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Is the bottom of your canner flat or wavy? That style is usually wavy (it’s made to work with gas burners) and you’ll have issues with the time it takes to boil water on a flat surface element. The main issue,afaik, is getting the water back to a boil after you put your jars in. Another issue is how much weight your glass top can handle. A canner full of water and jars is quite heavy. One solution is to use a propane burner (like for a turkey fryer) on your porch if possible. I ended up purchasing a canner specifically for flat burners. Here’s a link:
Roots & Branches Harvest Stainless Steel Multi-Use Canner with Temperature Indicator, Holds 7 Quart Jars, 20 Quart Liquid Capacity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0075O2Z34/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_9YZR7E6H796HR76C22WV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I got this canning gear kit off Amazon. I think it has the measure thing. I'm thinking that because I used fresh tomatoes that I didn't steam and peel, the filled the can artificially high.
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Yes! I am going with a presto now! thanks! I found a : Complete guide to pressure canning book.
Got this kit with lifter an dbubbler etc. Ty man!
Sterno cans work with just a quick lighter, and are at least a little closer to sanitary. https://www.amazon.com/Sterno-20392-Green-Canned-Ounce/dp/B07X8QYY2R/ref=sr\_1\_2?crid=PV7FEV5G9EZK&keywords=sterno+can&qid=1666968648&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjUyIiwicXNhIjoiNC4wMiIsInFzcCI6IjMuNzYifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=sterno+can%2Caps%2C141&a...
If the top can handle the weight of a full canner (check the user guide/specifications) then you will need a flat bottom pot. A pot with ridges/uneven bottom will lead to pockets of hot air and that will crack the glass. I use the harvest water bath canner on my glass top induction stove.
If your glass top can handle the weight of a full canner, you need a flat bottom pot. Air gaps will cause super heated air pockets and will crack the top. I use this on my induction stove.
My mom and is use steam canners. I grew up with her saying how much better they were than water baths. Didn’t do a huge price comparison but here’s an example. Roots & Branches FruitSaver Aluminum Steam Canner with Temperature Indicator, 7 Quart Jar capacity, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058SSUV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PZNSVDCES8SZ85R0830V
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Product name: Sterno 20392 Green Canned Heat, 6.1 Ounce (Pack of 6)
Features:
- Each 6. 1oz can burns up to 2. 25 hours. Sold as a 6 pack.
- Ideal for keeping cooked food HOT during home entertaining and catering events such as Thanksgiving, Holiday Gatherings, Graduation Parties, Reunions, Weddings and other entertaining events.
- Integrated Smart Can Indicator alerts the user when the can is too hot to handle
- Ethanol gel is USDA Certified Bio-Based, non-toxic, odorless, biodegradable and safe for cooking
- Ideal for use in Sterno Wire Racks, Party Sets and Buffet Chafers
- UL Validated for safe and clean burning, indoors and outdoors
- Ignites immediately and consistently generates the maximum heat to keep food temperature in the safe serving zone
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This one I got is $54 on Amazon, and has a built in thermometer. I've used it dozens of times in the past three years, and it's been great. It's definitely more than the black enameled pot, but I've loved having it.
I didn't notice any uneven heating when I water bath canned with the ridged bottom, but then again I wasn't looking for it either. I figured "Well, it's boiling" and left it at that. It was probably unwise of me to not look for heating issues.
My current steam canner has a flat bottom so that issue is eliminated entirely:
It's from a brand called Skylock I think it was. It comes with a container, lid and plunger I guess you'd call it that fits inside the container to hold everything down. I got it off ebay from a seller in South Korea but they're not selling on eBay anymore and I can't seem to find where to purchase them. You can get a set of Lekué jars off Amazon though and they come with a similar peice to keep everything submerged in the brine.
Amazon has this accessory kit for a not too terrible price. (I also bought a Roots and Branches branded kit because it had a two-cup measuring cup and a jar-sized brush, but they're a little more costly.)
This is what I have, not idea how many litres it is. I'm sure there are tutorials online that specify how much water to use, that would determine how big the pot needs to be. You need the yarn to be able to be fully submerged, and not resting on the bottom of the pot, and have room to move a little.
Thank you for the response. So brand name or quality isn’t that important? There’s a kit on amazon for about $30. You don’t foresee me wanting to upgrade at some point? I really don’t know much about canning, except that I have watched many how-to videos.
Granite Ware Enamel-on-Steel Canning Kit, 9-Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002KHN602/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zAAzBb429C6B4
Hey, thanks again! Found six packs of 1.9L (2qt) jars at Co-Op for $18.50. Standard wide mouth mason lid size, which is exactly what I was looking for.
(Mushroom enthusiasts be advised, there is a taper on jars this size in order for standard lids to fit.)
We use a Ball 21 quart on our glass top and it is fantastic. Fits about 7 quart jars (depending on wide-mouth / narrow-mouth). We love it. It was a bit pricey, but totally worth it to speed things up when canning big batches.
We also sprung for the stainless steel jar rack, since the standard ones always tend to rust at the welds after a couple of months of use.