Enamel juicers are a good alternative - cheaper than stainless and don't have the reactive problems of aluminum.

Dave

I haven't seen enamel any where. Do you know of anywhere that sells them. I'm planning on ordering mine online since I don't think I'll be able to find it locally. I would be very happy with enamel if I could find it.

You know, I'm not seeing enamel ones either anymore. I have a feeling the only way to get one of those is on ebay or stores like GoodWill.

Unless enamel turns up, I'd wait and save for stainless. The prices of stainless steam juicers vary tremendously. If you keep an eye out for discounters, you should be able to pick one up for around $80. Still high, but nothing like the list prices you see.

This is one of those times when off-line might yield the best prices. The problem is you need to be in an area where home food preservation is common. I picked mine up at Bi-Mart. True Value Hardware also carries stainless end-of-season for around $69.00.

Carol

Sadly I'm not in an area where food preservation is common so it's tricky for me to find much other than jars locally. The true value near my house doesn't care steam juicers. But it's good to know that they could easily get me one. Maybe I'll go by and ask how much that would cost.
I guess I'll just put the grapes in the freezer and keep an eye out. There is an aluminum one on ebay for $10, so if that doesn't go up much I may just buy that and see if it works out.

oops! good point Carol. I have had mine for years but didn't even give any thought as to whether enamel ones are still available. Did an online search for one but none turned up. Sorry jenniesue - ignore my suggestion. ;)

Even aluminum at $10 would be a good deal and worth a try. Good luck. ;)

Dave

My problem with aluminum is when you're steaming a decent-sized batch of berries, they can be sitting in that steamer a good long time before all the juice is extracted. I'd be concerned about an after-taste with acid products.

But if your investment is minimal (I assume shipping is cheap for the ebay steamer) it's worth considering.

This has come up lots of times. I know it's a real frustration to live in an area where canning isn't common and try to find these supplies.

You might consider putting a "Want" on Craigslist and/or freecycle. Put out the word in your friendship circle, church, work, whatever. All you're out is a little time. Steam-juicers were pretty prevalent in the 70's (you know "Age of Aquarius", Laurel's Bread Book, brown rice and parents making pure juices for their kids) and there may be one just sitting in someone's basement.

I had a friend who was moving and wanted to give me hers but I already had one and didn't have the room for another. So they are out there and it might be worth checking around.

Carol

Or maybe someone on this forum would buy it and send it to you. Or a relative that lives in a "preserving" area?

Check out the ACE hardware outlet online too.

HereÂs a link to an electric juicer with free shipping.

I know itÂs not what you asked about, but maybe another option?

Here is a link that might be useful: Juicer

I can get a stainless steel one off of the German ebay delivered to me for about 45 euros (approx $65). But then I'd still have to mail it to you, so figure about $15 to 20. Grand total would be at least $80. Send me an email if you are interested.
Melly

Melly that's so nice of you. I just went ahead and ordered a stainless steel one the other day. My husband wanted to use it for his brewing. I could justify the expense since it wasn't just for me.
It should come next week and I'm going to make all kinds of juice. I'm really looking forward to it.

See, LOL, that's how things get bought!

You are going to love that juicer. It is great.

Carol