Nesco PC6-25P 6-Quart Electric Programmable Pressure Cooker, Stainless Steel: Does this pressure cooker do a good job of canning tomatoes and other vegetables?
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You should not can in this appliance. It's not tall enough for quarts, anyway. Also the low pressure is too low to can and the high pressure is too high for regular altitudes (like under 1000 ft above sea level). Use a pressure canner to can.
2222770
When canning vegetables and meats a pressure cooker canner is recommended. You could contact your local extension company and ask their advise. This canner is best for canning fruits and jams. But I have used it to can relishes and they have turned out great.
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Yes, you can use it as a slow cooker, sort of--by ignoring the timer dial--and turning the air release valve to the vent setting. As long as the cooker is plugged into power, your food will continue to cook. Of course, you won't be able to regulate temperature, thus how slow you cook, and although the Warm light will be glowing, the fluids in the pot will be depleted pretty quickly. As for canning, well, I used it for canning pint jars of tomatoes, pickles, end-of-the-garden soup and occasional other veggies last summer. You can only fit in four pints at a time, but it worked beautifully.
667591
No, you need a stove-top pressure cooker for canning, electric ones don't reach a high enough pressure.
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Hi, I only recently got this lovely Magafesa pot. I have used it for cooking stew, but not cannning. However, I did use my old Prestige wobble top pressure cooker for canning when I made both marmalade and pepper jelly. Did you contact the Spanish manufacturer
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Yes, the recipe comes together with the user's manual. But you can also download a digital version from Nesco's website at:http://www.nesco.com/products/Kitchen-Appliances/Electric-Pressure-Cookers/4-Liter-Electric-Pressure-Cooker-4-functions-in-One-Unit/session_20fda222b9da/Hope this helps.
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Depends how old it is and what brand and if it is for canning or a regular pressure cooker. Let me know and I will see if I can help.
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You should not use this pressure cooker to can in. Please see: http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/uga/using_press_canners.html the recommendation is to only use a canner that you can fit 4 QUART jars in.
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I used this pot on my glass top stove to blanch a bunch of tomatoes for spaghetti sauce. I never did get any canning done with the pot.
1694228
it's a nice piece of equipment for use in a pressure cooker. can cook several different dishes at once.
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I find this peeler to be great for peeling my regular vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and potatoes--and I also use it for zuccini and eggplants and it does a good job. I think the fact that it is all stainless steel gives it added strength. I hope this helps you.
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I did not use a pressure cooker, but I think it would be OK for a small to medium pressure cooker, let's say 3-5 quarts. It is quite powerful.
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If you attempt to "can" food in this cooker be absolutely sure you read the recipe you are using carefully. This cooker operates at 15 psi and cannot be reduced to 5 or 10 psi. If you live at an altitude that recommends 10 psi for home canning then this is NOT THE COOKER FOR YOU!!!! You can compensate for the increased pressure but this requires experience ...... talk to someone who lives near you who is known to KNOW what they are doing when it comes to "canning" !!!!! Hope this helps!
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I think it worths the money. The pressure cooker also comes with a platinum pot, not a stainless steel one.
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I use my pressure cooker on a gas stove ,and it is the same as any other pot before you put the pressure lid on. So I am able to brown meats or saute onions, etc...happy pressure cooking!
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I do not do any canning, but have read general how to books on Canning. Some canning is done in pressure cookers, but this 6 quart is very small. I did cook a whole chicken not cut up in 25-30 minutes last week.
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Thanks for asking and yes it is a very large pressure cooker which make it so nice for cutting down time and is a slow cooker (there again time is sometimes essential). Also is a pressure cooker for small jobs such as canning small amounts of leftovers. Would probably do a small turkey. Very nice indeed! Is good for large amounts and easy to clean. If you get one I hope you enjoy using it for lots of things.