Use the lid like a shield to make sure the residual steam inside the canner goes away from you when opening.
Using a granite canner for cooking.
Not the same as pressure cookers.
The granite ware pressure canner cooker steamer comes equipped with.
The presto 01781 23 quart pressure canner and cooker is our top choice because it functions both as a pressure canner and a boiling water canner it s easy to use and it works great at high altitudes.
The other time i like to use that rack is when i want to keep my jars warm.
Finally i pulled them out of the canner and put them on my butcher block top to cool.
Granite ware pressure canner cooker steamer.
Don t go too big.
Pressure cookers or pressure saucepans are used to rapidly cook meats vegetables and other foods for a family meal.
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Remove jars from canner using a granite ware jar lifter or similar tool.
I learned that it needs about 4 5 inches of clearance between the top of the liquid and the top of the vessel or the contents come up through the pressure relief valve and there is the risk of it getting clogged.
Pick a pot with a flat bottom not ridged.
It s enamel and can melt on to the stove top.
Pick a pot that has a diameter of one inch or less bigger than the burner you will.
Lift the canner lid up and toward you.
It s made of heavy duty.
It will keep the temperature constant and the stove won t turn off and on.
Granite ware pressure canner cooker steamer 20 quart if you ve been looking for a beginner pressure cooker that can also function in other capacities as well this is the one for you.
But they may not maintain adequate pressure and they heat and cool too quickly to use them to safely pressure can foods 1 pressure canners.
Don t use the old fashioned granite ware water bath canner.
Racks for canner and steamer.
Using it as a giant pressure cooker was marvelous for reducing the amount of simmering time needed.