Columbian Home 0707-1 Granite Ware 21-1/2-Quart Steel/Porcelain Water-Bath Canner with Rack

Comment: I enjoyed my purchase, it was easy great product and arrived early. The seller discribed it well in the write up so I knew exactly what I was geting and was happy on the transaction.

Comment: I'm a beginner canner and have been looking into the different supplies needed- including a water bath system. After reading the reviews on this product I went to a local store and checked them out. The negative reviews were confirmed- these are very flimsy and cheap, even the one I was looking at was all dinged up and damaged. I went home and looked into it and it turns out you can use any large pot for water bath canning so long as you have something between the bottom of the pot and the glass jars (connecting some canning bands together seems to be the cheapest and easiest option). Although you miss out on having a rack that you can elevate and rest on the pot- I don't think I'd trust this cheap rack to elevate seven quart jars anyways. I thought this information might be helpful to anyone who doesn't have a lot of extra storage space for a really big pot but wants to start canning, like me!

Comment: By the second time I used this, the rack was completely ORANGE with rust. Thank you china.

Comment: I use it for canning, lobster, large stews/sauces, etc. The granite-ware look gives me such a feeling of tradition!! That makes me love it more. Great size and weight for multi-purpose use.

Comment: Having a canner is like stepping back in time, but well worth all of your efforts in the end. This canner is a quality product, evenly coated with enamel. The rack, included, seems as though it's sturdy and of good construction.