Pressure Canning - Page 2

Earl · May 2, 2007

Cookware for Glass-Ceramic Cooktops

We do not recommend glass or ceramic cookware for use on your glass-ceramic cooktop

To get the best performance out of your cooktop, we recommend that you use heavy gauge, flat, smooth bottom, metal pans which are not more then 1-inch larger then your cooking area.

To see if your pan will allow even heat distribution, try this test.

- Put an inch of water in the pan.
- Place the pan on the cooktop and turn it on HIGH.
- If the water bubbles evenly around the pan, you can count on good performance.
- If the water bubbles unevenly then that means there are hot spots and poor heat distribution is likely to occur.

harleysilo · June 11, 2007

One page out of our ceramic cooktop's manual, we have a GE Monogram electric ceramic cooktop which I installed last summer FYI.

Granny · June 11, 2007

Note the very last sentence in the right hand column: "Some special cooking procedures require specific cookware such as pressure cookers. . . . . . . All cookware must have flat bottoms that match the size of the surface units."

I am pretty sure that you will find that virtually no pressure canners (not the same thing as a pressure cooker - substantially larger) have flat bottoms the size of the surface unit.

I like the gas ring in the garage idea more and more. Not growing much that requires pressure canning though.

felpec · June 12, 2007

UPS just delivered my new pressure canner. That thing is a monster!

It's much scarier looking in person than that little picture you see when you order it.

I'm definitely doing the "gas ring outside" idea, too. It also says in BIG letters on the outside of the box "Do not use on glass, ceramic or flat top ranges."

shelleybean · February 25, 2008

I was watching Iron Chef America last night and I noticed Bobby Flay was using an electric pressure cooker on the counter. I see Nesco makes these in different sizes. Has anyone used them for canning?

kktwahoo · February 25, 2008

So, which brand has stainless steel, large size, pressure canners available today?

Maybe a German company? We have had such good results with our German engineered and manufactured products, including my dearly beloved car.

newatthiskat · January 15, 2009

I am going to get the Presto 23 quart pressure canner. Alot of people with flat tops stoves use it. I was actually supposed to get it as a Christmas gift and then later as a BIrthday gift but the guy my daughter got it from on Ebay ripped her off. We are in a dispute right now. When we get the money credited back to our account by paypal we are going through Amazon. I have never tried to canbefore so this might be an experience for the books. It is quite possible someone here might have to write an eulogy for me

Kat

newatthiskat · March 6, 2009

Well after the prices have gone up and down I have finally ordered the pressure canner from Amazon. Will update when it comes in.

Kat

stormymater · March 6, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by newatthiskat

I am going to get the Presto 23 quart pressure canner. Alot of people with flat tops stoves use it. I was actually supposed to get it as a Christmas gift and then later as a BIrthday gift but the guy my daughter got it from on Ebay ripped her off. We are in a dispute right now. When we get the money credited back to our account by paypal we are going through Amazon. I have never tried to canbefore so this might be an experience for the books. It is quite possible someone here might have to write an eulogy for me

Kat

Mmmm, something with an LOLCAT, "Kat, Kat, poor ol Kat, just hadda get that canner then went splaaat!"

Naaaah, you're gonna love that canner! You are gonna wonder why you held off so long!

newatthiskat · March 7, 2009

I love that stormymater

. Pretty much sums up my life! Now to figure out how to use it with one arm

Kat

newatthiskat · March 11, 2009

I got my Presto 23 quart pressure canner in today and man is it big. I actually have the perfect spot to store it. I better can everything before it becomes a felony. Makes me want to find something so I can use it. But first I need to take the guage by the county extension office to be tested so I don't end up with stormymater giving my eulogy

Kat

jermen · July 21, 2009

hello everyone, i have been gone awhile, but i thought i would chime in here....i use my all american pressure canner to jar meat.
i go to sams and buy the chuck butt or maybe it's called the chuck roll....it's a very large cut of meat, it costs about $45, i cut it in big chunks about the size of a pint jar.... i put a
1/4 teaspoon of salt, and a 1/8 teaspoon of pepper, put the lids on and in the pressure canner for 90 min.
one pint jar holds about one pound of meat. first time i did it, i trimmed the fat off,...now i like to leave the fat...gives it great flavor.
i get about 20-22 pints from that large cut of meat.

we use it for the worlds greatest beef sandwiches... heat 1 jar of beef in a pan on the stovetop ..toast some hoggies, put your favorite cheese, and i love horseradish, and caremalized onions....when you put the meat on the toast, be sure to spoon some of the (juice from the meat) au jue over the whole thing, or dip the bread quickly in the juice.
i love my pressure canner!
you can also roast vegetables in the oven and add meat on the side, but once again, don't forget to drizzle the juice over the vegatables when you serve.

jeri

veggie babe · September 6, 2009

jerman, do you ever can deer meat or fish? dumb question........but do you put in any liquid or does it cook in its own juices? I would be grateful for any information, we have been reading about canning meat but when someone has actually done the job they often have good advise, short cuts and hints to share.

I've canned for years but only veggies and fruits so we will be starting with a clean slate.

thanks,
neva

recruiterg · February 12, 2011

Does anyone use a Presto Pressure Canner? I am considering a 16 quart model. Just wondering if I will regret not spending more and buying the All American.

Your comments would be welcome.

Timbotide · February 12, 2011

I Have a presto canner that is over 30 years old and
It still works great. My Mom handed it down to me last year.
The only thing you will need to do is keep an eye on all of
The various rubber seals and replace them when they wear out.

May 2, 2007	#16
Earl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,278	Cookware for Glass-Ceramic Cooktops We do not recommend glass or ceramic cookware for use on your glass-ceramic cooktop To get the best performance out of your cooktop, we recommend that you use heavy gauge, flat, smooth bottom, metal pans which are not more then 1-inch larger then your cooking area. To see if your pan will allow even heat distribution, try this test. - Put an inch of water in the pan. - Place the pan on the cooktop and turn it on HIGH. - If the water bubbles evenly around the pan, you can count on good performance. - If the water bubbles unevenly then that means there are hot spots and poor heat distribution is likely to occur. __________________ "Seriously think about what you're about to do/say before you do it and the outcome will always be better." Earl

February 25, 2008	#20
shelleybean Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,648	I was watching Iron Chef America last night and I noticed Bobby Flay was using an electric pressure cooker on the counter. I see Nesco makes these in different sizes. Has anyone used them for canning? __________________ Michele

February 25, 2008	#21
kktwahoo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wahoo, Nebraska Posts: 132	So, which brand has stainless steel, large size, pressure canners available today? Maybe a German company? We have had such good results with our German engineered and manufactured products, including my dearly beloved car. __________________ Kent & Kathy, near Wahoo, Nebraska "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." From In Defense of Food, by Michael Pollan

January 15, 2009	#22
newatthiskat Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: texas Posts: 1,451	Reply I am going to get the Presto 23 quart pressure canner. Alot of people with flat tops stoves use it. I was actually supposed to get it as a Christmas gift and then later as a BIrthday gift but the guy my daughter got it from on Ebay ripped her off. We are in a dispute right now. When we get the money credited back to our account by paypal we are going through Amazon. I have never tried to canbefore so this might be an experience for the books. It is quite possible someone here might have to write an eulogy for me Kat

March 6, 2009	#23
newatthiskat Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: texas Posts: 1,451	reply Well after the prices have gone up and down I have finally ordered the pressure canner from Amazon. Will update when it comes in. Kat

June 11, 2007	#17
harleysilo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woodstock GA Posts: 418	One page out of our ceramic cooktop's manual, we have a GE Monogram electric ceramic cooktop which I installed last summer FYI.

June 11, 2007	#18
Granny Tomatovillian™ Honoree Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 507	Note the very last sentence in the right hand column: "Some special cooking procedures require specific cookware such as pressure cookers. . . . . . . All cookware must have flat bottoms that match the size of the surface units." I am pretty sure that you will find that virtually no pressure canners (not the same thing as a pressure cooker - substantially larger) have flat bottoms the size of the surface unit. I like the gas ring in the garage idea more and more. Not growing much that requires pressure canning though.

March 7, 2009	#25
newatthiskat Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: texas Posts: 1,451	reply I love that stormymater . Pretty much sums up my life! Now to figure out how to use it with one arm Kat

March 11, 2009	#26
newatthiskat Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: texas Posts: 1,451	reply I got my Presto 23 quart pressure canner in today and man is it big. I actually have the perfect spot to store it. I better can everything before it becomes a felony. Makes me want to find something so I can use it. But first I need to take the guage by the county extension office to be tested so I don't end up with stormymater giving my eulogy Kat

July 21, 2009	#27
jermen Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: texas Posts: 100	hello everyone, i have been gone awhile, but i thought i would chime in here....i use my all american pressure canner to jar meat. i go to sams and buy the chuck butt or maybe it's called the chuck roll....it's a very large cut of meat, it costs about $45, i cut it in big chunks about the size of a pint jar.... i put a 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and a 1/8 teaspoon of pepper, put the lids on and in the pressure canner for 90 min. one pint jar holds about one pound of meat. first time i did it, i trimmed the fat off,...now i like to leave the fat...gives it great flavor. i get about 20-22 pints from that large cut of meat. we use it for the worlds greatest beef sandwiches... heat 1 jar of beef in a pan on the stovetop ..toast some hoggies, put your favorite cheese, and i love horseradish, and caremalized onions....when you put the meat on the toast, be sure to spoon some of the (juice from the meat) au jue over the whole thing, or dip the bread quickly in the juice. i love my pressure canner! you can also roast vegetables in the oven and add meat on the side, but once again, don't forget to drizzle the juice over the vegatables when you serve. jeri

September 6, 2009	#28
veggie babe Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: east texas Posts: 686	jerman, do you ever can deer meat or fish? dumb question........but do you put in any liquid or does it cook in its own juices? I would be grateful for any information, we have been reading about canning meat but when someone has actually done the job they often have good advise, short cuts and hints to share. I've canned for years but only veggies and fruits so we will be starting with a clean slate. thanks, neva

February 12, 2011	#29
recruiterg Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edina, MN (Zone 4) Posts: 945	Presto Pressure Canner Does anyone use a Presto Pressure Canner? I am considering a 16 quart model. Just wondering if I will regret not spending more and buying the All American. Your comments would be welcome.

February 12, 2011	#30
Timbotide Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northport Alabama Posts: 304	I Have a presto canner that is over 30 years old and It still works great. My Mom handed it down to me last year. The only thing you will need to do is keep an eye on all of The various rubber seals and replace them when they wear out.