I decided that I wouldn't give up, there had to be something on the market for the modern woman who likes to do things the old fashioned way on occasion. I have a garden full of veggies that need to be canned and I'm heading to the local farmer's market to buy loads of peaches to can for my future grand baby. Diligence pays off, this Presto 23-quart canner will work on smooth top stoves. I found it at Amazon. I love Amazon, they rarely disappoint me when I'm in search of anything. I also love the fact that I can order from the comfort of my home and have it delivered to my front door within a day or two. Further research showed that Wal-mart also carries this canner.
What I love most is people leaving reviews, good and bad, about various products they have used. Presto doesn't advertise which of their products work on glass top stoves. If a blogger hadn't noted that she too was in search of a canner that worked on her glass top stove, I wouldn't have known.
Since I've never canned before, I'll keep you posted on my journey. If you're an experienced canner and have a few tips for me, please leave them. I need all the help that I can get, lol. I'm starting with the Ball Blue Book.
I just bought a Presto 23 qt canner too! I've been using my MILs for a few years. Hers is over 20 years old. It does work on my stove and it works great. I've been using the ball blue book too and love it. No one died from my canned raw pack chicken or my green beans so I CAN say it works well even for a beginner. My daughter loves the green beans. Oh and get the Ball canning salt in the bag. It'll last a few years and it works great!
ReplyDelete@Beeks by the Lake - Thanks for confirmation that the Presto 23 Qt canner will work. I'm going to put it to use this week-end. I have tons of squash, peaches, and zucchini that I want to start canning for the baby. I need the practice for the ton of tomatoes, greenbeans and peppers that I'll be harvesting soon too, lol.
ReplyDeleteI'm anxious to hear how it works for you. I also have a ceramic cook top, and have yet to try canning on it. I will be making jam this week, but will process that in a water bath. I haven't yet tried pressure canning. If you have good results, I might be buying a Presto too...I'm running out of freezer space!
ReplyDeleteYou are so brave to buy a Presto. My mom had one, not as large as yours. It scared the heck out of me, so I have never used one. I do boil my jars in a large canner kettle on a smooth cook top. You must let us know how you get along.
ReplyDelete@Ann - Why did it scare you? It's a pressure canner, but you can use it as a hot water bather as well. What type of canner do you use on your smooth cook top?
ReplyDeleteThe canner gives off a lot of heat! I wouldn't trust it on that stove.. I would invest in one of those electric numbers to just do the canning with. I have an older presto cannertha holds 7 quarts and a large water canner too. Your Ball Book is a good investment ..it will teach you..good luck.
ReplyDeleteHave you checked out the All American? Several folks have raved about them on the smooth cooktops. When my old gal kicks it, that will be top of my list too! Pricey, built to last tho. Don't be afraid to dive in! Good luck!
ReplyDelete@The Apple Pie Gal - I checked out the All American. It's not recommended for glass/ceramic cook tops.
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