How many jars does it hold?

It fits about 7 quart jars or more pint jars per load, depending on how you stack them. That makes it a mid-size canner rather than a small starter pot.

Does it need a rubber gasket?

No. The lid seals metal to metal, so there is no gasket to buy, stretch or replace. That is the main reason owners choose this line.

Can I use it as a regular pressure cooker?

Yes. It cooks stocks, beans, stews and large cuts the same way, though its size and weight make it less handy for small everyday meals.

Does it work on induction?

The cast-aluminum base is not induction-ready. Use gas, electric coil or a suitable conductive interface plate.

What comes in the bundle?

The cooker, a canning rack and canning essentials for loading and handling jars. Check the listing for the exact accessory list.

Is it worth it over a cheaper aluminum canner?

If you can often and want to skip gasket replacements, the gasket-free build and capacity justify it. For occasional small batches, a lighter gasket canner is easier to handle.

All American 10.5 QT Pressure Cooker Bundle with Rack and Canning Essentials

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$709.45at SearsChecked Nov 9

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All American 10.5 QT Pressure Cooker Bundle with Rack and Canning Essentials

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Last seen at $709.45 at Sears on Nov 9.

Our take on the All American 10.5 QT Pressure Cooker Bundle with Rack and Canning Essentials

The All American 10.5-quart is a stovetop pressure cooker and pressure canner built around a heavy cast-aluminum body with a metal-to-metal seal and no rubber gasket to replace. It holds about 7 quart jars for canning and doubles as a large cooker for stocks, beans and stews. Against gasket-sealed aluminum canners it is heavier, slower to heat and more expensive, but owners treat the gasket-free design and thick walls as a long-term buy. It suits people who can most weekends and want one pot that also cooks.

Best forHome canners processing quart jars in batchesBuyers who want a gasket-free, long-life cannerLarge-batch stocks, beans and stewsRural cooks who rely on preserving their own food

Pros

Metal-to-metal seal needs no rubber gasket
Heavy cast-aluminum body heats evenly and holds pressure steadily
Fits about 7 quart jars per load
Works as both a pressure canner and a large cooker
Simple weight-regulated pressure control with few parts to fail

Cons

Heavy and awkward to lift when full
Takes longer to heat up than thin-walled canners
Needs careful sealing and lid technique or it leaks steam
No pressure gauge on the base model, so you rely on the weight jiggler
Stovetop only, and needs a burner wide enough for its base

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What reviewers say

Owners of the All American line praise the gasket-free seal and sturdy build, and many report using theirs for decades. Complaints center on weight, slow heating and the learning curve of seating the lid properly.

What people mention

BuildPraisedOwners describe thick cast aluminum and a solid feel that survives years of canning.
GasketPraisedThe metal-to-metal seal means no rubber ring to wear out or replace.
WeightCriticisedIt is heavy empty and hard to lift when full of jars and water.
Heat-upCriticisedThe thick body takes longer to reach pressure than lighter canners.
Lid sealMixedSome owners say the lid needs careful seating and can leak steam until they learn the technique.

Specifications

Total Capacity: 10.5 qt
Width: 13 inches (overall length)
Included Accessories: 1 Rack

Questions and answers

How many jars does it hold?: It fits about 7 quart jars or more pint jars per load, depending on how you stack them. That makes it a mid-size canner rather than a small starter pot.
Does it need a rubber gasket?: No. The lid seals metal to metal, so there is no gasket to buy, stretch or replace. That is the main reason owners choose this line.
Can I use it as a regular pressure cooker?: Yes. It cooks stocks, beans, stews and large cuts the same way, though its size and weight make it less handy for small everyday meals.
Does it work on induction?: The cast-aluminum base is not induction-ready. Use gas, electric coil or a suitable conductive interface plate.
What comes in the bundle?: The cooker, a canning rack and canning essentials for loading and handling jars. Check the listing for the exact accessory list.
Is it worth it over a cheaper aluminum canner?: If you can often and want to skip gasket replacements, the gasket-free build and capacity justify it. For occasional small batches, a lighter gasket canner is easier to handle.
Where is the All American 10.5 QT Pressure Cooker Bundle with Rack and Canning Essentials cheapest?: At Sears, for $709.45, as of our latest check.