Do you use this as a regular pressure cooker in addition to canning?
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From Sidney - I never have used it for a regular pressure cooker, but I don't see any reason why you can't. The instructions have recipes for cooking in the All-American. It's a nice pressure canner, you will like it if you get one.
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Yes you can even though that is not the purpose of a pressure cooker. The best use for this would be to cook meat/vegetable/rice faster with the build up of steam inside.
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Yes !!! Have only used it as a canner... but after looking at some of the recipes provided am rethinking this... may try cooking a roast... or try one of the other recipes.... sounds REALLY good !!!! Have fun with it !!!
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Yes a rolling boil is necessary for canning, and with my experience, this canner is just fine at high temps. That's what it's made for. Just crank the burner to high and let her roll.
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No I have not, I do not see why it would be a problem though. Start at a lower heat. It is a flat bottom pot. Good Luck! I have used this pot a lot. Thought I would use it just for canning season but it is my go to pot for a lot of things.
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this is not a canning pressure cooker! I purchased the Presto 16 qt pressure canner for canning. I believe you can purchase it here on Amazon! Do not buy the Deni it is a dangerous piece of junk
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15 psi is not the standard, it is 10 psi. But this cooker will not sustain 10 psi for the length of time required to pressure can, so no, NO electric pressure cooker should be used for pressure canning. Electric PCs cycle, that is turn on when reaching max pressure then shutting off until a much lower pressure (usually 8 psi) before turning on again. With this much oscillation you can not safely know the contents are sterilized enough to prevent botulism growth. Not only that but with the cycling you get boiling of the canning jars contents which means it will boil out of the jars contaminating the lids and not seal. 15 psi is not the standard, it is 10 psi. But this cooker will not sustain 10 psi for the length of time required to pressure can, so no, NO electric pressure cooker should be used for pressure canning. Electric PCs cycle, that is turn on when reaching max pressure then shutting off until a much lower pressure (usually 8 psi) before turning on again. With this much oscillation you can not safely know the contents are sterilized enough to prevent botulism growth. Not only that but with the cycling you get boiling of the canning jars contents which means it will boil out of the jars... » Read More 15 psi is not the standard, it is 10 psi. But this cooker will not sustain 10 psi for the length of time required to pressure can, so no, NO electric pressure cooker should be used for pressure canning. Electric PCs cycle, that is turn on when reaching max pressure then shutting off until a much lower pressure (usually 8 psi) before turning on again. With this much oscillation you can not safely know the contents are sterilized enough to prevent botulism growth. Not only that but with the cycling you get boiling of the canning jars contents which means it will boil out of the jars contaminating the lids and not seal. « Show Less
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This is not to be used to replaced canning. You could, however, use this when making a recipe specifically called "refrigerator pickles", and using the vacuum would basically marinate them more quickly.
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No,steam canning is primarily for high acid/high sugar products. Green beans, meats, and other vegetables must be pressure cooked. The biggest reason for this is to kill off the botulism. Botulism is found in air, water and food as inactive spores that are harmless - until they are deprived of oxygen, such as inside a sealed can or jar. Using a pressure cooker is a must to prevent it. However it will not grow in food that is very acidic, sweet or salty (which is when you would want to use a steam canner rather than a pressure cooker.
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your going to have to add acid or your going to have to use a pressure cooker... buy a ball blue book it has all the canning answers..
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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.
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Hello I have a Viking Residential/Commerical gas stove, it worked extremely well. That was my first time using a pressure cooker. I would strongly recommend purchasing this canner.
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I've only used it for.canning and as a large stock pot. Works great I have have no problems since ordering. I rarely use the pressure lid as most of.my canning process doesn't require it.
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This is not a pressure canner. I do not do my vegetables in this canner. I do all my fruits in this canner. I have a seperate pressure canner for my vegetables
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In the book I have all of the meat recipes call for the use of a pressure cooker. When my husband and I canned deer we used a canner with a Jar rack in it and you don't have to have a pressure cooker. This is like a kettle with clamps on lid and a vent on top, it works great. Good Luck
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No - according to the instruction book, you can only do high-acid canning, such as tomatoes or pickles, and also jelly or jam.This is the same as the type of canning you can do with a hot water bath in an open pot on the stove. The book is very clear that you cannot use this for canning anything else - no vegetables or meats! The book is also very clear that you should ONLY use the 26 recipes included in the book and to not use your own recipes. Very, very limiting!
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yes, you can saute things in the cooker before actually using it as a pressure cooker. you can evenbrown meat in it.