CANNER COMPARISON GUIDE   CANNING BASICS

The first step in canning is deciding which canner is right for your needs. Preserving your own fruits and vegetables when they are cost-friendly and at the peak of freshness is a wise and sustainable choice. Pressure canning provides a convenient preservation alternative, especially if you live in an area where fish and meat are abundant. Whether your goal is a few jars or a filled pantry, grabbing a jar of canned food is much easier than always having to thaw and prep food for meals.

Presto® Pressure Canners are available in three styles: Dial Gauge, Weighted Gauge, and Digital Electric. This comparison guide helps to break down each canner's attributes in simple terms so you can see the differences and find the fit that is right for you.

 DIAL GAUGE PRESSURE CANNERS

The cover-mounted dial gauge with pointer registers the amount of pressure inside the canner throughout the canning process. These canners also have a simple one-piece pressure regulator that serves as a safety device to prevent development of pressure in excess of 15 pounds. Desired pressure is obtained when the dial gauge registers the processing pressure specified in the recipe. Uses standard, research-based recipes from USDA.

• Stock No. 01755  (16-quart liquid capacity)
• Stock No. 01781  (23-quart liquid capacity)
• User must adjust heat source to maintain the desired pressure as shown on dial gauge.
• Doubles as a boiling water canner. (Pints and half pints only for Stock #01755.) The 16-quart canner is not tall enough to accommodate quart jars covered with the recommended 1-inch layer of water for boiling water canning.
• Works on gas, electric, and smooth-top ranges.
• Quiet during pressure canning processing.
• Advantageous at elevations above 2,000 feet where incremental pressure adjustment is desirable.
• Dial gauge requires annual testing for accuracy.

• Stock No. 01784  (23-quart liquid capacity)
• User must adjust heat source to maintain the desired pressure as shown on dial gauge.
• Doubles as a boiling water canner.
• Works on induction, gas, electric, and smooth-top ranges.
• Quiet during pressure canning processing.
• Advantageous at elevations above 2,000 feet where incremental pressure adjustment is desirable.
• Dial gauge requires annual testing for accuracy.

 WEIGHTED GAUGE PRESSURE CANNER

The weighted gauge pressure canner utilizes a 3-piece adjustable pressure regulator to control and maintain the correct pressure. The regulator has removable weights that allow the user to adjust for 5, 10, and 15 pounds pressure. Desired pressure is obtained when the pressure regulator begins a gentle rocking motion. Uses standard, research-based recipes from USDA.

• Stock No. 01745  (16-quart liquid capacity)
• User must adjust heat source to maintain a gentle rocking motion.
• Doubles as a boiling water canner for pints and half-pints. The 16-quart canner is not tall enough to accommodate quart jars covered with the recommended 1-inch layer of water for boiling water canning.
• Works on gas, electric, and smooth-top ranges.
• Easy to maintain desired pressure.
• Best suited for use at elevations of 1,000 feet or less. Limited pressure adjustment options at higher elevations.
• Available only at Walmart.

 DIGITAL PRESSURE CANNERS

Presto Precise® Digital Pressure Canners are programmed for safe, automatic canning. The digital canners sense temperature rather than pressure and are equipped with a sensor that detects and holds the exact processing temperature automatically. There's no need to watch or adjust a heat source. The digital interface with LED display icons guides the user through the canning process step by step. No elevation adjustment is needed when pressure canning. Uses standard, research-based recipes from USDA.


 

• Stock No 02144  (12-quart liquid capacity)
• Stock No 02152  (17-quart liquid capacity).
• Digital display with built-in timer guides user through canning process.
• Automatically detects and maintains 240°F, the temperature needed for safe home pressure canning.
• Doubles as a boiling water canner. (Pints and half-pints only for Stock #02144). The 12-quart canner is not tall enough to accommodate quart jars covered with the recommended 1-inch layer of water for boiling water canning. 
• Automatically senses and maintains the boiling temperature.
• Works on countertop, island, or table near an electrical outlet.
• Automatic jar warming phase and venting phase.
• Automatically adjusts for altitude when pressure canning.
• Quiet during pressure canning phase.
• Removable pot.