How much water do I put in my Presto pressure canner?
Regarding this, how much water do you put in the bottom of a pressure cooker?
Most vegetables are cooked with a 1/2 cup (125 ml) of water in the bottom of the pressure cooker when the vegetable only needs to cook for 5 minutes. Use 1 cup (250 ml) of water if the cooking time is 5 to 10 minutes. Use 2 cups (500 ml) of water if the cooking time is 10 to 20 minutes.
Thereof, how much water do I put in a 16 quart pressure canner?
About 2-3" of water for pressure canning - 3 quarts in my 16 quart canner.
Pressure canners are not the same thing as pressure cookers, and it is important to understand the difference. Pressure cookers or pressure saucepans are used to rapidly cook meats, vegetables and other foods for a family meal. Pressure canners have either dial or weighted gauges.