What are you canning now?

[rancher hicks]

In my opinion I would say no. The handles may be adequate maybe not, but I see no way to guage or measure pressure. It says it does online. I would find out how often it was used as well. You need specifics to safely use one. Here is a comparison with reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Mirro-92122A-...washer/dp/B000RNH7PQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

This one is brand new and cheaper as well.

When I studied the best option. I loved this one. She is well made and american craftmanship too.
You might be able to find one elsewhere for less.

http://www.amazon.com/All-American-...id=1377195569&sr=1-2&keywords=pressure+canner

From what I could see the gauge is in the handle. The site I looked at did not give a view. Now if the one on CL has a rubber seal like the presto , which used to have it might be no good. They must be oiled and maintained.

I did not find a 23 quart Mirro but did find a 22 quart. Perhaps she can no longer get a seal for the 23 quart?

It seems to me you can buy a new one and not have to take the extra pots you don't need. A Presto is only $74 free shipping. The water bath canner can be had for at least $39 new. So $100 for a used set is to much.

If you can find a rubber seal for the 23 quart AND if you offer her less than she's asking and get a better deal then you might consider it.

Personally I'd go with new. A pressure canner is not something I'd mess with used. I also like the on top gauge and rocker models. I would not be likely to can anything that needed extremely high pressure for too long.

 

[member 142084]

Agreed with Rancher

 

[rancher hicks]

And I agree with Chic, if you can afford the American made go with that. I'd rather save to buy that. 'Sides the garden didn't do good this year so I have more time.

Why do American goods cost more? Cuz it cost more the be an American.

 

[member 142084]

LOL amen, but worth it. Keeps the country going.

 

[JesseK]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the feedback. Maybe a lucky girl will get an american for christmas

Except I already asked for a tv for the bedroom. Haha!

 

[member 142084]

you can get great used TV's for $40

 

[rancher hicks]

I was at the Salvation army and they had lots of the older TV's and I might have bought one except they're to heavy for this old dog to lift. Nothing more than $20 too.

 

[member 142084]

Yeah can't go wrong with that and often if the color is not working properly all you need to do it clea the contacts on the back of the tube. mind you unplug it and don't touch it with your bare hands. I like CRT TV's I think they have better picture IMO and easy to fix.

 

[Lacy Blues]

Does anybody have a good applesauce recipe that isn't too sweet? I don't have apples so it would be helpful to know what kind I should buy too. I used to get unsweetened Tree Top applesauce but now I can't find it. I want some applesauce!

 

[member 142084]

Gravensteins a little water and citric acid for canning. Or you can make if fresh as you want it. If you have apple storing room. You just need to cook the apples some and I like the blender, but if you like it more grainy use a braun or masher.