- Can it replace a stovetop pressure canner?
- For small batches of low-acid foods, yes. It holds fewer jars than a large stovetop canner and heats more slowly, so big canning days still favor a stovetop unit.
- Can I use it for water-bath canning?
- No. It is a pressure canner and cooker, not a water-bath canner for high-acid foods like jams and pickles.
- Is the cooking pot dishwasher safe?
- Yes. The removable 9.5-quart non-stick chamber is dishwasher safe; hand-wash the lid and racks.
- What comes in the box?
- The canner, a steam rack, a canning rack and a removable condensation catcher.
- How much food fits at once?
- The 9.5-quart chamber suits small batches of jars or a family-size pot of stew, chili or steamed vegetables.
- Does it work as a slow cooker?
- Yes. It has slow-cook and steam modes alongside pressure canning and pressure cooking.
- Where is the Nesco 9.5 Qt. Digital Smart Canner cheapest?
- At Blain's Farm & Fleet, for $127.99, 25% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Nesco 9.5 Qt. Digital Smart Canner?
- 12 stores we checked sell it, including Blain's Farm & Fleet, Walmart, Wayfair, Fleet Farm, Ace Hardware.