Yes. All Buffalo pressure cookers, regardless of size, can be used for canning; however, only the QCP435 commercial model (35 liters / 9 gallons) has an optional pressure gauge that you can order to aid in your canning. Please make sure to follow the USDA’s guidelines for home canning.  

What makes our pressure cookers so suitable for canning? Unlike other options on the market, which require frequent replacement of plastic handles, etc., our unibody stainless steel construction ensures exceptional durability. Experience the Buffalo difference with a product that’s designed for lifetime use.

Buffalo pressure cookers come in six different sizes:

• 8 liters / 2 gallons
• 12 liters / 3 gallons
• 15 liters / 3.9 gallons
• 20 liters / 5 gallons
• 30 liters / 7.9 gallons
• 35 liters / 9 gallons (our commercial pressure cooker & canner)

 

Unlike other pressure cookers, all Buffalo pressure cookers come with at least five standard safety precautions, while certain models have as many as six or seven. The standard features typically include: a safety lock, safety gear, safety valve, vent filter, and pressure release hole.   While our pressure cookers are designed with your utmost safety in mind, we do generally suggest following the recommended cooking times provided in our product pages.

It may be caused by leaking due to a loose gasket or loose parts. If you live within the service areas of one of our California stores, please bring your pressure cooker to your local service center for inspection. For all other customers, please contact our customer service team at 888-833-8833 for troubleshooting and further assistance.

It may be caused by leaking due to a loose gasket or loose parts, resulting in there being no pressure inside the pot. If you live within the service areas of one of our California stores, please bring your pressure cooker to your local service center for inspection. For all other customers, please contact our customer service team at 888-833-8833 for troubleshooting and further assistance.

The gasket is made of silicon, the same material used in baby pacifiers. It is non-reactive to food and can withstand heat up to 200 degrees Celsius / 392 degrees Fahrenheit. It should be replaced every 6-12 months. This food-grade material was selected because Buffalo takes health and safety very seriously.

There are a few possible reasons:

• The heat is too high.
• The cooking time is too long.
• There is not enough water.

There are numerous types of food that can be cooked with a pressure cooker. For example: beef brisket, pork hock with peanuts, red bean soup, boba balls (for boba tea), etc. Use it to steam rice cakes and turnip cakes, and you can save up to 2/3 of your cooking time! You can also use a pressure cooker for canning. Check out our YouTube channel Pacific Kitchen Life for recipes and tips.

Click to watch videos:
Canning jars at home: a tutorial
Buffalo Commercial Pressure Canner
Secret Weapon for your kitchen–BUFFALO Pressure Cooker & Canner