I have had my 23 qt. pressure canner for over 50 years and have only had to replace the gasket 3 times and I can several times a week. This is the only canner that I will use it is a work horse.
When I was canning last year after not canning for a while, a friend was here and after I took it apart to clean it, he put the release valve in upside down. My point is that I called the company and they were so nice and walked me through the whole process of putting everything back together correctly and then it worked great! I can't emphasize how nice the woman was.
Thank you so much for these videos. I've been watching you for a few months, maybe almost a year. A guy from church just sold me his mom's old yellow/gold canner. I went to the website and looked up/downloaded/printed out the manual. He showed me how to use it by canning some meat together, but this makes me feel so much better! I've been wanting a pressure canner for some time (since 2020) and I'm excited to start!!! Going back to your old canning 101 videos has been a great help!
Maybe a tip for people... write down your canner info from the base in the manual (circle the model number if the manual is more generic) or in your ball book, on a paper you store in your canner... then you have it. No straining your eyes to see a faded or scorched stamp.
If you have trouble reading the numbers on the bottom of the canner, try taking a picture with your phone and save it. Then you can make the print larger making it easier to read. Just a thought.
I am power watching all your Presto Canner infomercials. I absolutely love your step by step instructions even showing us how to search for the proper parts. You don’t miss a truck!!!! AWESOME!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I just wanted to say thanks. I have the 23 qt presto. I used it a couple of time but did not feel confident. I watched your 101 series and it was a game changer. The hula weight arrived today from Amazon and it was a game changer. I have so much confidence now in using my pressure canner thanks to you.
I keep my Model # written in my home personal phone book, the instruction book it came with, and in my phone. When I shop on Amazon, and come across something I want, its always with me. Works for me! ..Lol...
I wrote mine in my Ball canning book since I bought it used it had no box…, got $20.00!!!! Have had one year and so far no problems… knock on wood!!! I’m just wondering how to figure out how old it is….
I’ve coated my gasket with Vaseline for years and never had any issues. I’ve had my Presto for 30 + years. Maybe not the best thing to do but it’s worked.🤷🏻♀️
I have a 30 year old presto 22 quart canner that was given to me by a neighbor when I bought some jars from her sale and she learned I canned for my family. She said her kids didn't can and she was so thrilled it would be getting used. Such a sweet memory everytime I get it out.
Leisa, Excellent again! I have a severely damage right arm with almost no strength in it. A tip that took me some time to figure out is: Get a good smallish cutting board (mine is bamboo) and put the canner on it - then I can push it down to the sink to fill or empty it (after the jars have been removed). Of course, you would have to have your range and sink on the same counter to do this. It has made it possible for me to can again.
Would love an All American. Since I haven't canned in over 20 years. So this year I'm buying jars, lids and bought new Presto. Maybe I'll get an All American next year.
I can't thank you enough for this video. I bought a Presto canner at a thrift store yesterday for $7.00. It's in really good condition but I want to replace all the parts. As I was looking on google I found this video. Thank you again.
@@SuttonsDaze I've got a question. The canner I bought is the same model that's in the video. Can I use a weighted regulator or do I need to get the original type?
@@SuttonsDaze I have a question. The canner I bought was the same model in the video. Do I need to buy an original type regulator or can I use my weighted regulator?
Thank you, I've been longing to have or buy a new presto rubber sealing ring for my Presto Pressure Cooker. Finally, my Prayer has been answered. I want to buy a new Rubber sealing gasket. I also want to let you know that I have my Presto Pressure Cooker more than 30 years. Love it so much.♥️
I am a huge fan of using the Presto. For some reason I could just never get into the All American. I always have a back up gasket in my pantry just in case. However in all my years of canning I've only ever seen one gasket fail during canning. It was during a pressure canning workshop and a gasket failed because it split. It was actually a good thing because the workshop participants got to see how to handle it. This is a great video!
Thank you for doing this video This is my first pressure canner and I'm really glad that you're here to walk me through all of it I've done a lot of homework but I can never do too much
Thank you so much for sharing your information on Presto Canners. I forwarded it to a closed facebook site where there are a lot of new beginners. Your video was God sent and needed.Thank you again for caring.
I have always been scared to try pressure canning, mainly because of the gasket thing. Your very lucid explanation is very helpful. Thanks so very much!
After the "anything canning related" shortage last year, I bought 2 new gaskets and 2 new dial gauges for my two Presto canners. It was probably not necessary, but honestly who knows what will come up in short supply next? Seemed better safe than sorry.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! After watching many of your canning videos I finally pressure canned for the first time! We took the big plunge and did ground beef, because your videos made us feel confident that we could! 7 jars and 6 sealed, we have chili planned for dinner tomorrow, so that one not sealing is no problem! I didn't get that ring on tight enough, it had come loose during the process. So I knew as soon as I took it out that it wouldn't seal. We have chicken thawing to do some ugly chicken next. Exciting times in our house. Just a little fyi, youtube had recommended a video from Darcy at Purposeful Pantry and watching her videos led me to you. Sometimes youtube suggestions work out great! I just picked a random video to make my comment on, just one that I've watched in the last week to prepare.
Good coverage. I just listened to Pinball Prepper yesterday talking about shortages on car parts coming from China and he mentioned it might now be a bad idea to order your parts like gaskets while you can. Good point show stopper if you need a part and can't get it.. I ordered a new gasket today along with a dial gauge over the phone super nice folks it'll be here in the next week. I do not know if our county extenstion office is open or how long it would take for me to go in if I can at all with Covid to have my gauge tested my canner is 2 years old now so I just went ahead and ordered a new one. Presto of course. It was very affordable yep gasket was $12 gauge was $18 I think? Anna In Ohio
I have been trying to store spare parts for everything - suppose you need oil to do an oil change? if things get worse, where will you get it? Prepsteaders has a very good recent video on the most dangerous prepper - could be YOU! Check your things now before it is too late to get what you need. There is a great disruption of supply lines for everything. And, in the last couple of years, I only buy made in the U.S. appliances, except for a couple of small ones.
I just saw Leisa's video using the weighted gauge on a dial gauge Presto canner - ordered 2 weighted gauges in case the extension office is closed with another lockdown in future. Since I don't have to get the weighted gauge checked it seems a safe alternative to the dial. It's crazy how I'm having to double think of "what if" scenarios with things not being available.
@@plantlady1227 Yes it is. I have a different pressure canner that uses the weight gauge but it doesn't work on Presto. So I did have a back up plan I just like the dial gauge better. I'm always looking for back ups to my back ups lol. Anna In Ohio
Lots of great information, Leisa. I've got a spare seal and overpressure plug for my Prestos but am still (still!) waiting for my Mirro sealing ring to get back in stock. Like jars and lids...they keep saying 'March'. Mmmhmm.
Being an industrial maintenance guy for 30 years, I had a spare gasket on hand before I used my canner the first time. Call me an idiot, but I believe in spare parts
My pressure cooker is discontinued and no more parts are manufactured. But there are people who claim that other brands of gaskets will work if everything is measured properly. Currently there's a Demeyere pressure cooker gasket on my Cuisinart model C-86-24.
I have found your video because my canner was not getting up to vent. So I took it off quickly, washed the gasket and lid. Dried throughly and not it is getting up to jiggle. Weird because it was not venting from the sides.
I inherited a 175004 17 quart. The book shows that my pressure gauge has two gaskets(rings) and a screw. When I look on the presto website it shows that the pressure gauge for this model should have a rubber adapter. But my gauge looks exactly like the one on this canner in your video. It has the numbers 035-04 in the bottom of the dial. The parts bag that was in the canner had just the pressure gauge with a nut on it. The manual for your canner and mine are the same. Does the gauge on this canner have gaskets? I noticed in the video that all I could see was a nut on the inside of the lid.
Just got my Presto pressure canner this past weekend. So far I did separate canning sessions for ugly chicken, ground beef, ground sausage and bell peppers. One pepper had some siphoning, but did seal. One chicken wouldnt seal and had to to reprocess.
I wanted to get some extra gaskets when I ordered my Presto but they said they can dry and crack while being stored. Not sure if that is accurate. Do you know how long they store?
I got the same answer when I called Presto to ask about ordering an extra gasket. I think I will order another gasket anyway and maybe just switch them out every few months or so the the extra one doesn’t have a chance to get dry and crack. Just one possible work around.
Greetings Leisa, I'm new to canning. I grew up with my mom canning but I was too busy to learn😉. I've purchased everything I think I need. Jars and lids are plentiful where I live. My problem is I'm terrified I'm going to mess something up. Also while lids are plentiful how many should I purchase?
Don’t be terrified! Pressure canning is easy and actually quite safe. If you have a modern canner it’s nearly impossible for it to explode unless you intentionally alter the canner to do so. The canner has multiple safety features to prevent explosion. My suggestion is to start with something simple like raw pack chicken (ugly chicken) or pork, whatever you eat and can find on sale. It sounds intimidating, but it’s actually pretty simple once you do it.
@@KellyS_77 thank you. I guess I'm just worried about making my family sick even though I totally grew up on can food. Do you know how many lids I should purchase?
@@Freedom-em3zb no idea how many lids. I tried to think of lids in terms of how many jars I have. I have about 72 lids and about 36 jars. I can use each jar twice before I run out of lids. Realistically it probably won’t work that way and I’ll end up using the pint jars more than the other sizes, but it gives me a number so I don’t just keep endlessly buying lids. Right now we’re mostly eating through canned food we’ve bought from the store, and only home canning things we can’t get at the store. I’d love to can some ugly chicken, but we’ve got a lot of canned chicken already on the shelf to rotate through first.
I have the big presto. I'm still getting used to it. Thank you so much for this. The next meat I was planning was corner beef but someone recently told me that it's not approved meat for canning. Is it safe or a bit rebellious to can it? Lol.
If I haven't used my canner in a while (few weeks) steam will escape around the gasket (even with a new gasket) until the pressure reaches 8-9 lb, then it goes on up to 11 with no problem and holds just fine. Thoughts? Btw, it's a National, which waa bought out by Presto.
Thank you I jut received my regulator, gasket, the tray that goes in the bottom for my Magic Seal following your link in the last video. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️wait you said you can’t use them over an open flame? Is this the same as my gas stove? 🤷♀️
I bought my 23 quart presto last year and on the sixth or seventh time using it I had to replace the seal because it would not hold a seal no matter what I did. I wasn’t very happy with that lol.
PLEASE HELP! My husband bought me a used Presto model 7AV pressure canner from a yard sale. I was checking it to see what I needed, then went to put the cover back on. RIGHT SIDE not upside down. Apparently it wasn't aligned correctly and now it's stuck. Any ideas? PS I just realized the basket is in it and the handles are not aligned with the handles on the pot either. I wonder if that is what it's stuck on? 😭
@@OnnaStivers-y5f We called Presto customer service and they said for one of us to press down hard on the lid, while the other turned the handles. It took a few minutes and brute strength but it worked! We finally found the warned arrows to line the lid properly! We replaced gasket and haven't had a problem since!
I need a gasket for a vintage presto pressure canner , the lady from outlet asked me to measure the diameter ! How do I do that , it’s not all the way around or just in the middle, please help me 😢⁉️
I couldn’t find a new seal for mine but I just seen the model number I need in that list of compatible models. Too used to Amazon having everything. SMH
I entered All American Pressure Canner into DuckDuckGo and a site popped up that showed them for $180 for the 25qt. I've been burned trying to buy canning lids that ended up coming from China and I could not find any information or reviews on the site that came up. I wish I could find an All American for such a great price, but since normal prices are around $350-$400 for that size and even the company's own website says they are out of stock..well I'm afraid it sounds too good to be true. They also had La Creuset cookware for about $80, which is also pretty deeply discounted in my experience. I'm a little curious just what would arrive if I ordered from them, as I doubt it would resemble what I expected to get.
Hello mitten sister, (Frankenmuth here). would you buy an off brand gasket? I can get 2 for the price of 1 from Amazon but they aren't presto. Thoughts? Thanks! Love you and your videos.
I have a mirro 8 quart and 12 quart. I bought the recommended gasket.. after about 15 canning sessions the thing seems to grow and become larger. it buckles and lets steam out because it no longer fits. Ive looked online everywhere to find out what is the problem. no answer.
Try website pressurecooker-outlet.com Theyhave lots of Mirro parts. They also have a 1-800 number so maybe someone could help you find the correct gasket. Hope this helps.👩🌾💚
I took your advice, looked on Market place, craig's list...for my area... people are charging new price, for used ones! New ones.. people trying to get $35-$50 more than I can get at Walmart, Amazon..
thanks, leisa! are there any issues with mirro canners? i thought they were comparable with presto, but seems more people use presto.. appreciate anyone's input!
Hi Leisa when you mention that the presto can't be used in a open flame does that mean you can use on a Gas stove? I'm currently on electric but planning on a gas stove when we move but I too have wrist/hand issues and probably won't want to change to the all American.
I got my sister’s Presto Canner 7-B it is really old. I bought a new gasket but it is about 2 inches too big. I have ordered 3 all total from 2 diff companies. None fit… WHY???? Help !!!!
I should have watched this all before I purchased this propane thing from the mexican store that sells all different kinds of cooking contraptions. I have a ceramic stove from 2004 and a low hood vent( thank you dear husband who tries to do stuff himself to save $.🙄. So I thought I could use it outside to can. Your previous video said not to doon open flame. The cord thing has 120 psi. It looks like you can regulate the flame. It runs on propane. The brand name is Loty. Does anyone who might read this know anything about what I am blabbering about? Unfortunately I was way l aid prepping due to 4 surgeries
So aggravated! It send before I was done. So, I was stocking up on canned goods, medical supplies, etc. I really want to learn how to can and do it right so I don't kill my family. Thank you.
Hey Leisa, thank you for your information. I Wish that Pressure Canners are available and would be recommended here in Germany. They have definitly should be. I don't know how the Situation is in other Countries of Europe but here in my Country Pressure Canning will be titled as a high risk. For me a Paradoxum. Pressure Cooking is ok but Canning not. Who would unterstand it?😲🤔 But it is good to know all these for the Time it will be okay.😘
I’ve already done both these things and it still doesn’t close! Perhaps part of the actual tabs are bent?! I’ll have to take it to the county extension office and see if they can figure it out.
I have had my 23 qt. pressure canner for over 50 years and have only had to replace the gasket 3 times and I can several times a week. This is the only canner that I will use it is a work horse.
When I was canning last year after not canning for a while, a friend was here and after I took it apart to clean it, he put the release valve in upside down. My point is that I called the company and they were so nice and walked me through the whole process of putting everything back together correctly and then it worked great! I can't emphasize how nice the woman was.
Thank you, I’ll give them a call!
Thank you so much for these videos. I've been watching you for a few months, maybe almost a year. A guy from church just sold me his mom's old yellow/gold canner. I went to the website and looked up/downloaded/printed out the manual. He showed me how to use it by canning some meat together, but this makes me feel so much better! I've been wanting a pressure canner for some time (since 2020) and I'm excited to start!!! Going back to your old canning 101 videos has been a great help!
I'm so glad! Enjoy!
I’ve had my small Presto canner for 20 years thank you for the info you shared
Maybe a tip for people... write down your canner info from the base in the manual (circle the model number if the manual is more generic) or in your ball book, on a paper you store in your canner... then you have it. No straining your eyes to see a faded or scorched stamp.
I bought mine used ($20!!) a year ago and it didn’t have a box. I wrote the number in the front cover of my Ball Canning book.😊😊
If you have trouble reading the numbers on the bottom of the canner, try taking a picture with your phone and save it. Then you can make the print larger making it easier to read. Just a thought.
Excellent suggestion
I am power watching all your Presto Canner infomercials. I absolutely love your step by step instructions even showing us how to search for the proper parts. You don’t miss a truck!!!! AWESOME!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Glad you like them!
@@SuttonsDaze ❤️❤️
I just wanted to say thanks. I have the 23 qt presto. I used it a couple of time but did not feel confident. I watched your 101 series and it was a game changer. The hula weight arrived today from Amazon and it was a game changer. I have so much confidence now in using my pressure canner thanks to you.
You got this!
I keep my Model # written in my home personal phone book, the instruction book it came with, and in my phone. When I shop on Amazon, and come across something I want, its always with me. Works for me! ..Lol...
I wrote mine in my Ball canning book since I bought it used it had no box…, got $20.00!!!! Have had one year and so far no problems… knock on wood!!! I’m just wondering how to figure out how old it is….
I’ve coated my gasket with Vaseline for years and never had any issues. I’ve had my Presto for 30 + years. Maybe not the best thing to do but it’s worked.🤷🏻♀️
Thank you this helped me out big time! ❤ I just bought a brand new one and I couldn't get the lid to move... now with the Vaseline it's perfect!
I have a 30 year old presto 22 quart canner that was given to me by a neighbor when I bought some jars from her sale and she learned I canned for my family. She said her kids didn't can and she was so thrilled it would be getting used. Such a sweet memory everytime I get it out.
Leisa, Excellent again! I have a severely damage right arm with almost no strength in it. A tip that took me some time to figure out is: Get a good smallish cutting board (mine is bamboo) and put the canner on it - then I can push it down to the sink to fill or empty it (after the jars have been removed). Of course, you would have to have your range and sink on the same counter to do this. It has made it possible for me to can again.
Would love an All American. Since I haven't canned in over 20 years. So this year I'm buying jars, lids and bought new Presto. Maybe I'll get an All American next year.
thanks, the video was very helpful.
I'd love to see you do a canning session with your cute yellow or green vintage canners.
I can't thank you enough for this video. I bought a Presto canner at a thrift store yesterday for $7.00. It's in really good condition but I want to replace all the parts. As I was looking on google I found this video. Thank you again.
That is awesome!
@@SuttonsDaze I've got a question. The canner I bought is the same model that's in the video. Can I use a weighted regulator or do I need to get the original type?
@@SuttonsDaze I have a question. The canner I bought was the same model in the video. Do I need to buy an original type regulator or can I use my weighted regulator?
@@tammybrewer3047 you can use the weighted regulator
@@SuttonsDaze Thank you so much.
My gasket just started leaking steam yesterday. I really needed this information. Thanks for being "Johnny-on-the-spot" with this info.
Thank you, I've been longing to have or buy a new presto rubber sealing ring for my Presto Pressure Cooker. Finally, my Prayer has been answered. I want to buy a new Rubber sealing gasket. I also want to let you know that I have my Presto Pressure Cooker more than 30 years. Love it so much.♥️
I am a huge fan of using the Presto. For some reason I could just never get into the All American. I always have a back up gasket in my pantry just in case. However in all my years of canning I've only ever seen one gasket fail during canning. It was during a pressure canning workshop and a gasket failed because it split. It was actually a good thing because the workshop participants got to see how to handle it. This is a great video!
Another great video. Love my Prestos also. True work horses.👩🌾🌻💛
Thank you for doing this video This is my first pressure canner and I'm really glad that you're here to walk me through all of it I've done a lot of homework but I can never do too much
Great video, I just replaced my seal after 6 years and I’ve thrashed both my canners
This is so timely since I just bought a new one!
Thank you so much for sharing your information on Presto Canners. I forwarded it to a closed facebook site where there are a lot of new beginners. Your video was God sent and needed.Thank you again for caring.
Thank you for doing this. I am learning a lot about using my new Presto canner.
Thanks Leisa, I too LOVE my Presto 23 quart.
I am learning so much from your videos! Now I will need to check my canner out for these things since it was given to me!💕
You are so awesome for doing this for us
Good information like this saves so much frustration. Thank you, Leisa. (:
I have always been scared to try pressure canning, mainly because of the gasket thing. Your very lucid explanation is very helpful. Thanks so very much!
I'm glad you talked about this. I had to replace my Presto gasket. Ace Hardware had 2 types. Mine is flat. It also came with a new over pressure plug.
After the "anything canning related" shortage last year, I bought 2 new gaskets and 2 new dial gauges for my two Presto canners. It was probably not necessary, but honestly who knows what will come up in short supply next? Seemed better safe than sorry.
Thank you for this series. I found you through Linda's Pantry. I have subscribed and am new to canning. Blessings.
Thank you Leisa!!!
Excellent video once again. Love your teachable content Leeza!
Love my Prestos. Thanks for the vid.
Excellent information. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! After watching many of your canning videos I finally pressure canned for the first time! We took the big plunge and did ground beef, because your videos made us feel confident that we could! 7 jars and 6 sealed, we have chili planned for dinner tomorrow, so that one not sealing is no problem! I didn't get that ring on tight enough, it had come loose during the process. So I knew as soon as I took it out that it wouldn't seal. We have chicken thawing to do some ugly chicken next. Exciting times in our house. Just a little fyi, youtube had recommended a video from Darcy at Purposeful Pantry and watching her videos led me to you. Sometimes youtube suggestions work out great! I just picked a random video to make my comment on, just one that I've watched in the last week to prepare.
Congrats! You got this!!
I love my Presto! I won't receive my All American until the Fall as they are back ordered. I am so glad that I bought the Presto though!
Good coverage. I just listened to Pinball Prepper yesterday talking about shortages on car parts coming from China and he mentioned it might now be a bad idea to order your parts like gaskets while you can. Good point show stopper if you need a part and can't get it.. I ordered a new gasket today along with a dial gauge over the phone super nice folks it'll be here in the next week. I do not know if our county extenstion office is open or how long it would take for me to go in if I can at all with Covid to have my gauge tested my canner is 2 years old now so I just went ahead and ordered a new one. Presto of course. It was very affordable yep gasket was $12 gauge was $18 I think? Anna In Ohio
I have been trying to store spare parts for everything - suppose you need oil to do an oil change? if things get worse, where will you get it? Prepsteaders has a very good recent video on the most dangerous prepper - could be YOU! Check your things now before it is too late to get what you need. There is a great disruption of supply lines for everything. And, in the last couple of years, I only buy made in the U.S. appliances, except for a couple of small ones.
I just saw Leisa's video using the weighted gauge on a dial gauge Presto canner - ordered 2 weighted gauges in case the extension office is closed with another lockdown in future. Since I don't have to get the weighted gauge checked it seems a safe alternative to the dial. It's crazy how I'm having to double think of "what if" scenarios with things not being available.
@@plantlady1227 Yes it is. I have a different pressure canner that uses the weight gauge but it doesn't work on Presto. So I did have a back up plan I just like the dial gauge better. I'm always looking for back ups to my back ups lol. Anna In Ohio
Lots of great information, Leisa. I've got a spare seal and overpressure plug for my Prestos but am still (still!) waiting for my Mirro sealing ring to get back in stock. Like jars and lids...they keep saying 'March'. Mmmhmm.
Thank you Lisa
Thank you for another good video.
Being an industrial maintenance guy for 30 years, I had a spare gasket on hand before I used my canner the first time. Call me an idiot, but I believe in spare parts
Thank you!!🙂
New Presto model number is on the side now.
Love my gold Presto canner I got a yard sale for $5.00. Hard to find a deal on a used canner right now.
I get my gaskets at ACE Hardware. I usually pick up a new overpressure plug at the same time.
My pressure cooker is discontinued and no more parts are manufactured. But there are people who claim that other brands of gaskets will work if everything is measured properly. Currently there's a Demeyere pressure cooker gasket on my Cuisinart model C-86-24.
Mine doesn't leak steam, but I do get water dripping occasionally.
Mine leaks pretty bad and yesterday the canner went dry. What causes this?
Nice thanks for sharing
I have found your video because my canner was not getting up to vent. So I took it off quickly, washed the gasket and lid. Dried throughly and not it is getting up to jiggle. Weird because it was not venting from the sides.
I inherited a 175004 17 quart. The book shows that my pressure gauge has two gaskets(rings) and a screw. When I look on the presto website it shows that the pressure gauge for this model should have a rubber adapter. But my gauge looks exactly like the one on this canner in your video. It has the numbers 035-04 in the bottom of the dial. The parts bag that was in the canner had just the pressure gauge with a nut on it. The manual for your canner and mine are the same. Does the gauge on this canner have gaskets? I noticed in the video that all I could see was a nut on the inside of the lid.
Just got my Presto pressure canner this past weekend. So far I did separate canning sessions for ugly chicken, ground beef, ground sausage and bell peppers. One pepper had some siphoning, but did seal. One chicken wouldnt seal and had to to reprocess.
Or you can just eat the chicken :-)
Sounds like you had a really busy weekend!! Awesome :)
I wanted to get some extra gaskets when I ordered my Presto but they said they can dry and crack while being stored. Not sure if that is accurate. Do you know how long they store?
I got the same answer when I called Presto to ask about ordering an extra gasket. I think I will order another gasket anyway and maybe just switch them out every few months or so the the extra one doesn’t have a chance to get dry and crack. Just one possible work around.
Greetings Leisa, I'm new to canning. I grew up with my mom canning but I was too busy to learn😉. I've purchased everything I think I need. Jars and lids are plentiful where I live. My problem is I'm terrified I'm going to mess something up. Also while lids are plentiful how many should I purchase?
Don’t be terrified! Pressure canning is easy and actually quite safe. If you have a modern canner it’s nearly impossible for it to explode unless you intentionally alter the canner to do so. The canner has multiple safety features to prevent explosion. My suggestion is to start with something simple like raw pack chicken (ugly chicken) or pork, whatever you eat and can find on sale. It sounds intimidating, but it’s actually pretty simple once you do it.
@@KellyS_77 thank you. I guess I'm just worried about making my family sick even though I totally grew up on can food. Do you know how many lids I should purchase?
@@Freedom-em3zb no idea how many lids. I tried to think of lids in terms of how many jars I have. I have about 72 lids and about 36 jars. I can use each jar twice before I run out of lids.
Realistically it probably won’t work that way and I’ll end up using the pint jars more than the other sizes, but it gives me a number so I don’t just keep endlessly buying lids.
Right now we’re mostly eating through canned food we’ve bought from the store, and only home canning things we can’t get at the store. I’d love to can some ugly chicken, but we’ve got a lot of canned chicken already on the shelf to rotate through first.
I have the big presto. I'm still getting used to it. Thank you so much for this. The next meat I was planning was corner beef but someone recently told me that it's not approved meat for canning. Is it safe or a bit rebellious to can it? Lol.
It is not an approved method, but watch here and I explain why th-cam.com/video/V2kcWOrFAEY/w-d-xo.html
Great info, thanks Leisa :-)
I am new to canning, can you do this with 3-5 day old vegetables?
yes
If I haven't used my canner in a while (few weeks) steam will escape around the gasket (even with a new gasket) until the pressure reaches 8-9 lb, then it goes on up to 11 with no problem and holds just fine. Thoughts? Btw, it's a National, which waa bought out by Presto.
Thank you I jut received my regulator, gasket, the tray that goes in the bottom for my Magic Seal following your link in the last video. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️wait you said you can’t use them over an open flame? Is this the same as my gas stove? 🤷♀️
This is why I'm reading the comments. I also have a gas stove. Have only used ut twice. It seems to work fine but now I gotta research this also.
I bought my 23 quart presto last year and on the sixth or seventh time using it I had to replace the seal because it would not hold a seal no matter what I did. I wasn’t very happy with that lol.
Did you try putting the gasket in the freezer for 20 minutes?
How do you know if your gasket is bad? Mine looks good, but it is not getting up to pressure.
PLEASE HELP! My husband bought me a used Presto model 7AV pressure canner from a yard sale. I was checking it to see what I needed, then went to put the cover back on. RIGHT SIDE not upside down. Apparently it wasn't aligned correctly and now it's stuck. Any ideas?
PS I just realized the basket is in it and the handles are not aligned with the handles on the pot either. I wonder if that is what it's stuck on? 😭
How did you get it open
@@OnnaStivers-y5f We called Presto customer service and they said for one of us to press down hard on the lid, while the other turned the handles. It took a few minutes and brute strength but it worked! We finally found the warned arrows to line the lid properly! We replaced gasket and haven't had a problem since!
I need a gasket for a vintage presto pressure canner , the lady from outlet asked me to measure the diameter ! How do I do that , it’s not all the way around or just in the middle, please help me 😢⁉️
Call ereplacementparts.com
I couldn’t find a new seal for mine but I just seen the model number I need in that list of compatible models. Too used to Amazon having everything. SMH
Ereplacementparts.com
My #s are too worn to read :- (. What to do??
Do you think its best to have and extra of each part for all your canners
It doesn't hurt at all
I entered All American Pressure Canner into DuckDuckGo and a site popped up that showed them for $180 for the 25qt. I've been burned trying to buy canning lids that ended up coming from China and I could not find any information or reviews on the site that came up. I wish I could find an All American for such a great price, but since normal prices are around $350-$400 for that size and even the company's own website says they are out of stock..well I'm afraid it sounds too good to be true. They also had La Creuset cookware for about $80, which is also pretty deeply discounted in my experience. I'm a little curious just what would arrive if I ordered from them, as I doubt it would resemble what I expected to get.
Hello mitten sister, (Frankenmuth here). would you buy an off brand gasket? I can get 2 for the price of 1 from Amazon but they aren't presto. Thoughts? Thanks! Love you and your videos.
I would stick with presto
I have a mirro 8 quart and 12 quart. I bought the recommended gasket.. after about 15 canning sessions the thing seems to grow and become larger. it buckles and lets steam out because it no longer fits. Ive looked online everywhere to find out what is the problem. no answer.
Same thing happened to me. I have an 8 quart. The gasket is so loose now I have to put the lid on while trying to hold the gasket in place.
Try website pressurecooker-outlet.com Theyhave lots of Mirro parts. They also have a 1-800 number so maybe someone could help you find the correct gasket. Hope this helps.👩🌾💚
I took your advice, looked on Market place, craig's list...for my area... people are charging new price, for used ones! New ones.. people trying to get $35-$50 more than I can get at Walmart, Amazon..
Thats unfortunate anxiety wl be a bit. But keep looming
Rub the writing on the bottom of your canner with chalk. Make it much easier to read.
thanks, leisa! are there any issues with mirro canners? i thought they were comparable with presto, but seems more people use presto.. appreciate anyone's input!
I had a mirro for 35 years and it was great. Similar to the Presto with the dial gage and the metal vent that drops. Wonderful canner.
@@jimmyjames372 thanks for answering! ordering replacement parts for dad's old mirro canner now.. lol!
Hi Leisa when you mention that the presto can't be used in a open flame does that mean you can use on a Gas stove? I'm currently on electric but planning on a gas stove when we move but I too have wrist/hand issues and probably won't want to change to the all American.
A gas stove is fine. You need to know the BTUs which should not exceed 12000
I got my sister’s Presto Canner 7-B it is really old. I bought a new gasket but it is about 2 inches too big. I have ordered 3 all total from 2 diff companies. None fit… WHY???? Help !!!!
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We’re to shop for parts can’t find a place we’re they sent to Denmark
Try ereplacementparts.com
Watched
I should have watched this all before I purchased this propane thing from the mexican store that sells all different kinds of cooking contraptions. I have a ceramic stove from 2004 and a low hood vent( thank you dear husband who tries to do stuff himself to save $.🙄. So I thought I could use it outside to can. Your previous video said not to doon open flame. The cord thing has 120 psi. It looks like you can regulate the flame.
It runs on propane. The brand name is Loty. Does anyone who might read this know anything about what I am blabbering about? Unfortunately I was way l aid prepping due to 4 surgeries
So aggravated! It send before I was done. So, I was stocking up on canned goods, medical supplies, etc. I really want to learn how to can and do it right so I don't kill my family. Thank you.
Hey Leisa, thank you for your information. I Wish that Pressure Canners are available and would be recommended here in Germany. They have definitly should be. I don't know how the Situation is in other Countries of Europe but here in my Country Pressure Canning will be titled as a high risk. For me a Paradoxum. Pressure Cooking is ok but Canning not. Who would unterstand it?😲🤔
But it is good to know all these for the Time it will be okay.😘
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My presto is about 10 years old and the model number was stamped on the pot under a handle. Go figure. You may have to hunt.
A friend gave me a canner that had been in her shed for 15 years. The gasket is dry and a clear type. Not sure good. It is a presto.
I would replace the gasket
I bought a new sealing ring, and dial gauge, but I am still unable to close the canner. Can anyone tell me why?
Make sure to line up the arrows on the lid and canner. Sometimes a new gasket makes it harder to shut
Put a bit of oil on the rubber ring
I’ve already done both these things and it still doesn’t close! Perhaps part of the actual tabs are bent?! I’ll have to take it to the county extension office and see if they can figure it out.
@@susanputnam8929 Bummer! Hope it’s something easily fixed so you can get it up and running.
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