Presto Pressure Canner

Presto Pressure Canners have been around for ages,  It is the brand that I use and it does a great job.



Often the smaller models will be called a pressure cooker/canner.  According to the USDA, these 'canners' are not really safe for home canning and processing foods unless they will hold 4 quart jars.  

You'll have to decide for yourself how small you want to go.  

Listed below are the models that I am aware of that are currently being sold.  I'm quite certain there are others that are older models not being make any more.  As long as you have the correct gauges and gaskets they are all good equipment. 

A 16 quart capacity canner will process 10 pint jars or 7 quart jars.

A 23  or 22 Quart capacity Presto Canner will process 20 pints or 7 quart jars.  This one is tall and will allow you to stack your pints. 

Reader Reviews

I have used a Presto for years.  I know the quality and dependability from personal experience.  I have also read a lot of reviews of Presto Pressure Canners.  There are an abundance of praises and very few complaints.

The one complaint I hear that is important enough to be worth mentioning is  several problems with the pressure regulator.  Several reviewers claimed their canners "exploded".  Further reading reveals that what happened is the pressure regulators apparently blew off.  

I must admit that I had that happen as well... after the canner had been in use for years and years.   I replaced my gauge... have not had a problem since.  

These canners have lots of reviews and only a very very small percent have any complaints.  

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