I don't want it for canning, but for large batches of things like cabbage, and chili, etc. Is it ok to just cook in for things like that?
1573580
I haven't used it yet but this pot is huge. It will take a bit to heat contents up in it but I would say yes, it should do the trick
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.
1921131
It's BPA free so probably you could do it safely, but I didn't buy it for that and have never tried it. There are plastic areas between silicone sections so I personally wouldn't use it for direct cooking or steaming because of sustained high heat that would occur.
315821
Not sure as I always use pot holders if I boil something. If just simmering you should be fine.
1931549
I do canning but I would never use any pressure cooker for canning, not worth the worry, safety first.
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.
615295
I just use the recipe on the can to make broth and then add whatever veggies I desire at the time. I also use it for a seasoning in potato salad, rice, etc. It is a wonderfully. Versatile item in my pantry!
1012606
I don't believe so, it is designed for cooking not canning. You might fit a few 1/2 pint jars in it. Don't recall it saying anything about canning with it the booklet.
586072
I would be hesitant to serve anything hot in it, which you probably wouldn't do anyway. Tin teapot and cups would become hot also. But something cold or warm should be okay.
573751
No. It would outgas and could contaminate food. Though, anything that doesn't heat up is okay.
1268280
No. That wasn't an issue at all. I cooked chili in it and took it to a church for my son's team meal (football). I didn't slop any chili, burn myself, or anything. I did put it on a towel in a laundry basket, but the bands held the lid on well. I really like mine a lot. Just watch the temp. I ruined a whole pot of soup by setting it on warm instead of low. Warm is to keep hot soup warm. Low is for cooking.
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.
267375
I don't believe so. When I had a 2-person household I had a lower quality Dutch Oven. I used it all the time for soups, stews, sauces. I wish I had had this then, as it spares you from hovering at the stove. Because of the even heat distribution, things won't scald/burn.Besides, making a large batch of soup, chili or sauce? Freeze a few quarts for later! That's how I survived Internship & Residency!!
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Sure, you can fry up big batches of anything in this. The larger basket sits at the bottom of the pot, the shorter one has a lip on it so it sits at the top of the pot, so depending on how much oil you use, you could use either one or both of the baskets for frying. We bought this pot to do an old fashioned shrimp boil, worked great for that, but we've also tried frying a turkey which it what it's made for and that was fun. I used it this fall for canning. It was great to do all that boiling water bath outdoors instead of in the kitchen. I've more than gotten my money's worth out of this pot. Sure, you can fry up big batches of anything in this. The larger basket sits at the bottom of the pot, the shorter one has a lip on it so it sits at the top of the pot, so depending on how much oil you use, you could use either one or both of the baskets for frying. We bought this pot to do an old fashioned shrimp boil, worked great for that, but we've also tried frying a turkey which it what it's made for and that was fun. I used it this fall for canning. It was great to do all that boiling water bath outdoors instead of in the kitchen. I've more than gotten my money's worth out of this pot.
1200191
Yes, that's probably best anyway. You are supposed to cook on lower temperatures with this cookware.
907744
I have used mine for stews, and once you have seasoned and cured? Your wok per the attached instructions you should be able to cook anything in it. I have used tomatoes in mine and haven't had any problems.
1322636
I've used it for steaming shellfish, etc. but I would be nervous about ruining the pot. I wish I could answer this.