I'll Only Have To Buy It ONCE

by John Bates
(Detroit, MI)

Haven't received my All American 921 yet, but feel like an expectant father waiting for a
new baby to arrive. I haven't been this excited about a purchase since my last .22 rifle !

I've read (literally)hundreds of reviews, studied dozens of web sites, and given it a LOT
of consideration. I think what finally sold me was "quality" and "American made" - two terms
that one doesn't hear a lot of these days. Knowing that I'm getting the very best pressure
canner money can buy and supporting an American business sealed the deal.

We put in a little "victory garden" this spring, and was surprised just how much food we
managed to grow in such a small area. With my chest freezer filling up quickly, I knew it
was time to take the plunge.

Ordered mine from Amazon with a utensil set and the Ball Blue Book for just under $250.00
including shipping. Now I'm on the prowl for canning jars - seems like many locals Craigslist have plenty of
unused jars to sell for pennies on the dollar.

Groceries aren't getting any cheaper, so this is an investment that will pay dividends at the
dinner table year after year. Don't scrimp on your canning equipment, even if you have to
save $$ to get one of these. With SB510 (the Food Safety Bill) pending in the Senate, it might not be long before the FDA starts cracking down on canners, too.