Is this kit worth it for a beginner?

Yes, if you plan to water-bath can high-acid foods. It bundles the canner, rack, blancher and the small tools most recipes assume you own, usually for less than buying them separately.

Can I use it for pressure canning?

No. This is a water-bath canner only. Low-acid foods such as green beans, corn and meat need a pressure canner with a gauge or weighted regulator.

Does it work on my stove?

It is listed for gas and electric coil stoves. It is not rated for induction or smooth glass-top ranges, so check your cooktop before buying.

How many jars fit in the 21.5-quart canner?

It holds about seven quart jars or around nine to ten pint jars in a single layer, depending on jar shape. Jars must stay upright and covered by at least an inch of boiling water.

Canning gear usually drops in late summer and early fall, after harvest season, and around Black Friday. Its recent range ran from about $0 to $115, and the current $115 at 8a Molina is the high end.

Granite Ware Enamel-on-Steel 12-Piece Canner Kit

Q: What comes in the box?

The 21.5-quart canner with lid, a chrome jar rack, a 7.5-quart blancher, a 9-inch colander and a five-piece tool set: magnetic lid lifter, jar lifter, lid wrench, colander and funnel.

Last price we saw

$149.99at 8a Molina, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the Granite Ware Enamel-on-Steel 12-Piece Canner Kit

The Granite Ware 12-Piece Canner Kit is a water-bath canning set built around a 21.5-quart porcelain enamel-on-steel canner with a domed lid and a collapsible chrome jar rack. The set adds a 7.5-quart blancher, a 9-inch colander and a five-piece tool set: magnetic lid lifter, jar lifter, lid wrench, colander and funnel. The stepped canner body lets boiling water reach more of the jar sides for more even heat, and the enamel surface is safe on gas and electric stovetops. Its latest best price is $115 at 8a Molina, the top of its recent $0 to $115 range, so it is not at its cheapest point right now.

Best forFirst-time water-bath canners who want every basic tool in one box

What reviewers say

Owners of Granite Ware water-bath canners generally report that the enamel heats quickly and the stepped design keeps jars covered evenly. The kit is widely treated as a solid, low-cost way to start canning, though some users mention chipped enamel and the weight of a full canner.

Pros

Fast, even boiling on gas and electric stoves
Kit covers nearly everything a beginner needs
Rack makes lifting hot jars safer and easier
Good value for the capacity

Cons

Enamel can chip, especially around the rim
Heavy when filled with water and jars
Not suitable for pressure canning
Lid fit can loosen on some units

About the Granite Ware Enamel-on-Steel 12-Piece Canner Kit

Granite Ware 12 pc Canning Set

Product Highlights:

Canning is an economical way to preserve fresh quality foods at home while retaining their important vitamins and nutrients. The right equipment is essential to ensure a quality product and Granite Ware offers all the basics for blanching produce for the freezer or for cold pack canning . The canner's porcelain surface with durable steel core provides excellent heat distribution, reducing time and energy. The wire rack makes lifting jars easy, and it's collapsible for easy storage.

12 pc set includes 21 qt canner and lid, chrome jar rack, 7.5 qt blancher and the 5 pc tool set -

Magnetic Lid Lifter: safely keeping fingers from touching hot water when placing lids on jars

Jar Lifter: safely remove hot jars

Lid Wrench: easily opens screw-on jar caps

9-inch Colander: features multiple holes higher on the sides for easy draining, perfect for washing your foods before putting into the jars

Funnel: easy fit design for regular and wide-mouth jars

Why Granite Ware Canning?

Granite Ware water-bath canners have been the standard for canning for over 100 years. The stepped design of our canners produces more even heat by allowing more boiling water contact with the top half of the jars. Used to elevate food temperature above 212-degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or more, which kills all the bacteria found in high acid fruits and vegetables. The water-bath canner creates a vacuum seal when the jars cool, sealing out air and bacteria. This allows you to safely store preserves, jellies, pickles, relishes, salsas, chilies and more, without refrigeration. Canning is also a great way to create unique, personalized gifts for family and friends.

12 piece set

Durable porcelain enamel-on-steel construction

Heats quickly and efficiently

Domed lid traps heat for faster boiling

Safe to use on gas and electric stove tops

Note: Do not use on glass cooktops (does not have a flat bottom)