Norpro 619 Stainless Steel Steamer/Juicer, One Size, without Canning Kit

Norpro has the upper hand. I decided to buy the Mehu-Mehu a few weeks ago. Liisa. I appreciated the fact that it was not manufactured in China (Norpro is). Despite some negative reviews, I decided to purchase it. Several batches of muscadine grapes were juiced using it. I noticed some small rusty spots in the water basin as I was cleaning it up later that evening. There were a few things about it that I didn't like, and that was the final straw for me. I put it in a box and sent it back. I also placed an order for Norpro that day. I've been juicing with the Norpro for the past two days and it's fantastic. Because I've had firsthand experience with each, I'll tell you what works and what doesn't. br>Norpro is a good brand: br>The lid is clear. I enjoy not having to open the lid to see how my fruit is doing. br>Major increase in the amount of water in the basin. br>Handles are very sturdy and comfortable. br>Norpro flaw: br>Made in Chinabr>Because the drain is about an inch above the bottom, you'll have to tip the basin to get the last bit of juice out. br>br>Meh br>Meh br>Meh br>Meh b Liisa is excellent: br>Made in Finlandbr>Drain is located at the pan's bottom edge for complete drainingbr>Meh- Liisa's flaw: br>Lid isn't clearbr>Handles aren't comfortablebr>Stainless steel stained after one usebr>Overall, the pan feels like very thin steelbr>br>They both performed admirably. Norpro is $40 less expensive than the competition. Norpro comes out on top by a long shot.

Aviana Matthews

| Aug 31, 2021

We used it to render two things on its first day. 5 pounds of elderberries into 30 ounces (almost 1 quart) of juice, a 75% elderberry yield! Then we got to work on the 75 pounds of fresh pears. Those rendered four gallons, yield on Minnesota pears was a 40% yield on Minnesota pears was 40% yield on Minnesota pears was I'm currently working on a pear and elderberry cider recipe. Yummy! br>br>Each batch takes about two hours, and the pears required five batches. Almost no effort is required - We did not do any other preparation than cutting each pear in half, which took a few minutes. The only disadvantage is the amount of heat produced by all that heating, boiling, and steaming - On a cool day, this is the best time to do it. br>br>I'm not new to juicing, but this is the first time I've tried a steam juicer, and I feel like a fool! for persevering in the face of adversity for so long I used to boil the fruit with a little water, then mash it with a potato masher before straining it through cheesecloth. Slow, clumsy, and yield-deficient. I can't believe I didn't buy one of these steam juicers ten years ago. It is preferable to be late than never. br>br>Because this makes juicing so much easier, I'm thinking about experimenting with some fruits I've never tried before. Crab Apples and High-Fructose Corn Syrup are two examples. Bush Cranberries are a type of cranberry that grows wild.

Bella Sweeney

| May 28, 2021

I can't believe I didn't have one of these when I was younger! The juicer works beautifully on our induction cooktop, allowing us to make a gallon of juice in under an hour. It's especially good with blueberries and stone fruits like peaches, which we've discovered. We've also juiced pineapples, kiwis, and passion fruit with it. One neat trick is to freeze fruit scraps, such as pineapple cores, until you have enough to process the juice; if you want to preserve the juice, fill sterilized jars directly with it and seal them immediately. Juicing apples and pears has been the only (sort of) drawback I've discovered. The juice from those fruits isn't particularly tasty, and the yields aren't particularly high. One advantage is that you can juice the apples or pears and then use the steamed fruit to make an apple or pear sauce that will rival store-bought sauces. For a country-style sauce, simply mash the softened fruit, or use an immersion blender to make a smooth sauce. Peeling the fruit before steaming isn't necessary; steaming will soften the skins, which will only add flavor to the sauce.

Laurel Bailey

| Sep 23, 2021

After fifteen years of faithful service, our old steamer finally gave up (the draining pipe broke off), so we chose the Norpro, despite the higher price, because my wife thought the glass lid would be a really nice option. It's extremely useful! The steamer was a big hit with my wife! It was very effective at juicing the grapes! The glass lid's metal handle broke off during washing after the job was completed! Or, should I say, after it's been washed, drying it. If the handle hadn't broken off, it would have gotten five stars! We'll see how well customer service works out!.

Milena Norton

| Mar 26, 2021

It's something I'll continue to use. I used this product to can grape juice, and the instructions that came with it included a few recipes that were very helpful. You must ensure that it does not run out of water, so keep an eye on it for each batch because it did not use water at the same rate each time; the faster the water runs out, the harder the boil.
Pros: Setup and cleanup are a breeze. I like how you can see how the fruit in the top basket is doing through the glass lid. It works great, and compared to the fruit press method, I was able to can juice in under an hour per batch. I followed the instructions in the booklet for making grape juice. It has a pleasant flavor. This method is very simple to make!
Cons: Because steam escapes from the outside, the water level in each batch must be closely monitored. According to the instructions, the juice should be clear, but it turned out to be cloudy. This has no bearing on the final product, and it doesn't bother me, but it's something to be aware of. I don't have a large enough juice pan. It can't hold 4 quarts of juice, so when it's full, it spills into the lower pan, which is holding the boiling water. If I had realized this earlier, I would have purchased a model with a larger juice pan. When the juice pan fills up, you can use the hose to empty it out, but because the whole thing must boil for at least an hour, this may not be an option. To make sure I didn't have more than 4 quarts of liquid in the upper basket, I reduced the amount of fruit I put in there. Trial and error is the only way to learn. There was a small amount of leakage near the hose between the water pan and the juice pan. It didn't happen every time, so it could have something to do with how the juice pan was placed in the water pan. Not sure. br>Other things to consider: When it came to pouring juice into hot jars, I needed three hands. Even though I used a saucepan with a handle to hold the hot jar, it was easier to do so with two hands and have someone else work the hose/clam. It's a little more difficult than it appears. I'll put the jar on a bar stool at the right height for the stove next time so I can work the hose with both hands and independently.

Cadence Bowen

| Dec 14, 2021