If you have a smooth cooktop and the manufacturer says not to can on it, then you might find yourself looking for an alternative. The alternatives for canning (if you have one of these no-canning recommended smooth cooktop ranges) are either to purchase and install a permanent set of electric coil or gas burners as a range top (without an oven) or to purchase a portable electric coil or gas burner.
And that is where important decisions come in to play. An installed range top requires the utilities to support it and can be quite expensive as a second range top. As for portable burners, they are not all alike and not all portable burners are appropriate for canning. First of all, check the burner manufacturer’s specifications and directions or contact their customer service department for more specific information about the appropriate use of a particular burner for canning.
Also, most canner manufacturers do not recommend using turkey fryer burner because of the intense heat and physical safety.
Learn more from the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
