1. Oct 15, 2007 #1
   

   firechicken Songster

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   I know you need a pressure canner to can meat, but can you also use a pressure canner to can fruit and veggies too? Or does the pressure hurt the veggies in any way?

    
2. Oct 15, 2007 #2
   

   arlee453 Songster

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   Not a canning expert, myself, but watched my mom & dad can many jars of beans, tomatoes and other stuff with their pressure canner...

    
3. Oct 15, 2007 #3
   

   Tuffoldhen Flock Mistress

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   I'm no expert on pressure cookers either but my neighbor uses a canner thats a pressure cooker canner...She did all her canning from the garden this year with one...

    
4. Oct 15, 2007 #4
   

   DuckLady Administrator Staff Member Premium Member 11 Years

   

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   Acidic fruits, jellies and jams don't need a pressure canner, just a water bath canner. Veggies and meats, soups, stews, and other non acidic foods do. The veggies will be cooked by the pressure canner, but that's ok.
   
   See if you can find The Ball Book of Canning. It is great.

    

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