You can use a pressure canner for water-bath canning, just don't put the lid on. See here for a chart on boiling times for water-bath canning, and you'll notice that the boiling time differs with size of container and density of contents.

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And while we are at it, why can't there be an electric, self-heating unit, preferable with digital controls, that can be used without a burner - like in the galley of an under-equipped small sailboat?


The closest I have found is a Hot Pot which I discovered just a few months ago at a friend's house (she loves it). There is also the hot pot for liquids but they're more for just heating hot water to add to something. I've tried cooking things like soups in it directly, and it leaves a lot to be desired (very messy and some ingredients seem to react with the bottom heating unit). My Rival has lasted far longer than the others, but the design is very poor -- it dribbles all over when I pour.

What *I* would like to see are decent room lamps without cords.

Sue