- How many jars does the Presto 23-quart canner hold?
- It holds up to 7 quart jars or 18 pint jars in one load, depending on jar size and how they are packed.
- Can it be used as a regular pressure cooker?
- Yes. It doubles as a large stovetop pressure cooker for big cuts of meat, poultry and stocks, not just for canning.
- Does it work on an induction cooktop?
- No. The body is aluminum, so it needs a gas or electric coil burner with a wide enough grate to support it.
- How is pressure regulated?
- You read the dial gauge and adjust the burner to hold the target pressure, with a weighted regulator on top as a backup indicator.
- Is the gauge accurate?
- Presto gauges are generally reliable, but canners often have the gauge tested periodically, and Presto offers a testing service.
- What comes in the box?
- The canner, a rack for the jar load, and an instruction and recipe book; jars, lids and a spare seal are not included.
- Where is the Presto 23 Qt. Pressure Cooker and Canner cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $179.89, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Presto 23 Qt. Pressure Cooker and Canner?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Ma boutique.