10 best autoclaves for home canning

A budget autoclave model for those who are not ready to immediately buy expensive units. The autoclave is equipped with a thermometer, a manometer and a valve to relieve excess pressure. The workmanship is good, the welds are neat and strong. On sale the device is presented in two volumes: 14 and 22 liters. For domestic purposes, the capacity is enough for most buyers. The autoclave might be called good, but it has a serious problem. The overpressure relief valve is used the simplest, weakest, releases steam throughout the entire cooking cycle. The working pressure does not exceed 1 atm, and the temperature is 112℃. These indicators are not enough for cooking stew. In terms of long-term storage, it will be unsafe.The device can be recommended for canning vegetables and fish, but not meat.

An inexpensive autoclave with a built-in heating element eliminates the need to lift the filled tank onto the stove. You can cook in any convenient place. The model is equipped with a thermometer, pressure gauge, overpressure relief valve. During cooking, the temperature is kept at 120℃, the pressure is 1.6 atm. The necessary conditions are being created for the preparation of canned meat that is safe for consumption. According to the characteristics of the model is not bad, but the workmanship is lame. The welds are not always neat, the handles are poorly welded, the cassettes clamp the cans unevenly. There is a factory marriage, for a number of users the autoclave quickly fails. But some buyers are lucky, the device works properly, there are no problems during the preparation of home canned food.

A good autoclave, which provides everything for safety and ease of use. The protective valve relieves pressure above 1.5 atm., The thermometer and pressure gauge allow you to control the cooking process. In the manufacturer's line there are modifications with a built-in electric heating element. The reinforced bottom combines ring stiffeners and a metal cross. The unit works on a water type and for steam. You can use screw and seam caps; pressure cassettes are already included in the package of the device. The lid is fixed tightly, full tightness is ensured by a silicone gasket 10 mm thick. The advantages of the model, users include a convenient design, good quality metal, attractive appearance, good level of service. Minus - there are cases of factory marriage. A cheap Chinese valve is installed in the design, if possible it is better to replace it immediately.

A compact option for buyers who do not plan to make blanks in large volumes. The autoclave is made of stainless steel 2 mm thick. The bottom is reinforced with a cross, its thickness is 3 mm. The device is equipped with a pressure gauge, an electronic thermometer and a high-quality Italian overpressure relief valve. The problem with opening the lid when the unit cools down is easily solved by opening the drain cock. The manufacturer's line includes autoclaves of three volumes: 14, 23 and 37 liters. Due to the tightness and reliable valve, the autoclave stably keeps a high temperature, suitable for cooking stew. According to user reviews, the device is made soundly, easy to use. But there is a small minus - weak clamping cassettes. Their thickness is only 1 mm, although the manufacturer claims 1.5 mm. The studs for fixing them are also rather weak.

Small, inexpensive, but well thought-out device. With a volume of 14 liters, 10 cans of 0.5 liters are placed in it at the same time, which is twice as much as compared to similar models of competitors.The thermometer and pressure gauge are installed in the body, not on the lid, so they give more accurate readings. Working pressure 1.5 atm., temperature 120℃ allow you to cook canned meat at home without the risk of botulism infection. Excessive pressure is released by a valve to an acceptable level, so the device is convenient and safe to use. The design provides two modes of operation: in water and on steam. For this, a false bottom is included in the package. For jars, it is recommended to use screw caps. Seaming caps are only permitted with locking clips. Clamping devices are not included.

This autoclave is undeservedly unpopular. Although it is made soundly, it has excellent characteristics and creates all the conditions for cooking canned meat, fish and vegetables at home. The tank is made of stainless steel. The thickness is uneven - the walls are 2 mm, the top is 3 mm, the bottom is 4 mm. The device is safe to use - the manufacturer has equipped it with a protective and non-return valve, a pressure gauge and a thermometer. The model is suitable for all types of stoves, works in steam and water mode. When using the steam mode, it is recommended to use screw caps.When cooking on water, seaming lids with fixing clips are allowed. The required temperature and pressure are reached, the canned food is safe. The only inconvenience is that when cooking in water, the pressure must be pumped up with a pump.

Convenient and safe autoclave. The tank is made of stainless steel with a thickness of 1.5 mm, the lid closes hermetically, literally with one hand movement thanks to a convenient clamp fastening. For safety and compliance with the cooking technology, a thermometer and pressure gauge, a safety and non-return valve are provided. The model is compatible with all types of stoves, it is possible to install an electric heating element for convenience and automation of the process. The autoclave works only for steam, it is designed for screw caps. Seaming caps can be used, but only with special clamps. Additional advantages include comfortable, non-heating handles, neat welds, and a wide neck. Of the minuses - sometimes the pressure gauge fogs up, the bottom is not reinforced with a cross, rust spots appear on the false bottom and stands.

Autoclaves "Robin" are produced in different modifications. There are classic and electric models. Volume options: 20, 26, 35, 42 liters. All autoclaves are equipped with a thermometer, tonometer, overpressure relief valve. The design of the lid, which is locked by pressure from the inside, is successfully worked out - it closes easily, gives complete tightness. There are two options for cooking - in water or steam. The stew turns out to be safe - a high temperature is well collected and maintained in the tank. Clamping cassettes for fixing and loading cans are convenient, the lids hold well. In previous versions 1 and 2, there were complaints about the poor quality of the welds. But judging by the manufacturer's statement and user reviews, this defect has been fixed in the third version. Of the minuses - you need to adapt to close the lid, it does not always work the first time.

Expensive, but high-quality and safe to use autoclave. Suitable for various types of home canning. Equipped with all necessary devices: thermometer and pressure gauge, non-return and safety valve, drain cock. In the lower part of the tank, a clamp assembly is provided for installing an electric heating element. Heating element not included, sold separately. But the solution is convenient - you can cook without using the stove. The autoclave is made of stainless steel 2 mm thick, the bottom is reinforced with ring stiffeners. Working pressure is 1.5 atm., cooking temperature is 120 ℃. There are two modes of operation: for steam and with filling with water. The advantages of the model include convenient fixation of the lid with hinged clips, the ability to work from an electric heating element, a large capacity for 24 cans of 0.5 liters.

The device is rarely found in ordinary stores, it is sold on the official website. But in terms of characteristics, user experience, the autoclave is well developed, safe, creates the necessary conditions for preparing home canned food. The tank is made of food grade stainless steel. Wall thickness 2 mm, bottom - 3 mm. The bottom is reinforced with a cross. The device is equipped with a manometer and an electronic thermometer. The safety valve keeps the pressure at 1.5 atm., the temperature in the autoclave reaches 130℃. It is enough to completely destroy botulism spores. The non-return valve starts the air when it cools, prevents the formation of a vacuum, the failure of the covers. The model is produced in four volumes: 14, 23, 37, 50 liters. Works on steam and in water mode. It is possible to choose a complete set with clamping cassettes for preparing canned food with seaming lids or without cassettes for screw caps.