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Product Description This heavy-duty pressure cooker's large capacity is probably best utilized for canning (though it would also be great for a number of cooking tasks). A pressure cooker is generally recommended when canning vegetables and nonacid fruit, since the high heat that can be generated will kill more bacteria than a regular hot water bath. Made from cast aluminum, with sturdy screws to seal the lid to the pot, this pressure cooker requires no rubber or plastic gaskets or rings. A three-setting pressure regulator valve is included, and the pressure gauge gives a clear reading. Made in Wisconsin, this is an American classic. Customer Reviews Great pressure canner This is a very high quality, heavy weight canner. It practically screams, "Industrial strength!" The slide clips and screw-downs securely fasten the lid to the pot. No blow-outs with this baby. The weighted pressure gauge makes operation almost foolproof. And no gasket required! Before purchasing a canner, I did a lot of reading in the rec.food.preserving news group. I saw endless inquiries about sources for gaskets for canners ranging from a few years old to many decades old. It was clear some of these people had spent many, many hours in search of a gasket. Avoiding the need for a gasket became a major criteria for my purchase. I've had my canner for a couple years and am still impressed with the quality. There are only two negatives I can think of. The heavy weight of the canner is a plus for strength and longevity, but it can work against you. The canner weighs 20 pounds when it's empty. Unless you work out regluarly, you're not going to fill the canner on the counter and then carry it to the stove. The other potential negative is the height. This canner requires at least a 16 inch clearance over your range. If your range has an upper oven the canner might not fit. By SC_Amazon_Reviewer Recently purchased the American Pressure Cooker/Canner, and have picked up all of my canning supplies, jars and lids. Just waiting now on Spring/Summer and the fresh vegetables I want to put up. Also interested in canning chilis and stews, so pressure canning was needed. This quality cookware is solid built and I like the fact that there are no rubber seals to wear out. That being said, there are a couple of simple rules to follow in order to make certain the lid removal is easy, after processing. These are simple to follow and should have no issue if using common sense. This unit will outlast me and something to pass on to future generations. By Jerilea Hendrick "duncanje" (Northwood, Iowa) I've used my pressure canner several times this first season and it works beautifully. The major selling point, aside from the quantity of other high reviews, was that it is made in the USA. I really wanted a durable product made in the USA and that is exactly what I got. I had put off purchasing a pressure canner because I had heard so many scare stories about them blowing up if you don't use it right and after using it several times, I can honestly say that as long as safety and directions are followed, theres nothing to be afraid of with this product. I highly recommend purchasing this product.
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