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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
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 Posted - Aug 17 2006 : 2:37:58 PM
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I have a old Mirro 12 qt that needs new seals and such apx. $50 of parts & updates.
Rural King has a new 18qt one for $24.99 but I have never heard of it's brand (Country Cookware-Fly Wing resources) and I can not find a website for the vendor. That makes me a little uneasy. They also have a mirro 18qt that is $83.99 (so that makes me think maybe I should just fix up the ol gal I have)
http://ruralking.com/rko/cart.cgi?PRODUCT=066870216&SPD=CMo37350072BzP2&AISLE=1373
What do you gals have??? Anybody heard of the country cookware brand?
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Aug 17 2006 : 7:25:23 PM
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Mine is a Presto 18 qt. that I have had for over 15 years. I love it and have never had a minutes problem with it. I paid right about $100 for it when I got it. They have come down in price since then which is nice..but they don't seem as sturdy to me.
I have never heard of Rural King. I would check to make sure you can get replacement parts for it. That is one thing about common brands like Mirro or Presto...parts are stuff are easy to get. I have a really old antique one too that I havn't used. It was my grandmas and I have it out of sentiment. It is awesome looking. I will someday get it checked and maybe use it..but not for now.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2006 : 05:34:07 AM
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I have two pressure cookers that I have had for at least 20 years.
One small (holds 5 pint jars) and one large (holds 7 quart jars) and both are Presto brand. I agree with Aunt Jenny, thin about quality to make sure you get one that holds up over time. The heavier the better.
Also keep in mind that you can also use pressure cookers to cook roasts, stews, etc. if you need more justification for the expense. Pressure cooking cuts down on the cooking time required.
You could also try looking around yard sales, classified ads,eBay or craigslist.com (there is a craigslist for every state/area) for someone getting rid of a good brand. Sometimes people get them as wedding gifts and never or rarely use them.
Good luck!
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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2006 : 09:11:53 AM
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Thanks gals, I think I will stick with my good ol Presto. Off to order the parts!!
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Horseyrider
True Blue Farmgirl
1045 Posts
Mary Ann
Illinois
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Posted - Aug 18 2006 : 09:32:33 AM
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Oh.... Mine's an All American. It holds 42 quarts, and does not use a rubber washer because it's machined that closely. The only thing it needs is a check of the pressure guage from time to time. I've never had to replace anything except the wiring on my stove because I chose such a big freaking pot!!! My idea was to make fewer batches, and thereby conserve electricity. Now I have to do it outside on a portable burner because I've since bought a JennAir with a glass top. No way can it take that kind of weight.
I really do love this canner, though. I also have a smaller one for general cooking, but I don't use it much. |
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FlipFlopFarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Carla
Molalla
Oregon
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Posted - Aug 24 2006 : 09:33:20 AM
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My local extension office has information on pressure canning and they will actually advise and test them out as well. I stopped by their booth at the farmers market. Picked up a little booklet for $1.50 on what to look for if you're looking to buy a used on.
You might try your local county ext office.
I need to get one of these too but haven't made the investment yet.
 Carla
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2006 : 2:17:23 PM
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LOL - I have a Mirro here, but at the farm last week, DH wanted me to use his grandmother's pressure cooker - it had bolts to screw it down around the lid and no pressure relief vent! I passed, and went to the hardware and got a new boiling water bath canner. The old one stayed in the barn.
We were talking about it at the beauty shop and one older lady mentioned how many women she knew that had gotten badly burned by those older pressure cookers with no pressure relief valve. Safety is not something to mess around with and I would inspect any off-brand cooker VERY CAREFULLY before plunking down any money for it. Same goes for used ones.
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
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CA
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2006 : 9:05:35 PM
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Mine is a "Maid of Honnor", made by Kenmore in the 50's (st least!); it's a 22 quart...really big. A dear older friend gave it to me before she passed away, so it's extra special. I have replaced the gasket and weight (I think around $20-$25 total for both). Way cheaper than a new one! I also had the pressure gauge checked.Local Extension offices can help with that. Good luck!
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Edited by - sleepless reader on Aug 24 2006 9:06:51 PM |
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