I was impressed to set up a canning operation outdoors. I was surprised to find that I could bring my canning pot to a boil faster than on the electric stove! My family used to do canning this way when I was a boy. I also cook my corn in a kettle outdoors, in preparation for freezing it. And I cooked my apples this way, for applesauce. It sure keeps the house cooler, when it's 87 degrees in the shade outside! And saves $ on our outrageous CT electric bill! We have really high rates here.