The Presto Aluminum Pressure Cooker/Canner is a stovetop pressure canner that doubles as a boiling-water canner and a pressure cooker. It holds 16 quarts of liquid and fits 7 quart jars, 10 pint jars or 24 half-pint jars in one load. The USDA names pressure canning as the only safe method for low-acid foods like vegetables, meats and fish, and this unit is built for that job. Its dial gauge reads a full range of processing pressures, which matters at high altitude, and the air vent/cover lock blocks the lid from opening until pressure drops. Rivals in this class often cost more for the same jar capacity; the trade-off here is aluminum, which is lighter and heats fast but is not dishwasher-safe and can react with acidic foods.
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Owners of Presto aluminum canners generally report steady, predictable results and like the gauge and lid lock for safety. Common complaints center on the aluminum finish staining and on the weight of a full load.
The Presto Pressure Canner and Cooker is made for home pressure canning. Pressure canning is the method the USDA recommends for low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats, and fish. It also works as a boiling water canner for fruits, jams, jellies, pickles, and salsa in half-pint, pint, and quart jars.
The body is extra-strong aluminum for fast, even heating. It can be used on gas and electric smooth-top ranges. A gauge registers a full range of processing pressures, which helps at high altitude.
A special air vent/cover lock lets pressure build only when the cover is closed properly. It keeps the cover from being opened until pressure is safely reduced, and it shows visually when there is pressure inside. A cooking/canning rack and an 80-page instruction and recipe book for canning and pressure cooking come with it.
