Could you use this diffuser inside a pot to keep jars from sitting on the bottom of the pan when canning?
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I don't see any reason you couldn't. I'd placethe mat projections facing the bottom of the panso the jars would be on flat surface. Bear in mind also, the mats are 8-1/2" in width.
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I would not use it inside a pot. Instead of using this diffuser, you should invest in a canning wire rack.
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This Simmer Mat Diffuser is of such thin metal that I don't know if it would be enough to protect the jars when canning.. I for one would not use it for that purpose.
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The diffuser is only 6 inches wide. Wouldn't really work well if you are canning more than one jar.
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You must use a basket like this or a rack to process your jars when canning. The water needs to be able to circulate around the entire jar, including the bottom of the jar. If you put the jars directly in your pot without a rack or basket the water can't move around under the jars and they won't process correctly.
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I don't think it is intended for that. I use it in my soup pot to hold jars for canning and it works great for that.
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I bought the pot for my daughter to use for canning. I would not use the pot in the over.
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On the bottom of the pot it states "not for stovetop use" so I wouldn't think a heating element with a diffuser would be good either.
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Yes. put on some gloves or take a pot holder and lift the burner off of it. Your fluid will evaporate away if you don't relight it right away though.
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I'm sure Bodum would be happy to sell you one. A small glass canning jar should fit in its place and work just fine too, though.
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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.
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just checked it on wide mouth canning jar and the strainer is larger so it does not rest, would need to be held to use with wide mouth
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Yes, use a protector to diffuse the flame from the bottom part of the pot. I have done and used many times for many other beverages. Use a low or medium flame.
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Long as it's not an induction style cook surface. Then you would need a metal diffuser between the bowl and stove.
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Fewer would fit, naturally, but the height of the canner would allow 1/2 gallon jars, so I would say it is possible. I haven't tried 1/2 gallon jars and the instructions in the manual only give times for quart and pints.
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I have used it for quarts and pints. There is plenty of space above the jars to be covered by the water. I use a gentle boil while canning and have had no problem with it boiling over. I love the clear glass lid to be able to monitor what is going on inside without having to lift the lid.
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Even if it could, you'd have a hard time getting the canning jar to fit inside. This container is not that tall. I'd say even a pint jar would be a close fit.
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Not that I'm aware of. You might try a fine mesh strainer that would sit on the rim and extend down into this. That would give you the straining capability as well as make sure everything went into the canning jar or whatever you want filled with liquid. It would also allow you to dump the particulate matter as it builds up in the strainer.
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If its larger than the jar, just hold it down-works fine. If its smaller than the jar it probably won't work.
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I believe the Cook N Home pot is not deep enough for quart jars. There is not enough space above the jars for the recommended 1" depth of water for canning. I cannot find my booklet to see if it mentions use on smooth-top range.