What are you canning now?

[WYNot]

Yep. Easier sometimes though to just let the folks at the Extension Office do it if they are already set up for it.

Another safety feature I noticed on my Presto that I don't remember seeing on Mom's was a plug that popped up and locked the lid if there is any pressure remaining inside. Once the pressure inside normalizes with outside pressure, the plug drops and you can open the canner.

And actually, it probably wouldn't be that tough to add one of the over-pressure blowout plugs to a lid.

Just weighing in here a bit. To find if the pressure gage is TOTALLY correct the gage would have to be tested against a known pressure, be it air or steam, It's not all that hard to just change out the gage because the thread on the gage will either be 1/8 NPT, or 1/4 NPT. ( just make sure the safe numbers correspond) In my opinion it's not necessary to worry about the gage if it looks to be in good condition, it more than likely is. If the gasket leaks when it starts to build up steam, then it's probably time to get a new gasket. Most pressure vessels have a safety device built into them. (something like a little screw-in device that will blow before the pressure gets above a safe level. My pressure cooker is maybe over 40 years old, & still doing great...   Jim

 

[rides2far]

With the Presto 23 quart model that I have, I don't worry so much about the calibration. The weight I use has rings that can be added or removed to set your pressure; 5, 10, or 15 lbs of pressure. As long as it is jiggling, I know what the pressure is.

@rides2far, that thing sure looks an awful lot like a Presto 23 quart model. I'm wondering if the Presto seals wouldn't fit?

I'm putting this on the back shelf for now. I'm going to work on HWB & making jams & jellies. Next year I'll start earlier with the pressure canner. I'm dying to can green beans, do some peaches & apples for pies. I think the Sears brand is a Presto model. I've never heard of our county ag extension helping with canning questions, but I'll look into that too. You guys are so helpful, thanks.

 

[rancher hicks]

I'm putting this on the back shelf for now. I'm going to work on HWB & making jams & jellies. Next year I'll start earlier with the pressure canner. I'm dying to can green beans, do some peaches & apples for pies. I think the Sears brand is a Presto model. I've never heard of our county ag extension helping with canning questions, but I'll look into that too. You guys are so helpful, thanks.

I did carrots once. Lord have mercy were my fingers orange from peeling carrots.

 

[rides2far]

I did carrots once. Lord have mercy were my fingers orange from peeling carrots. 

Sounds like me when I eat Cheetos!

 

[Kacey's Krazee's]

I have just pulled out the pressure canner I received from my Mom's estate. It's a Presto 21 qt Harvest gold, circa 1975. It appears to be in great shape, and is in the original box, and has the book too. I believe it still has the original rubber seal, as it's pretty stiff. I went on the Presto website, to order, and found the sealing ring and automatic air vent plug, they no longer carry on their website. I was disappointed, and I couldn't call, being after hours. I went on Ebay, and lo and behold, I found the sealing ring I needed. I didn't purchase the air vent plug, even though they suggest you replace both at the same time, it looks like it's in good condition, and moves easily up and down in place. It should be here by Monday!!

Happy Happy Happy!!

 

[Beekissed]

Canning Roma tomatoes today...salsa and spaghetti sauce! After that, other tomatoes for juice and stewed. Next week, hopefully, we'll continue to can sweet corn enough to fill that shelf.

Happy canning out there!!!!

 

[WthrLady]

Another 4 quarts of tomatoes and 6 of pickles...

In the middle of all that, a neighbor came over and asked if I needed tomatoes because she needed cucumbers. I just gave her some. Another 20 pounds of tomatoes from the garden last night!

 

[N F C]

I keep reading this thread because you all amaze me with your canning abilities and the volume of stuff you put away. Do you all grow all the stuff you can? You guys must have some huge gardens (I thought I did, but mine must be puny compared to you guys).

 

[Beekissed]

Usually we grow enough to can right here at home, but the last few years we've been buying sweet corn at the local farm stand....they can grow it bigger and better than I can and it's a reasonable price~and I won't have to use that space in the garden. The type of gardening I did this year hindered me on production levels this year, so I had to buy other things to augment my crops as well. Next year all the kinks should be worked out of this method and I should be getting our full harvest once again...and maybe even great sweet corn!

We used to grow huge gardens in the past and put up 100-200 qts each of various veggies, fruits and deer but now it's just Mom and I, so we've scaled way back on the garden and canning.

 

[N F C]

Usually we grow enough to can right here at home, but the last few years we've been buying sweet corn at the local farm stand....they can grow it bigger and better than I can and it's a reasonable price~and I won't have to use that space in the garden. The type of gardening I did this year hindered me on production levels this year, so I had to buy other things to augment my crops as well. Next year all the kinks should be worked out of this method and I should be getting our full harvest once again...and maybe even great sweet corn!

We used to grow huge gardens in the past and put up 100-200 qts each of various veggies, fruits and deer but now it's just Mom and I, so we've scaled way back on the garden and canning.

All I can say is

Good job!