Pressure Canning in the Instant Pot Max

[@nataliemoliterno9447]

Came for a product review. Got a college level science lesson. Did not leave disappointed.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you! So glad you found it useful.

[@Multiplemom3452]

Same here thanks.

[@abou8963]

Exactly. I trust you to keep us safe.

[@jenniferbinder8663]

You always help us to know how to equip ourselves to make the best decisions and preserve our precious harvest in the best way possible.

[@cordeliah9501]

This is why I love her. She gives scientific facts and proves what she says.

[@steelrarebit7387]

The reason consumers are more savvy is because of well spoken and educated people like yourself who show us the way.

[@peacefulpear8]

Here, Here!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 You are honestly the ONLY person I would trust with testing on this. Your presentation was beyond phenomenal! I want to thank you so much for breaking it down and explaining in great detail every step of the process and why. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you! Knowledge truly is power and I learned so much myself by doing this project. So glad you found it useful!

[@JaniceCrowell]

@@RoseRedHomestead I agree with her. Now I feel so much better informed. I would trust this appliance too.

[@villiehaizlip7626]

Ok, I was wondering about what Kneady would say, so there she is poking it. That is 2 great canners that I would trust. Good info to have n now I just need to feel safe n use the all american.😶🙄

[@RoseRedHomestead]

@@villiehaizlip7626 You should absolutely use what you feel safe in using. This information was presented so people could use it as they see fit!

[@rosieslade8416]

Heather there is video on canning on instapot and canning bread

[@bonafideslacker2626]

I see no licensing, no ads, no affiliate links, and no sponsors. Am I really seeing a fully educational, non-monetized sharing of information? On youtube?! Girl, you're a freaking pioneer.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You got that right! We think that is in conflict with our personal ethics and we do not want to be beholding to anyone for sponsoring us. We are most interested in getting accurate and safe information out there for everyone who wants to learn about emergency preparedness without pushing products at them. Thanks for noticing--we appreciate that. KZbin now inserts ads whether we want them or not and we have no choice on what the ads are. We have monetized their ads, but that is all.

[@wendyellis6402]

As a chemist, you are speaking my language. No nonsense, good experimental design, painstaking documentation, and repeatable results. I’m so pleased to have found your channel, you have helped me make a decision to purchase a third Instant Pot. I live alone, and the Max will make it so convenient to preserve a full recipe of soups, stews, etc. thank you so much! 👏👏👏

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We are so happy that you were able to watch our channel.

[@SheilaLRP]

As another chemist, I agree wholeheartedly.

[@Totallyarealpersonbro]

I am so impressed! You are a total boss. You strike me as a NASA scientist who got bored on vacation.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow, thanks! That made me laugh! Thanks for your comment!

[@nancybest5786]

Exactly!!!

[@molivar5]

Right! 😆

[@crystalmasters8582]

💜💜💜

[@chickaboom45]

Yes🙂

[@georgiagirl6632]

As an ER nurse, I once had a patient present with symptoms of botulism intoxication. I knew what caused this. Her home canning. I just could not explain to her in a way she would understand what, caused her condition and how to prevent botulism in the future. Boy I wish I had your KZbin channel then! You were wonderful. Your explanations were easy to understand. I have recommended this video to my old instructor. Thank you for being so wonderful. Best wishes, Debora

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow--what an experience! Thank you for your kind words.

[@shannonfbc1]

Wow that's scary and surprising I thought it was drilled into all of us to go 100 by the book with canning.

[@RaqVA]

@@shannonfbc1 both sad and scary, I think there are many ‘old school’ home canners out there whose moms and grandmothers only ever did water bath canning. Due to survivors bias they assume it’s because their methods are safe. I have two older family members that think this way and let me tell you, the low acid canned goods they give us don’t get eaten 😳😞.

[@mermer58]

@@RaqVA and its impossible/pointless to argue with them because they claim the Amish still use water bath canning for everything. The only thing is, I've never seen anything but high acid canned foods for sale in our local Amish stores. Idk where they're getting their info.

[@mermer58]

@@shannonfbc1 unfortunately there are a ton of new homesteaders and canners sharing what they call "rebel or renegade" canning recipes which is truly Russian Roullete canning. When asked if they understand the risk, they say yes, but never share that with their viewers, they only say "do your own research" which imho is just a haughty way of telling safety first canners to mind their own business. In the next coming years, I expect to see many new cases of botulism.

[@andreamccarthy8168]

My hubby and I both hold science degrees (hubby has a PhD), I can't thank you enough for your channel and all of these videos! It is MUCH appreciated!! We too are often frustrated with the very unscientific information one has to wade through online. I was practically jumping for joy when I saw your data graph, this is right up our alley, I love these experiments and this research!! Well done and much respect to you. Thank you again.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing your backgrounds with me! And I appreciate your kind words.

[@sharonrose9552]

@@RoseRedHomestead I appreciated the self-testing portion. Obviously if it isn't getting up to 250F then the pressure isn't getting up to 15psi. The reason why they recommend 250 for like 15-20m is because that destroys the toughest spores some of which can stand 5m of 250F. It is what sterilization autoclaves for biological scientific experiments use. It really isn't getting to sterlization temperatures and pressures, but I am sure it kills a lot of stuff. Thank you for having the data.

[@sgraybritt]

Yes ma’am ty so v much

[@66vwbeetle]

Finally, a masterclass with actual scientific data! Thank you for all your research! Instant pot owes you a commission!

[@MonkeyToDaddy]

I know you consider yourself a "secondary source" but wow! What an amazing secondary source you are! You are so detailed, organized and safety conscious. And everything is from a scientific standpoint. So important! I appreciate you educating me. I am learning so very much from you and Mary over at Mary's Nest. The wealth of knowledge is amazing. Thank you so much! Much love ❤️

[@RoseRedHomestead]

PJ: Wow, thank you! Thank you for your very nice complements. Jim

[@cbordes1]

This was a “Master Class”! It was wonderfully done. The time you took to perform all of these tests is a real labor of love. Thank you so much for doing this. I’ve been considering buying the IP Max for several months now, but I’ve held off because of the fears of it not being effective. I’m so relieved and will be ordering my Max as soon as possible. Like you, we are empty-nesters and a large pressure canner is just too big for our needs. I love your channel and look forward to each and every video. Thank you again. PS - loved the roadrunner footage. 😀

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you so much! We thought it was very nice of that roadrunner to stop by!

[@edenheaven5175]

All her videos are masterclass level!

[@clivemilner]

Love the term Empty Nesters. So your are no longer Cash Dispensers. Enjoy your canning.

[@kirstmlarson1]

Instantpot needs to send you a commission for every one of these machines sold 😁 Thank you for all your research - it looks like you had fun doing it!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I wish! Actually, I would turn them down. I don't do this for money!

[@rickmorris338]

@@RoseRedHomestead Money isnt worth the spit in the wind. And it is getting worse all the time. The false sales that they do is wrong. Some one needs to right it some how. Nice video thank you.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

@@rickmorris338 You are welcome.

[@freethinker4596]

@@RoseRedHomestead Thank you so much

[@Goggans]

@@RoseRedHomesteadcan we use larger jar sizes on the I-pot or just pints? Bless you for helping us too❤

[@thinkaboutit5273]

As I am a professional scientist myself, I must say that I am greatly appreciative of your work to substantiate the canning capabilities of your IPot! I find myself, as a result of the state of our economy and geopolitical events, looking for resources and practices that can help to insure a more prepared pantry for my family due to the gradually increasing and consequential market supply issues. Your video has aided me tremendously as you addressed so many of my surfacing questions regarding in home canning practices. Great job and much gratitude!

[@alicephillips4253]

Pam, you and Jim are brilliant! I’m an M.D., M.S. and was glued in place for every minute of this video. You remind me so much of my younger self. I was also a Registered Medical Technologist, and loved the lab and creating experiments with patient data. I’m now 76 and retired, so just thoroughly enjoy watching another like-minded professional. Thanks so much.

[@mamamode1312]

5:55 I had to stop right here and say thank you to you and Jim. I so appreciate the lesson you are giving and especially, taking the moment to share the road runner. Thank you.

[@2451805]

I first saw the 41 minute video time and thought I’d never finish the video. Watched every minute. Thank you for your dedication and sharing your knowledge with us novice canners. Happy New Year!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow, thank you! Happy New Year to you as well.

[@virginiasaulters5096]

So do you not recommend the Presto 02144 digital electric canner anymore ?

[@junefish1957]

You outdid yourselves on this one. Thanks for the science and the skills to communicate it!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@seanmaggi7238]

lol @ "Jim turn around we got a road runner on the balcony " hehe

[@RoseRedHomestead]

LOL--thanks. That was an unexpected event!

[@margaretholmstrom1658]

@@RoseRedHomestead jnnuu

[@janegalt4065]

@@RoseRedHomestead actually that is one of the things I am enjoying so much in your videos. The content and presentation are fantastic, but you also roll with spontaneity and humor. That takes it next level. I am a big fan now. I love how your personality shines through! ❤️

[@amymurray111]

The way your voice changed - I was so glad we got a glimpse of that 😂

[@agnesnoeth4794]

Loved the roadrunner

[@brendamillican8166]

Thank you for investing so much time in testing this process scientifically and passing along the information to all of us. We are so blessed to have you and Jim to provide us with data and analysis we can trust. (The road runner was a nice surprise!)

[@pontiacsuperchief9532]

I love how you took the time to show the roadrunner. Growing up in the Utah dessert, I remember seeing so many roadrunners. On a second note, I finally got my grandma's Presto pressure cooker from the '30s or '40s refurbished and ready to go. I'm just waiting to schedule an appointment with the Extension Office to get it tested and recertified.

[@kellyname5733]

Your comment brought tears to my eyes. Every time you use it Im sure you will think of your Grandma.

[@janetbrown3349]

Now that's what I love about you and your videos - teaching science and excellent food safety while having Jim turn around to catch the road runner on video for us. Fabulous! Please keep up the good work!!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow, thanks! We appreciate your comments!

[@goldeneyes2214]

I thought it was quite the high light of the video too!

[@chadsparks6151]

I think I speak for most canners, we LOVE the scientific approach you take on your videos. This video has blown every other canning tutorial out of the water! This video helps to portray how science and (culinary) art merge and harmonize to make delicious, shelf-stable food. Thank you!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate your comment. I also agree that most people who are into canning appreciate a more scientific approach than is generally presented, and I love that!

[@sandygrubb203]

I truly appreciate the time and the effort that you took to do this, you and your time is definitely appreciated!!

[@KatyInNH]

From one scientist and canner to another BRAVO!!!!!!!! I hope that you will publish a paper on this great work! I would appreciate knowing the specifics on the data logger. I want to get one of those to use in my experiment here at just below 1000 feet. Thanks again for this great work!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Kathy, Thank you. I have just posted the logger info below the video. If you decide to go ahead with testing, let me know and perhaps we could collaborate. I would love to get data from a different elevation.

[@KatyInNH]

@@RoseRedHomestead Thanks so much Pam, I will place an order. I love Thermoworks- they have great products- I have used their Thermapen for several years! I will let you know when I get going. My IP Max s on the way.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

@@KatyInNH I am excited for you!

[@starfire8221]

This is the best video ever for me at just the right time. I wanted to be able to can some chicken but didn’t want to purchase a large canner for just me. I am so happy I could cry knowing everything I learned watching this video. Thank you so much for your ability to teach this ole gal new things. Can’t wait to purchase and to use this new method. God bless

[@jeannetteelizabeth144]

I've always wanted to do canning, but honestly was scared to try. Tonight I went on Amazon to just look at what they had as far as the canning appliances, and when I read about the Instant Pot, someone actually mentioned your name in the Q&A section, and to check out your videos. I am thrilled to have found this video and your page! Thank you so much for such a detailed report and especially the example at the end on how to can chicken. I am ready to give it a try. I live at a little over 1700 ft; I'm glad you mentioned that feature on the pot. I'll make sure to purchase that exact pot. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. 😊

[@gailcroslin1647]

I'm not interested in using the instapot to can with but I can't tell you how much I appreciate your explaining botulism in a way I can finally understand it and how pressure canning kills it. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Always watch your videos and you've always been so helpful as a new canner.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Knowledge is power, so we are glad that the botulism info was useful for you.

[@annwithaplan9766]

@@RoseRedHomestead - Same here! I'll be 64, always knew about the honey thing with babies but never knew WHY until now, thank you!

[@peggyr3862]

@@annwithaplan9766 I'm 70 and had no clue!

[@peggyr3862]

I wasn't that interested in the Instant Pots and never heard of canning with it. This was a great video. God bless you and your husband!

[@annwithaplan9766]

@@peggyr3862 - Ha, and now I have to watch it again because I forgot the WHY part!

[@LauraMeza]

You did an amazing job of reviewing the IP and explaining botulism and how it thrives/dies. I have been using my IP Max for canning the last month and have been loving it. I no longer have the stamina (between age and cancer treatments) to do large batch canning, so this has been wonderful to have. And, by the way, you and Jim are adorable!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you so much. We do have a lot of fun together! So glad the Max is working out for you.

[@jadeswrapsandbraids]

Prayer to healing for you.

[@luzenirnunes7832]

Oi! O que é IP MAX?

[@chuckdillonsr9320]

Some weeks ago when I notified you of the Instant Pot Max and you told me you were going to check it out I have been patiently waiting. I have not been disappointed in your review and will start using mine for small batches. As they say in Baseball you have Hit the ball out of the park. Thanks again Rose for a very informative video.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are welcome, but thank you for clueing me in about the Max. I would not have known otherwise!

[@OMYTGOD]

A person who was reviewing an electric canner on Amazon recommended that people watch this video before purchasing that product, so that we could learn how to can safely. I am blown away! I’ve always been terrified of canning for fear of botulism but now I feel more confident. I do need to do more research about which psi is safe at my altitude of 5,545 feet above sea level (Colorado). But this is a great start. I don’t need to can a lot because it’s only my husband and me, but I would love to can and provide as gifts to family, friends, and neighbors. I love to share anything I am blessed with.

[@brendakent2154]

You are the best teacher! I'm 75 and haven't been in a class room for many years yet I follow you, take notes and enjoy every new adventure ! Thank you

[@dottyebishop247]

Incredible! I "follow" approximately four sites regarding canning and I can tell you, I trust you with no hesitation. I thank you and appreciate sharing your knowledge and explaining it so even I can understand not only what to do but why to do it! God bless!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow, thank you!

[@msmckenma]

Thank you SOOOOOOO MUCH for this information!!! I’ve always wanted more information on this. I appreciate ALL the hard work you do to educate us all in food preservation and food production!!! I LOVE your channel and videos!!! Thank YOU!!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@butterflyonmywall6183]

Wow! What a great scientific experiment. How absolutely awesome that you did this at home! Thank you Pam! I'm so honored to be one of your KZbin students. 😁 Please do some more canning to share with the IP MAX. I would like to see some Weck jars too. Thank you Jim for catching that Roadrunner on camera it was a serendipitous visit for sure. 🦋

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! We will do more videos of canning in the IP Max.

[@veronicalynch2882]

Based on your videos, and the research that you provided, I began canning with a weighted canner. Although pleased at my work, I am fearful of every jar I open, boiling 10 minutes before eating. Watching the IP Max for a while, I debated up until they offered it up for half price. I bought one immediately. It took me a few days, and a few simple foods, to become comfortable. Today I canned my first meat in it. No anxiousness, no worries. Just a calm process. It did everything as I expected and I am grateful to you. I wrote down every step you experienced and it was like you were there every step of the way! Thank you, humble teacher!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Veronica: I think what you have done in overcoming your fear about canning is fantastic. Let us know the results as you can various foods. Thanks for watching our channel. Jim

[@suseyq4559]

You have almost 2,000 comments. You are teaching all generations either how to can or how to adjust prior canning protocols. Please know that your viewers realize that what you are producing has taken time, money and energy. Thank you...and I hope you feel as amazing as you are.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Susey Q: Thank you! That so nice of you of you. I think in the three plus years we have had this channel, we have mentioned the time, money, research, and safety protocols we think our viewers/subscribers need to know to can with the confidence that their foods have a greater probability of not causing harm to the family and friends they feed. This is also born out with the introduction of Pam and Cindy's book, the classes, the Web site, this You Tube channel, and our face book page. We think you for your support and confidence in us. We now have 152,000+ subscribers. Jim

[@suseyq4559]

@@RoseRedHomestead Jim and Pam, I saw that you have 152,000 subscribers. Congratulations, that’s a terrific milestone! With the current state of our union, I would think that you might be getting quite a few more. I am a long time canner but I’ve still learned quite a bit from your channel. I have always feared canning meat of any kind. But, with your direction, I’ve been doing it. I will also open a jar a few days after canning to make sure that things are what they should be. As an RN, I’ve been a stickler for keeping bacteria and fungus at bay. I must say, I don’t know how the two of you do everything. I believe you still work, you experiment prior to filming, film, tape, edit, have family time....it goes on. Even if you are retired, it’s a lot! Again, thank you both for presenting a well thought out channel that I connect with.

[@Carnivorecorey]

This was extremely thorough. Well done!! I love that you went as far as getting the logger

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks so much! I love doing research, so it was a fun project for me!

[@belledokter6332]

I have been reviewing your channel, and I so appreciate the scientific approach you use to provide information. Yours is very much my most desired channel! You work full-time and I am in awe of how you find the time to make these videos, but I so appreciate them, and you!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow, thank you! And thanks for watching.

[@spitfire-1]

Thank you, outstanding research that brings joy to this old, retired aerospace engineer! I knew when I spotted the cover of your engineering notebook that it was going to be good and it was!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

LOL! I didn't know that would give me away! Thank you for your kind comments.

[@jeannieneuser5316]

My recent pressure canning success, is all thanks to you. God bless you, Pam, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your great work. 💖

[@TruthAndLight4995]

I FINALLY took my IP Max from out of the box after I made my own veggie stock using veggie “scraps” I’ve been putting in the freezer and from my garden. I rewatched your video and I am so happy to be able to now have 8 pints of veggie stock on my shelves. Thanks! I ❤️ your “how to” videos.

[@DrChinevaEarly]

Thank you for doing this testing. I have been using the Instant Pot Max for canning for several months. I have not had a false seal. I sit and watch the canner the whole time to make sure that the time does not go below 240, and it has not gone below 244 doing the canning process. Safety is first. Thank you again for doing this testing. Change is good. This will help people who want to go this route, and provide options if they would like to use it.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you for your comments. Those temperature levels appear to be pretty good! It all depends on the temperature of the food in the jars, but my data show that at those temperatures showing on the outside, the food on the inside is within the safe zone.

[@Jeo_Momma]

I've been canning at 8500' with the Instant Pot Max for 3 months. It consistently cans between 244-248° I've discovered if you pack something really cold and dense that, if it drops below 240°, that it will abort.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is good information about the aborting--another great safety feature. Your temperatures seem good, but for me, I would want to know the temperatures of the food in the jars to be certain. Mine never got above 247, so on the surface, your experience seems ok.

[@calebcampbell5275]

Can it do quart jars??

[@darlagaul7266]

thank you for sharing this. I was wondering what would happen.

[@coolpop19]

@@calebcampbell5275 no

[@calebcampbell5275]

@@coolpop19 4 quarts fit in

[@amyblair826]

I love how you take the time to explain, in detail how all of this works. I have never heard such a great explanation. THANK YOU

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are very welcome.

[@cairo9544]

Such great advice!!! i went and ordered the datalogger and trust me, it validated what you are saying about making sure your Instant Pot Max Canning feature gets into the 'kill zone'. Having this scientific evidence actually makes me more confident that i wont be killing off my family with botulism. The datalogger is pricy but no comparison to not confidently knowing if you have destroyed the potential for botulism....thank you for this education Professor! Priceless!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Congrats! Thanks for the very affirming comments. Jim

[@lizbaxter2052]

I purchased an Instapot Max after watching your series on digital canners (and many more topics) along with this video. Today I watched it again as a refresher and have raw pack chicken pints on the go. I’m very grateful for all that you share with your online family. ❤

[@losiento2]

This is an EXCELLENT video. Superbly researched and well edited, and the lady presenting is clear and intelligent, with a compelling charisma. There are a lot of “newer homesteader” channels which folks giving bad or questionable advice- as a certified master canner for 20+ years I can say this woman knows her stuff. Thank you and well done! New subscriber ♥️

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow, thank you! And thanks for joining us! We appreciate your comments.

[@Truecrimesuperfan]

I can't wait to wow my friends with all this knowledge. I feel as if I just took a biology class. What a great video. I am new to canning. This was very helpful! 👍

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@patsygoates1567]

You are AMAZING!!!!! I don't know when I have enjoyed a presentation as much as I did your. I have always canned our garden veggies, but you answered a lot of questions that I have wondered about in recent days using an electric canner. Thanks for your time and effort in preparing this video for us. You are a resource I will keep for a long time.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

thank you so much. I really appreciate your comments.

[@julialammot7653]

I love this woman! I have learned so much about safety to do with canning. Sure I have watched canning videos before but this lady goes into depth without boring and gives the nitty gritty information that we ll need for safe food canning. Thank you so much, you have a new subscriber! Greetings from Hampshire in England!

[@dawnjenney5519]

I was never confident enough to try pressure canning until your broken down basic explanation and appliance review. I am deciding which one to buy. That you, you are a great teacher!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@reighngold]

As a data analyst I loved this!!! Thank you for doing this in a way I could feel good about.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

I'm so glad! I really appreciate your kind comment, given your training.

[@dangatH8]

Yeah the time series plots are cool :) and use of integrals of a logistic function that I wish I’d known when a TA for calculus 2 :)

[@lert1961]

Thanks for this video! I purchased my new Max based on it! It arrived yesterday. Yesterday we started processing an elk we’d been given. My freezer is pretty full. I’ve run 2 batches through it. I’m an avid canner & think the Max is going to help me immensely! Appreciate your thoroughness!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for sharing your comments.

[@rehaankatvaar394]

Thank you Pam and Jim for posting such great informative Videos, I always look out for all your presentations. You are the only one I go to for all my canning ideas, tips and techniques. You are exceptionally informative and your explanation is easy to understand but most of all you are very patient and well prepared. Your kitchen is immaculate and that is what I love about you and the way you prepare before making your videos. Thanks a million for your great service to all of us who are just beginners like me. Blessing to you and Jim for putting it all together.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow--thank you so much! We appreciate your comments.

[@Brineytoes]

This video and YOU are just bonkers awesome! I will not trust my old pressure canner which doesn’t even show what the pressure is, and will buy this IP Max. I am nearly 80 years old, feed only two of us, and I am severely visually handicapped, so this will assure me of the safety of my canned food. I cannot begin to thank you enough! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 💕🥰💕

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you. We were happy that we could help reassure you about pressure canning.

[@briefcasemanx]

This is the best product tutorial I've seen on KZbin. Answers every one of my questions, teaches me some new stuff, gives me some tips on what to look out for. Brilliant! Anyone who is reading this comment, give this woman a thumbs up/like on her video, she deserves it!

[@NewYorkJennifer]

This was wonderful! I'd like to add about two dozen more "likes" to this video! :) There isn't anyone looking at canning videos on KZbin that shouldn't watch this! I've been canning for years and this was helpful to me. THANKS!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow, thank you!

[@dreediv]

Oh my gosh you did so much work on this. It was so fascinating. Thank you so much for your hard work and expainations.

[@adoral.libertucci2647]

Agreed.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@karenshady8129]

You did such a phenomenal job explaining everything. I cant thank you enough for all you do, and share with us.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@MichiganderGirl]

I was going to buy the Nesco, but no one has it in stock. This looks like a great alternative. I'm very new to the idea of canning, so I'm really grateful for your scientific analysis of these appliances.

[@lauriercreations8827]

I’m in the same boat as you! New to canning and was going to get the nesco but when I emailed them regarding availability was informed they couldn’t even guess as to when they will have them. So this is a great alternative for me.

[@Goggans]

It’s 2023/Dec with the same issue. Just picked up this one. Hope you loved it. Did you only use pint size jars?

[@candiclark9136]

Learned so much.. enough to be scared of botulism & not playing around with the canning process. I might add, this is a brilliant woman & I am so impressed with her.

[@migdaliadaditorres8287]

I want to thank you for this wonderful presentation. It was beyond my expectations. I’ve never done canning because I was afraid of doing something wrong, but now I’m ready to go. Blessings t yo and your husband.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! I am happy that you feel the confidence to go ahead--that is awesome!

[@janetsways4176]

This was SO informative. When I first saw canning in an a Instant Pot I thought oh no, I glad something told me to watch. I love the idea of small batch canning. There are only 2 of us in my household and I don’t need a ginormous supply in my small pantry. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful research with us.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SuttonsDaze]

Excellent informative video! Thank you so much for this. I have shared it and will use it to refer people to in the future.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Akforgetmenot]

Thank you! I am at 100 ft elevation. I am going to try some small batches.

[@JaredWilliams0109]

Thumbs up just for the brief cut to show the roadrunner. Excellent!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Jared: I happened to see it and thought I would show some of the desert wild life our patio. Jim

[@nadurkee46]

Bless your heart. I am thrilled with this tutorial. I have resisted getting an InstaPot because I feel like it is another appliance I don’t need since I already own a regular pressure cooker,(not for canning use), a rice cooker, which I rarely use, but my husband does, and two crockpots. That being said, I have never done pressure canning and am now giving it serious thought, but my age, I’m a few years older than yourself), my semi-handicapped status, make me not very enthused about a big pressure canner. This small one just might work for the two of us at this time. I keep hoping I won’t live long enough to experience the latter day tribulations, but they seem to be encroaching fastly upon us and the prices are now going up quicker than I expected. I will look into getting this kind of InstaPot and giving it a go. You do take the scary down to a tolerable level for me. So thank you.

[@sunnie153]

WOW. This was a wonderfully well done video. I learned so much and appreciate all the hard work you put into this! I don’t know if I have ever had a question answered as satisfactorily as you just did. Absolutely incredible. Thank you SO much!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow--thank you, I really do appreciate that.

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

Thank you so much for sharing your instant pot recipe! Your video is clear and easy to follow. Informative and visually pleasing. I use my instant pot everyday and I make instant pot recipe videos too so I am always on the look out to see what everyone is using their instant pots for. Canning is something I haven’t tried. This will come in handy when it’s time to harvest my garden You taught me something new. Id love to continue to learn from each-other.

[@vickyCA1643]

Make sure you are canning in the Instant Pot MAX. The regular Instant Pot CANNOT be canned in.

[@KeithandPamBilyeu]

Pam Bilyeu here…. This was so fabulous. Too many people overlook the importance of the science of pressure canning, your explainations cement in our minds the SAFETY of how it is done to achieve a product you can have confidence in eating. Thank you for the time you invested in your thorough analysis!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Keith: Thanks for the complements. Jim

[@stonechops]

This tutorial is INCREDIBLE! I’ve always been weary about any canning and even how to do it, however I feel more confident I can! Excellent.

[@susanmcadam1700]

Ditto

[@northernkarma9296]

This was facinating, Thank you so much! I bought an Instant pot max specifically for canning and now I have much more confidence Thank you!! Peace and love to you and yours during these crazy times.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you so much---and to you as well.

[@cathyrowe594]

This was an amazing presentation & I instantly subscribed! Looking forward to binge watching your other videos.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Awesome! Thank you! And welcome aboard!

[@normathompson427]

Never have seen a Road Runner except in cartoons, however, I enjoyed watching him on the balcony!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

They are pretty fun to watch!

[@mrs.brodusraymagee90]

She is my favorite canning channel I love how she explains everything that easy to do. I love this channel God bless you abundantly and always and your family. Thank you for your expertise and teaching. ❤🙏🏿❤🙏🏿

[@startingoverat5722]

This is one of my favorite canning videos, and I have watched it multiple times, as I’m watching it again I look over at my counter where I’m currently canning in an Insta pot Max. I was so impressed with your video on how you scientifically identified and tracked and verified the internal temperatures of the food that makes the difference between someone saying oh we’ve always done it this way and this is how you got to do it versus this is why you have to do it.

[@coquitoatelier]

Oh my God! Thank you from Spain for your safe packaging master class. I followed his video with subtitles because I don't know English but I found out super well. At least the basics and most important to do my own research in Spanish. Without your video I wouldn't have known where to start. Thanks a million and a big hug!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching from Spain! I am studying Spanish myself right now. I would like to become fluent.

[@luzenirnunes7832]

Gostaria de entender tudo que Ela fala mais não entendo inglês e só tenho essa opção, se fosse espanhol entenderia 😔 falo do Brasil.

[@tonybunch543]

Much respect to you. Love your videos. I’m a first year canner at 55 years old and I love it but always refer to your videos before I do anything. Thank you.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That is awesome! And good for you for learning to can regardless of your age! Knowledge is power and it is never too late to learn new things.

[@09echols]

This is such great information, and so detailed. This should (probably won't) put a stop to the very mean canning police.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are right, it won't. But thanks for the comments!

[@susantreadwell1770]

I started using my Instant Pot Max today and I love it!! It is so easy to use. The only drawback is that you can only do 4 pints at a timel I did 24 pints of tomato juice. The actual cooking time with the venting, cooking and cooldown was much quicker than my big presto canner. I liked the fact that you don't have to watch it continually to make sure the pressure is staying where it is suppose to be. I have set out 3 lbs of ground turkey to thaw and tomorrow I am going to do 3-4 pints of turkey. Thank you for your knowledge and your willingness to share it!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Wow--you are making great progress!

[@courtneysteadman6113]

I purchased a Instant Pot Max. I wanted to start canning, and was scare of the manual pressure cooker. You are the reason why I am able to can my food and not be scare. Thank you sooo much!

[@daylenestaneart775]

I just came across this video and am soo glad to have found it. I’m new to canning and have been trying to decide which pressure canner would be the safest (in every area: pressure, temp, kill zone, etc) to purchase. This demonstration was exactly what I needed! Thank you for such thorough explanations. Thank you for your videos and turning the camera so we could see the roadrunner.😃

[@OG_Gamer_Guy4]

Thank you for taking the time to do all this research and showing the entire cold pack chicken process with the instant pot max in the the video. This is the best video I have ever seen on KZbin on canning, your presentation, breakdowns, charts, and data was impeccable. Truly impressed and thank you for doing the video for us all. I will definitely be buying a instant pot max to start canning with. Thank you.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are very welcome and thank you for your comments.

[@EyeKnowRaff]

I love the data. Speaking as someone in steam plant operations, if you know the pressure you can interpolate the temperature with a steam table. For 240°F you need approx 25 PSIA. With that said, I'm confident my instant pot duo is able to maintain the pressure. I'd still be interested in doing some experiments with a logger.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks for your informative comment. Sadly, the Duo has been tested by the Utah State University extension and was found to not reach high enough temperatures to kill botulism spores. So, please be careful! The Max has passed my unofficial testing at 5000 feet and is the only Instant Pot with a canning cycle so far.

[@joyinglis9804]

@@RoseRedHomestead Does this work the same at sea level? does one adjust the settings for sea level? I know you said you tested at 5,000 feet or meters I think.

[@larryfine4498]

Lower altitudes improve the results. As altitude increases, time and temperature need to increase.

[@luisawatson3927]

Jim and Pam never disappoint. Everything the teach and share is essentially a Masterclass and more. They are bound to real research and the truth of all their findings, if they recommend a brand you can see all the other ones they tested and why the one they chose is best for the job. Keep up the great job, we are indebted to both of you for your relentless pursuit of what is best and safe. We owe you a debt of gratitude. Thank you so very much for teaching with real scientific proof!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks for your kind words. Jim

[@myrandabrown]

I’ve been researching pressure canning for a few weeks and KZbin kept recommending your videos. I finally watched a few and I gotta say you rank right up there with Dolly Parton, you are a national treasure. ❤

[@lostnwa98]

W O W !! this was so educational .. thank you Pam and Jim for sharing this !!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@loriford1475]

Wow! I am so pleased to have found your channel. I am much more informed about canning standards now. Lots of time and energy went into these trials, so thank you!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Hi and welcome! So glad you found us.

[@Margar02]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do all this testing, studying, experimentation, and filming. I feel very informed and ready to make my decision on which IP model to purchase! I am at 671 ft above sea level, so no need to worry about elevation for me. But the information about botulism and kill temps, etc was PRICELESS. Thank you!!!!!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are very welcome. We are so glad the information was useful for you.

[@mrchrisknight315]

Thank you for all these great informative videos. I bought an instant pot max and just finished canning my first batch. I canned some home made, cooked butter chicken. I live off grid as much as possible using solar power. I live at 499 feet elevation, so I set my instant pot max to it's lowest which is 600 feet. And canes for 75 minutes. It's going to be awesome preserving food with no long term electricity use.

[@starrstylist7441]

I am so excited. Today was my very first day of canning, I did this chicken. I bought the IP Max (your suggestion) and they just came out of the pot to cool! TY TY TY for all the very precious time you spend doing these videos FOR ALL OF US! I would hug your neck if I could

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Let us know how it goes if you make it. Thanks for watching our channel.

[@starrstylist7441]

@@RoseRedHomestead I did make it, and then I did your Salsa, and today I am now doing Stew meat. :) I love NEW things in my prepper storage. TY again!

[@fireflyrocks1]

Thank you so much for all the work, the testing and sharing this information . I deeply appreciate it. I just ordered the Insta pot max. I had been using the presto canner of years, and yes, outdoors during summer. I own the regular insta pot and use it constantly but have not used it for canning. Now with the 'max' I will be able to can safely .

[@thewisemanat]

Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into your work. You are my go to person for canning. I am never disappointed. Because of you, I do more canning now and am loving it. I live at 7,000 feet elevation so I'm looking forward to what you might do in the future! ♥️

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! I would like to test the Max at your elevation...maybe we can take a trip to the mountains once warmer weather arrives in the spring.

[@phdiva1939]

I add my sentiments to the others: thanks so much for doing all this experimental work, and sharing it with us!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching and for your comments.

[@fishnlady]

You are absolutely the most outstanding teacher I have ever listened to. You make it so easy to understand and give every detail necessary. I recently bought the Instant Pot Ultra because it said it could pressure at 15 pounds pressure but there is no temperature shown so it makes me very uncertain. I have not used it for pressure canning because of this. So now I need to either sell my new instant pot or give it as a gift and find a max. I wish I had seen your video first before buying. Thank you a million times over.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are very welcome. I actually have two Instant Pots and use both of them often, bot only the Max for pressure canning. If you don't need to sell or give it away, you might try keeping both for awhile to see if having two works for you. I am often more efficient with both going at the same time on different projects. Thanks.

[@christinesoper3492]

The roadrunner is so cool. Thanks for showing.We moved to Ok from Maryland in 1986 and I expected to see roadrunners , but only saw one in all that time. Of course I love your depth of instruction in your videos as well. My husband passed away in January. He also was a scientist ( phd in biochem ) . He liked to help me can. I hadn’t seen many of your programs while he was with me , but I know he would have loved them even more than I do. Thank you so much & God bless.

[@kelly_cat3165]

Pam, what a revelation! Thank you so much for validating this in such great detail and making it easy for us to understand. Happy new year!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! And Happy New Year to you as well.

[@rettl.9720]

You are an amazingly detailed teacher! I’ve just discovered your channel & am binge watching, learning SO much. Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge & testing results. I remember my mother talking about HER mother exploding an old fashioned canner, so I’ve been fearful of them all my life & never wanted one. This IP MAX has changed my mind. Thank you!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome and we are so glad you found us! I love the Max and personally consider it to be very safe. I use it all the time for pressure canning and in my testing, it has never failed to be safe.

[@scbache5410]

To say I LOVE YOU would be an understatement. I love and appreciate your brain and your presentation. Colleges need more Professors like you. I’ve always been to afraid to try canning. You make it so straight forward and easier to follow. When you pulled out the data logger and the excel spreadsheet, I smiled so large. You are my kind of lady. Thank you. ♥️ BTW, I made my 2nd batch of bread this week and they turned out perfectly.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

SC: Thanks for the very kind comments. We are happy that your bread turned out so well. Jim

[@texanasimmons1761]

Today you truly were 'the lady with a gadget' and what a gadget it was! All your efforts and hard work have proven you are a fantastic "canning teacher". You have showm that you do know exactly how safe canning can be, provided its done correctly. Thank you!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Texana: Wow, thank you! Jim

[@Pamela-B]

I’ve been wondering about my pressure cooker because I have a dial version (no temp settings-just timer) Now I know that I cannot be sure of its safety. My husband thinks it would be ok, but I’m going to show him this video to make him to understand not all pressure cookers are created equal. Thank you Pam😊