Preparations for Canning

My live-in girlfriend and I have started a small garden this year, in the hopes of having fresh produce in abundance in the fall. We also want to try our hand at canning. I remember my grandmother canning foods from her garden when I was a boy and I want to carry on the tradition.

So I've done a bit of research on various canners. We were going to purchase a waterbath and a pressure canner separately, but from what I understand, you can use a pressure canner to waterbath can as well, just don't turn the lid so it cannot build up pressure.

While reading about all the different canners that are out there on the market, I came across one called an All American Canner. From what I've read, this is the best of the best. However, it is a bit pricey. So, not knowing if we are going to want to continue this year after year, we decided to invest in another canner that I've heard good things about. A Presto brand canner. (to peruse a variety of brands of canner visit Pressure Canners)

I'm hoping we have good results with the Presto. I'm waiting for it to arrive, we ordered it yesterday. I'd love to hear about other's experiences using the Presto canner. I'll keep you updated on our canning adventures.

Below is the canner we are waiting for:

Presto Canner