Canning and Canners for Glass and Ceramic-Top Stoves!
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Looking for a canner that can be used on your glass or ceramic stovetop or cooker? Read below to find out why you can't find one, and what the alternatives are! Scroll down this page for more information, and with NO obligation to buy, just click on the links in the Amazon boxes on the left!
Canning on Glass Stovetops and Canners for Glass and
Ceramic Stoves
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ght and
Amazon box below) is nearly perfect! It produces plenty of heat, is
waist high, has two burners so you can run two canners or 1 canner and cook
on the other! I have one and use it for all my canning. It leaves my stove
in the kitchen free for cooking, so I can do twice as much canning in half
the time with two canners going. It produces SO much heat, that it can
easily keep two canners at a full boil in any weather. And here's how you
sell it to your hubby: The legs are removable, so you can easily put it in
the trunk of your car and use it for camping and tailgate parties before the
football game, or use it as a tabletop stove! And it is perfect for cooking
when there is a power outage!
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Features
This Weck Electric Water Bath Canner ought to be available in the U.S. sometime in late 2012. We're just waiting for the distributor to confirm when they get it back in stock. Click on the Amazon box at left to check availability. Advantages: operates on it's own, standalone on the countertop, does not require a stove! Disadvantages: very expensive (usually between $250 and $300, when it is in stock) |
Canning stove alternatives
To find out more about a stove (with no obligation to buy), just click on
any of the links in the Amazon picture boxes below:
Coleman 2 Burner Propane Grill Stove
This works very well You'll need 2 or 3 of the small green cylinders for a day's canning (see left)
Product Description
Fully adjustable cooking power up to 10,000 BTUs per burner. Large control
knobs positioned in front for easy access. PerfectFlow(TM) ensures
consistent fuel output, regardless of weather, altitude or fuel level.
Durable enamel-painted steel case and aluminized cooking surface for easy
cleaning. Heavy-duty removable chrome cooking grate and non-stick
cast-aluminum grill grate. Folding WindBlock(TM) system doubles as
convenient side shelves. Burn time: 4.5 hours on one 16.4-ounce propane
cylinders (sold separately) - (Note: these are the green 10 inch tall
cylinders so commonly sold, shown attached in the photo of the blue unit).
Coleman lifetime limited warranty.
Blake: I have an earlier version of this, and as you can see from the photos at left. All versions easily accommodates a large water bath canner OR a pressure canner. I use it for canning, camping, and when the power goes out! Each model puts out 10,000 btu per burner (20,000, total per stove). I recommend the versions withOUT the griddle, as you will be sure the burners are the same height!
Mr.Heater 12-Foot Hose and LP Regulator Make Portable Propane Equipment Easier to Use
This extension hose with regulator makes it easy to connect your portable propane stove to a 20 lb propane tank (the same one your outdoor gas grill uses. This makes it MUCH cheaper to use your camping stove as an auxiliary stove to speed your canning!
STANSPORT 5 Foot Propane Hose and Regulator Assembly
This allows you to connect a 20 lb propane tank to the portable propane stoves - much cheaper to operate,
Features
- Ideal for use with Coleman and Stansport propane stoves
- 75,000 BTU capacity
- 1/2 PSI output
- 11" WC pressure setting, Regulator, 5'
Bayou Classic Single Gas Burner
Perfect for canning! It's ideal! And of course, you can use it for a crawfish boil, a turkey fryer and, if you get a 55 gallon drum, cooking your mother-in-law*
(* - the last option void where prohibited by law)
- 13 in. Tall Heavy Duty Steel Frame
- Large 16 in. x 16 in. Cooking Surface
- Accommodates any size Stockpot
- UL Listed 29 in. Hose, Regulator, Valve Assembly
- 10 PSI Regulator
- For outdoor use!
- This one has an additional use: I put a standard Weber charcoal smoker on top of it (omitting the smoker's base) and use it as a gas-fired smoker - makes smoking and BBQ EASY! And of course, you can put a large pot on it and use it as a canner, turkey fryer, outdoor stew pot, crawfish boil, etc.
- Hooks up to any standard propane tank.
Waring Pro Burner
I still think you'd want two of these, side by side, under the canner. One alone would not produce enough heat to get and keep a canner boiling hard.
Features:
- 1300-watt portable single burner provides extra heating options (part of their ad says "900 watts", but that is an error - it's 1300!) That's enough to keep the canner boiling, but it is slow to heat up.
- Durable cast-iron plate heats up quickly and ensures stable heat retention
- Adjustable thermostat; "on" and "ready" indicator lights
- Brushed stainless-steel housing; non-slip rubber feet; low-silhouette design
- Measures 10-3/4 by 11-1/2 by 4 inches; 1-year limited warranty
'Big Bertha' 13" Propane Stove Cook Top - 30,000 BTU - Electric Start
I'm going to get one of these to try - it looks perfect for those long canning days or when you have a lot of cooking to do and not enough burners on your stove.
Features:
- Extra-large propane stove burner for over-sized cooking and heating jobs
- 13" diameter with 9"-diameter burner; produces up to 30,000 BTU with regular propane gas
- Heavy-duty cast-iron with durable, easy-clean baked enamel finish; stable support for big pots
- Infinitely adjustable heat with built-in piezo-electric start; 24"-length, 4.5"H, 15 lbs
- 72"-length 5/8" outside diameter gas hose with regulator and brass
fitting for standard propane tank
Portable Propane Gas Stove 1 Single Burner Range BBQ
Features- New & Sealed
- 18,000 BTU
- Made of Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Construction
- Includes Hose & Regulator
- High Pressure, High Temperature Resistant 9mm Hose
Portable Propane Gas Stove 2 Double Burner Range BBQ
Features- New & Sealed
- 12000 & 15000 BTU burners
- Piezo Starter for Quick & Safe Ignition
- Knob Controls Ignition & Gas Control
- Specified to work with Standard Propane Tanks
- Made of Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Construction
- Includes Hose & Regulator
- High Pressure, High Temperature Resistant 9mm Hose
Waring Pro Double Burner
I haven't tried this one, but it looks like the single unit above, plus a smaller 500 watt burner close by it. They look closer together than the Rival double unit below.
Features:
- 1800-watt portable double burner with large and small heating plates
- Durable cast-iron plates heat up quickly and ensure stable heat retention
- Individual adjustable thermostats; separate "on" and "ready" indicator lights
- Brushed stainless-steel housing; non-slip rubber feet; low-silhouette design
- Measures 19-1/2 by 11-1/2 by 4 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Rival BD222 Double Burner Hot Plate
Features:
- Independent controls for each burner
- Heat resistant handles
- Heating elements tilt for easy cleaning
- Skid resistant feet
The units have a bit of space between them, so your canner will probably be halfway on each - which will still get plenty of heat, but you might need to brace it with another pot, brick, etc.
Toastmaster 6431 Eclipse Single Burner
Features:
 | Measures 10-1/2 inches wide and 10 inches deep |
| Compact design perfect for buffet, dining table, office, workshop |
| Easy-cleaning sealed, solid heating disk 7-1/2 inches in diameter |
| 1000 watts, 6-setting thermostat |
Proctor-Silex Fifth Burner
Features:
| Limited one-year warranty |
| Spiral heating element; chrome ring and drip pan |
| Adjustable temperature control with three settings |
| Heating element tilts for easy cleaning |
BroilKing PR-S1 Professional Single Burner Range
Features:
| 11-1/2 by 3-1/2 by 11-1/2 inches |
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| High-speed tubular element with a 5-1/2-inch diameter |
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Books
Canning books
Canning & Preserving for Dummies
by Karen Ward
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The Ball Blue Book of Preserving
This is THE book on canning! My grandmother used this book when I was a child. It tells you in simple instructions how to can almost anything; complete with recipes for jam, jellies, pickles, sauces, canning vegetables, meats, etc. If it can be canned, this book likely tells you how! Click on the link below for more information and / or to buy (no obligation to buy)
Click here for more information from Amazon.com about the
Ball Blue Book of Preserving
Complete Guide to Home Canning and Preserving
by United States Dept. of Agriculture
Practical, easy-to-follow guide contains virtually everything consumers need to know about home canning: how to select, prepare, and can fruits, vegetables, poultry, red meats and seafoods; how to preserve fruit spreads, fermented foods and pickled vegetables; how to prepare foods for special diets, and much more. Also includes scores of simply written recipes that even beginners can handle (smoked fish, turkey-tamale pie, chicken croquettes, more. It's the second book to get, after the Ball Guide. Click on the link below for more information and / or to buy (no obligation to buy)
Guidance Specific to Certain Stoves.
These are submitted by visitors, so I can't independently verify them, but I have no reason to doubt them. Here they are:
- Amana: A visitor tells me that her Amana manual says "Canning is NOT recommended with any of the Amana smoothtop ranges or cooktops due to the intense heat and large cookware required to can. The heat generated by the canning cookware overheats the elements and the smoothtop of the range. This can cause the smoothtop to crack, cause failure of the heating elements, and can cause damage to the backguard. Damage incurred by canning or attempting to can, using the smoothtop cooktop is not covered under the warranty."
- Electrolux - A visitor sent this email that he received
from Electrolux:
"The safety switch circuit can easily handle more than the 240 degrees that the water will achieve. Just think about when you deep fry on your range top. The oil temperature reaches 350 or above most of the time. The safety switch will engage sooner if there is air space between the glass and cooking pot because the heat being generated by the element itself will not be transferred into the utensil and food. This is why you want cooking pans and utensils that are absolutely flat and smooth on the bottom , so they can transfer the heat into the food instead of overheating the glass."
The rep is correct. I have used pots to heat oil for deep frying on my smooth top range at temperatures of 350 to 370 degrees. I hope this puts to bed the concern about reflected heat tripping the safety sensor and producing questionable canning results. - Frigidaire - "I emailed you about my Frigidaire glass
top stove. I got a response from the company so thought it might help others
out.
Thank you for contacting Electrolux Major Appliances with your question. A smooth top range can be used for canning food. Here are some tips to help you obtain the best results when canning on a glass cooktop:
*Always use flat surface bottomed cookware - medium (gauge) weight is best.
*Always start with hot water and a lid on top of the pan. It will take less time for the water to come to a boil. The larger and heavier the pan is, the longer it will take your water to come to a boil.
*Use the largest surface element possible.
*Make sure the diameter of your pan does not extend over an inch of the surface element.
*The maximum weight of the canner and it's contents should not exceed 50 pounds. It is recommended not to use your surface elements continually all day for canning. There is a built-in limiter which allows the element to cycle on and off to keep the glass from getting too hot and causing damage to the cooktop. There are smooth tops on the market today with a variety of element dimensions such as 9 to 12 inches. Also, higher wattage elements are being used for faster boil times. Please let us know if you need any further information or assistance. Thank you for choosing Frigidaire products for your home. Doug Couts Electrolux Technical Assistance "
(UPDATED: February 09, 2010) - GE flat top range Model JS998B0H1BB - (the ending BB is
for black exterior, SS is for stainless steel exterior, W for white, etc)
Serial DG284018Q.
The manual says the same thing as the Kenmore model on your web page. You can use large flat bottom canners on it because the boiling water temp will not harm the surrounding cooktop surface. Do not use a large diameter pot (overhangs the burner surface by more than an inch) to boil anything but water though!!!" - GE Models JBP60, 65, 75, 76, 77, & 78 - A visitor writes on April 07, 2010: "(Glass-top) Can on cooktop only. Pots that extend boyond 1" of the surface unit circle are not recommended for most surface cooking, However, when canning with water-bath or pressure canner, larger-diameter pots may be used. This is because boiling water temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface units. There is a caution to not use these larger pans for frying of boiling anything other than water. They also note that flat-bottomed canners must be used. Thank you for your site!! I was going to buy myself a flat-bottom canner to use on my glass-top stove but may rethink that and go for the propane camp stove instead. I like the idea of being able to set up on the brick patio where there is shade rather than my kitchen which tends to bake in the summer sun."
- GE range, model # JBP64BH2WH - a visitor writes: "Regarding using water bath canners on glass and ceramic cooktops, I have a GE range, model # JBP64BH2WH. The manual states: "Home Canning Tips: Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit. Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom. To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when canning. Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. These are available from manufacturers such as Ball and Kerr and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service. Flat-bottomed canners are recommended. Use of water bath canners with rippled bottoms may extend the time required to bring the water to a boil."
- Kenmore glass-top stove, model #911.95361592. The
manual says: "Water-bath or pressure canners and large diameter pots
extending more than 1" beyond the edge of the cooktop zones may be used when
canning. This is because the temperature needed to boil water is not harmful
to the surfaces surrounding the cooktop zones. However, do not use large
diameter canners, pots or pans for anything other than boiling water.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING POINTS WHEN CANNING:
1. Be sure the canner is centered over the zones.
2. Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom.
3. Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. These are available from manufacturers such as Ball and Kerr and the Department of Agriculture Extension Service.
4. Use caution while canning, to prevent burns from steam or heat. - GE Induction stovetops, a visitor writes on November 06, 2012: "When water bath canning, I use only flat bottom large kettles on my GE induction glass top electric stove. Using a rack with at least 1/2 to 1 inch clearance on the bottom and putting large screw lids around the jars when processing is a cinch. No problem with keeping temperature or rolling boil going. Do not exceed more than 1" than the burner size, also check the watts on each burner. Mine all burn differently with intelligence. MUST use flat bottomed vessels on this type of stove. Purchased through QVC, they have a large selection of completely flat bottomed cookware. Works like a charm. My choice for the large quart size is to use my Weber Genesis grill with a 13,000 watt side burner. It is terrific and outside. Using a traditional large blue water bath canner. In conclusion, for canning 1/2 or 1 pint jars on the stove top is very doable; quart jars should be canned on a powerful gas burner. "
- A visitor writes on July 13, 2011: "Love your site! I've never canned anything but I'm interested in trying. I have a glasstop stove and read your info. Here's what my owner's manual says about canning (Manual covers EER200, EER3000, JBP64, JBP65, JBP66, JBP67, JBP70, JBP78) "Be sure the canner is centered over the surface unit. Make sure the canner is flat on the bottom. Use recipes and procedures from reputable sources...such as Ball and Kerr and Dept of Agruculture Extension Svc. To prevent burns from steam or heat, use caution when canning." In another section is reads: "Every radiant surface unit has a temperature limiter. The temperature limiter protects the glass cooktop from getting too hot. The temperature limiter may cycle the units off for a time if: -the pan boils dry, -the pan bottom is not flat, -the pan is off center, -there is no pan on the unit" I take this to mean to as long as none of these 4 reasons apply, it should maintain the temperature. It does say "the surface unit will cycle on and off to maintain your selected control setting." But this means to me that the temperature shouldn't fluctuate, even if the unit cycles on and off. It should come back on before the temperature drops. I've put everything the manual says in "quotes". The rest is my interpretation. Thanks again for an extremely informative site!"
- Kitchenaid flat glass stove - A visitor writes on October 12, 2009: "I have a KitchenAid flat glass stove and have been canning on it for several years. Yes the heat does cycle on and off but that doesn't prevent me from maintaining a full rolling boil in a large kettle. Mine is pretty flat on the bottom, not a real "canner". I also use a Presto Pressure Canner with little problem. It does need to be watched throughout the process to make sure the pressure stays high enough but I think this would be true of any electric stove. As long as I watch it and make slight adjustments occasionally (2-3 times in a 20 minute canning process) it stays right on pressure. Id look up the manual but I have an enormous drawer full of appliance manuals so...there you go. I did get it at a Sears."
- Kuhn Rikon Duromatic - A visitor writes on February 05, 2011: "For your page on canners for glass and ceramic-top stoves: Kuhn Rikon Duromatic pressure cookers work on all cooking surfaces, including induction cooktops. The brand is pricey, but this cookware will last forever. And they clean so easily. I haven't used their pressure cooker, but their pots are very well made flat-bottom stainless cookware and work great on glass-top stoves. The pressure cooker can be purchased here. Great website! Thanks for all the information. Linda "
- LG Electric Range (glass top) model LRE30757sw/sb/st According to the manual: Make sure canner is flat on the bottom. Base must not be more than 1 inch larger than element.
- Maytag, Model MER5770BAW Electric Range: - "Do not use non-flat specialty items that are oversized or uneven such as round bottom woks, rippled bottom and/or oversized canners and griddles." Baking rack between the surface and the canner: "Never place a trivet or wok ring between the surface and pan. These items can mark or etch the top." .
- Whirlpool Gold GR399LXGB ceramic top range - A visitor writes on August 11, 2009: "Regarding flat cooktops: I have yet to can on it. I just received my Ball Basic Canning Kit and unfortunately, it has a ridged bottom pan. The site I purchased it from didn't mention that. I may try it anyway, just to see. Here is what my stove manual says about canning (note the last section about having a "canning kit for coil models" installed): Home canning information To protect your range: • Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of cooktops, especially ceramic glass. Canners with rippled or ridged bottoms do not allow good contact with the surface. • Center the canner over the largest surface cooking area. Do not extend more than one inch outside the surface cooking area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not centered correctly, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop. • Do not place your canner on two surface cooking areas at the same time. •The type of material the canner is made of determines the length of heating time. Refer to the “Characteristics of cookware materials” chart later in this section for more information. •When canning for long periods of time, allow elements and the surrounding surfaces to cool down. 1" 1" Surface Pan cooking area •Alternate use of the surface cooking areas between batches or prepare small batches at a time. •Start with hot water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or required pressure levels in a pressure canner. •On coil element model, keep your reflector bowls clean so that they will always reflect heat well. •For up-to-date information on canning, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural Department Extension Office or companies who manufacture home canning products. Optional canning kit (Coil element model) Most water-bath or pressure canners have large diameters. If you do canning with them at high heat settings for long periods of time, you can shorten the life of regular coil elements. This can also damage the cooktop. If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company."
- Whirlpool Model #RF374PXDN1 - A visitor writes on September 02, 2010: "This is what my user manual says for Whirlpool Model #RF374PXDN1 - Home canning information Pan Surface unit l. Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit. 2. Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling. 3. Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions. Cookware tips l.Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit. NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results. You can, however, use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels. This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results. Also, woks, canners, and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares. 1. The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting lid. 2. Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly lightweight. 3. The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results. 4. Handles should be made of sturdy, heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan. 5. With your hand, feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches. Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass cooktop. 6. Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using on cooktop. 7. Avoid spillovers on cooktop. Use pans with tall sides. 8. Do not cook food directly on cooktop. NOTE: Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. The utensil could overheat and damage the utensil or surface unit. "
- Whirlpool with Electric Radiant Glass - A visitor writes on August 16, 2012: "RE: Glass top stoves. I
have a 30" Whirlpool with Electric Radiant Glass surface. The instruction
manual for this says:
Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface. When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool. Center the canner on the largest cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) beyond the cooking area or element. Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at the same time. On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to avoid damage to the cooktop and elements. For more information, contact your local agricultural extension office, or refer to the USDA Home Canning Guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.
Also, I know this will make you laugh, but thank you so much for your website, especially the pages on how to choose a canner, and the very basic how to as well. I kept thinking "If I put the open jar in a water bath..." which made zero sense...Now I think I can handle some of this. Okay, you can stop laughing now. "
 Don't forget the Ball Blue Book! |
Home Canning KitsFeatures:* All the tools you need for hot waterbath canning - in one comprehensive set! * Complete with 21 1/2 qt. enameled waterbath canner * Also includes canning rack, funnel, jar lifter, jar wrencher, bubble freer, tongs and lid lifter. * A Kitchen Krafts exclusive collection. This is the same type of standard canner that my grandmother used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato and spaghetti sauce. This complete kit includes everything you need and lasts for years: the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs, lid lifting wand, a plastic funnel, labels, bubble freer. It's much cheaper than buying the items separately. You'll never need anything else except jars & lids (and the jars are reusable)! There is also s simple kit with just the canner and rack, and a pressure canner, if your want to do vegetables (other than tomatoes). To see
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