Presto Pressure Canner

Presto Pressure Canners have been around for ages, I have one from my mother and it has done a great job.

However there are a few things that I've noticed that make me like my All American Canner more. Don't get me wrong... I'm not saying don't buy a presto... but you might want to consider these few things.

My experience with Presto pressure canner.

I have an old model Presto given to me my my mother. She bought it in the 80's. Passed it along to me and I've used it for years.

One year I decided to upgrade because I wanted to have a canner that I could stack jars and do more quantity. I went with a new presto.

I must say after a few uses, I was disappointed. I like stacking my pint jars. But other things bother me.

My old 1980's model Presto

My newer model Presto. This canner is taller than my old canner. It can stack pint jars.

The newer Presto canner is not as good a quality as the older presto. The metal is thinner. In fact at some point I must have dropped something on the edge and guess what... it dented. Of course then the canner would not seal.

My fix-it-himself husband buffed it out for me and it does now seal again, so I can still use it.... but the metal is definitely softer and thinner. My old canner has been around a LOT of years...and never have I been extra careful about the sealing edge of the pot. Never has it had a ding like the new one.

The other issue I had is the design of the handles. It seems silly but I struggle to figure out a way to lift the lid after processing without burning my fingers in the steam. I've been canning for years. I'm not a total newbie at this. I know that you must be careful of steam escaping.

This is the new canner handle. See how it angles down? I struggle to not get steam burned.

This is the older presto canner handle. See how it angles up, in comparison to the other canner? I had to be careful yes, but it is much easier to lift this lid without burning your fingers.

You really have to awkwardly hold these handles to avoid burning. The problem is the handles angle down. On my old canner the handles angle up. Not sure why a small difference like this would matter. But I found it did.

So all that to say,

If I had to only recommend one canner... I'd suggest the All American. However, if you just can't spend the money on the All American. Get a Presto pressure canner. As I said it does do the job. It will can your foods safely for you. There are just some quirks and design issues.

Consider looking for a good used older model Presto. Be sure that you can still get the gaskets and check the gauge for accuracy and you should be good to go.

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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 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. The place where the gauge screws into the canner had stripped. 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.

• 16-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker/Canner - holds up to 10 pint jars or 7 quart jars.
• 22-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker/Canner - holds 10 pint jars or 7 quart jars.
• 23-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker/Canner - holds 20 pint jars or 7 quart jars.

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