Pressure Canning Off Grid (Alternative to Glass Cooktops)

Don't want to risk pressure canning on a glass cooktop? We show you the alternative we use that is more efficient than cooking on a range. We also show you how to can beans the easy way!

Camp Chef Explorer 2-Burner Stove

Camp Chef Explorer Bag

Camp Chef Griddle 30

Camp Chef Griddle Bag

Camp Chef BBQ Grill 30

Ball Water Bath Canner Set

All American 921 Pressure Canner

Canning Utensil Set

Milliard Non-GMO Citric Acid

Pomona’s Pectin 2-Pack

Non-Iodized Canning Salt*

Ball Blue Book of Food Preservation on Amazon

Preserving with Pomona’s Pectin on Amazon

Chef’n PalmPeeler

National Center for Home Food Preservation:

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[whitelfner]

There is an air adjustment to prevent the orange flame, orange flame typically indicates incomplete burning of the gas. This often leaves black residue on the canner.

[Tassie-Devil]

Suggestion, in case you are still reading comments from this long ago:
Neither propane nor butane should give a dirty yellow flame. I'm not sure what altitude you are at, but your burners seem to be adjusted for sea-level (where there is more oxygen present).

Look for an adjustment somewhere close to the burner itself, where the gas is forced through the jets and air is incorporated into the mix going to the burner itself.
Some cookers have a brass ring that can be screwed in or out, allowing more or less air to be sucked in; others have a slip-ring around the gas feed-tube which can be rotated to uncover the holes that draw in the air.
Whatever the system, try letting more air in until the last yellow tips on the flames just disappear. You'll get a lot more efficiency (heat!) for your gas consumption, and your pots won't turn black.

[mnleckie]

I am in my early 70's, my husband early 80's. I recently took a 21qt Presto pressure cooker/canner into The Mending Shed and had the guages replaced and checked (my dad bought one for all his kids over 40 years ago). A few years ago my husband bought a Camp Chef Explorer, like yours. I am not a big canner but decided, like you, in these uncertain times, to get a little more prepared. Especially when power could go out and you could lose a freezer full of food. I did some research and found your canning off-grid video and decided to try some beans. We love Anasazi beans and have a bag full. We pulled down the Camp Chef from upper garage storage, got a few basic canning supplies and yesterday on our back patio of our retirement community home, canned our first batch of Anasazi beans. (I took notes and watched your video several times). This morning I opened a jar and they were perfectly flavored and SOOO delicious. I am going to can the rest of the bag today in quart jars. Thanks for your inspiration and wonderful teaching videos :). Margaret

[Cyourself]

Having the propane camp stove in addition to your electric stove is a double win! When the power goes out for 2 + days you can start canning meats from the freezer as they thaw and reduce any loss.
No power, no problem!

[MooreLifepantrylovinprepper]

love no soak method! sorry 'You Know Who" is doing you know what to you content, stay tough! you're a brave woman canning on electric, glass or otherwise, it would make me crazy I have a camp chef if the power goes out i can use thank goodness!

[LittleKi]

I have a Camp Chef three-burner stove that I started pressure canning on this year.  Actually....all canning.  No more heating up the house while canning.   I will say, I *did* wreck a glass-top stove waterbath canning.  I don't know what happened, but it destroyed the heating unit.  So, would not recommend risking your glass-top stove.  The outdoor option is so much nicer, regardless.

[cintyahansen]

I honestly have seen lots of canning videos, and I think they are great. But there is something about your videos that make me feel empowered. I love your channel! Thank you!

[memawshippabillyhomestead]

Plan to try this propane way this summer. I have a gas stove but it can really heat up the house. Thanks

[tomm]

Great instruction, good information. I figured almost $0.25 cents per jar on my electric stove. I am thinking of trying canning on my propane barbaque. Looking for a place with a country kitchen and my own private land to hunt and with luck a lake to fish nearby. Lacking a good sized kitchen might build a dedicated cook shed. Best

[yankeemom]

About how much propane does it take for this to be completed? THanks!

[jhgannon]

Great video! I have a glass cooktop and am concerned with purchasing and using an All American Pressure Canner in it. I like the idea of doing this outside on my deck with the same burner setup you used. Again, thanks for the tips and instruction. Being in the midwest near Detroit and away from the east coast of Canada I don’t have my mom to lean on to learn canning. Your videos are a great help. Jay

[lrussell]

I too have an American canner and when it is full of jars it is heavy. After ruining a burner on my electric stove and having to buy $60 worth of parts to fix it, we bought a propane grill to use when canning. I used it yesterday to can some quart jars of pinto beans using the same method you did. I had a couple of jars not seal so they became the base for cornbread and beans tonight. I added a chopped onion, ham, some extra water and the canned beans and simmered for about 30 minutes.

[ericrider]

I have the same propane stove, and have been canning this way for awhile. (3 years) I can in the garage with the door cracked open, then no carbon monoxide and very little for drafts. You need to adjust your burner until you get a blue flame and you will not get the black soot on your pressure cooker. I also use a 921, and I use a bit of vinegar in the water because my tap water is very hard-lime and manganese. I only have the griddle, but I love this way of canning. It does not make my A/C run in the summer, and it is protected in the winter. The only problem I have had is flies when canning corn-during the summer. Keep up the good work!

[leatriceswayywatkins]

thank you for this review.  living in Las Vegas this would be great in the summer time. I hate canning in the summer since it heats up my house!

[GypsyBrokenwings]

Well heck, I finally got a few extra $ and bought this camp stove. It's the only way I'll be able to can as the RV has a microwave too low over the cook top! Thank you so much for this video!

[jennifert]

Anyone know if you can do this in the winter? Do cold temps affect this in any way?

[sophiebuzora]

Your videos are very informative for all of us! I am new to canning, and want to learn as much as possible! Thank you very much for all the effort you put into your work. Greetings from Northern Ontario, Canada! <3

[gratituderanch]

You do such an amazing job of being clear and concise. Thorough but not boring. Very helpful.

Thanks for your efforts you guys been trying to tell folks about your channel. We built a pantry shelf like yours for my birthday, and it’s been a great conversation starter on being prepared.

[daniellegrazianistone]

I'm going to have an outdoor kitchen for canning, this will be a great add on! Thank you for all your help.

[MrKen-longrangegrdhogeliminato]

Should be air regulator to trim the smoky yellow flame to a nice blue flame.