I have an All American Canner 921

by Lauren
(Port St Lucie, FL)

I purchased an All American 921 pressure canner last year (2009) after deciding to expand my canning abilities. I had been water bath canning for approximately 1 year before that. I did a lot of research on the internet as none of my family or friends can and there weren't any stores in my area that sell canning supplies (other than jars, lids, and that kind of stuff.

I found the 921 on Amazon.com at a really good price. I like the canner a lot, it is fairly easy to use. It came with a nice booklet full of instructions, tips, and recipes.

They do recommend lubricating the seal edge with Vaseline before the first use and occasionally after that. I did have trouble removing the lid on the first use but haven't had that problem since.

I like that it is nice solid piece of equipment, it's made here in the United States of America, and should last a lifetime if properly taken care of.

I do admit that the first time I used it I was little scared (the whole idea of the pressure and did I seal it correctly), but it has gotten so much easier every time I use it.

So, overall I would say shop around on the net, check out Amazon.com, and go for it.... it's worth the investment.