Canning question-hot water boil

[LittleMissCountry]

So I have been canning for a few years, mostly applesauce and apple butter and a few jellies.

When we moved, our new house has a glass top stove. My canning pot won't work with it. It won't heat evenly, nor reach the desired temperature.

Any recommendations for a stand alone stove/burner that doesn't cost a fortune? I have been looking at the plug in burners, but am not sure they would be big enough for the canning pot. I have one of the large stock pots that is lightweight. Anyone else use a portable stove for canning?

 

[Beer can]

So I have been canning for a few years, mostly applesauce and apple butter and a few jellies.

When we moved, our new house has a glass top stove. My canning pot won't work with it. It won't heat evenly, nor reach the desired temperature.

Any recommendations for a stand alone stove/burner that doesn't cost a fortune? I have been looking at the plug in burners, but am not sure they would be big enough for the canning pot. I have one of the large stock pots that is lightweight. Anyone else use a portable stove for canning?

I use the side burner on our propane bbq grill. Once in awhile you see them free, people get rid of them when they rust/burn out. Sideburners are usually still good.

 

[LittleMissCountry]

I use the side burner on our propane bbq grill. Once in awhile you see them free, people get rid of them when they rust/burn out. Sideburners are usually still good.

I will have to keep an eye out. Our has grill doesn't have one.

 

[member 373180]

You can also get freestanding propane burners at homebrewing supply places. Those will get your water boiling in no time and get the boil right back up after you put the jars in. Well worth it to be able to process outside and avoid heating the house on canning day. Works great for scalding on processing day, too.

 

[lazy gardener]

My grill has a warning about how much weight can be put on the side burner. I think a loaded canning kettle would be too heavy. I like WV girl's suggestion.

 

[member 373180]

Yeah, my grill has a side burner and I wouldn't try a full canning kettle on it.

 

[LittleMissCountry]

You can also get freestanding propane burners at homebrewing supply places. Those will get your water boiling in no time and get the boil right back up after you put the jars in. Well worth it to be able to process outside and avoid heating the house on canning day. Works great for scalding on processing day, too.

I will look into that. Thank you!

 

[LittleMissCountry]

Great

My grill has a warning about how much weight can be put on the side burner. I think a loaded canning kettle would be too heavy. I like WV girl's suggestion.

Great point about the weight.

 

[lazy gardener]

I WOULD LOVE to do my canning on the deck!!!!!

 

[member 373180]

I set mine up just outside the garage. Then I sit in the shade in a lawnchair with a cold drink and a good book to watch the tomato sauce hold pressure for 45 minutes. When I'm done I wash everything with the hose. Life could be worse