Kitchen

[chessylady]

I belong to several pressure cooker facebook groups. From what I have read, electric pressure cookers should not be used for canning regardless of what the mfg. says. You can buy pressure canning pots that are specifically designed for that purpose.

[hellokitty]

My canning turned out just fine. I have been canning for many, many years. I also did research.  Did you know that Ball makes a multi use pressure canner for just that thing?

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@chessylady wrote:

I belong to several pressure cooker facebook groups. From what I have read, electric pressure cookers should not be used for canning regardless of what the mfg. says. You can buy pressure canning pots that are specifically designed for that purpose.

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 Thank you for your concern.

[hellokitty]

@beccalou

yes, I used my 6 qt.  pressure cooker for my beans.  I could get 4 pint jars in it at one time. My beans turned out just fine.

[chessylady]

Hello,Kitty2, I stand corrected, I looked up the Ball canner online. It said they are the first of it's kind. Ball is wellknown in the canning world. I would not can enough to justify the price but I am sure it is a lovely convenient appliance.

[Cactusflower]

Just a FYI, this is from Ball's site.
Note: The Ball® freshTECH Automatic Home Canning System is not a pressure canner and cannot be used for foods that typically require pressure canning (i.e. low-acid foods like green beans and meats).

[mandylee]

All

After reviewing evertyhing, I have one more question.

Does anyone own the Power Pressure Cooker or the Instant Pot?

Reviews or Thougts.

[chessylady]

I own the Instant Pot and couldn't be happier. I like the stainless steel inner pot since nonstick coatings can peel off. It can make yogurt although I haven't tried it yet. It really does produce great flavor. You can easily order extra silicone rings from Amazon.Some of the models sold on QVC do not provide that part. It is very easy once you get over the learning curve. Youtube has many instructional videos.

[Dusty1]

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@Kachina624

My favorite thing to make is stewed chicken and big fluffy dumplings, my favorite comfort food.

Can you tell me your recipe for this? I have a PC but I haven't used it much & I would love to start on some easy recipes.

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[Thats Me]

That is great to know! Thanks for posting that!

[Mothertrucker]

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@giddy up wrote:

Stay away from Cooks Essential 4 quart.  It has a terrible build quality around the control knob that controls the pressure/steam functionality.   Terribly unreliable.   I had to send it back.   If you want 4 quart try Fa-gor.   That was my replacement.   Got it at Kohls for around $90 with a discount code.  Also sold on Amazon.  It has a better made control knob that is easy to set and so far for the last couple of months hasn't given me any trouble coming up to pressure and staying there through the designated cook time.

I also have a 6 quart that I bought here on the Q from Techniques.  Had if for a few years now.  It has the same kind of control knob as the Fa-gor.... meaning it works.   I don't think Techniques is sold here anymore though.   It's all about that control knob and how it is designed to work.

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@giddy up I also have the Techniques 6 at and love it...no problems at all..I do worry that a silicone ring for it might be hard to find, should mine need replaced..any ideas on that?