George Shirley wrote:

> zxcvbob wrote:
>
>> pickle wrote:
>>
>>> "Bob Kay" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>
>>>> I've water bathed canned for years, but have been intimidated with
>>>> pressure canner. I am thinking about Presto 25 quart canner. Any
>>>> advice or reccomendations?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Emarie
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi !
>>>
>>> Stay away from any pressure canner with rubber gaskets. Check out a
>>> metal-to-metal seal. Such as The All American Canner - which comes in
>>> different sizes.
>>>
>>> pickle king
>>> Chiang Mai, Thailand
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> My two Mirro canners are over 25 years old and have the original
>> gaskets and they work just fine. Eventually they may fail and need to
>> be replaced, but if looks mean anything they have another 10 years to
>> go at least.
>>
>> All Americans are nice, but they weigh twice as much as a Mirro or
>> Presto, take up more cabinet space, and they cost a lot more.
>>
>> If you have a glass top stove, Presto is the only canner with a flat
>> bottom that might work.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Bob
>
>
> I'll trump your two Mirro canners Bob. I've got a Sears canner that is
> about 40 years old now. I replace the gasket every two years and have
> the steam gauge adjusted and certified annually. Still works for me.
>
> George
>


I was bragging about the gaskets. That's what I meant have at least 10
more years in 'em.

grumblegrumbletrumpyourtwomirrosmyassgrumble, ;-)
Bob