Water bath canning is a safe and economical way to preserve the highest quality food in the comfort of your home. Using produce from either your family farms harvest or your local farmers market, many generations have used this method to supply healthy meals to their families. With the McSunley 21.5 qt Water Bath Canner you can provide a lifetime of healthy meals as well as enjoy a time tested family experience. The family chef can pridefully serve his or her special recipes year round with that right from the garden taste and nutritional value. While the pot was designed as a Water Bath Canner it is also a great Multi Pot. With its large capacity, it can also be used as a family stockpot for soups and stews, pasta dinner for the team and even tailgating with your favorite chili recipe.