All American 930 30 qt Pressure Canner vs Granite Ware Pressure Canner

Buy the All American 930 if you can jars in volume and want a canner that outlives you. Its cast aluminum body and metal-to-metal seal need no gasket, so there is nothing to crack or replace, and the 30-quart pot holds 19 pints or 14 quarts in one run. The Granite Ware is the lighter, simpler entry point: a 3-in-1 canner, cooker and steamer in 12 or 20 quart sizes with a gasket seal, pop-up pressure indicator and dual safety valves. Owners of the All American praise its build and steady gauge; Granite Ware buyers like the versatility and easy handling, but gaskets wear and the smaller sizes mean more batches.

• Choose the All American 930 if you put up large harvests, want a gasket-free seal, and expect the canner to last decades.
• Choose the Granite Ware if you want one pot for canning, cooking and steaming, and 12 or 20 quarts fits your batches.