i didnt go bigger would take lots of heat and time bringing to boil. It fits the burner just right. I even used it on Gas burner you cant go wrong they stand behind the product. contact me if need to enjoy. GAC
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That's exactly what I'd like to know... it seems difficult to find this information on pressure cookers... I'm trying to research before I buy, and I can't find exact pressure settings (just 'low', 'medium', or 'high'). ? ? ?
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Yes, it is ok as long as the food in jars do not call for more psi than the cooker can produce. I believe the psi is 10 to 12. So if your food is calling for 10 to 12 pounds of pressure, you should not have a problem. Just be sure and let the cooker release naturally, do not use quick pressure release. Be sure and take all safety precautions to keep from harming yourself due to steam or broken jars. Good luck.
644238
I used the liner the other day when I cooked corned beef and cabbage. Cooker was on high for over 8 hours and the liner was fine...looked the same as when I put it in the cooker after all that time.
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this is not for canning. It is a very tech design pressure cooker, for meals, roasts, all kinds for foods. But not canning.