How can I get a Pressure Canner (for Home Preserving) in the UK ?

Question

There are many respected american pressure canners (Presto, All American, Mirro) but none of the numerous retailers will ship to the UK.

In the UK all pressure cookers have been downsized to 3-7 litres, this is not large enough to preserve a few jars of produce or other food.

How do I obtain a pressure canner to help me do some home preserving?

Answer 1

Very Tricky.

At first I thought that my friend in Boston could purchase and send one to you via FedEx. However, I got a quote for a 15lb parcel and it comes to $166 - twice the cost of purchase! Not sure if you'd want to pay that.

Then I thought you might fancy a day trip to NY, so I checked that but the cheapest I could find was £200, so that's out.

Finally, if you used Answers you might find someone who is travelling to the States and would be willing to bring one back for you (they'd have to pay additional carriage but I doubt it would be as much as $166).

Answer 2

I have researched pressure cooker/canners recently and there is a huge lot to select from on the internet. I am surprised that you cannot find a seller that will ship to you in the UK. Try again and see if you can find such a seller. I will look also for you as I am going to buy one myself.