Can this be used for green beans? Is it a pressure canner or not?
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No, it can not be used for green beans. It is not a pressure caner just a water bath or steamer caner.
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No! This is only a water bath canner. You need a pressure canner for green beans. There is a big difference as you probably know. The pressure canner lid locks into place and mine has a steam valve and a pressure gage that I keep a constant eye on once the correct pressure is reached. LindaT
1368952
This canner is for Hot Water Bath canning only, and it is wonderful! You will need to purchase a "pressure canner" for things that require pressure canning. A Good pressure canner is the 16 QT Presto Pressure Canner. There are other good pressure canners but this one was reasonable in price for me compared to others. Hope this answered your questions???
1368953
This is not a pressure canner. I do not do my vegetables in this canner. I do all my fruits in this canner. I have a seperate pressure canner for my vegetables
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This is not a pressure canner, you can not use this to can green beans since they do not have the necessary acid content. This can be used as a water bather or steam bather (basically the same as a water bath). For green beans you do need to get a regular Pressure cooker, you don't have to spend a lot on one if you are new to canning, Walmart carries Presto pressure cookers at a resonable price. There is a lot of information on the internet for the new canner, just google & check it out.....Good Luck.
960443
No . . .you must use a PRESSURE canner for meats, poultry and fish. This unit isn't a pressure canner.
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15 psi is not the standard, it is 10 psi. But this cooker will not sustain 10 psi for the length of time required to pressure can, so no, NO electric pressure cooker should be used for pressure canning. Electric PCs cycle, that is turn on when reaching max pressure then shutting off until a much lower pressure (usually 8 psi) before turning on again. With this much oscillation you can not safely know the contents are sterilized enough to prevent botulism growth. Not only that but with the cycling you get boiling of the canning jars contents which means it will boil out of the jars contaminating the lids and not seal. 15 psi is not the standard, it is 10 psi. But this cooker will not sustain 10 psi for the length of time required to pressure can, so no, NO electric pressure cooker should be used for pressure canning. Electric PCs cycle, that is turn on when reaching max pressure then shutting off until a much lower pressure (usually 8 psi) before turning on again. With this much oscillation you can not safely know the contents are sterilized enough to prevent botulism growth. Not only that but with the cycling you get boiling of the canning jars contents which means it will boil out of the jars... » Read More 15 psi is not the standard, it is 10 psi. But this cooker will not sustain 10 psi for the length of time required to pressure can, so no, NO electric pressure cooker should be used for pressure canning. Electric PCs cycle, that is turn on when reaching max pressure then shutting off until a much lower pressure (usually 8 psi) before turning on again. With this much oscillation you can not safely know the contents are sterilized enough to prevent botulism growth. Not only that but with the cycling you get boiling of the canning jars contents which means it will boil out of the jars contaminating the lids and not seal. « Show Less
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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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Hello I have a Viking Residential/Commerical gas stove, it worked extremely well. That was my first time using a pressure cooker. I would strongly recommend purchasing this canner.
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Yes it can. I have used it many times with my pressure canner and I have put warm water into the canner and it has been almons boiling when I put the hot jars in. I have always put the lid on befor it comes to a boil but it does come to a boil and has kept it there for as much as 75 minutes. I have had to turn it down becaue it is boiling to fast. If I knew what size pot you are usingm I could check it out and give you some idea how long it would gtake it to come to a boil. You might also want to know that I live in the mountains at about 3000 feet.Elaine
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Nope. The Vacu Vin pulls a partial vacuum, which I don't think would be adequate for what is required in canning. Certainly not worth the risk! Its really just for keeping coffee beans a bit fresher longer.
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I can't directly answer this query, but you can say-I haven't tried anything but beans. However, it's essentially an electricpressure cooker. You could cook other stuff in it because the time can beset manually, but the pre-set options are only for beans, so you'll have towork those times out for yourself. Enjoy!
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The inner pot is not very sturdy and easily scratched. I gave my EZ Bean Cooker to one of my children and bought the SECURA for a little bit more. You can brown, steam, use as a slow cooker, etc. Much more versatile than the Bean Cooker. Has a heavy stainless pot, VERY sturdy. There are recipes all over the internet where you can learn how much time to give the beans, roasts, veggies, etc. you want to cook in your "electric" pressure cooker (which is what the EZ Bean Cooker is).
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If you're referring to the glass-type electric range, yes you can use the pressusre canner on it. I used to have a glass top range and canned every summer for several years on it. Hope this helps.
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Yes !!! Have only used it as a canner... but after looking at some of the recipes provided am rethinking this... may try cooking a roast... or try one of the other recipes.... sounds REALLY good !!!! Have fun with it !!!
1258991
I use my jars for dry good storage. I would contact the maker before using in a pressure canner.
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I believe the answer to your question is no. It cuts the bean into long thin strips that my family knows as French cut green beans.
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You should not use this pressure cooker to can in. Please see: http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/uga/using_press_canners.html the recommendation is to only use a canner that you can fit 4 QUART jars in.
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I actually got this for my Dad. He says it works better on Lima beans than his peas. Hope this helps!
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I was surprised by this post so I went to the USDA web site and was refered on to the Natinal Center for Home food Preservation I copied this straight out of the Canning Tomatoes section "Use of a pressure canner will result in higher quality and more nutritious canned tomato products. If your pressure canner cannot be operated above 15 PSI, select a process time at a lower pressure.
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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.