Wіth Presto Canners Canning
Presto canning industry аrе simple tο υѕе. Presto Canner A іѕ light аnd hаѕ thin walls mаdе οf aluminum οr stainless steel. Mοѕt οf thеm come wіth twist οn lid аnd аrе equipped wіth gaskets. Sοmе οf thеm come wіth screw down buttons. Yου hаνе a safe vent, extractor fan аnd a weighted change framework. DTI іѕ аlѕο void fοr ѕhοw οf difficulty. Presto canning саn handle a layer οf smaller doses, οr thеу аrе deep enough tο accommodate two layers οf small vessels.
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Thе glasses іn thе Canner need nοt bе completely filled wіth water. Thеrе аrе іn rank οn thе canning industry, whісh tеll уου hοw many cups οf water fοr thе exact amount οf thе required written difficulty. Thе difficulty canners need tο vent a period οf time tο boil thе water іn thе jars wіth thе lid. It mаkеѕ уου press thе steam tο air οn thеm аnd mаkеѕ thе glasses filled wіth steam аnd boiling water. Both thе boiling water аnd steam аt thе same temperature аt 240 degrees F. Thеrе іѕ nο air inside thе glass, thе heat vaguely аll thе glasses. υѕе
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Sοmе tips fοr a Presto Canner аrе:
Leave learned аnd thе steam vent lock Canner lid, іf уου want thе proper υѕе οf Canner. Canner Thіѕ hаѕ produced οn high heat until thе water vapor. Thіѕ steam саn escape аѕ seen through thе vent. Thеrе аrе many benefits οf conservation. Financially tο pay thе more уου eat canned food, thе less food. Whеn thе canning wаѕ picked frοm thе garden, іt іѕ even cheaper.
Canning more thаn one person. It іѕ a fаntаѕtіс way tο spend time wіth family аnd teach thе nеw generation οf capabilities οf thе canning industry. It іѕ аn art thаt ѕhουld nοt bе lost.Cеrtаіn foods аrе nοt void аll year round. Canning wіll hеlр уου οn thе item rіght through thе year. Presto canning industry wіll hеlр уου find thе food tο delight іn rіght through thе year. Canning ѕhουld bе lονеd, аnd ѕhουld rυn іn thе tradition οf eating thе family. It іѕ very similar tο harvest fοr thе farmer's family. Presto canning hеlр уου tο delight іn аnd share thе art οf conservation wіth уουr family. It wіll mаkе уου proud οf thе results.
Canners Presto аnd Presto Difficulty Cooker
Presto 23-Quart Aluminum Difficulty Cooker / Canner
Holds 7 liters, 20 liters οr 24 1 / 2 pint jars. readable features steam gauge fοr simple аnd rіght difficulty control. Extra strong, warp-strong aluminum offers design qυісk, even heating. double аѕ a large capacity difficulty cooker. shiny polished fοr lasting beauty. Cooking / Canning Rack аnd perfect lessons / recipe booklet. 23 Qt. capacity test USDA Difficulty recommends canning аѕ thе οnlу safe method fοr low-acid foods such аѕ vegetables , meat аnd poultry. Thе Presto 23-Q Rating: 
List Price: $ 109.99 Price: $ 79.00
All-American 21-1/2-Quart Difficulty Cooker / Canner
mаdе Heavy Cast Aluminum Difficulty Cooker / CannerThis heavy difficulty cooker large capacity іѕ probably best used fοr canning (though іt wουld apply fοr a range οf tasks, large kitchen). A difficulty cooker іѕ generally nοt compulsory whеn canning vegetables аnd fruit nonacid bесаυѕе thе high heat іѕ generated thаt саn kіll more bacteria thаn a regular hot water bath. Mаdе οf aluminum, wіth sturdy screws thе lid οn thе pot-seal, thіѕ difficulty cooker requires nο rubber οr plastic ga Review : 
List Price: $ 362.00 Price: $ 199.99
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Review by Kauaijohn for Presto 23-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker/Canner
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I decided to purchase this pressure canner after an exhaustive search online. This was the best price of any of the other sites I checked. I’ll admit that the review from the woman whose canner “LITERALLY exploded” had me a little concerned, but since it was the only negative review, I decided to chance it since the price was so good ($79.97 and Free Super Saver shipping)! Best of all, it arrived in TWO DAYS!!!
The first thing I did was take the pressure gauge to my local county extension office (as recommended by the manufacturer) where they tested it and found it to be working perfectly. After getting their “OK”, I hit the produce sales at my local market.
Even if you don’t have a garden, you can still can fresh fruits and vegetables. I’ve already made 8 jars of strawberry jam using the hot water method, and canned enough tomato sauce to get me through until my own tomatoes are ripe and ready for the canner later this Summer. Unlike commercially canned or frozen produce, I can control what ingredients go into my food!
The instruction book that comes with this pressure canner gives different ways to can most foods depending on if you want to can them (1)”cooked” so you can warm them up when you’re ready to use them or (2)just safely preserved to be cooked right before serving or using in recipes.
Overall, an excellent pressure canner at a great price! Just follow the manufacturer’s instructions – including having the pressure gauge checked by your county extension office – and you should have no problems preserving fresh, healthy foods for yourself, your family, and your loved ones.
Review by Cheyenne Ann for Presto 23-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker/Canner
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I had a pressure canner many years ago. Bought it at a hardware store. No guage, but it did the job. Did I sell it at a yard sale? Don’t know where it went, anyway.
Decided recently to can again. So I read tons of reviews, Internet articles, compared features and prices. The Presto 1781 is the one I decided on. Amazon had it with free shipping, which made this doll the perfect deal for me.
I have used it as a canner about 5 times already. Have not just pressure-cooked in it. Here are my observations: Easy to use. Follow the instructions in the book, and you are good to go. This baby is heavy! Moving it off the heat when it is full of jars is no small feat (especially when using as a boiling bath canner)! Eat a good breakfast! Half pint and pint jars stack nicely. I have not tried to can more than 7 quarts yet, so am not disappointed that the max is 7 quarts. I put up 7 qts of chili yesterday and my huge cookpot was pretty full. Any more would have been too much anyway.
When using as a boiling bath canner, be careful when taking the jars out, especially when putting up half pint wide mouth jars, as the jar lifters are not very long and you can burn yourself getting that bottom set out. While you can use long tongs for half pints, I tried and ended up with a mess of hot strawberry jam all over and inbetween the stove and cabinet. So, use a jar lifter and hold it tightly!
I like the guage on this canner. I have never used one with a guage before. After a couple of uses, I find I can take my eyes off it once it gets to correct pressure by the sound of the pressure regulator. It gets noisy when it gets too high. I live at 6800 feet altitude, and everything pressure canned has to be done at 14 lbs. 15 makes a noise and that’s my signal to lower the heat.
I have a ceramic top stove and have no issues with this canner on my stove top. The canner bottom is flat and heats up evenly.
I love this canner. Just wish it folded up when not in use–it’s a big honker!
Review by L. Jamison for Presto 23-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker/Canner
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I’ve been wanting one of these for a while & glad I got it. It is easy to put together, is HUGE, and the book is helpful in calming any nightmare stories you have heard.
If you have wanted one of these things – this is a great one & you can’t beat the price.
I have a flat top stove too & it worked. I think it may have taken longer for the water to heat to the right temperature but held up fine. Be aware that the pan is very large & even a gas stove will need the bigest flame it has.
Review by John Beckwith for Presto 23-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker/Canner
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Based on the good reviews I ordered the Presto 23-qt canner. I carefully cleaned everything and assembled exactly as the manual said.
Loaded in my first batch of salsa and turned on the heat. Canner was soon steaming away. After 10 minutes I placed the regulator on and watched the gauge come up. At 11 lbs I turned down the heat. Pressure was holding steady so I walked to the sink. As soon as I did there was a loud boom and the pressure gage went sailing across the kitchen.
The 3/8 inch brass shaft of the gauge had simply fractured, sending the nut and washer into the canner and the gauge across the kitchen.
Upon examination part of the brass is discolored and crystaline. Possible a defective casting?
In any event this is not acceptable. I’m glad I wasn’t looking at the gauge up close when this happened! It could have been a lethal weapon.
The rest of the canner appears to be of excellent workmanship. I will get with Amazon in the morning to see what can be done and will post a follow-up.
Don’t know if I should get a new gauge or send the whole thing back. I am not a happy customer.
Review by Paula for Presto 23-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker/Canner
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This is one of the best canners I have ever used. I used to have a Mirro, but this is better. The seal is tight and it doesn’t leak. I love the little pressure indicator because it drops down when the canner is completely depressurized, letting you know you can open it.
Even though there is a dial gauge, you actually CAN use this canner as a weighted gauge canner! I contacted Presto about this, and the weight that comes with this canner is the same weight that is on their smaller pressure cookers, the 4- and 6-quart models, which cook at 15 PSI. Therefore, when the weight begins to gently rock, it is pressure canning at 15 PSI. However, people who live below 1,000 feet of elevation need to pressure can at 10 PSI, so you either need to make sure your gauge is accurate, or you can purchase a 3-piece pressure regulator from Presto (model #50332). The lady at Presto confirmed that by using this particular pressure regulator, it will then effectively be a weighted gauge canner with the dial there just for reference.
Now that I have a way to pressure can using just a weighted gauge and not depending on accuracy of a dial, I love this canner. I do not have a way to have my gauge checked other than by sending it to Presto, and that takes weeks to have it checked. Also, I don’t know how accurate the gauge would be after being in the mail getting jostled around.
This canner is great because it is lightweight and, therefore, comes up to pressure quickly and also drops pressure quickly. Replacement parts for Presto products are readily available. Customer service for Presto is so far excellent. They will actually answer your e-mail within one business day.
I highly recommend this canner as well as most other Presto products.
Review by for All-American 21-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner
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This is a very high quality, heavy weight canner. It practically screams, “Industrial strength!” The slide clips and screw-downs securely fasten the lid to the pot. No blow-outs with this baby. The weighted pressure gauge makes operation almost foolproof. And no gasket required! Before purchasing a canner, I did a lot of reading in the rec.food.preserving news group. I saw endless inquiries about sources for gaskets for canners ranging from a few years old to many decades old. It was clear some of these people had spent many, many hours in search of a gasket. Avoiding the need for a gasket became a major criteria for my purchase.
I’ve had my canner for a couple years and am still impressed with the quality. There are only two negatives I can think of. The heavy weight of the canner is a plus for strength and longevity, but it can work against you. The canner weighs 20 pounds when it’s empty. Unless you work out regluarly, you’re not going to fill the canner on the counter and then carry it to the stove. The other potential negative is the height. This canner requires at least a 16 inch clearance over your range. If your range has an upper oven the canner might not fit.
Review by for All-American 21-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner
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I’ve had my Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry All American pressure canner for a couple of years, and I’m still very happy with the purchase. I can use it to make a humongous batch of chicken stock, then turn around and can that very batch… I agree with the comments made by the first two reviewers concerning its weight, size, etc. This will outlast you and your kids. Very well made, and the company has a full line of replacement parts should they ever be needed. I give this five stars as a canner, and three as a cooker. The only reason I downrate it slightly as a cooker is that it is so big and unwieldy. If you regularly have to cook huge batches of food, though, this may be just what you need. If you don’t ordinarily cook up enough to feed an army, you might be happier with a smaller (say, 6 to 8 quart) pressure cooker (I love my Kuhn Rikon 6 quart stockpot). Also: if you are planning to can a LOT of stuff, you might consider getting the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry model 930–it can handle 14 quart jars at a time, whereas this one can only handle 7 quart jars. All in all, a very well made item. Get this and a copy of Lorna Sass’s “Cooking Under Pressure”, a copy of the Ball Blue Book, and go conquer the (canning) world.
Review by T. K. Moehlman for All-American 21-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner
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send me the money and I’ll throw it away for you. I received my Grandmother’s when she passed away and have more that pleased with it. I can’t add anything the other reviews other that mine is over 30 year old it is in perfect shape. I’ve been told that my Grandmother sent 1000′s of cans through this in her day and I intend to do the same. The company’s web site is very good if you need replacement parts but I doubt you’ll ever need them. I had my local Ag extension agent test my gauge (the original) and it is still accurate enough for canning. This is the only part that should ever really need replacing since it does not have a seal. I am fortunate enough to have the old school Instruction and Recipes book (list price ¢60) that has canning recipes that I have not been able to find anywhere else. Buy this and pass it on to your grandchildren!!!
Review by Deb for All-American 21-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner
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I do lots of cooking and canning – sometimes just for family, sometimes for large gatherings – and this cooker has made that chore much easier. Even when cooking for family, I’ll make 2 chickens at a time, that way I won’t have to cook another night. While the chickens are cooking, I’ll also have stock to make rice or soup with. Forgot about cooking dinner? This baby can take 2 frozen rabbits from the freezer to the dinner table in less than an hour. Its large size makes canning large batches quick work. The only drawback I have is washing it – it is heavy, and if you don’t have a big enough sink or a hose to rinse it out, then your in for a workout. I have a double sink and it fits in nicely – a must for anyone with a large family !
Review by tron3 for All-American 21-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner
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The idea of using a pressure cooker always scared me. “What if it blows up.”, “I can be scarred for life.”, “What about kids safety.”, etc. When I finally started to look at them, I knew this was it.
I work for a machining company and asked a machinest and an engineer how safe it looks. Then I explained how it worked. They both admit they see nothing wrong with it and deem it very safe if used as directed.
I know this thick anodized aluminum will hold the pressure. It has not two, not four, but SIX locking screws. Screw down simultaneously on opposite sides for a level seal. Plus, it has three locking hooks that stops the lid from blowing off when you undo the screws. Not to mention the rubber pressure gasket in the lid that releases steam if the pressure gets too high. Just be sure to replace it once a year, as rubber deteriates over time.
Because it doesn’t use a rubber ring gasket and is metal-to-metal sealed, it can last many life times. The steam valve is regulated with a special metal knob you sit on top of it. It can get hot, or even lost. But don’t worry, you can buy a new one. The company will even send you new safety labels free of charge to replace the worn ones on your pot.
Naturally, you have to follow the safety rules like:
* ALWAYS handle a hot pot with kitchen mitts.
* Never fill past half way when cooking veggies or rice that expand. Half way includes any water and extras. For other stuff, 2/3 way is good.
* NEVER pour cold water on it when it is hot, or apply cold wet towels.
* ALWAYS let the pressure gage DROP to zero before you open the pot.
* Open the lid AWAY from you, something you should do with any cooking pot.
* NEVER lift the pot by the lid handle, only by the pot handles.
* There are more: READ THE SAFETY GUIDELINES FIRST!
READ AND FOLLOW ALL THE SAFETY RULES and don’t try to over pressure cook your food. You will have fast, safe and delicious cooking experiences for decades.
Sure, you could buy cheaper ones, but I wouldn’t put my trust in them. Especially if you have children. I’d go to the moon in this thing.
Addendum 5/19/06:
We pressure cooked two 4lb roast beefs for the first time, then cut it into 1/2″ slabs. Those slabs made for a juicy and tender sandwich. Was as easy to chew as the thin sliced roast beef! The tenderness is fantastic.
I didn’t cap it off until the water was hot, that’s when I started counting the cooking time of 50 minutes. This cooked it fully with no pink in the middle. Next time I am guessing 35 minutes to keep it a little pink. Took about 30 minutes to reach 15 lbs of pressure, and the very instant it reached, the pressure regulator started to whistle. Used a mitt to remove the HOT pressure regulator. Took about 7 minutes for the pressure to reach zero. Best part of all, the whole house didn’t smell like food!