canning

[trlcavscout]

My grandmother was the canner of the family but can no longer do it so here I am. What is the best and most economical setup? I don't want to spend a fortune but what is the best budget minded canning set up?

[Irving]

Pressuring canning with jars, or using actual cans like HBRAleatherneck does?

[trlcavscout]

With jars. What does HBAR do?

[jerrymrc]

I know nothing. If you do a little search here you should find what you need.

[blacklabel]

With jars. What does HBAR do?

Dry goods in #10 cans.

[rbeau30]

Dry goods in #10 cans.

Process dry goods in the oven.

I have a Presto 23 quart for pressure canning (< $100)
http://www.amazon.com/Presto-01781-2...ressure+cooker

I got one of those enameled pot canners for boiling water bath canning from walmart or Ace Hardware. If you get the pressure canner you can use it for both.

Get the "Ball Blue book of Canning" It has never let me down.
http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Blue-Book.../dp/0972753702
It has recipes and also tells you the basics and how much you need to adjust for high altitude and why.


I've been canning for 20 years.

[Rooskibar03]

I have a Presto 23 quart for pressure canning (< $100)
http://www.amazon.com/Presto-01781-2...ressure+cooker

Get the "Ball Blue book of Canning" It has never let me down.
http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Blue-Book.../dp/0972753702
It has recipes and also tells you the basics and how much you need to adjust for high altitude and why..

i have the same canner, just did another 10lbs of Zaycon beef today.

[rbeau30]

Just don't use an outdoor turkey-fryer burner to heat the canner. Don't ask me why I know.


...other than it says in the directions which I promptly threw away after opening the box.

[coyote3]

i have the same canner, just did another 10lbs of Zaycon beef today.

How is that Zaycon meat?Im trying to pick anything descent and cheap to stockup on for canning meats.When doing hamburger do you brown first?I have not did HB yet.Right now Im getting jars 16oz from amazon for 37.00 for 48 or 4cases shipped to the house.You guy know a better place?

[Irving]

I have a Fagor 8 qt pressure canner. I have canning supplies, but haven't tried canning yet. I'm concerned about the weighted pressure valve. I assume it is for sea level and not this altitude. How can I find out? Should I just try and contact the company and order a new one? My mom has had this pressure cooker for 20ish years and gave it to me.