Definition: A canner is a piece of cookware used in home preserving and canning. There are basically two types of canners used in home preserving of foods - a waterbath canner and a pressure canner.
A waterbath canner is a large stainless steel or enamel-on-steel cooking pot with a lid, that is used on the range cooktop for canning high acid fruits and vegetables in sealing/preserving jars. A rack is often included with a waterbath canner and is used to support and lift jars in the canner.
A pressure canner is also large and used on the stove top, but it has a pressure relief valve and gauge to help you monitor the pressure level during the canning process. A regulated pressure canner is used for canning various low acid foods including fruits, vegetables, meats and fish, in sealing/preserving jars.
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A waterbath canner is a large stainless steel or enamel-on-steel cooking pot with a lid, that is used on the range cooktop for canning high acid fruits and vegetables in sealing/preserving jars. A rack is often included with a waterbath canner and is used to support and lift jars in the canner.
A pressure canner is also large and used on the stove top, but it has a pressure relief valve and gauge to help you monitor the pressure level during the canning process. A regulated pressure canner is used for canning various low acid foods including fruits, vegetables, meats and fish, in sealing/preserving jars.
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Pronunciation: Can.ner
Also Known As: Canning kettle
Common Misspellings: caner
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A canner is necessary for preserving foods at home, such jams, jellies, tomatoes, beets, pickles and other foods.
