Customer Reviews

Mirro 12qt. Pressure Cooker/Canner, Aluminum

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I use this canner approximately twice a month. I bought it about 6 months ago and it is a wonderful product. It's nice that there are no moving parts to replace. I don't need to worry about the dial guage being calibrated. The canner comes with an EXCELLENT recipe book! The shrimp creole and beef stroganoff are absolutely delicious and easy to make. My husband was really impressed.

I highly recommend this canner, along with the 22-quart from the same company. They are both excellent and should last a lifetime. This canner is an excellent value as well.

The size description online and what it really is does not match. Mirro knows there is a manufacturing malfunction and has nothing to replace it with. It will not hold the usual 7 canning quart jars, only 5 and then the lid will not close with the jars inside.

I bought my 12 qt. Mirro to replace a smaller pressure canner and am delighted. I originally wanted a canner with a pressure guage. I was not really sure about using the "three" pressure regulator, since I had never used this kind before. But, since all my canning is done at 15 PSI, it turns out my little "Security blanket" need to see some guage tell me the pressure is actually 15 PSI was purely a mental thing. I love the simplicity, the easey cleaning, the compactness and the sleek, very professional look of this canner. My first project with my new canner was to put up about twenty pounds of chicken breasts in pint jars. No problem...I simply followed the manufacturer's guide and in no time, had twenty pints of really beautiful chicken breast chunks on the shelf. I am really impressed with the way the lid goes on with out any effort. Also, the safety lock is a design that is just impossible to fail.

So...I am very pleased with my purchase and would highly recommend this pressure canner to anyone, beginners or experts. For the price, it simply can not be beaten.

I received this as a gift for Christmas, and found that it should hold 5 quarts, but it wouldn't close. I struggled, read the (simple) directions over and over again, and I could only get one quart in before it would close, and that was if it was sitting right in the middle of the pot. Frustrating! I thought it was just me until I read a few other reviews online where others had the same problem. As soon as I read it I boxed it up and took it back. I'm going to buy the Presto 23 quart, great reviews online and is supposed to hold 24 half-pints, 20 pints, or 7 quarts--AND close :)

have not used it yet , this is false advertising, right now i have to use it. i have an older model that is twice the size and holds 7 qt jars and the tray fits right , not upside down,

I have been very unhappy with this little canner...not the size or operation, but the rusting of the weights. I am not the only one with this problem. The weight gets rusty and spews rust all over your canner and stove!
My old Mirro with a different weight does not have this problem.
I gave it away and bought a small All-American.
My advice, buy a Presto or All-American.

I just started canning. This will work for people who only can a few jars at a time. I used this to pressure cook beans, it was difficult to figure out the first time. The metal ball on top has parts that you add or remove to decide the pressure 5, 10, or 15 psi. When the correct pressure is reached the ball raises and lets out steam, this is very loud and frightening. You need to reset this every time it falls off of the vent. Overall, a fine pressure canner.

I have been looking for a smaller pressure canner that would do just 4 quarts and this is it. It works very well when you follow the directions, but you really need to follow the directions. I am thrilled I got this.

While the box had a ding in it when it arrived the cooker was okay. The company delivered on time and what they offered was exactly what I'd wanted.

I am satisfied with the purchase amazon are the best thanks for bringing my purchase as soon.