10 Steps to Canning Split Pea Soup

Step 7, Pressure Cooking

I always chuckle we I use my pressure cooker. The label on the pressure cooker, says, "Read Instructions before using." Good advice! Put about 2 inches of water in the canner. Fill cooker with jars, set lid and seal top of cooker. Apply heat until steam comes out the vent in a steady stream. At that point put the weighted cap on. When the pressure reaches 10 pounds reduce heat to keep it at 10 pounds. Timing starts when the pressure reaches 10 pounds. If your altitude exceeds 1,000 feet you must adjust for that. For peas, onions and carrots quarts need 90 minutes, pints need 75 minutes. You must not can this soup with just a water bath or a steam canner. It is not safe to do so.