Pressure Canning Ground Beef in the Presto Digital and the IP Max

We clear up some information on the Presto Digital and then can 12 pints of ground beef using both canners. We collected data on the batch in the Presto Digital and share the results.

ERROR ALERT! Angela just pointed out in a comment that I hit the "Pressure Cook" button instead of the "Pressure Can" button on the Max. I reviewed the video and yes, I did. That explains the lower temps in the Max. It would have easily made it into the kill zone had I pressed the correct button, so the Max is just fine to use for pressure canning ground beef.

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[candybuchanan]

I am 71 years old. For the first time in my life (thanks to you) I'm home canning. I am so grateful for all the time you have sacrificed to help those of us who needed someone to trust regarding home canning. You've studied and worked so hard and I just wanted you to know that there just aren't words to describe how very thankful to you I am. God Bless you.

[wendybarrows]

Thank you so much for this! It was very interesting. I have the Presto digital canner and I love it. I have canned beef stew, chicken and turkey soup, beef cubes, and now ground beef! I have always been afraid of pressure canning. But this Presto digital canner is a no-brainer and now I'm doing things that I never thought that I would before.

[bobdole]

I'm canning for 20 years, was studying microbiology/food technology, wish I had a professor like you, very informative .Thank you.

[lifeisgood-victoria]

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ERROR ALERT! Angela just pointed out in a comment that I hit the "Pressure Cook" button instead of the "Pressure Can" button on the Max. I reviewed the video and yes, I did. That explains the lower temps in the Max. It would have easily made it into the kill zone had I pressed the correct button, so the Max is just fine to use for pressure canning ground beef.

[Reachout]

You mentioned in the video that you test these canners out of curiosity for yourself so that you will have the knowledge of what is safe and what is not safe. You sharing your work comes from a desire to help and inform others. The average person probably does not have the science background or the knowledge to do these tests themselves. So! A BIG thank you for taking the time to do this research and share it with all of us. I have been canning for about 3 months. Due to my severe arthritis disability I purchased 2 of the Presto digital canners hoping it would make canning a little bit easier on me. So the information in these videos is invaluable to me, and will be very helpful going forward. Again, thank you for using your knowledge and talents to help others.

[robynmorris]

Pam, you are one amazing Thank you so much for your time and efforts you and Jim put into making, filming and editing these educational digital pressure canners videos.

[leeverrill]

Ok so my wife and I have our very first batch of ground beef in the insta pot right this minute. So at 62 years old iam really excited about this canning business. Told my wife if we lose power all our freezer items will be ruined and we'll be out hundreds of dollars of meat so I bought us the insta pot. It's about one pound of burger per pint and we added beef broth with onion mix.wish us the way I love your channel

[AxelSituation]

At this point, I think the USDA should be hiring you as a consultant! Love your video, thank you.

[winpooh-prld]

So glad I found your videos. There has been so many that deemed the Presto unsafe because of the different altitudes of different areas. Your video broke this down and explained it perfectly. I appreciate you so much and absolutely love your personality and teaching methods. Thank you for helping me overcome my fear of pressure canning!

[KarenShady-lb]

I bought the Presto digital Canner plus a step down transformer as I’m in Australia…. After watching your testing videos, I felt confident enough to purchase one., and must say I absolutely love it, it is so easy to use. 😂 I want to say a huge thank you for doing these tests, and making me feel safe and confident.

[katharvey]

Once again, you hit it out of the ballpark. Your scientific approach and curiosity is very much appreciated. Thank you for educating us. I know it eases my mind about canning and eating the things that I can.

[toniastudstill]

YOU are the ONLY one I trust to knowing these important topics such as not trying to give people botulism or what have you. Thank you for ALL your videos and taking the guesswork out of what works and what does not. God Bless!

[nannychachi]

As a retired nurse I appreciate that you give the "why" of what you do in each video. I'm new to canning and needed those extra nuggets to help me put information in order in my head and see the end result before I even start. Thank you!

[marygonzales]

Mrs !!!! Rose. .... I love that your precise!!! Your. Doing alot. For alot of us!! Thank you!!

[lisab.]

Pam forgiveness is key- you are human and quick to point out the mistake. Yes Pressure Can, NOT Pressure Cook. Thank you for being an exceptional lady!

[nancycurtis]

I am SO glad that I choose the 12 qt. Presto Precise Canner instead of one of the others. Big sigh! YOU are an amazing lady, professor and home canner. Thank you for all of your hard work. We live in east Texas, close to the Tyler, Kilgore, Longview area so don’t have to worry about the altitude….but again…thank you. I am 75 and have been canning, both boiling water and pressure canning since 1972. I am so excited about getting this new electric Presto because my stove, that I normally put my 22 qt. Pressure canner on is a yellow, 1950 Chambers Gas range and I don’t like having to have the heat on my stove top going for 90 minutes. So…yay…can’t wait for my new Presto to arrive. One of the reasons I choose it is because of the USDA approval rating. Another big sigh!

[lindseymiller]

I so appreciate your knowledge and thorough testing, all explained just perfectly! Thank you so much for bringing your classroom to YouTube and providing such a valuable channel! I look forward to continue learning all that you have to share.

[jenniferroyce]

Miss Pam, you stated that you are no one special. I beg to differ. You are an amazingly intelligent woman who graciously shares her knowledge for the betterment of us all. I feel so fortunate to have found your channel. My family is better prepared for emergencies because of the information I have learned from you.

[ForGoodnesSake]

I'm at sea level. Thank you for all your hard work and clearing up all the misconception surrounding these canners. I feel confident with my original Prestos the 23 &16 quart canners. They take care of all my canning needs. I really don't have room to store all these other canners.

[pattishaver]

Thank you so much for your diligent work to help teach everyone the SAFE & tasty way to can so many different items.