Before you begin preserving your summer harvest, its always best to have your pressure canner gauge tested!
Join us for a FREE Pressure Canner Gauge Testing Event at any of the following Wilco Stores:
• Kelso, WA: 200 S Kelso Dr
• Vancouver, WA: 1901 NE 162nd Ave
• Canby, OR: 197 SE Hazeldell Way
• Eugene, OR: 4818 W 11th Ave
• McMinnville, OR: 2741 Northeast Highway 99W
• Redmond, OR: 1649 SW Odem Medo Rd
• Salem, OR: 3285 Commercial Street Southeast
• Petaluma, CA: 1390 North McDowell Boulevard
Know before you go:
• The Extension Service is only able to test Presto gauges.
• For National Presto gauges, bring the lid with the gauge attached
• Know your canner model number: Canner model is located on the bottom of the canner or on the lid
A pressure Canner is a useful and important tool to help you can low acid foods like veggies, meats and seafoods. Making sure that your pressure canner is working properly is a precaution that everyone should take seriously. If the dial gauge on your pressure canner does not register correctly, you could not only jeopardize your food but your own safety.
Testing in Oregon provided by OSU Extension Service Master Food Preserver volunteers.
Testing in Washington provided by WSU Extension Service Master Food Preserver volunteers.
Testing in California provided by UCCE Master Food Preservers of Mariposa County.
