Pressure Canning on a Glass Top Stove? Yes...but -- what you need to know!

Beginning my canning journey with the unboxing of my Presto 23 QT Pressure Canner. I answer the question of ... Can I use a pressure canner on my smooth cooktop - and the answer is yes, but...
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[@sunshinemee4226]

This is SO helpful! I have a new Presto and a glasstop, and thought I was supposed to measure from the overall diameter and not the “bottom part”!!! SUPER HAPPY to find this out! Thanks!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@FloridaGirl-]

I’ve canned before eyons ago. Moved sold all that. I had electric stove before and always canned on it. Bought the same canner the Presto 23 qt ! So this is a timely vid for me. THEN I started reading about electric stovetops and canning and breakage. Everyone has a different answer. And I couldn’t find info on Kenmore site 🤦‍♀️. Read my book last night and am ready. SO GLAD I came across this vid! Thank you!!

[@terri4743]

I have a 30 in stove with glass top should I get 16qt or 23qt

[@ImGinaMarie]

I found this after all my research but glad you posted it. I, like you, called the manufacturers of both the stove and Presto and finally chose the 16qt due to the restriction of height of my microwave over the stove. The 23qt is 15.25" per Presto. I actually think the 16qt will more than suit my needs anyway.

[@cindypendleton7901]

I called Presto. I have a glass top and bought a 23qt canner. They told me the 9 1/2" burner was too big. They recommended I use the 6" burner. It works just fine!!!

[@starbeck96]

I know I'm a little late but I am so thankful for this review. I am looking at pressure canners and I was really wanting to get the Presto 23 Quart canner. I looked at the measurements of the canner and it said 17" so I didn't think I would be able to use. Then you showed the bottom of the canner and showed the actual setting surface and said it was under the 12" diameter of your burner. I had just measured my burner and it was 12" as well. So glad I thought to look this up on KZbin and found your channel.

[@bozomahoney]

8:03 / Canning on glass / circle diameter measurement restrictions / trapped heat / possibility of broken glass

[@ContactsNfilters]

Thank you, you're the mvp.

[@6996katmom]

The locking mechanism loosened on mine after the 1st use, and I didn't realize it till me and my daughter were canning. I didn't know what to do so it came up to pressure and stayed there the whole 90 mins. The whole time steam was coming out of the lock. When time was up we waited for a while and when the steam was all gone, we took out our jars, they sealed, we washed them, and put them up. Then the next time I realized that the lock had to be screwed tighter. I am still hoping that the food is good inside the jars. All this was just to say, that no one has ever mentioned that the lock needs to be screwed in tight before use. Loved your video. I was so excited when mine arrived, but I was only able to find the 16 quart, which is good enough for me. Have a Wonderful & Blessed Day!

[@amys202]

Thank you for this clear and informative video! I purchased my Presto canner back in 2011, only to learn I couldn't use it on the glass stove in our rental. Fast forward to 2020, lol, and I'm getting back into preserving. This time with a glass stove top that I can can with!!! Time to learn to pressure can!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@terri4743]

@@ThePurposefulPantry I have frigidaire FEF336EC GLASS TOP STOVE a 16 at or 23 quart what is the bottom measurement on it

[@joanrath126]

Canning is very relaxing an makes food cheaper an healthier when done right.

[@angelomisterioso]

Very helpful! You'd think that Presto would give the actual setting surface diameter measurements and that they would explain that there is a difference between the entire diameter of the canner bottom and the diameter of the setting surface. How can you know this if you don't actually own one? I was wondering how anyone with a glass top stove could use a Presto canner, since nobody has 15 inch heating elements on their stove and since I have a glass top stove, I'd pretty much abandoned the idea of buying a pressure canner before I watched this video. I've searched a lot on internet and you're the only one who I've found who thought of explaining this. Great job! :)

[@elainediantonio1504]

I 've been so apprehensive about doing this on a glass top...now I might try!

[@susanmcintyre8560]

Me too!

[@elainediantonio1504]

@@susanmcintyre8560 sorry, I chickened out, wound up getting an electric canner.....love it. Super easy, the only minus is that the amateur of jars you can at one time is limited & it cannot pressure can qts. All in all, very happy with my electric one!

[@tinanbob]

Thank you! I'm glad you explained the bottom of the canner cause I bought one and looked at the bottom and thought it wouldn't work on my glass top.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad I could help!

[@dianesorbello9676]

Thankyou so much for your video, I just bought 23 quart pressure canner and needed someone to show me how to use it. ❤

[@littlesquirrel5007]

I love pressure canning my own chicken boy it saves time in the kitchen for getting food on the table and getting it done fast. Yes it has its limitations on what you're going to make with it but for the most part I find having a good supply of pressure canned chicken a wonderful addition to my pantry. I am one that chooses to par cook my chicken because I do not like how ugly it looks when you do a raw pack I know that's clearly for Aesthetics but to be honest you eat with your eyes before you eat with your taste buds and your stomach so if something looks unappealing you will not want to eat it

[@76asha]

After much research I bought a 16 qt Presto and finally unboxed it and wow, it is big! I freaked out a bit because of the diameter of the canner, but saw the flat bottom is only a little over 7” - genius design! I started with water bath canning crushed tomatoes. I was ready to go with the Ball persevering book and the Presto manual and read that pint jars are the largest size for water bath in the 16 qt canner - back the store for more jars! But, I know the 23 qt is too tall for my stove/hood. I may look for a taller stockpot for water bathing quarts and enjoy the Presto for canning.

[@ImGinaMarie]

I just ordered the 16qt Presto canner/cooker also; are you saying you can't use quart jars for canning, because I spoke with someone at Presto and they said you can use quart jars just not as many..unless I heard wrong...thanks..

[@76asha]

@@ImGinaMarie Hello. Yes, it’s all good to pressure can quarts because the water level required in the canner is less than with water bath canning. With water bath canning the jars must be fully submerged and then some. I discovered this in the Presto manual. Good luck :)

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

LOVED YOUR INTRO!!!!! 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️ OH this is so exciting! GO DARCY!!!!!! 👊🏻💥 She is beautiful! Congrats. 🎉

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks for being such a great cheerleader!

[@irishtinker6867]

All you measure is the additional bottom on the canner. It is specially made for glass tops. I think mine measured 9.5" which is exactly what my glass top measured. So easy. It answered my questions once I got out the tap measure. ❤

[@allsorts4041]

So glad you got your Presto! I can on my glass top as well😊❤️😊

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You're one reason why I knew it would be okay! (That and then calling to grill the folks at Frigidaire to be sure!).

[@thehumblepeach9018]

I have a whirlpool glass top range, I looked it up and they have a info page just for home canning on their glass tops. Same as yours, you San can on them as long as it doesn’t exceed an inch over the burner, and it said to alternate burners used between sessions so the glass doesn’t overheat

[@rmbey1560]

I got one but haven't started yet thanks for the inspiration to get my tail in gear.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Check in when you do! We'll encourage each other!

[@IMOO1896]

---2 hours later😳⁉️. You must have gotten a phone call from my cousin🤣🤣. I’ve considered a canner, so far I’ve only done water bath. So much great information to correctly use on a glass top stove.

[@SuttonsDaze]

I AM SO HAPPY AND PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks for always encouraging me!!! You're the best!

[@MarkMurdocca]

Thanks! you have provided a lot of very good intelliigent information. I have been using water baths in my largest pasta pot, and you have offered lots of info to make my canning more fun! Will definitely look into the Presto.

[@ericasmith6919]

Thanks for the information about the stove

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You bet!

[@zamira08]

I juat realized I got mine in 2012 and have not used it since. Time to take it out...thanks for video

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yep - it's time!

[@PondRiverFarm]

Yay! One step closer to Canning Queen. Great video, I look forward to your first canning video!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks, Bunny! With a great cheerleader like you behind me, I'll be fine!

[@QUIETSTORM-xj4ux]

We sold our house which had an electric range and we are closing on another house at the end of the week. It has a glass top which we've never had before. I'll have to wait until we start moving to see what brand it is. Hopefully we can use it for canning.

[@victorialeonard7266]

Hi Darcy, I watched your pantry re-do video. You should use your cast iron skillet. I am watching this video, if you can use the canner on the glasstop, it weighs more than the skillet. I used to have a glasstop stove and I used my cast iron on it all the time. Have a great day!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I should, but I'm not comfortable doing so and scraping the stove. I'm still in the honeymoon phase -- someday I will. :)

[@Shelby2880]

According to the manual on my Presto 23-qt., you can stack jars without a second rack. You need to get the pressure gauge tested and calibrated once per year and even before using for the first time. Your County Extension office can do this for you, or you can mail it to Presto. My county agent is mobile and met me to do the test on the spot.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Shelby, it's easier to stack them with a second rack. Especially when doing a full load of pints. Well worth the investment to buy the second rack, IMO.

[@gwenienelson2535]

Thanks 😅

[@hometowncookingwithmariann1126]

I have one. LOVE IT!! Have Fun Darcy!!!! Oh Yeah, I also can on my glass top stove.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks, Marianne! I hope to.

[@FunCookingChannel]

And the Preservation Army continues to grow, welcome aboard! Just know that in a month or so +/- you will be ready to purchase your second canner so you can multi can lol

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

HA! Well...we'll see! Thanks for the encouragement!

[@joanrath126]

I got a 22 qt mirror for christmas..none in town left so today I bought the only 16qt presto for my second canner an the last one in town as well.big city no canners.but this 2 nd one will still help

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad you got it!

[@L2design]

OH YEAHHHH I JUST GOT MINE YESTERDAY!!!! super excited!!!!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

That's awesome!!!

[@novicgoer891]

It does the job. Excellent product.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes it does!

[@FluidAsWater]

Just discovered your channel. You have a lot of great videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@barbarasibley4310]

You can go to Office depot or maybe Staples and have them spiral bound your book. I don't think it is very expensive.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I'm thinking I want 3 hole punch so that I can add my own notes to it down the road. But either way, I know I want to bind it different for the long term. Thanks for the suggestion (and for watching!)

[@Sheila0000]

Thank You for this video!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

My pleasure!

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Be sure to google and check out the-- PRESTO 50332 3-Piece Pressure Regulator -- I bought one for each of my Presto canners (an old one from back in the 1970's and a newer one from the 1990's). Well worth the investment for several reasons. No more sitting at the stove and watching the pressure gauge! The burner, on my gas stove that I use for canning, can't be turned down low enough to maintain 10 lb pressure. So, I have to sit and watch and actually turn off the flame for a few moments, from time to time to keep the pressure from creeping up. This was a real hassle when canning anything that took an hour and a half! With this adjustable regulator, I only have to be within sight/sound of my canner, after it reaches desired pressure. Using the weighted gauge directions, it will maintain 11 lbs pressure for the duration by gradually releasing steam, as needed. I've checked it numerous times by glancing at the dial gauge. That brings up another reason for using it. If your dial is off, you'll know exactly how much. Setting the weight for 10 lbs means it will move when pressure reaches 11 lbs. Compare your dial reading to 11 lbs to know if your gauge is off and by how much. I no longer need to have my gauge checked annually. Our county extension office doesn't do it anymore. Now, I can sit in my den, at this computer and see/hear the pressure regulator on those long canning processes. Used to have to pull up a chair and sit within sight of that dial gauge. Yes, it is well worth the investment. Check out the reviews of it, for yourself. Hope this helps in your canning journey.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks, Lee - my stove does alright with it, but I did grab one when I bought this canner, just in case. I still need to practice using it, too. I like having had to learn to watch and adjust so that I understood the processes, but it will be nice to near and listen than jumping up and down all the time :)

[@Shelby2880]

Oldtimer Lee it is recommended that you have your pressure gauge calibrated for accuracy once a year. Call your local county extension office. Someone there can do it for you. My county agent can do it remotely so I just have to call her and arrange a meet up since the office isn’t hear, but she is frequently in town. You can mail it to Presto and they will do it, but that’s a pain.

[@clenilma100]

Love it

[@irishtinker6867]

You can also take it to a place that makes copies and they can spiral bind it for you? For a few. Not sure how much.

[@sherriebraxton7645]

Thank you for you answering my question.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Any time!

[@joanrath126]

The usda book to complete canning has been hard to get a hold of even online,so I go to thier website look up what I need an jot it down.an I have the ball book.

[@xj11w2c7]

That's also one of the best avocado oils.

[@lindabair2676]

Mine is on its way !

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Woohoo!

[@rowdeo8968]

I just bought it. A few days ago from Amazon 55 bucks. I have not used it yet.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Congrats on your new purchase! Hope that I can challenge you to get it out and begin learning how to use it!!

[@ampwhise]

Glad to have found your video! I just recently purchased the Frigidaire Air fryer oven & love the burner system. With my 1st time using my Presto canner on it today, I'm having such a problem holding the pressure. If you had the same problem, how where you able to fix it? I had to keep switching between my burner sizes. I never went below psi, always higher. Any help you could send my way would be greatly appreciated! Thanks 😊

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You'll just have to keep fidgeting and you'll finally learn where the sweet spot is for yours. The important thing is to find that spot and not let it flucuate a lot because that can cause siphoning. And if you find that it just doesn't work with your stovetop, which sometimes is just doesn't, you can purchase a burner from Cadco to can on.

[@davidgator4617]

mine scratched the glass top, looking into getting a stand alone burner for the pressure cooker

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yeah - that's the part you have to be careful about. Not scooting. I'm sorry it happened.

[@krama017]

just to note for induction glass cooktop users... presto makes an induction compatible model for induction cooktops otherwise it wont work.

[@ng3069]

Apparently it does! There's alot of people who can on glass top stoves.

[@krama017]

@@ng3069 I'm talking about induction specifically, not just glass top which can be radiant stoves.

[@krey73]

I have the 23 qt canner like yours and the same fridgidaire glass top stove. I dont want to use the wrong setting when pressure canning... do you use largest ring or one ring down to keep only the flat part on the heating element? If using the largest ring, it looks like it heats up outside that flat bottom that you pointed out. Hoping I asked that in a way that makes sense to you... wanting to do this, but be sure I am doing it safely. Thanks for all your informative videos!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Use the one that just covers the bottom of your pot.

[@paulmastre8202]

"glowing and the angels start singing"

[@unnamed2737]

Instantpot has a model for canning, would be great if people could distinguish the difference between that model and the others which are not for canning, instead of lumping them all together.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

None of them are recommended by the NCHFP at all.

[@unnamed2737]

@@ThePurposefulPantry they didn’t even look at this model and have said they will no longer make new recommendations anyway. So if you are waiting on them you’ll be waiting forever. Meanwhile there has been plenty of independent testing and approval fro a Canadian source. I myself use it and it’s been the most wonderful tool in my belt for quick small batch processing that I don’t have to babysit.

[@gr82bloved43]

Being new to pressure canning - I moved to a new house with a glass top stove and bought an all American 921- I’ve been told it’s too heavy and need an alternate heat source or my stove will crack

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yep - information I gave in the video about what can be used.

[@marybethg5505]

Great. Video I haven’t purchased my canner and now it is hard to find them- I am also going back and forth between do I get the 16 qt or 23 qt one?any suggestions? Or advice either way?

[@lcatt236]

I bought the 16 quart as it was the only one I could get. If all goes well I can but a bigger one.

[@livingintheforest3963]

So happy you did this video!!! I hate glass top stoves and got stuck with one!! I am hoping to can still. I will call manufacturer. Does anyone know if whirlpool glass top is ok??? Thanks!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Look in your manual - or call. Don't take someone else's word for it just for "I do it and its fine" sake.

[@debbieanklam2099]

Great information video 👍👍👍

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad you think so!

[@shellyrees5946]

Wooot!!! Go Darcy-Doll Go!

[@betsylewis9432]

Just saw your great video. I have a glass top and manufacturer book says I can use a pressure canner. My dilemma is that my biggest burner is 11 inches and I don’t know if the 23qt canner will fit enough to heat up properly.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Measure the bottom of your canner -and the ring. If they don't match, then, no, you can't use it effectively and may need to down size.

[@AnnaRosaEverythingEnergy]

Thanks once again for a great video. Can you please discuss Aluminum vs Stainless Steel as it pertains to PC?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Not really - it's just the two different appliances made. I'm not sure what you're asking. Presto is significantly lighter than an All-American and shouldn't be used on glasstop stoves.

[@AnnaRosaEverythingEnergy]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you. Aluminum is not good in food. I thought you got the ok to use the Presto on glass? I would still call. Thanks again. I will be loving your new book.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

The aluminum is never touching the food. I meant All American shouldn't be used on a glasstop (unless you use the very smallest one), and it still depends on the manufacturer of the glasstop. You check with them first.

[@AnnaRosaEverythingEnergy]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you for the clarification and your great work as well.

[@yanaolsen4012]

It seems like a lot of pressure canners say you can use really small sizes ie. 1/2 pint or 1/4 pint jars for pressure canning...is that pretty standard for all of them? new to canning so just wondering what the issue is.. thank you, great vid

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

always go by what the manual says for how to use it and what size jars can be used in it.

[@melemetcalf1681]

I knew that you can pressure cook with a pressure canner but you cannot pressure can with a pressure cooker. But, when I saw your insta pot I thought OMG! Could it be?! Nope. No it can't. Lol

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Unfortunately, nope, not by the safest standards.

[@teresacoffman5529]

I see the bottom of the canner has two levels (for lack of a better way to say it). Do you only use the burner that will heat the inner portion (where the ridge is)? Or do you the largest burner setting? My biggest concern has been the controls for my cooktop. They are electronic, not a dial. My cooktop will error code if it has been on a setting for a long length of time without being changed.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

The widest possible to fit your canner's width. If your cooktop errors out that way, it may not be suitable for canning and you would want to purchase a dedicated electric canning burner you can get on Amazon suitable for canning.

[@teresacoffman5529]

The Purposeful Pantry unfortunately it is a glass, smooth cooktop. We would have to replace the entire cooktop. Open to other suggestions as the garden is bigger than ever this year. I have been water bath canning on this cooktop.

[@m.walker7907]

@@teresacoffman5529 buy a Coleman burner & use outside

[@teresacoffman5529]

@@m.walker7907 done!

[@annejones3902]

Thanks for the video. Which burner will you use your canner on? I used my old one on a glass top and the entire bottom of the canner is one level. I’m sure I did it wrong all these years. I now need to replace and swap clean all the lid parts. Someone thought it was a good idea to put the lid in the shed. I live in SC. New canner. New house. Want to do it right. LOL

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You need to use the burner that covers the whole bottom. a one-level canner is what you need - those with grooves aren't recommended.

[@libertylady64]

My glass top stove is old and I CAN NOT can on it! So I am going to another option!

[@kristintruitt5738]

So what burner size do you use the large or small? I am having trouble with my burner going off and on. So I have to keep adjusting the knob. Can you help me?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes - you have to adjust the knob to keep the pressure up, not the burner - so whatever keeps your pressure going is what you need. The burner must cover the entity of your canner.

[@tracygill9868]

My glass top seems to cycle on and off even on high. Will that prevent it getting to temp?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

No, but it makes keeping it at pressure a little finicky - you just have to keep an eye on it and adjust as necessary.

[@sherriebraxton7645]

Could you show the botton of your Presto canner. I do have a glass top stove.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

There's no way to show it - it's just a completely flat bottom like the bottom of a saucepan. There are no channels like water bath canners have

[@alejandrocabrera3380]

I have a question, does your range manufacturer told you how much weight the glass could take? Thank you for the video.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Not specific weight, but that the Presto is approved, and it's why you can't use the All American canners except for the smallest one.

[@alejandrocabrera3380]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thanks for the quick response

[@scentsbyemebathbody3161]

Do you actually see steam coming from vent hole or just feel it … I can feel it but after a hour waiting to see it steam … what should you do ? Put regulator on or not ? Does it usually take the canner that long to steam … my first one using it ..😊

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can see it. It can be faint, but if you can feel it - it's happening (though I don't recommend it since steam can really burn).

[@donellcullen3415]

You said the widest burner that fits your canned. Did you mean the widest burner to fit the flat surface of the canned or the full width of the canned?

[@donellcullen3415]

Canner not canned

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

That fits the full width of the bottom of your canner. Not the widest that your burner goes.

[@annejones3902]

Thank you. Do you use the largest spot of the burner or the middle size? I have the same stove and just bought the 16 quart canner. Thanks again for taking the time. I am not a new canner but I guess I have been using my larger canner incorrect for forty some odd years. No you tube back then

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Use the one that goes to the size of your canner.

[@annejones3902]

@@ThePurposefulPantry I have the same canner and stove as the video

[@billbottoms8295]

From my Mom:. You talk about writing notes in your canning book but only sell an ecopy of your cookbook. I want a hard copy of all your books. What if grid goes down? I will buy all your printed materials, not e versions.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I don't have a canning book at all. I have a dehydrating book, and it is available in both ebook and print format. And any book that you have from anyone in ebook format can be printed off easily, either by you at home (and only print off the pages you need) or take it to a local printer/office supply that can do it for you). When I said your canning book in this message - it's whatever journal you use to keep track of your projects.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

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[@hopebritton3087]

Can you use that same canner with the induction feature on a glass top stove??? It’s the only canner I can find available for purchase is the compatible induction pot

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You'll need to check with your manufacturer and with Presto's site.

[@megand4468]

How do you keep your cooktop so clean!? I can never get mine smooth again.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I clean it with barkeepers cream when the stovetop is warm, and I use a small razor to clean it (keep the surface wet while you do it).

[@TYRONE_SHOELACES]

@@ThePurposefulPantry haha, and I thought I was the ONLY person to think of that ...to make it even easier and a bit safer, I picked up a handle at Canadian Tire that hold a razor at the proper angle so I can make mine look new in a few minutes ... hint...just a dab of dish soap in the water also.

[@Thatcntrygirl1]

Inhave this canner and a glass top stove and bcuz the heats cuts off and on it will NOT boil the water !!!!!! I have to cove it but when you add jars it cools it a bit and takes FOREVER to get to a boil and by then everything is mush!! .. what’s your experience

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It does take a while. There is not much you can do - but I successfully can on mine. You can purchase a good single coil burner for canning that may work better for you.

[@richardrobertson4220]

Which manufacturer did you call? The pressure canner or the stove manufacture?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

stove

[@cathyobrien4614]

What about the weight capacity? My mfg says 50 lbs max. But how much is a 23 qt full of 2 layers of pt jars weigh?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I don't know, honestly. Sorry.

[@Maleezza]

Hello Have you pressure canned anything since buying your presto pressure canner?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes, but I'm not recording it all , yet. The one I have is for canned oranges.I want to make sure I'm proficient before I begin making videos to teach others how.

[@danmichaud580]

2 questions. Isn't that an aluminium canner? So you can use aluminium on your glass top? Hmmm! I saw French on the box and paperwork, you came to Canada to get your canner?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes, I use it on my glasstop stove as per suggestion of the manufacturer, and nope.

[@mmmariam100]

Darcy can i use my 925 All American canner on my glass top stove?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

They are not recommended because of their weight.

[@lisachubrilo]

I just bought one..it says pressure cooker..not canner. There's a difference?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes - a pressure cooker does only that - cook. A pressure canner is needed for preserving foods in jars.

[@maryholton162]

What if you cannot use your glass top stove? I have been thinking about an individual burner hot plate, but cannot find info on what is the best for use with a pressure canner.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

The Cadco Counter Top single burner is the one that is recommended. This is an Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/2S6qq4

[@maryholton162]

The Purposeful Pantry , the link is just connecting me to Amazon. Do you know the specific name or model number of this Cadco?

[@cm-xq5zj]

@@ThePurposefulPantry the link just takes you to Amazon site. Can you give a model? Or a new link?

[@Irish-Triplet]

We have used a butane stove to water bath can. It is a fuel that can be used inside without doors open. I haven't used it for pressure canning yet, but have a glass top stove, so I may try it to see if it will maintain the pressure.

[@debbieanklam2099]

Darcy I have forgotten my password for the library. How can I reset it

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Look at your newsletter. Or contact me at thepurposeful pantry @ gmail dot com without spaces, etc.

[@debbieanklam2099]

Darcy, I have in my Amazon cart to order tomorrow the book you suggest. BUT I have some mushrooms I need to can quickly. I don't know how long it will take to get the book. Do you have a video on canning mushrooms. I sware I have watched it but can't find now 😣😣

[@debbieanklam2099]

Darcy, I don't mean canning I want to dehydrate the mushrooms. I was listening to the video and writing and well that's what happens. Do you have a video on dehydrating mushrooms????

[@debbieanklam2099]

Thank you 😊😘

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I don't have a video on it, yet. I have to wait for a good sale because i'll have to buy a ton of them. Just slice them, dry at 125F, and they'll be done within 18 hours most of the time.

[@debbieanklam2099]

@@ThePurposefulPantry are they really crispy or plyable when they are done. That is what I have such a problem with. I don't know what they are supposed to be like when they are done. I ordered the book you suggested that has all the pictures. I want to dry some fruit too but I'll wait for the book. I want some snacks!!!!!!! 😀😁😊

[@janbrewington7771]

Curious is that a Samsung stove?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

No, Frigidaire

[@janbrewington7771]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you.

[@seekingtruth1110]

You better watch the weight. If you have the 21 to 23 quart size you may not be able to double stack it. I watched one ladies stove completely cave in from the weight of it. I have the 23 quart and do not double stack it. Only single stack and have had no problem.

[@goranbabic9730]

Noooooo