Prep•N•Cook by McSunley 21.5Qt Stainless Steel Water Bath Canner

I bought this because I needed a water bath canner with a flat bottom so I could use it on my glass top stove. It works like a charm! I love that the lid is glass, & it has a vent hole. It is a huge pot! It is solid, but it's not so heavy that I was scared about using it on the glass top stove. The jar lifter basket works perfectly also. It holds 12 half pints. I used it for my very first canning of jam. This would also be perfect for that huge pot of chili, beans, or spaghetti for those big family gatherings.

So the Stainless 21.5 QT Water Bath Canner is awesome! I have really been enjoying using the POT. I went from several different sizes of Granite-ware Canners to this one. I love stainless steel. But, here's the thing...the jar rack is impossible. I'm so annoyed with it I am finally writing a review.I burn myself almost every time (weekly) I use this canner with this rack. The rack is flimsy. It's not the right shape for the pot. The handles themselves are always falling into the boiling water. I scared myself today thinking I was going to drop the whole load when I actually picked up this flimsy rack, loaded with 9 pts of pickles, to move it from the stove to the table. Seriously! I could hardly make that short trip with the jars intact.I would like to purchase another rack unless the company has fixed this problem and would like to send me one for free. If not, I would still like to purchase another rack that would fit. Can anybody help me out with that problem?

I have enjoyed canning for over 30 years. I have always used what my mother and I used which was a Granite Ware type pot. It is a very good choice as well, however, I have had to replace that pot twice over the 30 years due to our hard water. This stainless steel pot should outlast the hard water much more than the old pot.The bigger size allowed me to can more at one time. All home canners can relate to being able to do more at one time instead of having to live in the kitchen all day into the night. It is a delightful choice and would recommend it to any and all home canners. It's easy to clean up and with a lid easy to store. Anyone wanting to start or are a long-time home canner like myself you will not be disappointed in making this pot your choice.

Good quality materials. It’s a canning beast! Worth every penny! Works well on my smooth top stove!!

I have been canning for a very long time and I have to say that this is the best water bath canner I have ever used. It is a little taller than the others which means a lot because no water splashes out while processing. The lid is vented so no water spurting while processing. It has a heavier bottom than the average canner so that means it takes a bit longer for the water to boil, not a problem at all. The pot had a small dent at the bottom on the side when I unboxed it, but my husband looked at it and he said it would be fine to use. I have used it several times now and it is wonderful. In fact I will be ordering another one to have as a back up, just in case.

I loved this canner when I first got it. It was large enough to hold 10 pints. The base is nice and heavy, It heats evenly. I was happy with it until today when I picked up the lid from the dish drainer and it shattered in my hand! It didn't even touch anything! It shattered into piles of glass shards. Fortunately, I didn't get cut, but I found tiny pieces in a pot full of carrots I was preparing to can on the stove 3 feet away! I would love to resolve this issue, because I've owned this for 10 weeks and liked it so much until now. Update: I was able to contact the seller, and they are resolving the issue by sending me a new lid. I hope it works better than the last one, because I really liked this canner. Further update, April 2024: This time I dropped the lid on a concrete floor, and it broke. I contacted the seller via phone and he led me to their website McSunley.com, (this is not the site from the Amazon link) I found replacement parts are available for a reasonable price. The person I talked to on the phone was very helpful and pleasant. I am thrilled, because I love this canner. I have had several canners throughout my lifetime. This one is by far the best. I have changed my rating to 4 stars, because the lid does break. The first lid was a poor manufacture, but they replaced it freely. The second one was my mistake, and I replaced it. I recommend this canner, just treat the lid like the glass it is.

This canner has a nice heavy bottom and appears to be good quality. I haven't use it yet, but I think it will be a great replacement for the granitewear canner I've had for over 40 years.

This is a great addition to my canning and cooking supplies. Great buy