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I know we've discussed this before, but I can't find it/them. Can you point me to the alternatives for canning stoves? We're headed into a home that has a glass flat top, so I need to figure out what I can can on instead of that. I have some alternatives in mind, but I wanted to read through to be sure.

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My DS bought a two burner "stove" that she hooked up to propane. She could sit it on a table but mostly set it on concrete blocks so she did not have to lift the jars or the canner . On her stove the lid of the canner was no more than waist high.

 

She only used this outside as it was cooler to can out side and it did not heat up the house.

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My DS bought a two burner "stove" that she hooked up to propane. She could sit it on a table but mostly set it on concrete blocks so she did not have to lift the jars or the canner . On her stove the lid of the canner was no more than waist high.

 

She only used this outside as it was cooler to can out side and it did not heat up the house.

Is it a camp stove do you know? I would love more info if you can get that! :)

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I have no idea where she bought it unless it could have been from Lehmans but I did not find it there

It is 28-30 inches long maybe 12 inches high , has two big burners 5 inch < >, spaced

at least 6 inches apart that sat down in the the deep metal wall of steel that surrounded the

working parts.. They were cast iron -meant to last. I think the metal wall made it possible

for good cooking without a breeze blowing out the flames.

She left it outside year around

had no cover on it when I saw it. Now I do not know if that was good for it but....

 

If I find more info will let you know.seems like I saw the instruction sheet for it

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I found this from Northern Tool. It's listed as cast iron, around $120. Does this look at all like the one you're describing? I'll be able to use this in a well-ventilated yet enclosed space.

 

http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/2000x2000/330/330977_2000x2000.jpg

 

Here's a description of it- http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200408996_200408996

 

I definitely want something sturdy. We have a campstove. We also have a burner on our grill, but I am not gonna lug the darn thing into that building every time I want to can, LOL!

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Here's another brand....tho I don't have experience with it. These are made for camping...patio....not indoors.

 

Sportsman's Guide is a reputable company that I've dealt with many times. But....I would not buy anything in their own brand [Guide Gear] cuz it's too cheap and flimsy! They have other models.

 

Cast iron is strong but brittle. Make sure you have a well made one especially if your canning pots are LARGE.

 

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/Buffalo-Tools-Double-Burner-Cast-Iron-Stove.aspx?a=724599

 

MtRider :canning: Good luck.

Edited by Mt_Rider
sheesh, forgot link
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Those both look like made in China models and nothing like what she had.

I try this description .. imagine an oval straight sided tub without the bottom,

then 2 sturdy burners inside. I think there is a grill or something above the burners.


When I go down next time I will try to get a picture of it and hopefully the name will be on it.

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My granny had a gas stove that set outside on her back patio (under a metal roof) that was hooked up to propane. She canned on that. I've already mentioned to MrWE2 that I want a cheapy gas stove (apartment size) to put outside if we find some land & put a cabin on it.

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