The other time i like to use that rack is when i want to keep my jars warm.
Using a granite canner for cooking.
It will keep the temperature constant and the stove won t turn off and on.
Using it as a giant pressure cooker was marvelous for reducing the amount of simmering time needed.
Racks for canner and steamer.
Doing these steps helps with siphoning or loosing liquid in your jars.
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.
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.
Not the same as pressure cookers.
Don t go too big.
Lift the canner lid up and toward you.
Granite ware pressure canner cooker steamer.
University of wisconsin extension.
Set jars upright on a cutting board or dish cloth and away from any drafts to cool.
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.
Pick a pot that has a diameter of one inch or less bigger than the burner you will.
Pressure cookers or pressure saucepans are used to rapidly cook meats vegetables and other foods for a family meal.
Use the lid like a shield to make sure the residual steam inside the canner goes away from you when opening.
Don t use the old fashioned granite ware water bath canner.
Finally i pulled them out of the canner and put them on my butcher block top to cool.
It s enamel and can melt on to the stove top.
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.
If you re looking for something smaller than 23 quarts try the all american 10 5 quart pressure cooker canner.