This kit of essential tools is perfect for anyone wanting to discover the delicious, satisfying, and money-saving advantage of home canning. The Ultimate Canning Kit includes: 16-Quart Presto Pressure Canner This Advanced Pressure Canner allows you to safely process root vegetables, greens, fruits, stews, and vegetables like beans, corn, and zucchini, as well as meats. Constructed of heavy-duty aluminum for fast-even heating. Canner has a strong-lock lid with a pressure regulator and an easy-to-read dial gauge and is equipped with a canning rack. Sterilizing Rack for Canning Lids The rack holds up to 12 regular or wide-mouth canning lids. Water circulates freely around the lids to sterilize them completely. The extended arm provides easy handling for removing lids from boiling water. The wooden knob on the handle stays cool to the touch. Stainless Steel Ladle This one cup (8 oz.) stainless steel ladle is a must for measuring out jellies and sauces. The long handle (12 1/2") makes measuring from large bowls accurate and easy. It can also be used for serving soups or sauces at the table. The Beginner's Guide to Preserving Food at Home Book You don't need years of experience to preserve garden-fresh fruits and vegetables. Learn simple step-by-step instructions to give you the confidence and know-how to freeze, dry, can, root cellar, and brine from your summer garden. Starter Canning Kit Includes a canning funnel, jar lifter, kitchen tongs, jar wrench, lid lifter, and bubble popper/measuring tool (not pictured). Please allow two weeks for delivery. Only available for shipment to the continental United States.