pressure canning help

**alarosalpn** · 09-07-2010, 11:21 AM

I recently had a birthday (9/5) and was given walmart gift cards to help with the purchase of a 23 quart pressure canner...
I have a few questions before I order it...
1) Is 23 quarts big enough?
2) how many jars at a time will it hold?
3) where can I find recipes for it?

I know I'll be canning homemade soups and baked beans... not sure what else yet.

Thanks for all your expertise in this area..
Any tips,suggestions are welcome!

**Josephhgoins** · 09-07-2010, 12:08 PM

Usually they will hold about 7 quart jars at a time, but check the packaging. They are all made differently and some hold more or less jars than others. Also, some have racks and will hold 7 quarts or 14 pints or 21 or more half pints.

I think that size would be fine for 3 people. Although, I usually can in larger batches and use 2 canners at one time. It makes canning 300 quarts of beans remarkably quicker. Do you plan to garden and then can your fruits and vegetables?

The canner will come with a recipe book that will be worth its weight in gold. I also find recipes with Google, like proper way to can beans.

Good luck with your canning and make sure to read the instructions and pay attention to them.

**frugalfranny** · 09-07-2010, 03:12 PM

No help with the pressure canning question.........

But there is a whole wealth of info. on the net.........almost all states have Extension Sites with help.........here is one site for Presto that could help you with some of your questions.

Presto®: Pressure Canning Index

Good luck and enjoy!!