My mother used a canner just like this when I was growing up in the 40's and 50's. I don't know how many times she used it after I left home in 1960, but after my Dad died in 1964, she didn't have to can that much. My younger sister left home in 1962. We lived on a ranch and grew a lot of our own vegetables.
Our canner was used on our stovetop. All our stoves and heaters were supplied with propane.
Originally Posted by
Chasing Hawk
