can i also use this item for canning
1433805
Check the USDA guidelines. Steam is not safe for canning produce (fruits, vegetables or meat). Use a hot water bath or a pressure canner.
1433806
I have done two batches of apple juice and this worked great there is a small cook book that comes with it that tells you how to make jams and jellys.
1433807
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.
1433808
You could potentially use the bottom pot for water bath canning but as the others have said, it's not really big enough for serious canning.
1433809
It is designed for juicing not for canning. You can use the bottom pot as regular pot but it is not deep enough for water bath canning.
1433810
No, it will only work as a steamer or juicer. My suggestion would be to buy an All American canner for canning.
1433811
I have only used the steamer for juicing blueberries to make blueberry jelly. From that experience it would not be sufficient for me to use for canning other foods. I'm sure you could cook items for canning in the bottom pot itself if not cooking a large amount at the time. The pot is large enough for doing a 10 min boiling bath on jelly jars if you wanted. Not pints or quarts. I also plan to use the steamer to steam my squash and okra for freezing this summer. It is an excellent steamer for freezer veggies. Hope that helps ! Carol
582001
The previous answers are incorrect about using this for canning. The USDA has very specific guidelines for canning including temps and PSI. The standard for all canning is 15 psi. In fact most recipes for pressure canners are based on the 15 psi. standard. Most all of these electric pressure cookers are below the 15 psi. standard and cannot be used for canning. High acid foods can be just water boiled,
1708141
I am not sure what you mean by "canning". Foodsaver makes a jar attachment for regular and wide-mouth canning jars, but you cannot replace the canning process with this machine. It is only safe to vacuum-seal dry items in jars if you aren't going to process the jars in a water bath. Rice, whole grains such as wheat berries, beans, legumes, pasta, nuts, chocolate, freeze-dried foods, herbs, whole spices and many other dry food types will last much longer when vacuum-sealed in GLASS instead of plastic. Some whole grains will last years.
1953385
Hi there, in answer to your question the instruction says: The vacuum packaging is not a substitute for canning. I hope this answers your question.�
821986
Yes, you can use any size jar you wish. Just remember to adjust the processing time to the size jar you are using. The directions give you some of these times. It is always a good idea to have a copy of the Ball Blue Book for canning & freezing to get the latest processing times. If there is a discrepancy, use your best judgement. These instructions say to process tomatoes 45 minutes. The Ball Blue Book says 80 minutes. I use 60 minutes because any longer causes problems with sealing in a water bath. This canner will not hold 7 of my old quart jars but for pints, you should be able to get about 10 or so jars in depending on shape. Good Luck! Yes, you can use any size jar you wish. Just remember to adjust the processing time to the size jar you are using. The directions give you some of these times. It is always a good idea to have a copy of the Ball Blue Book for canning & freezing to get the latest processing times. If there is a discrepancy, use your best judgement. These instructions say to process tomatoes 45 minutes. The Ball Blue Book says 80 minutes. I use 60 minutes because any longer causes problems with sealing in a water bath. This canner will not hold 7 of my old quart jars but for pints, you should be able to get... » Read More Yes, you can use any size jar you wish. Just remember to adjust the processing time to the size jar you are using. The directions give you some of these times. It is always a good idea to have a copy of the Ball Blue Book for canning & freezing to get the latest processing times. If there is a discrepancy, use your best judgement. These instructions say to process tomatoes 45 minutes. The Ball Blue Book says 80 minutes. I use 60 minutes because any longer causes problems with sealing in a water bath. This canner will not hold 7 of my old quart jars but for pints, you should be able to get about 10 or so jars in depending on shape. Good Luck! « Show Less
1350915
It, should work. It, is one if the best investments you can make for canning.
404547
It's a small pot with a basket that fits inside, has a lid and is great for boiling. As for canning use, you would need to make that determination. I don't know if you need pressure for canning. If so, no it won't work. If you just need to put a jar into it and boil it, then yes it would and the basket would make removal of the hot jar easier.
2221413
Cannot be used for canning, would not be safe!!! If you have the jar attachment it can be used to store dried herbs and dehydrated vegtables.
454167
I'm sure Bodum would be happy to sell you one. A small glass canning jar should fit in its place and work just fine too, though.
1708142
I am not sure what you mean by "canning". Foodsaver makes a jar attachment for regular and wide-mouth canning jars, but you cannot replace the canning process with this machine. It is only safe to vacuum-seal dry items in jars if you aren't going to process the jars in a water bath. Rice, whole grains such as wheat berries, beans, legumes, pasta, nuts, chocolate, freeze-dried foods, herbs, whole spices and many other dry food types will last much longer when vacuum-sealed in GLASS instead of plastic. Some whole grains will last years. EDIT - I have been using the jar attachment for several years to take advantage of bulk items at Costco and to store my emergency food supply. Do a google search Wendy DeWitt. She does a food storage seminar for the LDS community that is terrific.
1582537
This is more for dry goods then liquid storage. It is not a replacement for heat canning.
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.
1185129
The large mouth Ball lids and rings should work. The ones used for canning.
1860046
yes . Assuming you have no "bubbles" in the bottom of your canner, you can use a glass top stove ,and I know this because that is what we have for cooking and canning.a glass topped stove.So from my own experience yes. you do have to watch the heat and keep it regulated.
794207
Yes I believe it should work for canning, it's BTU output would appear to be sufficient, and it boils water as fast as any other electric burner I've used. I've had it for about 3 months, and I use it at least 2x a day with no problems so far.
1285104
I see no reason why you could not PROVIDED you follow all safe preparation procedures for the broth. As best I understand, canning is canning. We have only used it for Jams and Jellies, but it works great. It makes canning less of a chore and not nearly as much scalding water to deal with.
1324555
Yes, pressure canners are a must for low acid foods such as meat, poultry, fish and vegetables. Always follow your canning recipe and you'll be okay.