Sturdy enough? Is this burner sturdy enough to hold a large canning kettle full of pint jars and water?
1619492
see a previous review that says NO electric hotplates are suitable for canning. It also says it barely stayed hot enough.Good for cooking, not for canning.
1619493
I've seen two other questions in the list that ask this, and their answers are both from people that use this for water bath canning with great results. Technically, because the burner is higher than the surrounding countertop, the kettle could be knocked over. However, if you don't have developmentally challenged folks in your home (or large animals that play on the countertop?), and are careful, I can't see why this wouldn't be a good solution.
1619494
I used it for with a 23 quart Presto canner with 7 quart jars using the pressure canning method and felt it was sturdy. It does overhang. The Presto canner has a raised bottom that is just about the same size as the burner.
2259454
I think it is sturdy and stable enough to hold a nice, heavy dutch oven (especially if you place it on one of the lower shelves to increase stability). My plant is on the top shelf, and there is absolutely no wobble.
851510
Yes this table will most definitly withstand the heat of a stove. That is what I primarily use mine for. The top is aluminum slats.
724800
Very well. Handles our Wagner large fry pans with no problem at all. It's very well built and very sturdy.Oh, it also holds our large cast iron pot for a long day of slow cooking with no worries what so ever.
1302675
Yes! I am pretty sure that this can hold very large, or very heavy pots. It is VERY sturdy. I am confident that cookware size wouldn't be an issue with this awesome stove :)
1889344
Yes it's sturdy enough for me. I used it for my groceries , also for cooked food items that I don't want to spill... very useful...easy to carry too
1680140
Yes it is "stiff" enough to place on top of stove to gain more space, BUT remember not to turn any burners on!!
1815040
The short answer is, yes, the stand would hold another pot or pan, and probably reasonably well. The pots (pot and lid) that come with the stove are grooved on the bottom to fit the base (the fire-producing portion) so that they're extra steady. But ... as long as the stove was set on a flat, stable platform (even ground, table, flat rock, etc.) you should be okay. I wouldn't use anything much larger than about a one quart pot, though. The stove is pretty solidly built, but it is only sheet aluminum.
1129973
I have put it on an open gas flame and it did not break. Instructions stated that we could. I will say that it holds at least 3 pints.
1501325
Yes. The bottom is very thick - I purchased this type because it resembles an All-Clad stock pot at a fraction of the cost. I brew beer in this and it sits on my burner on high for over 3 hours. No problems.
2161794
No, this meant to be used inside the canner to be able to fit a second row of jars. The temperature needed to make the canner come up to proper steam wouldn't be safe, because the rack does not fully touch the burner. There is a definite space between the rack and burner. I would suggest a coil electric burner, or a propane gas burner. A glass top or induction burner wouldn't be safe enough.
1123387
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.
1134208
Yes, it is sturdy. You could probably get two platters in each space if they were slim.
830435
I bought one of these a while back and once the legs are on it's pretty sturdy, I have had large pots of water on it without issue. I haven't had much luck getting a griddle on there though because the guides for pots/skillets/woks keep it too far off the flame.
105535
Absolutely, it's very sturdy. I just piled 3 lbs of cookware on it and it didn't bend at all. Happy baking.
1624997
It is very sturdy. We have quite a few heavy pots and pans on it and have had no issues. I have been very pleased overall with the product.
1693968
I would think so the burner itself is cast iron I use mine for canning it works wonderful wish I had two of them