How Big Are Canning Pots

Size. The most common size canner, a 21-quart pot, is just the right size for holding 7 one quart jars. Smaller bath canners (11.5 quarts) can hold 7 pint jars. A jumbo canner (33 quart capacity) holds 9 quart jars, which is a good choice if you process large amounts of produce.

How many gallons does a canner hold?

Equipment for heat-processing home-canned food is of two main types—boiling-water canners and pressure canners. Most are designed to hold seven quart jars or eight to nine pints.

Is a stock pot the same as a water bath canner?

A big stock pot can work, too! By making a simple modification, your large stock pot can do double duty as a water bath canner for pint-sized or smaller jars. That means you can do twice the canning in the same amount of time.