can you use 1/2 gallon jars in canner and how many will it hold 23gallon size
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.
1258052
My wife told me that it appears to be tall enough to hold the 1/2 gallon jars but she does not use that size so she does not know how many it will hold. Sorry
1258053
I didn't buy 1/2 gallon jars, however I have aprox 1/2 gallon storage jars it fits I think you might could get 4 in there.
1918212
They fit standard quart and pint mason jars, not sure if they will fit gallon size
886284
I have wide mouth jars and with 5 jars, have been able to have 1" of water on top. Maybe a little more than an 1"
1582256
There are two sizes. One fits the 1/2 gallon jars (large lids), the other the quart jars (small lids). BTY, I just love these!
58413
Yes, all the containers have the same size opening; therefore, all the lids fit all the containers. There is one exception as I recall. The 1/2 gallon size is unique to that container.
860621
I THINK you might get 24, 1/2 pint jars to fit. It IS airtight. Her are the approx INTERNAL dimensions. approx 15' tall, by 10 inches wide by 9.5 inches deep. EXCEPT in the middle of the back of the incubator, there is a fan that protrudes into the space. SO....I think you might be able to get 2 rows stacked up of 9 jars each and 1 row of 2 jars stacked 6 up. That is your 24, so you MAY be able to do it. Hope this helps. My suggestion is that you mark off a space ith those dimensions and see if what you have fits. Good luck. (All the shelving is removable so you have full use of the interior.) I THINK you might get 24, 1/2 pint jars to fit. It IS airtight. Her are the approx INTERNAL dimensions. approx 15' tall, by 10 inches wide by 9.5 inches deep. EXCEPT in the middle of the back of the incubator, there is a fan that protrudes into the space. SO....I think you might be able to get 2 rows stacked up of 9 jars each and 1 row of 2 jars stacked 6 up. That is your 24, so you MAY be able to do it. Hope this helps. My suggestion is that you mark off a space ith those dimensions and see if what you have fits. Good luck. (All the shelving is removable so you have full use of the interior.)
497694
Yes, this will hold (7) 1/2 Gallon Ball Jars easily, and that is with the included rack in the canner, and lid on it. Like the others had commented, I do not think that you can get an inch of water over the jars, although in my experience you dont really need it, and funny how ball makes the jars, but gives no recipies for using these large jars! I'm sure the jars will still seal even if they are not completely covered. I would not recommend trying to move it while it is full though! There are no handles, and I do not use mine in the house, I use it in the garage over a propane stove. Good Luck! Yes, this will hold (7) 1/2 Gallon Ball Jars easily, and that is with the included rack in the canner, and lid on it. Like the others had commented, I do not think that you can get an inch of water over the jars, although in my experience you dont really need it, and funny how ball makes the jars, but gives no recipies for using these large jars! I'm sure the jars will still seal even if they are not completely covered. I would not recommend trying to move it while it is full though! There are no handles, and I do not use mine in the house, I use it in the garage over a propane stove. Good... » Read More Yes, this will hold (7) 1/2 Gallon Ball Jars easily, and that is with the included rack in the canner, and lid on it. Like the others had commented, I do not think that you can get an inch of water over the jars, although in my experience you dont really need it, and funny how ball makes the jars, but gives no recipies for using these large jars! I'm sure the jars will still seal even if they are not completely covered. I would not recommend trying to move it while it is full though! There are no handles, and I do not use mine in the house, I use it in the garage over a propane stove. Good Luck! « Show Less
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.
751502
No. the 300cc size says it is good for a gallon. so one should be fine for a quart jar.
2081761
Four half-gallon jars will fit in this canner but I first am wondering what you want to can in half-gallon jars? Only very acidic juices (apple or grape) are recommended for canning in half-gallons and they can be canned in a boiling water canner. Pressure canners can be used as boiling water canners. However, the 21-qt Mirro is not deep enough to cover half-gallon jars with the necessary 1-2 inches of boiling water and thus cannot be used as a boiling water canner for them.
348673
It will hold 4 of the typical Mason 1/2 gallon jars. (I went and tested their fit in mine... no way to squeeze 5 in...)
838224
I did, be sure you use the side for smaller jars, i.e. one side for quart size, other for pint and smaller jars. Hope this helps.
1872512
Hi Ken, most people use a 1 gal. wide mouth glass jar. But you can also use stoneware, stainless steel, or food grade plastic containers. Just make sure they have a wide opening on the top or you won't be able to get your culture out. Hope this helps! Eva
348672
Yes, I would say 4 at max, mine holds 10 regular mouth quart jars, and 4 quarts equals a gallon.
827758
This pot i got for my son so i can't say for sure. But i also got a pot for myself that's another brand that is over 6 quarts and my pot will not hold any quart mason jars to do canning because of the rack that sits on the bottom of the inner pot making the lid not to fit.
1841741
I was able to fit 2 gallon jugs in mine and zip it. You can't have anything in the top compartment to fit them, and it is difficult to get the zipper to close all the way. It does close, it's just really tight.
1342484
You should not use this pressure cooker to can in. Please see: http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/uga/using_press_canners.html the recommendation is to only use a canner that you can fit 4 QUART jars in.