There isn’t any single person that I trust more about canning than Pam. Many thanks for another excellent canning video!

Pam and Jim: This is THE MOST IMPORTANT VIDEO you two have ever done. We have so many new people starting to can. So much misinformation or misleading information is out there that is downright dangerous. Preparing for an emergency situation is a plan that creates of what to do and can happen. Safety first. Be proactive. Wonderful job! ❤️❤️❤️

That vent gets plugged if you don't break up the hard crystals that build up. I unwind a papeclip and run it down the hole back and forth. When storing, I leave the paperclip in.

When I use my pressure canner I keep the biggest pot lid I own near at hand to use as a shield in case of emergency, but I would turn the power off at the breaker if I needed to stop the heat. My old espresso pot malfunctioned once and blew coffee and grounds all over my kitchen, it even injected the grounds into the pages of The Joy of cooking which was sitting as a closed book nearby. It was a very startling experience with hours of clean-up. Thank you for this video, I never thought about a safer way of positioning my pressure cooker and canners on the stove top. Thanks so much for this video.

I’ve been canning for 50+ years. I have only had one close experience about 45 years ago that could have been a serious danger. It scared me into a change that I have followed from that point forward. I had worked a physically strenuous job all day and when I came home after work, I thought I should try to get some harvest canned to stay ahead. When I put the canner on the stove and had it vented and regulator in place, and pressure to where it should be, I made the mistake of sitting in a comfortable spot on the couch to get off my feet. Well, you can guess, I fell asleep sitting up. I have no idea how long I was asleep but something made me wake up and I remembered the canner in progress. I cautiously crouched my way to the stove. The pressure dial was starting to be in the red area! I reached quickly and turned off the gas stove and left the room. I waited until the canner was cool to open it. Scary! Scary! I have never allowed myself to start canning while I was already exhausted, nor to sit in a comfortable chair. Now, if the canning job is going to take a length of time where I’d be inclined to sit, I take a wooden bar stool and park myself near the canner in view of the dial and read a book or magazine. I never leave the canner to do another project, EVER. Lesson learned! I am happy to share this experience if it saves even one person from that fright. I, Pam, like you, am a “What would I do if” person . My son asked me once if I worry a lot. I said no, I prepare for several scenarios and it saves me from worry.

Knowing where the breaker is for your stove is a great tip. If you get a grease fire or other kitchen emergency… panic can’t be the answer. Great info. I recommend everyone have a fireproof blanket and a kitchen fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and emergency contact information including the full address of the home (for 911 and callers who may not know it) and other emergency info like egress routes or fire extinguisher locations etc POSTED WHERE EVERYONE CAN SEE IT AND GO TO IT IF IN A PANIC.With fires… call 9-11 asap… even if you think it is out… it might not be. Get professionals notified and rolling sooner rather than later. Fire can get into walls and ceilings and you might not see it. Plan plan plan and train train train. When the emergency does happen… it will never be as bad if you stay calm and have a plan.

Excellent safety information. In these days of supply chain issues, it may be a good idea to buy spare plugs and gaskets before you need them. I sealed my spares in a bag with my vacuum sealer to prevent them from drying out in my arid climate.

I had a pressure canner blow 25 years ago. You described exactly what to do when it happens! For me my new husband at the time was/ is a pipe fitter for industry and was sitting beside me when it happened. He works daily with huge vats and pipes under water pressure and stayed calm. Grabbed a towel to cover himself and turned the gas burner off after the initial release. From that day I have called him my knight in Shining armor! The initial feeling is exactly as you described! I at the time had been canning for nearly 20 years. But I panicked. Which I might add I never do during any crisis. Bless you sweet knowledgeable lady for your videos. I will be sending a link of this video to my sister who is new to pressure canning and wants me to teach her. She is fearful of the pressure canner because of what happened to me. P.S. the mishap of 25 years ago did not stop me from using a pressure canner. I have 4 of them. 2 small and 2 large. My adult children(I have 6) call me the original prepper! Lol God Bless you Pam and your husband

About every 2-3 times I use my canner, after I wash it, I use vegetable oil on a paper towel and oil the gasket and both sides of the pressure plug. It keeps that rubber softer.

Hi Pam and Jim, It is me lol. I loved the video!!! When this happened I never thought to turn my breaker off. One thing I will tell everyone when that thing blows steam goes everywhere. I had to bend down and stand as far back as I could and reach with my arm to shut off the burner. It was all I could think of doing. Now I know to go down and turn the breaker off. I told my husband he needs to show me which one it is and to label it for me. Oh, no food came out of the hole just steam I was lucky no jars broke. thank you for another wonderful video.

You and Jim are the only ones I fully trust to show the truthful and right ways to do anything. I greatly appreciate both of you. You spend so much time and energy to bring us quality content that is honest to goodness safe.

This video has been a good reminder of the saying knowledge is power over fear. Isn't this all about prepping? I have been prepping in some way for fifty years and in the last five years it has all come into fruition. Thank you for the best instruction in so many areas. You and Jim have been showing 'us' the way in a sense. Really enjoyed the topic today. Blessings from the NC mountains.

What an excellent safety video!! Thanks to you and Jim for making it. This is my second year of canning and that little black push valve has always faced me. That has now been corrected. Another thing I've learned today is to wash the seal EVERY time I use the canner, not just every now and then. Thank you again for this and for all you do to teach us so much. ps - my husband thinks Pam is exceptionally good and realistic at making that steam-escaping sound. :)

My grandmother had an accident with her pressure canner. It did result in an injury. It didn't stop her from canning. However, she never allowed any of her children near the canner. As a result, my mother never learned pressure canning. Thank you for making this video. I will be watching this several times over.

GREAT video!! SO awesome when we can learn from other's experiences, but so very scary for poor Marty! I agree with the previous commenter... Pam you are SO excellent at the steam escaping sound! You get an A+ Blessings...

Many years ago I was using my pressure canner as a pressure cooker. I was cooking soup. The rubber plug was fine but my hubby poked at it. It blew out and soup was everywhere including the ceiling. I ducked behind a cabinet, our daughter dove under the kitchen table and my hubby ducked behind our fridge, lol. Other than a major clean up, no damage was done. It was several years before we found that little plug 🤣. I always make sure the side of the canner with the plug is under my range hood.

I saw bubbles over that rubber piece - the rubber gets old - and I shut it all down and went and bought 2 extras - replaced one and kept one for another time - once in 20 years but safen- Now the dials I buy several and if I need them, I unscrew the old one, put on the new one - good for many years again.

Great information and so important. When I started pressure canning 25+ years ago, I was so scared of it blowing that I would wait until kids were in bed, then sit across the room to monitor the dial, wearing lab safety goggles! 🤓

Sorry, I grew up with a mother that canned only with waterbath canning. She had used a pressure canner until it exploded on her. She was scarred ever after. She was a rule follower. But, I now have an electric pressure canner. Believe me, I follow directions carefully ! Fluke it may be, but when it happens to you , it changes your mind set. Thanks for your video.

Miss Pam. YOU are the PERFECT example of Professor and Mom. I have been pc and wc for years and never thought about that emergency pressure plug. Thank you! I'm checking mine right now.❤❤❤

Years ago, I blew a batch of yellow split pea soup out of the over-pressure hole in a pressure cooker. It re-painted that end of my kitchen!

This is amazing advice and I think it is really going to help people not be so afraid of pressure canning! Thank you sharing this with everyone

Oh, Pam I am so relieved to see that you have changed the orientation of your dial to pressure plug. When your video started it was the very first thing that I noticed. I am one of the ones who made comments about that on some of your other videos. That always freaked me out whenever I saw it. When my mother was in home economics class back in the 50's a canner actually exploded during a class my mother was attending. It frightened her so much that she would only ever can things that could be water bath canned. I know modern canners don't do that anymore, but those pressure plugs can blow. I am also a retired educator and I absolutely love that you are not above admitting when you've done something incorrectly. I always thought that was such an important thing to do in front of my students. It helps them to understand that we are all lifelong learners. Bravo!

My husband is ordering the extra gasket and popup on Amazon right now, thank you for bringing this to our attention, this is just another reason why we love your videos so much!

Thank you, Pam, you broke this information down so well for us! You give variety to your shows, and cover timely topics. I am grateful for you and Jim and pray for your continued health!

Thank you both for this video. In the 1950s, my great-grandmother blew up a canner load of tomatoes. The family was always leary of canning afterwards...til I started in the 70s. I waterbath canned for years but I wanted to do meats, and thanks to you and Leisa Sutton, I learned the safe way. I am overly cautious, but I'm safe. You are appreciated. 😊

Thank you so much. Now that I know what to do in a blow situation, that comfort will translate to more confidence with my canning. You are correct; knowledge is power.

My breaker box is in the kitchen past the stove 😫😬 This would test my panic reaction greatly but glad to have this!

Back in the early 1960’s, my mother was making a roast in her pressure cooker. The roast ended up on the ceiling and walls (and they just finished painting). I have her pressure canner from the 1980’s and haven’t used it. I need to get a new gasket for it, but since I have 2 AA canners, I don’t feel the need to use hers. She’s passed on, but I feel honored to have it in my possession.

Another issue that should be addressed is what to do if you do get burned. My granddaughter, who was 2 at the time, got hold of her grandpa's freshly poured cup of coffee. She grabbed it and pulled it off the table. Papa was sure it was out of reach and left the room to do something. The baby screams in pain. I saw what happened, grabbed her up and ran to the kitchen sink, and started the cold water running. The coffee had scalded her right arm from the shoulder down to the elbow. I kept her arm in the cold running water for about 20 minutes and then in a bucket of cold water for another 10 minutes. You have to stop the heat from damaging the skin, and it takes time to get it to dissipate. She screamed and cried a lot but she didn't have any lasting burns or marks. So if you are burned by a canner blowing, get cold running water on it as fast as you can and know that it will take time to get the heat out. Even if you have to jump in the shower with your clothes on, get the heat out. I was babysitting my granddaughter while her parents were at work, so it was up to me to do the right thing to get the best results for her. I had to call my daughter to come get my granddaughter because after all that, I was frazzled. 💖

My canner is not to old but I oil my gasket after several uses because it keeps it soft and pliable. My instructions with my presto canner recommended I oil the gasket after several canning. Now I'm thinking I should check the emergency tab. Seven dollars is a small price to pay for safety. Like you when I go anywhere I look all around me before I even turn my vehicle off and I keep all doors locked except the driver side while I'm gasing up. I live in a open carry state and I sometimes take my buddy with me praying to God I never have to use it. Society has become so fraught with crimes and people willing to harm or kill for no reason.

I've been doing a ton of canning everyday right now and this video is so timely. Thank you so much for the info! I never thought about the safety valve and had it blown it would have been right in my face!! Horrifying!! I've changed my set up, ordered new gaskets and a seal to have on hand and a pair of long heat resistant gloves.

Once a teacher, always a teacher. Thanks, professor. Excellent educational video.

I WISH that there were more people like Pam in the world - teachers, Mothers, Grandmothers & Friends :) Thank you always :) I don't do canning, but always apply these preparedness principles :)

Thank you so much! I added a note to my pressure canner checklist to make sure the vent pipe isn't clogged and to make sure the safety plug is not facing me when it's on the stove. I am so thankful for your videos, you are just the best!

Anyone who cans should watch this video, newbie or experienced. I would like to add a couple of things. First, I have seen KZfaqrs and bloggers say that a newbie should just purchase a canner at the thrift store. I always say a big no to this as a newbie does not know what to look for, and your video demonstrates why. Second, I have a 1990's Presto and I have learned this year that they've changed some of the digital manual numbers online from the oldies. However, the Presto ladies who answer the helpline are so very helpful in guiding which one to download, and they are also helpful with purchasing replacement parts, which I have had to order replacements.

Apart from all the lovely recipes ive learned from you, this is absolutely the best video i have seen about canning... i have benn canning for over 40 years and just now learned i could unscrew the steam lock ..

I really appreciate this program and you ❤

Wonderful video of information. I've canned for years and that plug has been in my face many times. It won't be anymore!

Excellent video! I also have the Presto 23 qt. I always have a spare rubber gasket and a plug. I have read and still refer to the manual. I keep it inside my canner, when I’m not using it. I have had an issue with the lid lock button because I didn’t know it unscrewed. I was loosing water inside my canner during processing. I contacted Presto customer service and they went through all the possible problems with me until we found the lid lock was loose. Presto has the BEST customer service! Thank you for this video. ♥️🙏😄

Thank you for this safety talk. My mom either experienced an explosion event or knew of someone who did. She talked about it every time she canned. Consequently, I was leery of pressure canning until I started watching your videos. Your lesson helped me reason through my fear and understand most likely mom’s canner was very old. She would be 100 next year if she were still with us. Thank you again! ❤

You are a gift, Pam. Thanks for all you do for us!

Thank you - I have so much Respect for your ability to explain so everyone understand, bravo !

Thank you as a child growing up i heard the story of how my grandmother had her pressure canner blew. I have been reluctant to try pressure canning

OK got to change my set up. Currently pressure value is right in my face. Never thought about it before this video.

Very important video. Thank you for posting. To Marty, Thank you for the question and I am so sorry for your experience.

I had not thought of this before. I will now think of how i position my canner on the stove. Thank you for putting out this video.

What a great safety video. I too, play the "what would I do if ..." game as well. I never thought about the canner blowing. Thank you!

Preparedness IS important, but keeping CALM is just as important. You can react much quicker and appropriately, is your mind is calm. I’ve been a restaurant cook since 1972, and I’ve seen it ALL. A misstep during an emergency situation is what you, mainly, want to avoid. And it’s very easy to make an “instinct” move that may be detrimental to the situation. For example: throwing water on a kitchen fire. Most of the time this is a mistake. Use flour to smother flames. If the fire is physically inside an appliance, milk. If you need to squirt something to get to the fire, grab that plastic bottle of lemon juice😊

This is such a very helpful video! I’ve never see anyone explain the pressure canner so we’ll. You are right - knowledge is power and imparts confidence. Thank you Pam and Jim.

I bought an older canner at a second hand shop. I thought I was it was a great deal. Well I was pressure canning. My back was to the stove and I was standing at the end of the table getting other jars ready for the next batch. The table maybe three feet away. The canner blew and I don’t mean the black bulb. It dented my hood over my stove, the lid landed on the floor. God protected me and I didn’t have a scratch. I had green beans on the ceiling,cabinets,fridge. But nothing on me. I went out and bought a new one. Never by a second hand one. I will change all parts tomorrow. Thank you for your safety precautions.

I'm so impressed! The fact that you admit not changing your seals every three years is so admirable. Thank you for this video. I'd never thought of my breaker box for appliances that might fail.❤

Oh My Goodness! I respect my canner for obvious reasons, but I'm noticing today as I can, that I would be in line of the blowout if that should happen! Well, time to regroup and be more aware, breaker box is now marked!!! Thanks for this video.

I greatly appreciate your authoritative tone in this video. I was listening very intently. 😮

Thank you so much for making this video - it's an incredible amount of information and gives those of us who are new to this a better appreciation for the whole art of canning.

Thank you, will double check my gaskets and teach my loved ones your prep

Thiank you so much for this much needed video! !! I am ordering replacement plugs and sealing rings now. On a funnier note, every time you said chhhh chhhh chhhhh my cat perked up and looked over at the tv. Thank you again or this very important message!!

Great video. Safety should always be used. Thank you so much for the instruction.

Such excellent advice! I wouldn't have thought about the circuit breaker...never! God continue to bless you and yours. ❤

Thank You! This was a good reminder for me to check those safety features and to check and clean the gasket on the canner.

Great job, Pam! It's so important to know what could go wrong (no matter how unlikely), and how to safely handle the situation. This is a valuable lesson for everyone, regardless of our level of experience or which pressure canner we use. Thank you! ❤️

Probably 50+ years ago, my mother’s pressure cooker blew up. Food all over the ceiling and everywhere. Because of her experience I never pressure cooked until I got my Instapot. (I’m now almost 67 years old) Even then it scared me to death because I couldn’t hear it release steam. We think she overfilled the cooker. She wasn’t canning but making a meal for 8 kids. Lol. Thank you for this video.

Great video. I have two All-American pressure canners and never paid attention to the rubber plug. Now I will and just ordered replacements just in case. Thank you!

I’ve had one blow. The safety plug goes first. Turn off the heat and let it cool down. It probably cooked away all the water.

I watched videos for over a year before I bought the Nesco smart canner I keep my instructions near me when I’m using it in case I need it

tune your ear to the speed of rocking sound. the faaster it rocks the higher the pressure.. i learned on pressure cooker without a dial. .....

Palmer AK. I'm glad I'm in AK. The rest of the World is crazy. We're a little bit insulated up here but we do rely on supplies from down south so prepping is a way of life.

I would make sure I was buying the over pressure plug (name brand) from my pressure canners company and not a knock off! Just not the place I'd want to risk craftsmanship.💚💚💚

I don't have a canner but i bought a Ninja 15 in 1 that has presure it took me more than 50 years to pluck up the corage to buy any form of presure device because as a child back in the 70s my mum used a presure cooker and it scared me to death, after watching this video its made me be more prepared so thank you im going to learn what i need to check and how.

Thank you for all the teaching you do. I know I needed to learn all of this.

The movable button on the lid is the lid lock. When the canner starts building pressure that button raises and locks the lid. My old canners are Mirro and used a lead seal in the safety valve and even 50 years ago the book recommended replacing them . I have mooved up and have a Carey electric canner. The only drawback is it doesn't WB can quarts, but will still steam them.

Thanks for the safety reminders. I used to grow gourmet mushrooms for fun, and part of preparing the growing medium was sterilizing bags of it in a pressure canner. Warnings abound in those circles to keep the plastic bag ends away from the steam vent so it won't be blocked and build over-pressure.

Pam: Amen on the safety preparedness. Most cities have municipal codes that now require an emergency shut off valve for gas appliances. My new gas cooktop has a safety valve that is powered by an electric solenoid valve in the basement that is attached to a light switch on the wall across the room from where my gas cooktop is located. When I want to cook I turn on the switch and when I am finished I turn it off. It provides an extra measure of safety in my home. My husband installed it that way because my arthritis would make it nearly impossible for me to crank a manual cutoff valve in the basement or underneath the cooktop which unfortunately is where most emergency gas cutoff valves are located. I had a minor problem with my cooktop and the repair person went to the basement and took pictures of the setup, because he thought is was the most clever solution he had seen to a common problem. He is now using this technique on all his new gas stove and gas cooktop installations. Because as you pointed out most people's first reaction to an emergency situation is to try and turn off the appliance. Very good video as always.

In the UK if you have an electric hob/oven we have a separate dead switch in the kitchen a little way away from the appliance - please make sure it's easily accessible just in case

Please do a video explaining why bread machine bread NEVER works out as good as what you bring out of the oven, and WHY. Thanks!

Pam I think if people are not monitoring the amount of heat under the canner that it will can get so much hotter resulting in higher than normal and that would cause it to blow. Thanks for all the information.

Sorry Marti experience this. Thank you for your safety instructions! Enjoy canning everyone!

I have a small 3 qrt Presto pressure cooker. I received it when I was 19. I'm 61 now, and a few years ago I replaced the large gasket and the pressure blowout gasket in the lid. They were actually in decent condition. I installed the new parts, but saved the old for JIC (just in case). I keep my gaskets lubed with a very light coat of olive oil. My pressure canner is an All American and I keep spare parts for it.

Wonderful information lesson. A must view for all home economic classes 👍🏼👏🏼

This is such great content, Pam. Extremely useful, positive, and reassuring. I've never seen any other channel address this potential, albeit unlikely issue. I'd like to propose an occasional series called "What To Do If..."

Thank you for this post Such good information. I've been canning for 50+ years, with a 1942 National (The pre Presto) canner. It has a dial, a safety soft plug, and what we called a petcock instead of a weight. I was always a little nervous using it but my mom told me when she was teaching me, that ir's good to be a little nervous. It means you won't get side tracked, or leave the canner when it's building or under pressure. I'm glad I listened because there have been a few times when I have had stove issues where I have had to switch burners .

Thank you, you were helping me not being so scared using mine

Thank you for the video. I am canning already fr 40+ years, but did first time with pressure canner. You have the Presto canner, the weight can be taken apart . It has 3 rings on it, just pull one ring off and you have 10 pounds, take the two off you are left with 5 pounds. They are engraved with the numbers.

Pam and Jim, this is such an excellent video. I haven’t attempted pressure canning as I’m a bit intimidated by the “beast.” I fell much more relaxed about do pressure canning.

Thank you Pam. This information eases my nerves about pressure canning.

I have just began canning and this was such a great video. Thank you so much for the information to keep us safe. God bless you and Jim!❤

Thank you for this info, very good reminder of how we should be careful in and around the kitchen and especially our canner

Aloha hugs I believe the glass bottles will break during a Earthquake I appreciate your Dedication

My grandmother had the lid blow off one when she was cooking mustard greens because she had not put the lid on good. She was not hurt but for the rest of her days the kitchen had tiny green specks all over the ceiling lol

An update on my previous comment. I finally tracked the problem down as to why my overpressure plug was extended. Yes, it was just about to blow at 17 psi when I noticed it as I was turning the stove off. I purchased a defective rocker regulator that didn't register 15 psi until the canner pressure needle was at at 17 psi. I thought the canner gauge was wrong but the regulator I bought was defective. From now on I will only order parts directly from Presto. Now my overpressure plug doesn't sit snug anymore so I will order a new one before I can again.

Thank you for going over this. This is one of the most important things to know before you start the pressure canning experience. Today, I was canning and my gage started getting condensation build up so I knew something was right. I shut The heat off and waited for everything to cool down before I approached. You bring us such valuable information.

Another much needed video from you. Thank you! Perhaps another video could cover kitchen fires. For example, what is the correct response to a fire in a frying pan, or other pan on the stove? What is the correct response to a fire in the oven? What kind of fire extinguisher should we have in our kitchens? I have one, but I have never seen a fire extinguisher in the kitchen of any of my friends. We all worry about fire, and justifiably so! But water is also dangerous. What should we do if we have several inches of water in our basement? CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT! They have special waders that will protect them from electrical currents in the water. They will go to the water main and turn off the water, AND they will also turn off the electricity coming into the house. Only then is is safe to go into the basement and begin the clean up. I know this because I was home alone in my early 20s. I went into the kitchen and learned that a hose for the washing machine had broken and water was everywhere. It had been going all night and the basement had a few inches of water in it. I called our plumber, and they told me to call 911, explain the situation. The firemen arrived and turned off the water and electricity. They had a meter with them. There was a strong current in the water. There isn't always a strong current, but there is a good chance of one. Do we have a list of emergency numbers to call that is easily to find and has correct information? Plumber, electrician, non-emergency police and fire, doctor's information etc. Oh, its in my phone. Fine, what if you can't find your phone? At our cottage my brother uses a chain saw and other machines with sharp spinning blades. We have several first aid kits with special blood stopping packs for serious wounds. They are available online. Do the research and get a good one. Once source of good information is your local Fire House. The firemen/women I have spoken to have always answered all of my questions and have given me excellent advice. I take my fire extinguishers to them to be checked. I mentioned my concern about chainsaw accidents and they told me about the emergency packs. They might also have short courses on fire safety and how to put out kitchen fires etc. A basic first aid class could save the life of a loved one.

This is an excellent presentation! Thank you Pam and Jim.

GREAT video! A couple minutes into your video I went to carefully look at my canners. The small one a 5 quart (3 pint jars) I inherited from my Mother. She received it from my Grandparents as a wedding gift. My Grandfather was the night security guard at the Mirro factory in Manitowoc Wisconsin. My parents married in 1950. The instruction book is copyright 1945. I also have a very yellowed envelope that holds a "spare safety fuse" (Mirro term) and the wire probe to clean the stem that the weight (5,10,15#) sits on. It is the canner I use most. If I have bones to make broth and meat drippings I will do half pint jars of broth. Those are so useful if I'm doing a pre-packaged meal (cooking for one). The broth makes up part of the required liquid and the taste is greatly improved over plain water. It allows any "from scratch" meals to safely be useful in the future. My "other" canner is a 22 quart Mirro almost like yours. I purchased it in the 1970's and it has no gauge just the stem for the weight. Parts are still available and I have gasket rings and safety fuses for both. Anyone who "prepairs for the future" should have the simple parts on hand....just incase. YOU have so many excellent videos....thank you.

ALWAYS read your canner manual. I bought a new one this year so I could have a second canner and found that many are not suitable for glass top stoves, or many propane burners as the BTU output is too high. These are classified as pressure vessels and can be dangerous so we must be knowledgeable and vigilant to stay within the designated parameters of use determined by the manufacturer. Also if yours is dented up throw it away immediately! This will affect how it can withstand the pressures.

Great lecture

I purchased a 3 stage weighted regulator for my Presto canners. It is one regulator that can be used as 5lb, 10lb or 15lb. Makes it a bit easier to regulate pressures under 15 lbs.

Must confess: When I read the title of this video, I thought “oh no, this video now when I finally got the nerve to start canning” … but after watching the video all I have to say is thank you ❤😊. I feel more confident knowing how the canner works and it’s safety features. Once again thank you.

You have truly done each of us a huge favor by helping to plan out a course of action if the need arises. Thank you so much…..🥰

I watched this and thought to myself "this will never happen to me", well...today I am pressure canning bell peppers and did all.the safety checks and everything was fine until I put the weight on. I heard whistling which is a sound it never makes. And there was steam coming from under the safety valve! I quickly turned off the heat and the steam valve went back down almost right away. I was able to remove the lid and replace both the safety valve and ring (i always have one just in case). Now the lid is back on and it vented again for 10 minutes and the weight is on with no whistle sounds. Thank you for posting this video. If I hadn't watched it I might not have paid attention to the sound and it could have blown the safety valve!