Has the question for canning been answered yet? Can you use it for water bath canner? Has to hold 120 degree heat.....
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this should work fine for canner, I have used to hold up to 8 gallons of water in a similar type pot at 150 degrees for a couple of hours. you will need a thermometer on the canner to verify temp
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I don't have a thermometer to check the water. However, judging by the heat and vigorous boiling, I am sure it can hold heat higher if needed. It has an adjustable thermostat. Give it a try!
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i would say yes. we use it daily to heat the vegetable soup that my wife makes for the dogs and it boils l 8-qt stockpost sized pot in about 25 minutes
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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.
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Diane M, I used this pot finally last week on my glass flat top stove. It takes a very, very long time to heat up but once it gets to temp it continues to boil. I will make sure that the next time I start my water much sooner before placing the jars into the canner. It does clean up easy! I like this canner but because of my flat top stove, I may think of getting the electric one for next year. Hope this helped!
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Yes, but be aware it is aluminum. If you are water bath canning anything acidic or in syrup leaking will cause aluminum oxides and/or salts to form in the bath water. If you are mainly water canning, I suggest you invest either in enamel or stainless steel (18/10).
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I'm probably too late to help you, but tomatoes can be water bath canned (which is probably why the recommend not using the pressure gauge and having the hot water bath up above the lids). I use a large tamale pot. You don't actually need the pressure canner for tomatoes. Some directions recommend it for a shorter canning time, but results are very good with the straight water bath and a little lemon juice for higher acid.
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I am glad I stumbled across this q & a section, as I was intending to purchase this for canning veggies. I am a first-time canner, but grew up around the process of "Water Bath Canning" as well as the use of a Pressure Canner. My question, if anyone can help, What is a good dependable safe Pressure Canner for a Beginner? I appreciate any suggestions I can get..., thank you in advance ~ Denise
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I've never done that, only use it for canning. Not saying it can't be done.
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It depends what you mean. The unit is not the right height to use as a canner bath--it isn't tall enough. However, I made a lot of grape, apple, and pear juice by allowing the juice to flow right out of the juicer (as it was cooking) into prepared quart jars. The jars were kept hot in the oven and lids in boiling water. As soon as I filled one jar, I wiped the rim, placed lid and ring on and set the jar aside to seal. It worked well.
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No, to can these vegetables you need to use a pressure canner. Water bath canning is only suitable for high-acid foods such as fruits and pickles. Here's a link with more information: http://www.freshpreserving.com/tools/pressure-canning
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Yes..... you can use pints, just use the recommended process time, it does take a little bit of time to heat the water, I keep my canner on low when I am filling jars and add hot tap water to fill line. This canner is a lot faster than a regular one. Happy Canning
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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
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Yes a rolling boil is necessary for canning, and with my experience, this canner is just fine at high temps. That's what it's made for. Just crank the burner to high and let her roll.
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Not sure, Allen. My silicone steamer says it's ok up to 450, but how do we find out temp inside a pressure cooker (without being sorry... ) : ) I have a flat metal (aluminum probably) steamer rack that rests on bottom of a canning pot and something like this could withstand higher heat? Hope someone knows how to find an answer.
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I believe someone in the 60+ range can handle this. You dont fill it with water, just to approx 1/4-1/3 capacity. The jars go in after you haveplaced it on the burner. My wife is 60 and has no problems with it when canning. Of course every individual is different, i cant speak for yourmothers physical ability.....
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yes I really messed mine up by ignoring those directions - but it was by cooking a sweet mixture that boiled over - sugary substance was trapped between the ridges of the pot bottom - reached an unusually high temp and pock marked the surfaceI'm now considering using this pot as a canner - thinking that it will only contain water and I'll watch carefully so it doesn't boil over (if it were to do so I would quickly remove the pot from the cooktop) - here's hoping . . . !!!
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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.
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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.