Getting to know my All American pressure canner

[2ManyGuns]

Today I used for the first time the All American Pressure Canner. I purchased this last year, but never tried it out, simply because I did not have any produce to can that needed a pressure canner. Today was 4 pints of yellow beans and 4 pints of spinach/kale combo. This is a learning experience for me to gain competence with new equipment to expand my storage options. I do not want to depend on freezing garden produce.

 

[2ManyGuns]

Being able to pressure can squash, zucchini, beans, cowpeas, okra, and other items for "room temperature" storage is an ideal to strive for. I would like to be able to preserve meats, soups, and other prepared meals for convenience.

 

[Younggun]

We picked one up this year to go with the bigger garden. Not that brand I don’t think (don’t even know who made it)

 

[Fishkiller]

I picked one up at a garage sale 4 years ago just to can salmon. Works great and have used it for soups and other stuff. Some things like tomatoes and Jalapenos only need a water bath

 

[cubancigar2000]

My wife and I canned under pressure or water bath for many years. Then we found the steamer, I would never go back it's so much easier and quicker

 

[Sam Colt]

Prepare for the zombie thread apocalypse.

 

[Quimico]

I have an all American and I love it. I mostly pressure can stews, pot roast, stuff like that for quick meals. With meats you just have to be careful, same as with low acid foods. Get a Ball canning guide and spruce up everything to your taste! Spices and Knorr bullion are your friends, that way your don't end up with a bland canned soup or some boring veggies! Oh, don't forget to use a little oil on the seating surface!