Presto 23-Quart Digital Pressure Canner vs Presto Precise 16-Quart Digital Pressure Canner

Both are Presto digital electric canners that automate pressure canning, so the real choice is capacity. The 23-quart 02153 holds more jars per batch and is the better pick for families putting up a big garden harvest or canning meat in quantity. The 16-quart 02154 Precise is smaller and lighter, easier to store and to move, and suits beginners and small households. Owners of the 23-quart rate it highly for hands-off operation and consistent results; the main complaints on both are the aluminum interior and the learning curve for first-timers.

• Choose the Presto 02153 if you can large batches, want to fit quart jars plus pints in one load, and have counter or storage space for a tall unit.
• Choose the Presto 02154 Precise if you can in smaller batches, have limited counter space, or want a lighter canner to lift and store.