Unboxing & Testing my Nesco Pressure Canner! | Food Preservation

[@helenjones4550]

I bought the Nesco canner this year. I’m just finishing up 12 dozen pints and quarts. Meat, vegetables , fruit and chutneys, all came out good zero seal failures. It works for my small family. For me it’s idiot-proof, you don’t have to babysit the machine. I recommend it. I too watched RoseRedHomestead analysis before buying the canner. Hope you enjoy the machine as much as I do.

[@ginnywhite-linn9565]

I too wish the inner pot was stainless steel rather than non stick coating. I had hoped to use it as a pressure cooker in addition to a canner.

[@11ingenuity11]

Thank you for this helpful review. I think they could provide some of these explanations in their booklet.

[@rebeccadees2300]

Thank you for sharing your experience and video. I just opened my Nesco pressure canner box and watching videos like yours. I’ll be doing the test before I start canning anything requiring a pressure canner.

[@mariekelly920]

Patience, grasshopper! The digital will chase for sometimes up to 20-30 minutes! I have loved my Nesco for 3 years. I’ve never had any siphoning issues or a failed seal.

[@stateroutehomestead]

Wow, that’s awesome! I didn’t even realize they had been out for that long now. I really hope bigger ones start to make their way to the shelves soon

[@cyn4rest]

We have had a Nesco for almost two weeks but haven’t used it yet - life got in the way. Thanks for your video. Very helpful. Like you, I also watched RoseRed Homestead’s review and liked the results based on her testing with a Data Logger. Looking forward to canning chicken next week. Thanks again.

[@batiger222]

I have been using my Carey (now Nesco) canner since 2017 (when I saw one youtube video with someone doing a review). It makes canning so much easier and I do not mind small batches that I do not have to babysit the whole time. It still cans my meats and veggies great. Great for food sales and quick meals. Liked it so well I bought another for large batch canning days. Saves my glass top stove from heavy wear. Have fun in your canning adventures.😀😀

[@vickibrown2118]

Thank you for the great information. I wish I'd have watched this before I used my Nesco the first time. I had the same issue as you and started researching KZbin for help. Your video answered all my questions.

[@stateroutehomestead]

I’m glad! 😃

[@primrozie]

My reason for wanting to purchase one is like you said, more frequent canning. Thanks for sharing.

[@Aleks25900]

❤❤❤ my Nesco!! I only use it for canning. Never had an issue with siphoning or failed seals. Just used the last of the hot Italian sausage I canned over a year ago. So good !!!

[@angelhnds8013]

I’ve had that happen to me and got scared but I then switched it to airtight and it continued to count down. I love my Nesco!

[@Carniekelly]

Thank you so much for the information. Very informative. Nice to see it done before I actually do it myself. Thank you very much!

[@stateroutehomestead]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@dalilacruz6652]

Awesome video , thank you ❤

[@maracorley8762]

I love my Nesco canner!!

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

The Nesco is about half the price of the Presto, at least at this time in late 2024. Gosh, it might be worth getting TWO Nesco units to be able to can more at the same time! With two units running, I could get eight quarts or ten pints done. 🤔

[@hbnpiano]

That's what I thought too! I just ordered one to start with. If I like it I might get a second one in the future!

[@vickikenton5439]

I bought the presto digital canner last week and my experience is that it beeps until you do the next step, (fill jars, heat jars, put weight thingy on so it pressurized) it doesn’t move ahead.

[@stateroutehomestead]

Yes, I’ve noticed too that the time it takes to get to pressure can vary depending on how hot the jars are when you put them in. Which makes sense but I definitely thought there was something wrong a few times when it seemed to take forever!

[@lisawatson3467]

I have heard that after doing so many back to back loads you will have issues with that and it’s best to do 3-4 loads and wait for few hours so it can cool down.

[@shirleyparker4969]

The steam can damage your cupboards. I always use mine on the table.

[@stateroutehomestead]

Yeah, I was worried about that! I started putting a towel over the top as the steam releases but I’m not really sure how safe that is so I started using it strictly on the island now.

[@brendahennesseereger8609]

Thank you

[@jackscrafts9202]

I was really wanting someone to talk about the Non Stick coating. It seems like most of the pressure cookers have stainless steel now. The vinegar makes a lot of sense. Thanks

[@stateroutehomestead]

Stainless steel would have been so much better! If they came out with a replacement pot I would consider getting it in stainless.

[@happyhomeprep3327]

I have ine of these and i absolutely love it for canning, ive had it about a year or so and never actually cooked in it lol

[@stateroutehomestead]

I haven't cooked in mine either. If the nonstick coating wasn't flaking I might consider it if I had a particularly busy cooking day. I wonder if they'll come out with a stainless steal liner pot for them.

[@happyhomeprep3327]

@@stateroutehomestead yes stainless steel would be so much better

[@kshav62]

wow, I have had this canner for over a year and the inside and have not had the coating bubble or scratch.

[@geri3042]

Mine is doing the same thing. I stopped it at 35.minutes.

[@angelarobinson3564]

What did you put in the jars besides raw chicken? I just bought one of these and am very green to canning. Thank you for this video it helped me a lot!

[@Aleks25900]

I've used herbs and seasonings (no sage though) salt and pepper. Came out great.

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

Get any of the Ball canning books for recipes and instructions for canning vegetables, jams and jellies, etc.

[@GrannyLovesSquares]

My concern is, if water can come out like in you chicken example, what is stopping micro toxins from the coating from getting in?

[@lchan2129]

I got a nesco a few days ago. im not sure if im keeping it. The seal hasn't sealed in the beginning the 3 times I've used it. I saw steam coming out in the front and knew it wasn't right, so i cut it off and wiped the rim and the seal and restarted all 3 times. 1st time I had two bad seals 2nd time none 3 time the lids kept popping sealed then the broth bubbling would push it back up. It was popping up and down. And i let it cool slowly but all sealed. No siphoning though

[@jackscrafts9202]

I am curious, did you use Qt Regular Mouth Jars instead of Wide Mouth?

[@lchan2129]

@jackscrafts9202 it was the seal on the canner that wasn't sealing correctly so I warmed it and oiled it and seems to be working right now. But to answer your question it was wide mouth qts

[@jackscrafts9202]

thank you@@lchan2129

[@pamelameyer5371]

My first unit did something similar, but I contacted customer service, and they were fabulous! Melissa took me through several steps to decide whether it was user error or a defective machine. She authorized a replacement (which took a while...backordered...must have been a popular Christmas gift).

[@lchan2129]

@pamelameyer5371 I washed it in warm water and oiled it, and wiped off the oil, and it worked fine. But I thought in the beginning I was sending it back. Now, every time before use, I oil it .

[@melodeeruley3809]

So it’s not a concern you need to can 75 minutes ,but it doesn’t start until you close the valve to start it processing 70 minutes?

[@marcellareese8853]

I have contemplated getting this brand but was concerned the lid is hinged and doesn't come off. Have you found this to be a problem for cleaning it? Thanks.

[@stateroutehomestead]

Nope, no problems! It’s a little bit awkward to do but the lid comes off for cleaning. It slides off of the hinge once it’s open.

[@marcellareese8853]

@@stateroutehomestead thank you. That is helpful to know.

[@shawnwilson1457]

question did you just put chicken in the jar nothing else?

[@stateroutehomestead]

I poured the hot broth I was cooking it down with over top of it but just chicken besides that!

[@11ingenuity11]

Can anyone comment on how much of the canning water is lost during processing? Two quarts drops to around two cups in the bottom below the rack. Is that okay?

[@shirley7137]

To bad they didn't come up with a stainless-steel insert...I would have paid the extra for it. I won't be cooking in the aluminum insert it comes with.