- Is the Presto 23-quart canner worth it?
- For gas or coil-stove owners who can several dozen jars a year, yes. It costs far less per jar than small canners and doubles as a big cooker.
- Does it work on an induction or glass-top stove?
- No. Presto specifies gas and electric coil ranges; induction and glass tops can crack or fail to heat the aluminum base.
- How many jars does it hold?
- Up to 7 quart jars, 16 pint jars or 26 half-pint jars in a single layer load.
- Do I need to test the dial gauge?
- Yes. Have the gauge checked before each canning season, or add a Presto pressure weight for a second reference.
- What comes in the box?
- The canner, a lock-on lid with dial gauge and overpressure plug, a rack and an instruction and recipe book. Jars are not included.
- When is it cheapest?
- Canner prices tend to dip in late summer and around harvest sales. At $218.25 at Lowe's as of November 7, 2026, it is listed new by only one store, so compare before waiting.
- Where is the Presto Pressure Canner Cooker 23 qt cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $218.25, as of our latest check.