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The Mainstays 21.5-quart canner is a stainless steel water bath canner with a tempered glass lid and a double-sided carbon steel jar rack that flips for steam or water bath setups. It holds up to 8 pint jars or 5 quart jars per batch, and the pot doubles as a large stockpot for chili or soup. Against rivals, the glass lid and reversible rack are conveniences usually found on pricier canners, while the thin stainless steel and lack of a flat canning bottom are the usual trade-offs. It suits beginners and occasional preservers more than heavy all-day canners.
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Owners rate it around 4.2 out of 5 and mostly praise the size, the see-through lid and the reversible rack for the money. Complaints center on thin metal that dents, a rack that feels flimsy, and jars that shift because the bottom is not flat.
The Mainstays 21.5-quart canner is made of stainless steel and has a clear tempered glass lid. The glass lets you watch the process without lifting the cover.
It comes with a double-sided carbon steel jar rack. The rack can be positioned two ways, set up for either steam canning or water bath canning. The canner holds up to 8 pint-sized jars or 5 quart-sized jars at once.
The large pot can also be used to cook big batches of chili or soup.
