- How many jars does a 24-quart canner hold?
- About 7 quart jars or 16 to 18 pint jars per load, depending on jar shape and how they are packed.
- Can I use it for water-bath canning too?
- Yes. With the lid off or the weight removed it works as a water-bath canner for high-acid foods like pickles and fruit.
- Will it work on my stove?
- It needs a burner at least as wide as its 13.4-inch base. Large gas burners are ideal; small coils and many glass or induction cooktops are not recommended.
- What is in the starter kit?
- Typically the canner, a rack, a pressure gauge or weighted regulator, and basic canning accessories. Check the box list, since bundles vary.
- Is it better than an electric pressure canner?
- It handles bigger loads and costs less for the capacity, but an electric model is easier to operate and needs no stove space.
- How often should the gauge be checked?
- Have a dial gauge tested once a year, and inspect the gasket and vents before every canning season.
- Where is the 24 Quart Pressure Canner Starter Kit cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $159.99, 37% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the 24 Quart Pressure Canner Starter Kit?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, The Home Depot, Amazon.