equipment$35-60used in 2 side quests
Water bath canner with rack
A large pot with fitted rack for processing jars of high-acid preserved foods like jams and pickles. The rack prevents jar breakage and ensures even heating that creates safe vacuum seals.
What to look for
- 121+ quart capacity (holds 7 quart jars or 9 pints at once)
- 2Fitted jar rack included (prevents glass-on-metal contact that causes breakage)
- 3Flat bottom compatible with your stove type (some don't work on glass or induction)
- 4Tight-fitting lid (maintains rolling boil without excessive heat)
Skip
- Pots without racks (improvised solutions risk broken jars and burns)
- Enamel coating on interior (chips over time and contaminates food)
Used for: processing jams and preserves safely · water-bath canning pickles and tomatoes · creating shelf-stable food gifts · batch-preserving seasonal produce
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
