Canning Question

[MacAttack]

What is the difference between canning equipment? I have a water bath pot I believe, but I am seeing the pressure cooker type. If I get a deer and can it next year, can I use the water bath?

[JKEEN33]

What is the difference between canning equipment? I have a water bath pot I believe, but I am seeing the pressure cooker type. If I get a deer and can it next year, can I use the water bath?

Meat will have to be done in the pressure cooker.

[billythekidrock]

No.
You will need a pressure canner for meat.

[MacAttack]

Ok Thanks!

[Michelle_Nelson]

Yepper you will need a pressure cooker to do Low Acid foods such as Meat and Veggies. 

Hot Water Bath is for Fruits and other high acid foods.

[swinters]

If you haven't picked up any canning books yet, one of the best sources for canning info that I've come across is the Washington State University extension: http://county.wsu.edu/grant-adams/health/Pages/FoodPreservationSafety.aspx