Presto 16 Quart Pressure Canning Kit

This Kit includes: the Presto 16 Quart Pressure Canner, Canning Kit, and the Ball Blue Book.

**Presto 16 Quart Pressure Canner- Pressure canning is the only method recommended safe by the U.S.D.A. for low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats and fish. So preserve your garden's bounty the safe way with a pressure canner.

The easy-to-read gauge automatically registers a complete range of processing temperatures. Air vent/cover lock allows pressure to build up only when the cover is closed properly and prevents the cover from opening until pressure is safely reduced.

Presto Pressure Canners also double as water bath canners for preserving fruits, jams, jellies, pickles and salsas. Constructed of extra-strong, warp-resistant aluminum and is suitable for use on regular and smooth-top ranges. Includes cooking/canning rack and a complete instruction and recipe book.

**Canning Kit - Six piece pressure canning kit with all the canning equipment you need! Includes Canning Funnel, Bubble Remover, Lid Lifter, Jar Lifter, Jar Wrench and Kitchen Tongs.

**Ball Blue Book- Guide to Home Canning, Freezing, & Dehydration. From the very basics to advanced techniques this book is sure to please everyone. Instructions, How-To's, Recipes, Lists, Charts, & much more. There's no other book like the 38th edition of the Ball Blue Book, the ultimate guide book for fresh preserving. Over 200 pages with over 500 recipes including 40 new ones. Full of full color photos, this is the classic American guide to keeping fresh tasting food on hand.

This soft back book guides you step by step through the principals of canning while insuring the quality of food. Includes altitude adjustments and pre-canning planning. Guides you through what canning items are and how to use them. Includes water bath canning, pressure canning, dehydration and re-hydration, vacuum packing and freezing. Covers high and low acidic foods, pickled foods, spreads, meats, fish, fruits and vegetables. Shows step by step guides on canning tomatoes and green beans and more with photos to guide you through the whole process. Includes special diets and problem solving, and solutions to the modern day busy lifestyle. Easy to follow recipes for the beginner and the expert alike. This is a must have for every preserving kitchen.