Granite Ware 20-Quart Pressure Canner/Cooker/Steamer

The Granite Ware 20-quart Pressure Canner and Pressure Cooker/Steamer is a professional-quality tool that is UL-listed and made of hard anodized aluminum, featuring stay-cool handles and a locking stainless steel lid. This versatile appliance offers a range of canning, steaming, and pressure cooking functions, making it an essential tool for home cooks.

The accompanying rack fits down into the pot to keep jars up off the bottom, and comes with folding handles for easy raising and lowering. The rack can accommodate up to 7 one-quart jars, 8 one-pint jars, or 24 half-pint jars. The steamer insert fits into the stepped portion of the vessel about 1/3 the way up from the bottom, allowing you to steam a variety of foods, from tamales to seafood, pulled pork, pot roast, and ribs, without submerging them in the cooking liquid.

The pressure canner function achieves the high temperature required for safely processing foods, with the USDA endorsing it as the only safe method for canning meats, poultry, and low-acid vegetables. It can also be used as a large pressure cooker, preserving flavor and nutrients, tenderizing tough cuts of meat, and cooking many foods in one-third to one-tenth the time compared to traditional methods. This makes it an excellent choice for creating family-sized meals with ease.

The unit features a pop-up pressure indicator, locking the lid in place to prevent it from being opened while the canner is pressurized, even if there is just one psi of pressure. The vent pipe is located in the center of the lid, and if it fails or clogs, there is an additional black capped safety valve set to go off and a second all-metal safety valve that will exhaust residual pressure while sounding a whistling alarm.

The sturdy lid locks in place during canning or cooking, with the lid gasket sealing ring forming a pressure-tight seal between the body of the canner and the cover. The Granite Ware pressure canner, steamer, and cooker uses the UL-recommended adjustable 3-piece pressure regulator system, which is calibrated for three different pressure levels at 5 psi, 10 psi, and 15 psi, making it ideal for canning at different altitudes.

Granite Ware has all the canning products, tools, and accessories to help you safely and successfully preserve your homegrown or locally sourced produce. The Granite Ware Pressure Canner is made of heavy-gauge hard anodized aluminum, ensuring strength and durability, and it will not rust or stain. With its versatile features and USDA-endorsed safety, it is an essential tool for any home canner or pressure cooking enthusiast.

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