Canners: A question, please :)

andrealynn0707

Yes, I know this has been asked a million times, but is this canning set up ok?

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=16700681

(sorry no clicky, I am on Safari)

 Is there something better? What do you recommend?

Hippinski

A lot depends on what kind of system you want to go with.  After a lot of research I decided to go with a system where I wouldn't have to worry about replacing valve rings.  Mine is a metal on metal system.  This is what I have.  I know it is also what Glad uses.

https://www.allamericancanner.com/allamerican921pressurecanner.htm

FWIW, I got mine on Amazon for less.  But this link gives a bit more info IMO

eowynmn

IT depends on what you are making. You only need a pressure canner if you are doing low acid vegetables like green beans.

 You can get by with a water bath to do jams/pickles/tomatos and maybe fruits.

georgia_peachy

Ditto pp that you only need a pressure canner if you are going to do low-acid foods.  The tools that come with that set look nice and it looks like it would work.  I think you could find a much better deal though.  I know a lot of people here think they're the devil, but I got mine at Walmart.  I like it because it's 16 quarts instead of 10 so I can fit more jars in at once.  I also got a simple set of tools (the same pictured with your link) made by Ball for under $10.  Nearly half the price.  I'm sure somewhere like Amazon would have similar deals.