Steam Canner by Back to Basics - Home Steam Canning System Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used my Back to Basics steam canner for 7 canning seasons. I've canned dozens of cases of peaches - note - not an acid food - and have not had a single quart jar fail to seal properly nor have I experienced any food spoilage. Tomato salsa, tomato sauses, chutneys, pickled pumpkin, pickled peppers, tomateos - all without any failure. Sure, I understand the government's concern. Big Brother just wants to make things idiot proof because they're so accustomed to working with other idiots - namely other government employees. If you buy this canner, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY. Remember, it's YOU who is responsible for proper use of this or any other product.
I understand Big Brother's concern about the steam temperature not reaching the boiling temperature necessary for killing spoilage organisms. I bought a long stemmed candy thermometer and drilled a hole to match the probes diameter about 3 1/2" in from the edge of the lid. Now when I can I ignore the steam venting from the holes near the bottom of the lid and instead start my canning time when the thermometer reads boiling temperature. Because I live at 5600 ft. I always adjust my canning times for altitude as well. Down side - I can't use the lid as a spagetti pot as the manufacturer suggest. No problem.
Today I canned 9 qts. of peaches and 6 pnts. of plum/peach chutney. All with my steam canner. It was most enjoyable! Speaking of joy, all of you canners should get yourselves a copy of Linda Ziedrich's book - The Joy of Pickling: 200 Flavor-Packed Recipes for All Kinds of Produce from Garden or Market. Well researched, well written and full of delicious recipes.
If it wasn't for the flimsy aluminum grip brackets I'd give this 5 stars.

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