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Posted on 08/22/2011 9:21:30 AM PDT by US Navy Vet
I am getting ready to do Fall Canning and I need to know what one is a good one.
Also, be sure to get a pressure canner model that has a pressure regulator (aka a “jiggler”) rather than a model that just has the pressure gauge. Some come with both, but a jiggler is a MUST have to prevent explosions. It will allow the pressure to release once it exceeds the 5-10-15 lbs of pressure you set the jiggler to measure.
Matthew 25(KJV)
1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
3They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
4But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
6And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
7Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
9But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
10And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
11Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
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Not sure what the first thing has to do with the second.
Prepared food goes in glass jars with lids and bands.
Filled jars are lowered into hot water in canner.
Food never makes contact with hot water or canner.
American Harvest canners are on sale.
Heavy duty, reliable.. It’s the one I bought after researching last year.
My parents have a pressure cooker they bought at Sears or Monkey Wards 45 years ago and they still use it. I think it was a West Bend. It doesn’t have a gauge on it, just the rotating top that hisses.
Make sure the rims of the jars are wiped clean and the rubber gasket on the pressure cooker are clean and not stretched. These are the most mistakes made by beginning canners.
Avoiding aluminum is mentioned twice is why I mention it.
My canner is a Presto and it’s aluminum. Thinking about getting the monster All-American, also aluminum.
I’m canning some beef stew following what this woman did in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPYXi7Wn4gw
If she can can safely in that filthy kitchen I’m good to go.
All Americans do not have the rubber seal around the top of the canner like the Presto and Mirror canners. I've been canning meats (chicken, beef) and veggies from the farmer's market - my garden died this year because of the drought here in Texas. Got a few tomatoes before they died and a couple of cucumbers. I also purchased a dehydrator and have been making dried fruits and veggies (corn and some carrots). You won't regret the purchase of the All American.
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