I make rhubarb jam and mint jelly every year at the beginning of June. I was using a large pot to boil my 8oz jars. I had to line the bottom of the pot with a dish towel. This was annoying but most canning pots were too large and too heavy for 7 or 8 8oz jars. Then I searched Amazon and read all the reviews. This canning pot is ideal for my use. If you use larger jars, quart size etc. you will need a larger one. Water gets displaced if the jars are bigger and will boil over. This one is just right for my purposes. I bought the jars from Amazon also…cheapest around.
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Granite Ware Covered Preserving Canner with Rack, 12-Quart
Home canning is an economical way to preserve fresh foods while retaining their vitamins and nutrients. The right equipment is essential to ensure a quality product and Granite Ware offers all the basics for blanching produce for the freezer or for cold pack canning . A porcelain surface with durable steel core provides great heat distribution, saving time and energy. The wire rack makes lifting jars easy, and is collapsible for quick storage. Granite Ware water-bath canners have been the standard for over 100 years. The stepped design produces even heat by allowing more boiling water to contact the tops of the jars, raising food temps. above 212°F, killing bacteria found in high acid foods. Water-bath canners create a vacuum seal when the jars cool, sealing out air and bacteria. This allows you to safely store preserves, jellies, pickles, relishes, salsas, chilies and more, without refrigeration. Canning is also a great way to create unique, personalized gifts for family and friends.
Granite Ware by Columbian Home Products
Specialty Cookware for every season, region and origin from the oldest cookware manufacturer in the U.S.A.
Originally founded in 1871, Columbian Home Products is the oldest cookware manufacturer in the U. S., famous for producing Porcelain on Steel cookware. The Columbian Home Products name was taken from the Columbian Exposition World Fair in Chicago in 1893 where we won the cookware innovation award for our naturally non-stick enameling process. We have been producing Granite Ware cookware in our Terre Haute, in facility since 1901.
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| size | 12-Quart | 21.5 Quarts | 21.5 Quarts | 20 Quarts | 15.5 Quarts | 9 piece (HG) |
| capacity | 11.5 quarts | 21.5 quarts | 21.5 quarts | 20 quarts | 15.5 quarts | 21.5 quarts |
| material | Alloy Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Enameled Steel | Enameled Steel |
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Too short for large cans and arrived damage
The product description says the 12qt can fit 4, 1qt mason jars. While that is TECHNICALLY true, there is not enough head room to cover the tops of the jars by 1in for canning.The 12qt would be perfect for normal, pint sized jars, but if you are wanting to can with the larger mason jars, you should get the next size up.The rack inside seems sturdy and I didn’t have any rust like some of the other reviews had reported.The pot did not come with ANY packaging other than the Amazon box. This cause the pot to be damaged on arrival. A lot of others had this problem as well. I expect my items to be shipped properly and arrive with no damage, regardless of how much I spend on them (but especially if I’m paying almost $50 on a pot).All in all, I would recommend this this pot, but if it is damaged then exchange it until it arrives in proper order.
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- Ian A.Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2016
Good pot with a well designed rack
Color: BlackSize: 12-QuartVerified Purchase -
LuismanuelcayonmtzReviewed in Mexico on November 10, 2019
Bien
Color: BlackSize: 12-QuartVerified Purchase - ToniReviewed in Canada on June 21, 2022
Perfect!
Color: BlackSize: 12-QuartVerified Purchase
Enjoying the fruits of my garden all winter thanks to the canner! Worked well.ToniPerfect!
Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2022
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on October 5, 2018
Granite ware canner
Color: BlackSize: 12-QuartVerified Purchase - MegReviewed in Canada on October 4, 2016
Will do well for many years of canning
Color: BlackSize: 12-QuartVerified Purchase
