Canning Supplies advice

[CM6755]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000BYCFU/ref=nosim/chrisficti-20

What do those of you who can things think about this pressure canner? One review says she could fit 7 or 8 quart jars.

My garden had some issues this year (Early Blight took over tomatoes) so I won't be using as many home grown veggies as I'd like but I don't mind getting them at the farmers market or local store.

My goal is to make some canned soups/chili/spag sauce/etc. to use this fall after the baby comes (Due in mid November).

So if I have to spend a little more for the convenience of having meals ready, I am okay with it (this year! LOL).

Any advice you can give is greatly appreciated!!!

[DCAMama]

I have the 16 qt one and I can get 7 quarts in it. You can get 7 qts in that one, also and can double stack the pints if you have another rack (even the rack from the waterbath works) If I hadn't found the one I got with a ton of other canning supplies for $65, I would have gotten the 23 qt

Here's some good info on the pressure canners that are the most popular
http://www.sbcanning.com/2011/08/pre...ust-facts.html

[3lilbubs]

I'm looking at the same one for canning sauce and dh gave me the go ahead so I'm hoping for opinions too. I can't afford a $200 one.

[CM6755]

Originally Posted by 3lilbubs I can't afford a $200 one.

SAME HERE! If I had a larger garden, more time, I would totally want that one! I figure, if I get good at this and I am canning like nobody's business I will be able to justify buying that one.