3 Most Asked Questions Canning 101 Presto Pressure Canner

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[lawhoff]

i always use the 3 quarts per the instructions. It was explained to me that it isn't the depth of the water that is doing the work or how high the water is on the jars. It is the pressure/temperature around our jars that is doing the work. I have never ended up with a low level after 90 minute sessions.

[Knitty.kat.]

I just received my wonderful, new 23 qt pot yesterday. There was an insert to the manual which says, "When processing for times in excess of 100 minutes, always add an additional quart of water over and above that called for by the... instructions."
(By the way, thank you for the pricing tip on the 23 qt on Amazon. I had been on the fence about getting a bigger pot. I'm happy I did.)

[wolffe]

I view the discoloration as a mark of a well utilized canner 😉

[fourdayhomestead]

I love my Presto scanners, for cost, lighter weight & no toggles to turn with severe arthritis in my hands.

[chayh.]

Absolutely!! Thanks for all you do - don’t know what we would do without you!!!
Sending Blessings!!

[davidgarland]

I found a 1967 presto pressure cooker at my dump . It still has the original book. I use it all the time .

[elainek]

My Presto canners are 5 yrs or less old, and I believe my manual said there are demarcations/lines on the inside of the canner indicating the proper level. First line is at exactly 3 quarts of water. I always have used 3 quarts;)

[linkylou]

Again, so appreciate your videos. I am sitting here with a 23 qt Presto not 3 ft from me still in the box. And a glass top stove in the kitchen. So, nervous about all of the above. I have been doing some canning in my a Insta Pot Max and I feel very good about that after watching RoseRed's presentation. Very thorough and scientific. Great results so far. But I will be running out of pint jars soon. It's just me here so I'm fine with pints. Wish I could sleep tonight. Ta ta

[brianv_official]

I have to give credit where it is due. I believe Teresa Dean originated the 6 feet of water, but because I tower over her, I get seen first 😝. As a correction, it should be 5 feet 15 inches...

[dianacunningham]

I chose the 16qt Presto without the gauge because I didn't want to mess with gauge maintenance. Mine has a line inside to determine the correct water level. I'm not sure how many quarts it is but it seems like more than 3. You are absolutely right....read the manual. Your videos gave me the confidence to pressure can. Thanks!

[lanaebarb]

The Presto Canner I purchased said in the instructions that there was a mark inside the canner! I found it and further marked the Mark with a permanent pen! Now, I never have a question how far to fill the canner with water! After the many canner loads I have done, that permanent mark is still there!

[suzym]

I love my Presto canner, the All American just looks a bit too much for me. The small amount of vinegar that I use when wiping down my jars before I add the lids - I throw into my Presto canner which has really helped keeping the discoloration down. I have a glass top stove and so far I have not had an issue with my Presto. I pull up a chair in the kitchen and watch the jiggler rock back and forth - better than most TV shows for entertainment. =0)

[luvkdz]

Was just going to ask about the jiggler, there’s no one at my extension office for testing the dial and someone suggested testing using the regulator since it’s 15lbs and when it starts rocking check your dial to see if it reads 15lbs. Well my extension office has a fb pg and she said get a jiggler and don’t worry about the dial.

[donnamathias]

ThAnkyou just found you .😀newbie here got a presto 23 quart, been practicing with just water in the pot! To get to know how this beauty works with my stove.These videos are awesome . Been binging on you and 1870 homesteaders Rachel and Todd ! All you guys are awesome! Be Blessed!😊❤️👏🏼

[timeonecop]

I was tought to put a tablespoon vinegar in steamer it will cut that down what's your thoughts !

[Cookoonest-gofo]

Mam I'm not sure you understand the reason you don't want to much water and please don't tell folks to use 3 inches if your afraid your gonna run dry add a extra pint the problem with bringing the water up the side of the jar is the water insulates the jar from the steam the steam is what heats the jar not the water if you have water 3/4 the way up the side of the jar you might as well be water bathing I hope you understand what I'm saying about the water insulating the jar from the steam. It's more important to teach them not to let the jiggler go crazy keep the heat down where it needs to be and you want ever run dry . Thanks for all your hard work

[kathyfinney]

I can with my 23 quart Presto on a GE glass top. They have the info online saying it was ok. I also didn’t clean my stove top throughly enough after baking beans for canning well enough and canned on the same burner and ended up pitting my stove top. Back on the phone with GE tech who told me it is cosmetic damage only and it is usually caused by residual sugar. So now I clean the stove top like there is no tomorrow 😊

[TTigress]

Oh, my goodness! I learned to can using an All American canner. But, hands down, Presto is much easier, lighter in weight, and faster. Knowing what I know now, I would have 2 Presto canners and saved a lot of money.

[reginaschnell]

to keep the discoloration down add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to canning water before processing your jars

[joanloflin]

I have a new smooth top stove and in the instructions book it says it's fine to can on it. I have been canning with my presto and it works fine you just have to make sure you don't go off and leave it. In fact I'm canning chicken right now.♥️😊