Testing the Presto Digital Canner
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- Опубліковано 18 чер 2021
- We did scientific testing of the Presto Digital Canner using four different foods with each food tested in both pints and quarts. We measured the temperature of the food inside the jars during the entire processing and cool down time to see if it was in the "kill zone" for botulism spores for a long enough duration based on the USDA standards.
Products:
Presto 12 Quart Electric Pressure Canner amzn.to/3vz4ypp
Several people have asked for the algorithm I use to determine whether or not the food inside the jars during pressure canning has reached the "kill zone" for a long enough duration. This algorithm represents a log 12 reduction. Here it is:
Log t - log F = m(121-T) = log t/F
where t is the thermal death time at temperature T, F is the thermal death time at temperature 121°C and m is the slope of the graph.
OOPS! A viewer (Thank you, Sue!) spotted an error I need to correct. The correct canning time for quarts of pinto beans is 90 minutes! On my data chart that I show in the video I mistakenly wrote 40 minutes processing time even though I actually processed that batch for the correct time. And then I said "40 minutes" in the video. Sorry for misspeaking!
Here is the information on the logger. I purchased the HiTemp 140 logger with the 2" stem and no shield from Thermoworks in American Fork, Utah. You will also need the connection kit and a windows computer. The software is a free download from their site. Call and talk to them--they were very helpful--great customer service.
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Where are teachers like you in our educational system? So impressed with your research and delivery! I thank you and now feel comfortable canning following your channel. Kudos!!!!
She is a professor at her local college. Google her name. She is an amazing person.
Thank you so much! That is very kind.
Wow--thank you!
With the economy like it is, this needs to be taught in all high schools and go back to the home economics! Kids need this type of information!
@@judybass4339 Absolutely!
I wish I would have had a science teacher like you when I was in school. This is the stuff kids need to be learning in lieu of all the crap they teach today.
Thank you so much.
Science made useful. This is how children enjoy learning. Useful application of what they've learn.
@@RoseRedHomestead in appreciation to you as a professional teacher, you remind me of my history teacher, he made the industrial revolution so exciting, I got my highest grade ever, and I appreciate him to this day; if I remember correctly, he was about 5-5" tall, wore shades of beige-brown herringbone-weave suits and paisley-pattern bow-ties, that still turns my eye...
...and in an era that would not be possible today, my grade one teacher in Europe told the class if we ever had a problem with anything, we would be welcome in her home, I did not believe her, so I turned up unannounced one day to such a delighted-welcoming, I spent a lovely afternoon in her apartment, can't remember what we talked about, but, those were the days...
...thank you so much Rose Red for continuing teaching so well-researched and with true compassion for your viewers' well-being!
You mean like the woke liberal nonsense that is ruining our country?
Homeschooling in my opinion is a better way to teach children especially by applying the lesson in real life.
I truly appreciate your willingness to go above and beyond to test products.
You are so welcome! I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching.
@@RoseRedHomestead Thanks for your work here. I have a smaller unit, and I was wondering about things you covered here. Your science, checks and balances is beyond reproach. Peace.
There was no need for her to test it at all. For one thing, federal regulations prohibit the sale of appliances like this UNLESS they have been tested by the manufacturer. For another, the people at PRESTO are not stupid. They have everything to lose in this. For that reason, they had this pressure canner tested by the multinational scientific testing firm INTERTEK, which also tested the pressure canner to Underwriter's Laboratory standards and other international standards applicable in other nations (like England, Canada and Mexico for example). When USDA standards were used and applied, the PRESTO PRECISE CANNER passed with flying colors.
It is one thing to give your personal OPINION as to whether something works or not, and to state what you personally prefer. It is another to present YOURSELF as an independent authority and tell others that something does not work or intimate that it is unsafe. I fear that she may get herself in trouble someday on this one. The problem is that this product has already been tested by an internationally recognized independent laboratory that has certified that it works safely when USDA canning guidelines (such as using approved recipes only) are followed. How it, or any other type of pressure canner will work when recipes have been modified is another.
@@edevos3108 um. She's literally just providing more data to support the information. There's nothing wrong with this. She's not going to get herself in trouble because there aren't any rules against anything she's doing. You need to reexamine how you're seeing what's happening here.
works great. i love that it has stainless steal pot inside ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxG-7WiT7ocumjytOpHDFt632PL0pxXRAg and not the one with coating. we used to have a coated pot before, and the coating slowly peels, and i am sure went into the food that we cooked. Absolutely love stainless steel, and will not use a coated product again.This pot has many settings and many buttons, and i need to sit down with a manual to figure out which setting to use. I used the basic functions, and even though i am not technologically skilled, i turned it on and assembled it without any help.Very satisfied with this product overall.
Bravo! I know you’re glad that huge job is over. What a generous gift of your time to “us.” Thank you! (Hope y’all are getting some rain!!)
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.
Watch the bottom inside of the green arm where it swivels. Mine cracked enough to have one of the screws come out with some plastic. I noticed it and contacted the manufacturer. They had me send pictures of the broken parts and they sent me a new canner. This is just for people's information to make sure they keep an eye on that part.
Excellent information! Thank you for sharing and I hope everyone reads this!
Thank you for this info
Fred, Thanks!
No surprise with false advertising. thank you for providing this valuable video with all of its great information.
@@carylrose7502 the fact they fix it without question and go to the lengths of sending new products is a surprise. You wouldn’t have gotten that with other companies.
Wow. I’ve been canning for fifty years, and I’ve NEVER seen such canning accuracy and explanations. Thank you!
You are so welcome! So glad you enjoyed it!
I have been canning for 30 years. I just bought the digital canner today. I was excited to not have to stare at my dial gauge for the entire process. I can't thank you enough for your video. I can now confidently use both of my canners. Thank you!
The weighted canners are so much easier because you can hear the weight jiggle and don’t have to watch a gauge.
Ma'am , you are a canning genius! I so much enjoyed this video as a newbie canner. I'm 55yrs old and have no idea how to do this stuff , and I have to say , I'm extremely impressed by all your data! Like.....where were you in my high school years!!?? Strait and to the point , and we need more of it! Thank you so much for this.
I purchased the digital canner last year and it has been a real blessing for me. Because I seem to be getting older by the minute, canning in small batches makes a lot more sense for me. Also, if I want to, I can do one batch early in the morning and one in the early afternoon. I also have rheumatoid arthritis and the small batches don’t hurt my hands as much.
Thank you, THANK YOU, again, for taking the time, energy, & cost to do this for us. You are very likely saving lives & are definitely putting our minds at ease to choose correctly. God bless you & your hubby.
You are very welcome. Thanks for your kind comments.
What a fantastic presenter you are! It's rare that I watch a 20-min. video all the way through. Thank you so much for this!
Wow, thank you! I appreciate that!
Pam, this was a wonderful video and it is why so many watch your channel, you know your "stuff" and are generous to share your knowledge! Charting the processing time was a great visual for me ... it is clear that following every step of the recommended USDA guidelines is so critical. As always, thanks for bringing us along!
Thank you so much! You are so right about following the USDA guidelines! Thanks for sharing your comments.
I always appreciate your scientific and cautious approach to food preservation. Thank you for all the great videos!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.
I just love listening to you teach, you are a blessing to so many people who are learning. When I learn something new I like to start from scratch and not only learn what to do but why. This is exactly what you provide us with. Thank you so much.
Thanks for putting in all the time to make these videos. Very reassuring. Really appreciate all the hard work and easy to read graphs.
Thank you so much for your time and efforts. I used my Presto for the first time about a week ago and did meat. I bought it because my kitchen needs redone and I have not set up a proper outdoor canning station yet.
I do love that they do not heat up the kitchen.
Looking forward to your future videos. Thank you again.
You are very welcome! You are right about it not heating up the kitchen! My regular canning station is outside anyway, which I love (and I bet you will, too!) so I didn't even think of that aspect. Thanks for your comments.
Thank you for doing this review. I just bought this for myself and am so happy to see actual data collected from an unbiased source.
By far you’ve been the most informational video for beginner cancers like me. Thank you for the fantastic explanations on the process ❤
Thank you so much for this wonderful video! The science aspect made so much sense. I just bought this canner and I am a newbie to canning, so I am so grateful to find quality information! Thanks again for all your time to gather all the data!
Thank you so much for putting my mind at ease! I recently bought this canner to dip my toe in the water of pressure canning. I was not sure my glass top stove could regulate the temps needed for canning. It has issues. I've been using my presto constantly &I absolutely love it, but was recently made nervous about its safety due to so many doubters. I watched you use your data logger in other videos and am so happy you researched this canner too. I will have piece of mind that my canned meats are not going to poison my family. Thank you so much!
You are welcome. We are glad the information was helpful.
I agree!
Need to watch some glass tops can not take having a canner used on them. Check your owners manual
@@robertsides5808 I HATE my glass top. Keep hoping it will go out so I can get a "regular" stove! ha
Your meats processed in the PRESTO PRECISE will not poison your family as long as you follow APPROVED recipes and not make recipes up yourself. And any canner, digital or analog will have processing failure if you refuse to follow an approved canning recipe.
I love your channel. The science nerd in me is just thrilled with your presentation. I feel so much better about this pot. No viscous canning. !! You are a treasure! Thank you
You are so welcome! Thanks for your kind words.
From this scientist and canning enthusiast: You are a breath of fresh air in this UA-cam community and I'm so glad I've found you!
I've been going back and forth about buying one of these electric canners. Finally, the information I was looking for delivered in a clear, no-nonsense video! Thank you!
Sharon: Glad we could help! Jim
Thank you for doing all this work to help us make informed decisions about feeding our families in a safe manner! You are appreciated!!
Wow! What a thorough test and review!!! RESPECT! I recommended this to preppers everywhere here in Europe. 👍👍👍
Awesome, thank you! We appreciate your support!
@@honeycat535 So true! Nobody has the guts to give a guarantee. That's because they have no clue and (unlike Pam from RoseRed Homestead) simply don't know how to conduct a reliable review of products 8or they don't want to). Sadly, there are many vloggers (including here on UA-cam) whose product reviews are incredibly silly and childish. Oftentimes it just comes down to "I liked it" or not. Such "reviews" are worthless.
@@MarioStahl1983 depending on what you are advising people to prep for, can appliance that depends on electricity may not be the best option.
@@diannamc367 good point.. what would you suggest for prepping and I have a glass stove top ..
@@karwill6311 call your stove manufacturer and ser if your model will support a canner.
Either way, you should look into something like a Camp Chef outdoor propane stove .
If the electricity goes out, you won't be able to use your stove either.
I have been canning for 45 years. I love your channel and recommend it to many young canners so they understand the science of canning.
Thank you so much. I feel like I just sat through a science class, always learning from you.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate your support.
Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! I've just put a Presto Digital Canner in my AMAZON cart and started looking for You Tube videos that tested it's use. I was so glad to find yours, as I am confident that you are a most reliable source of information for all things food related. Thanks again, Pam. 🥰
I can't thank you enough for all your efforts. You are AMAZING! I LOVE your posts. You are into facts and you don't waste my time talking about all kinds of other stuff I really couldn't care less about. That frustrates me SO MUCH! I don't care if your sister went over to the neighbors and had coffee.......get to the point! And YOU get right to the point and do it so well... you make it interesting also. Just wanted you to know you've made a new BIG fan (just found you last night on UA-cam).
I hope you're doing ok with tge excessive heat and drought where you are. Thank you ❤ for your study, priceless! I know how much work and time you've blessed us with.
Thank you so much. And thanks for being aware of what we are facing down here in terms of weather. It has been challenging! But we are doing OK, thankfully.
Lady, you are amazing! I’m impressed that someone still cares about others that you d do this for us! Thank you!
Each of you training lessons has given me a new encouragement. I have gained so many new skills. My husband is highly impressed with all of my new knowledge.🙏 May God bless you always. 🙏Thank you for your faithfulness. 🙏
I realize this is over two years old, but we just ordered one of these. Thanks to your information, I think we can use it wisely now. Our stove top is induction and I had found a few that would work on it. However, they are pretty heavy and would hate to ruin my stove top because I accidentally dropped something this heavy on it. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us.
Amazing video! Thank you for your thoroughness and scientific approach. Most of us don't have the equipment or knowledge to do this ourselves but we certainly need this information to safely provide for our families.
Wow, you're a wonderful teacher. I could listen to you for days and gain a ton of knowledge and I'm 50! Thanks again.
Thank you for watching our channel.
Dearest rose red. Thank you. You are so wonderful and fun, fun, fun, to listen to. You are so logical. You know knowledge is power. I use you tube to learn. I do not enjoy channels that are a day in ythe life. Everyone of your videos teach me something. I am71 and I have learned alot of how's but not whys. This you have taught me. I am not as sharp as I was when I was 30 and it takes me a moment some time to bring up what I want to say. I ju st say that my hard drive is full. You are doing great work. Keep up that work. Looking forward to your book. Blessings.
Thank you so very much! As an engineer myself, I appreciate your method and the clarity of the information. I was hesitant on buying a digital device instead of using my a cooktop canner (I have both an All American and a Presto) in the summer heat. I have so much veggies from the garden that are just coming, but not enough freezer space for everything. I will be ordering a Presto digital canner to use for those. Cheers! You are now officially one of my favorite resource on UA-cam!
Thank you! That is a lovely compliment. You might also think about dehydrating some of your garden veggies. That is another great way to preserve food.
Yes, I have been waiting for this test! Thank you so much for doing this and explaining it to my understanding. You are a gem for sure. God bless!
You are so welcome! Thanks for your comments.
Thank you for your commitment to help others learn and for your time. I am most appreciative! All my best to you and your family!
You are very welcome! Thank you.
You are an amazing lady for applying your expertise to this issue so that we can all feel safe about our food. Since watching your video, I have felt safe in canning 2 batches of chicken and 2 batches of beef. That’s a month’s worth of food so I now feel that I am prepared for most emergencies…
I have had this for a year and love it! I’m very thankful for your testing, it does make me feel a lot better!
Great to hear! Thanks for your comments.
What have you processed? I am interested.
@@sueciviero3866 green beans, pasta sauce, chicken stock, ground beef, salsa, applesauce. Possibly more I’m forgetting.
@@IndieThinkerJ thank you!
Loved this review. I love getting the science behind the product and process.
Thank you! I thoroughly enjoy listening to your analysis. I’m glad you were able to reprocess the failed quarts.
Thank you! Yes, I certainly did not want to loose that investment. And besides, it was sooooo good! Thanks for your comments.
Thank you for testing and sharing! I enjoyed hearing your method, reasons and seeing the charts.
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching and for sharing your comment.
I've recently returned to finish my undergrad as an older learner. If all my professors lectured as clear and concise as you do, it would make my experience much more enjoyable!
Wow--thank you for your kind words. We love students like you at our university!
Thanks so much! Sharing with my canning group. I just got one of these for small batches of veggies from the garden. Now I feel better about it.💖
It should be perfect for your garden veggies! Thanks for your comments.
Thankyou for doing this data gathering. I just purchased this machine, in Canadian dollars, and it was Very EXPENSIVE!!!! Glad to know it will be safe for non thick foods!!
Your analysis took a good amount of your time. Thank you so much for sharing your results with us. I consider you to be an important warrior in this time that we are in.
I’m proud to say I know you, well in a roundabout sort of way. Thank you for all the work and the time that you put in on this. I knew just because a canner was heating up in a different way other than fire that it could work it only makes sense. Thank you again for making us all at ease now with the electric canner.
Such a compliment--thank you so much!
Literally the only thing keeping me back is the price!😸
Thank you soooo very much for the "science" behind pressure canning! I know this was meant specifically for this digital canner, but it gives me a better understanding of the whole "pressure canning process" in general. Excellent info!!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comments.
The science applies to ALL PRESSURE CANNERS, digital or not.
Smartest Lady on UA-cam! Thank you for all of your knowledge for us newbies!! My family appreciates it! 🥰🤍
Thank you for all your time and diligence in testing that canner. I was considering it, but now I will just continue using the All-American canner. Thank you so much..
As a RN and a home grower. I love your videos and the science and explanations. Thank you!
Awesome! Thank you! That is so nice of you.
WOW! Pam you knocked this out of the park! My sister in law just bought one. But, knowing that an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker was not safe, I looked into this product (just wondering...maybe I would purchase it). I have been so concerned about my sister in law using this pot because I have watched 2 other homestead canners review and they said the same thing about the USDA labeling. They went into the reasons they would not recommend this pot, BUT, NOWHERE near the explanations you gave with your charts. This video is a wonderful tool for anyone who would consider purchasing. I hope everyone does their research and WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST! Thank you for time in researching and filming. BTW, my sister in law is at an elevation of about 1200 ft so she should be okay.....just a little overcooked food!
Thank you for your very comprehensive comment. Jim
My heart sank at first let me tell you. I just purchased this canner five minutes ago and then found you saying you were disappointed about the logo. I’d seen another review that was raving about it. I’m in UK and have a stove that won’t accept aluminium pots, so a normal pressure canner wouldn’t work on it.
Thank goodness you’re happy with this for chicken , which is basically what I wanted it for. Thanks for this.
Thank you for taking this on...and encouraging the canning community to critically think when deciding whether or not to invest in new products. Excellent work!
You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind comments--we appreciate that.
Thank you for your research.
This was amazing. Super helpful. I just bought one of these canners this week. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
I just purchased this canner (to make & store recipes in your Food Security book!) and I'm so pleased to hear your test results. And thank you for letting us know the engineering details of it. I live below 1,000 feet and now understand my food will be a little overprocessed. For now, I'm okay with that. But in the future, when I'm more experienced, I'll probably get a traditional pressure canner. Thank you for sharing your expertise in such an understandable way!!
I have watched several of your canning videos and have developed more canning confidence from you good instructions. This video and part 2 of this one has raised even higher my respect and admiration of not only your canning skills but also of your scientific knowledge as well as your gift for teaching. Thank you so much for this super informative video and for taking the time and effort to share it.
You are very welcome. Thanks for your comments!
Thank you for not compromising and always giving us tried and true data.
You are very welcome. I appreciate your comment.
She is amazing 🌻💕💕💕💕
I've had my digital Presto for a year now...I love it. I'm water bathing cherries as I write this ...used it last year to pressure can meats and veggies and also used regular and Harvest Guard lids. Worked like a charm .
Thanks for sharing!
Did you have lid sealing success with Harvest Guard?
No issues with the Presto, canning meat?
Simply wonderful! You present such a well balanced flow of info and are clear, concise and well spoken! Such useful information especially for a beginner like myself! Thank you so much!
You are welcome.
Wow! You knock my socks off. Love your vids, the more I see the better I feel about canning. Thankyou.
So glad you feel that way! Thank you for sharing.
I have a Presto canner and also felt the label was disingenuous. I really appreciate the testing and review you did, much more than the company to show their customers.
I wish you had touched on the fact that there are 194 countries of which 99% (192 countries) waterbath can all foods, including low acid. There has been no "outbreak" of botulism in any of the 192 countries that has been reported to date. Pressure Canning is safer but that is an important data point.
That being said THANK YOU so much for this review, it's extremely informative! 👍
Yes, you are correct. But the way those other countries are able to use water bath successfully is that they extend the processing time out for hours and hours and hours--even days sometimes. Pressure canning is faster, not necessarily safer. The equation I use--that the food safety industry uses--provides for a sliding scale of temperatures--not just those in the kill zone. So kill does occur at lower temperatures provided the duration is extended. For standardization purposes and to simplify the whole home canning industry, the USDA adopted their stance on the kill zone being 240-250°F so they could then conduct extensive research on tested recipes they knew would be safe. It is the most efficient way to deal with the equipment that is safe to use at home. Good for you for knowing that. I have not yet addressed these facts in a video, but I may at some point if I can avoid all the possible controversy that will most likely follow!
Thank you so much for this! I am looking right now for an electric canner, and this is the one I have picked out.
Hi Lisa
Thank you for this. I'm new to canning and have a glass top stove so wanted to be sure Presto was safe. My hesitation with canning was the safety concern. Your scientific background is very much appreciated!
I appreciate this video so much! I just bought this canner and it arrives today. I am so impressed with your method and your data!
Your time, precision and dedication are very much appreciated. Am anxiously awaiting Wednesday's match up. Very hesitant on any canning device or method at this point! Hope June 23 will help me decide. You are a treasure. Thank you.
If you have any doubts at all, the good old regular way to pressure can is always a safe bet!
Thank you again.
For Myself being Old School I'm staying with the Equipment I have been using My Whole Life. I Know it works exactly the Way it's suppose to. Thanks for Sharing. Take Care and God Bless.
Thanks for sharing. There is a lot to be said for using the good solid stove top style of pressure canner, for sure!
Wow! Great presentation with all your data collected! I've been pondering on buying an electric canner, and I have to say you've won me over. Thank you for all your efforts on this product.
You are a gem. You are really someone to look up to. Thank you so much for breaking down everything. Your work is very much appreciated please know that.
The one thing that makes me uneasy is the inability to test pressure as I do yearly on a gaged canner. It may be at pressure this year but what about the following years?
Your videos are always amazing. Thank you
This is absolutely fascinating. I would love to acquire one of those data loggers to do some of my own testing in canning. Can you recommend a source, or is this more for commercial/professional realms?
Here is the link to our Facebook page where we post the requested information on the equipment we use. Anyone can buy and use the data logger. Just be forewarned that it is a bit pricey. Scroll down to about February and you can find it there. facebook.com/RoseRed-Homestead-101761145228602
Thank you for taking the time to do such thorough testing and giving us an explanation we can all understand. I love your videos!
That is so kind. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your time and effort in testing the pressure canner. I am new to this and still trying to figure it all out. You are great. Again thanks.
Thank you so much for the testing! I am at 725 feet above sea level. I did know before I purchased the canner that it was not USDA approved. Due to physical constraints, I cannot use the large regular canners. I also look forward to your side-by-side comparison.
With your low elevation, the Presto should be a very safe option for you! Thank you for your comments.
The USDA doesn't recommend any Canner! So that's a false thought process!
@Paco the USDA doesn’t recommend or test anything but recipes. There’s no money for product testing. Are you trying to muddy the waters?
@@thistlemoon1 He or she means they only test canning recipes using a traditional pressure canner, not electric ones. Sounds like you are trying to pick a fight.
@@SR-iy4gg no, I’m not trying to pick a fight are you?
Wonderful video for all of us newbies!! Do you think other electric canners are similar ? The Carey and the Ball for instance ? Thank you
I can answer you about the Carey. I have one and I highly recommend that you read the Utah study Pam mentions in her video. Pam said all 3 canners failed, and at a glance it looks that way, but that isn't really what the study showed. The Carey canner easily reached 121C and then the testers may not have changed to the 15lb weight for higher altitudes. You can read this for yourself at extension.usu.edu/preserve-the-harvest/files/foodsafetyelectricpressurecookers.pdf
Also the Carey (as of 16 Dec 2020) was the only digital canner to pass the ETL test with flying colors and you can see that here: ua-cam.com/video/NH_C5745qwE/v-deo.html
I wish I had a data logger to do this research myself but I can't. Bottom line: I trust my Carey canner and will continue using it after my research.
Janet--thank you for the link to this flyer. It was one I had not seen. There are a couple of troubling things I found. To say that the Carey needs more testing because it did not reach the maximum kill zone temp of 121°C (250°F) is a very high bar and very difficult to achieve even at our altitude of 5000 ft. unless you extend the processing time. As I look at that chart, I see the Carey processed all three foods well within the kill zone stated by the USDA (240°F-250°F). Had I held the Presto Digital to the same high bar, it would not have passed either!
@@RoseRedHomestead Thanks Pam. We all learn from each other and that is fabulous! I am so grateful to have found your channel and I have learned so much from you. I send your video links to all my friends showing them 'how it should be done.' God Bless!
@@janetbrown3349 I agree! And thank you for your support!
@@RoseRedHomestead so are you saying the Carey one is safe I bought it last year. I need it pressure if 15 pounds where I live. I think I’m 1250 above sea level. I hope it’s safe. Thank you
A very thorough and valuable review. I appreciate the time and effort you spent to be so complete.
Much appreciated! Thank you.
WOW! Thank you for taking the time to test the canner. Although I prefer my stove top one , it is good to have the information on the digital one. I hope you and Jim are doing well and that the weather gets better for y'all.
Thanks for your comment and kindness. We are doing well, thank you.
Applause Applause..is it wednesday yet..i cant wait.. Right now Im somewhat leaning to the instant Pot Max...but I can see where this Presto has value also. My calendar is set. !!!!! You are truly a priceless source of information and knowledge.. Ty for sharing.
Thank you so much! Both pots have their pros and cons. We just finished the video for Wednesday and I hope should give you the information you need to make your final decision.
I’m new to canning so pardon the basic question: regarding the meat sauce, why can’t we just increase the time in the pressure cooker?
I would like to know also. Great question.
That is a great question, but the problem is that who knows how much we should increase the time--it could end up not being enough and we would never know unless you had a data logger. Better to adjust the recipe so it works, which is what I am currently working on.
RoseRed Homestead Point well taken. Thank you for your response. 🌻
What did you do to fix what you had made so that you could store and eat it safely? Thank you very much for educating us in canning safety and sharing recipes!
Thank you so much for your thorough testing and explanation. At 597’ of elevation I feel more confident about purchasing this item and will be keeping it, thanks to your test results. Since we started gardening I would like to preserve as many vegetables as I can. Thank again and please keep sharing more tests.
Glad it was helpful! And we plan to do just that!
Thank you for taking the time to collect data on this canner. I only just learned of it and was considering it in lieu of my current Presto Canner. Your caveat regarding low altitude was especially useful and has helped me make my decision.
You will want to watch our video on Saturday. I have additional information about how this canner works that will be good news for those at lower elevations.
Lastly, I contacted Presto and asked them if they pressurize everything at 15 pounds, as you suggested. Here's their reply:
Thank you for reaching out about your Presto® digital canner. That information is not correct. When developing the Presto Precise® Digital Pressure Canner, we incorporated a new innovative sensor technology that has the ability to hold the temperature in the digital canner between the 240° to 250°F required for safe pressure canning without regard to the pressure.
Thank you for the link to that video, I will pass this along to the rest of the team.
No where does presto say that this is USDA Approved. It says “Meets USDA Guidelines”. With all due respect, There is a difference. If presto stayed “ Approved”, I would be upset. I’m nit because they did not.
You are correct: There is a difference between "Approved" and "Meeting the Guidelines." Jim
Once again, amazing and crucial information! You have become my favorite channel. Thank you SO MUCH for this potentially life-saving info. God Bless!
You are very welcome. I appreciate your comments.
Your also my favorite !!
Wow, this is the best pressure canner testing and explanations i've seen. Reading and doing pressure canning using classic Presto since 15+ years.
Glad it was helpful! Jim
Thank you so much for your scientific explanations and showing your data charts. I love watching your educational videos. You "tell it like it is" and are very truthful. I'd love to see more of your data, and experiments. I started canning about a year ago and I love it and have become addicted to it. I feel more confident knowing that I've done my research with rules and guidelines, as well as learning from you. Thanks! You are awesome!!!!😘🙏❤
Your experience and progress down the canning path is absolutely wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
I love love love my Presto Electric Canner - have canned all my garden veggies using this electric canner!! What an Awesome video you did for us!! Thank You!
Extraordinarily impressed by the effort and data collection you did. This helps me a lot in choosing a solution for my canning needs. Thank you for your video.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
Thank you Pam and Jim for this important video. It was illuminating and so helpful in making the choice between the Presto 32-quart stovetop canner and the digital canner. After due consideration I decided to stick with the traditional method of stovetop canning. I was vacillating until I heard your results. However, my inclination was already tending toward the time-proven method that did not depend upon electricity. In another video I had watched earlier, the digital Presto blew a fuse twice and then would not start again. It was over one year old and out of warranty. Of course the Presto company replaced it since they found the problem was in the machine. So I was already concerned that, like any machine, it can go awry. Thank you for all you guys do. I love your energy. I, too, am turning 81 in April. You look beautiful, healthy, and happy. A life well lived. 🌹
I am so impressed with your scientific approach. Thank you for all your hard work.
You are very welcome!
Wow, this review and analysis just blew me away. I am just now looking into pressure canning, and this device was recommended to me as suitable for a newbie. Your explanations and careful method are so helpful. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comments.
Wow! You went above and beyond on this one. Thank you for all your hard work!
Thank you so much! I’ve bought the presto but haven’t used it yet. You do an excellent job explaining pros and cons.
Your channel is the best! You are wonderfully thorough! Thank you for all you do!
Wow, thank you!
I love your presentations. Appreciate your thorough explanations and processes. I can’t tell you how many people I tell that I trust everything you put into your utube presentations. If I need clarification of anything regarding food preservation, I come to you. Thank you for your time and honesty. God be with you and yours.
After watching you test the Presto Digital Canner at over 1000 feet (My altitude), I feel more comfortable using my new Presto Digital Canner. I wasn't sure if I trusted it, but because of your professionalism and knowledgeable way of testing, I feel much better about using it. Thank you so much! Blessings!!
Me too. I am at 200 feet.
Wow! I have never watched a video that showed so much data! I really admire your dedication to the subject. I am a new subscriber now.