OV Supplies · OVS-WC-15
15 Jar Water Bath Canner with Two Racks
4.7 out of 5 · Manufacturer rating from 26 reviews
AU $279inc. GSTIn stock
A rectangular stainless canner for the stovetop, deep enough to hold jars under boiling water and wide enough to take fifteen one quart jars in two layers. Two racks come with it: one sits on the bottom to keep the glass off direct heat, the second goes over the first layer. Made from 304 stainless in 1.5 mm plate, with a flat bottom, detachable handles and a close-fitting lid.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Vevor
- Jars
- Fifteen 1 quart (0.95 L) jars
- Canner capacity
- 49 L
- Material
- 304 stainless steel
- Plate thickness
- 1.5 mm
- Dimensions
- 521 × 292 × 330 mm
- Net weight
- 10.9 kg
- Racks
- 2, stacking
Shipping and returns
Free delivery to most of NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA and WA; postcode confirmed at checkout. Return within 30 days in the original packaging for a full refund.
Setting up
Nothing to assemble. Wash it out, set the first rack in the bottom, load the jars, then add the second rack and the second layer if you are using it. Fill with water, clip the handles on and carry it to the stove. It is 521 mm long, so on a domestic cooktop plan on it spanning two burners.
Fifteen jars go in at once.
A canner built as a rectangle rather than a drum, so square-shouldered preserving jars actually use the space.
The shape is the point. Round pots waste the corners; this one is 521 mm long and 292 mm across, which is why fifteen one quart jars fit in two layers with room for the water to move around them. It holds 49 litres brim full, the plate is 1.5 mm of 304 stainless, and the bottom is flat so it sits square on gas or on the top of a wood stove.
Two racks come in the carton. The lower one keeps the glass off the base, away from the direct heat, and the second sits on top of the first layer of jars so a second layer can go above it. The handles pull off for washing and storage, and the lid drops on closely enough to bring a full pot to the boil without a long wait.
SPECIFICATIONVEVOR · OVS-WC-15
- Brand
- Vevor
- Jars per batch
- 151 quart jars
- Jar size
- 0.95L
- Canner capacity
- 49L
- Material
- 304 stainless
- Plate thickness
- 1.5mm
- Length
- 521mm
- Width
- 292mm
- Height
- 330mm
- Net weight
- 10.9kg
- Racks
- 2stacking
- Handles
- Detachablestainless
- Base
- Flatgas and wood stoves
- Method
- Water bathhigh-acid foods
- Manufacturer rating
- 4.7 / 5(26 reviews)
Goes with.
What this usually leaves the warehouse with.
Two racks, two layers.
The first rack lies flat in the bottom and lifts the jars clear of the base so the glass never touches the hot steel. Load your first layer, drop the second rack over it, and load again. It doubles what one boil produces, which is the difference between one afternoon and two when the apricots all come at once.
- Lower rack keeps glass off direct heat
- Second rack carries a full upper layer
- Fifteen 1 quart jars in a single batch
Handles that come off.
The two stainless handles are wide enough to take in oven mitts and detach when you are done, so the canner washes out without awkward corners and stores flat on a shelf. The lid sits close on the rim, which keeps the heat in and shortens the wait for a full rolling boil.
- Detachable stainless handles
- Close-fitting flat lid
- 1.5 mm 304 stainless, brushed finish
For jam, pickles and fruit.
This is a water bath canner, not a pressure canner. It suits high-acid foods: jams and jellies, pickles and chutneys, stone fruit, berries, sauerkraut and tomatoes. Low-acid foods such as beans, plain vegetables and meat need a pressure canner instead, whatever the recipe on the internet says.
- Jams, jellies, pickles, chutneys
- Stone fruit, berries, sauerkraut
- Not a pressure canner; not for low-acid foods
What fits inside.
Figures are the maker's, measured with 1 quart jars. Fill height depends on how tall your jars are and how many layers you run.
Size and options.
One size, and both racks are included rather than sold separately. Measure the height of your own jars against the pot's 330 mm height before a first big batch.
| Model | Jars | Canner capacity | Weight | Price inc. GST | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 jar | 15 × 1 quart, two layers | 49 L | 10.9 kg | AU $239 | In stock |
In the carton
- Canner pot1
- Lid1
- Canning racks2
- Detachable handles1 pair
Nothing to assemble. Wash it out and run one boil with water only before the first batch of jars.
Questions we get asked
Can I use it for beans, vegetables or meat?
No. This is a water bath canner, which means the contents never go above boiling point. Low-acid foods such as beans, plain vegetables and meat need the higher temperature a pressure canner reaches. Keep this one for jams, jellies, pickles, chutneys, fruit and other high-acid preserves.
Will it work on my stove?
The maker lists gas and wood stovetops, and the bottom is flat and brushed so it sits square on either. At 521 mm long it is wider than a single domestic burner, so plan on it bridging two, and check your cooktop's own guidance on oversized pots before you fill it.
Why are there two racks?
One does a job the other cannot. The bottom rack holds the jars up off the base, away from the direct heat, so the glass is not sitting on hot steel. The second rack goes on top of the first layer of jars and gives the second layer something flat to stand on.
How many jars really fit?
Fifteen one quart jars, which is fifteen at 0.95 L each, run as two layers with the second rack in place. Smaller jars pack in more tightly. Leave enough water above the top layer to cover it, and do not fill so high that it boils over.
How do I look after the stainless?
Warm water and a mild detergent, then dry it properly, especially after hard water. Skip the steel wool and anything chlorine based, both of which mark 304 stainless over time. Take the handles off to wash them and store the racks inside the pot with the lid on.