NurseNettie
Garden Ornament
Hi there- It's been years since I've grown a garden or canned- but we're working diligently on planting to see what we can grow well, and want to can as much as I can.
In the past, I've only canned tomatoes and pickles, so I only needed a water bath canner.
I know I need something else ( steam or pressure canner?) for less acidic foods- and I'm looking for recommendations ( as is one of the women I work with-- I told her I'd pass along whatever I could find out!!)
What works for you? I'm looking for what you think works well and why (brands, etc) where you got it, or have seen it and approx. price. Any or all of the info is just fine- I'm just gathering info and researching-- I know I've got a bit of time before I need to buy one, but want to look at all possibilities- and want to watch for good deals- either at brick and mortar stores, online retailers or ebay, etc.
Another question I have-- I know the water bath canner can't be used as a steam/pressure canner---- but if I get the steam/pressure canner, do I also need a water bath canner or is the one enough?
I am also in recipe sources!!!!! ( good books, websites-- any reccs. would be appreciated!)
In the past, I've only canned tomatoes and pickles, so I only needed a water bath canner.
I know I need something else ( steam or pressure canner?) for less acidic foods- and I'm looking for recommendations ( as is one of the women I work with-- I told her I'd pass along whatever I could find out!!)
What works for you? I'm looking for what you think works well and why (brands, etc) where you got it, or have seen it and approx. price. Any or all of the info is just fine- I'm just gathering info and researching-- I know I've got a bit of time before I need to buy one, but want to look at all possibilities- and want to watch for good deals- either at brick and mortar stores, online retailers or ebay, etc.
Another question I have-- I know the water bath canner can't be used as a steam/pressure canner---- but if I get the steam/pressure canner, do I also need a water bath canner or is the one enough?
I am also in recipe sources!!!!! ( good books, websites-- any reccs. would be appreciated!)