Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article >,
> "Al Reid" > wrote:
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>>"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
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>>>I'm going to throw in my nickel's worth here and recommend that he buy
>>>the one that fits his stove best! It shouldn't have more than an inch
>>>of overhang on an electric burner. My extension division class said so
>>>(citing a source in case That Guy lurks here).
>>>--
>>>-Barb
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>>I decided to order the All-American. It looks like it should last forever
>>and I plan to use it forever (well, perhaps about 30
>>tears if I live that long). I have a gas range so I don't think that's an
>>issue. I've been canning using the BWB method for over
>>20 years but I grow so much these days that run out of freezer space for the
>>non acidic items (beans, corn, creamed corn, etc.). I
>>hope this will be my first and last pressure canner.
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> I'm guessing it'll be the first and last for your grandkids, Al. :-)
> Good choice.
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>>Thanks for the input.
>>---
>>Al Reid
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Shucks, that's true of about any pressure canner. I know ours is well
over 40 years old because I remember buying it at Mr. Sears and Mr.
Roebucks store. Long as I keep getting the pressure gauge tested and
regulated each year it will probably work for my greatgrandchildren. <VBG>

George