Does it work on glass-top stoves?

Large aluminum canners are heavy and can stress or scratch glass cooktops. Check your stove maker's guidance on weighted canners before use; many owners use it on gas or coil burners.

Do I need a pressure gauge?

No. It uses a weighted indicator valve rather than a dial gauge, so you regulate pressure by the valve's rocking. That also means no annual gauge testing.

Half-pint, pint and quart jars all fit. The 24-quart body lets you load several layers of smaller jars or a full batch of quarts.

Is it safe for low-acid foods?

Pressure canning is the method for low-acid foods such as beans, corn and stock. Follow a tested canning guide for processing times and pressures at your altitude.

How should I clean it?

Hand wash and dry it promptly; do not leave it soaking or store it damp. Avoid harsh cleaners and scouring pads that dull or pit the aluminum.

How does it compare with a 16-quart canner?

It holds more jars per batch, so fewer runs for a big harvest. The trade-off is more weight, more stovetop space and more storage room.

Where is the NESCO 24 Qt. Manual Pressure Canner cheapest?

At Walmart, for $222.23, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the NESCO 24 Qt. Manual Pressure Canner?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings.

NESCO 24 Qt. Manual Pressure Canner

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Our take on the NESCO 24 Qt. Manual Pressure Canner

The NESCO 24 Qt. Manual Pressure Canner is a stovetop pressure canner in polished aluminum, sized for large batches of jars at once. It holds half-pints, pints and quarts, and uses a weighted indicator valve plus easy-grip handles for lifting a full, heavy pot. It suits gardeners and home preservers putting up tomatoes, beans, pickles and stock in volume. Against smaller 16- and 22-quart canners it trades stovetop space and weight for fewer batches; it is a manual, gauge-free design, so you regulate pressure by the valve rather than a dial. Buyers rate it well overall, though aluminum canners need care to avoid staining and pitting.

Best forGardeners preserving a large harvestHome canners putting up quarts in volumeBuyers who prefer a simple weighted-valve cannerFamilies canning low-acid foods like beans and stock

Pros

Large 24-quart body fits many jars per batch
Works with half-pint, pint and quart jars
Weighted indicator valve is easy to read and regulate
Polished aluminum body with easy-grip handles
No dial gauge to recalibrate

Cons

Heavy and bulky when full; needs a strong burner
Aluminum can discolor and pit without careful washing
No pressure gauge for precise readings
Takes up substantial stovetop and storage space

NESCO 24 Qt. Manual Pressure Canner prices at every store

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 541 ratings

Buyers rate the canner highly, praising its large capacity and simple valve. Complaints center on its weight when loaded and on caring for the aluminum finish.

What people mention

CapacityPraisedOwners like fitting many jars, including quarts, into a single batch.
Pressure valvePraisedThe weighted indicator valve is described as easy to read and regulate.
WeightCriticisedA full canner is heavy and awkward to lift, especially off a hot burner.
Aluminum careMixedThe polished aluminum looks good but stains and pits if not washed and dried promptly.
BuildPraisedBuyers describe a sturdy pot with even heating.

About the NESCO 24 Qt. Manual Pressure Canner

The NESCO 24 Qt. Manual Pressure Canner is made for preserving garden produce at home, such as a batch of dill pickles. It has a polished aluminum finish.

It works with half-pint, pint and quart jars.

Capacity: 24 qt.
Material: Polished aluminum finish
Color: Silver
Jar sizes: Half-pints, pints and quarts
Type: Manual pressure canner
Features: Easy-grip handles, indicator valve

Specifications

color: SilverSource

Questions and answers

Does it work on glass-top stoves?: Large aluminum canners are heavy and can stress or scratch glass cooktops. Check your stove maker's guidance on weighted canners before use; many owners use it on gas or coil burners.
Do I need a pressure gauge?: No. It uses a weighted indicator valve rather than a dial gauge, so you regulate pressure by the valve's rocking. That also means no annual gauge testing.
What jar sizes fit?: Half-pint, pint and quart jars all fit. The 24-quart body lets you load several layers of smaller jars or a full batch of quarts.
Is it safe for low-acid foods?: Pressure canning is the method for low-acid foods such as beans, corn and stock. Follow a tested canning guide for processing times and pressures at your altitude.
How should I clean it?: Hand wash and dry it promptly; do not leave it soaking or store it damp. Avoid harsh cleaners and scouring pads that dull or pit the aluminum.
How does it compare with a 16-quart canner?: It holds more jars per batch, so fewer runs for a big harvest. The trade-off is more weight, more stovetop space and more storage room.
Where is the NESCO 24 Qt. Manual Pressure Canner cheapest?: At Walmart, for $222.23, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the NESCO 24 Qt. Manual Pressure Canner?: Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings.