Presto 02154 16-Quart Digital Pressure Canner

Never pressure canned before. This made the job so easy. It is roomy and tells you when to do each stage of pressure canning. It also automatically adjusts for the altitude. Would recommend this to anyone that wants to Pressure Can

I’ve been using the Presto Precise 23-Quart Digital Pressure Canner for about two weeks now, and overall I’m very happy with it. I’ve used it for both pressure canning and water bath canning, and it has made the process much easier than using a traditional stovetop pressure canner. There is a slight learning curve when you first get started, especially if you’ve always canned the traditional way, but after a couple of batches it becomes very straightforward. I really appreciate that the digital controls take much of the guesswork out of maintaining pressure and timing. My only real complaint is with the jar warming cycle. If you don’t want to warm your jars first, it’s not very intuitive how to skip that step. Also, once you’ve started a cycle, you can’t adjust the settings or time you have to turn the unit off and start over. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it would be nice if Presto added more flexibility in a future model. One thing I’m still keeping an eye on is the removable rack that sits in the bottom of the canner. After a 90-minute water bath of cherry tomatoes, I noticed what looked like scorch marks or discoloration on the bottom when I cleaned it the next morning. I always add a little vinegar to the water, so I’m not concerned about cosmetic staining, but I do hope it’s just normal discoloration and not a sign that something isn’t working correctly. Overall, this has been a great for this beginner’s canning setup. It simplifies both pressure canning and water bath canning, is much less intimidating than a traditional pressure canner, and gives me confidence throughout the process. Despite a couple of minor quirks, I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an easier way to preserve their harvest. So far have canned squash, beef, beans, tomatos.

My third presto electric product! 12 quart Electric Cooker, 7 years, 12 quarts Electric “Canner”, 7 years, 23 Quart Electric “Canner “, 1 month! I Begged for the 7 quart Canner in Electric, when the 12 Quart came out! But Presto has perfected the design with the New 23 Quart model. The metal on metal closure is very “Safe”. I love the beeping. I can hear it all over the house when the cycle changes. I have toasted my arm a few times putting jars into a hot canner. I’m a short lady and the canner is tall, just be careful. This one is not insulated like the 12 Quart model. Actually that’s an advantage because it makes the Pot lighter and easier to lift and empty. Never try to empty a Hot Canner. Let it Set Overnight! Presto is a great Customer Service Company. They replaced my 12 Quart Canner when the green lid broke. The price is high, but it’s American Made. I’m Proud to be a long time Presto Customer. Yes, I still have the old 23 quart manual canner. Mines an Antique! I keep it in memory of Hard Times, and my Mom. If you choose to buy this 23 Quart Electric Canner you’ll be very happy! Canning 7 quarts at a time is soooo much better than having room for only 5, in my 12 quart model. But being able to do pints in double stacked is an Electric Blessing! It will save you so much time!

I love this pressure canner! First, it was packaged really well. The instructions are very easy to follow. When I purchased it, I didn't realize you could also water bath can so that was a nice surprise. I just used the water bath canning function last weekend, for the first time and my only complaint would be it seemed to take a long time for it to heat up BUT the directions did say to add boiling water and the water I added was not boiling but room temperature. The canner seems built really well; it's pretty heavy. Definitely worth the money.

Amazing product. Very easy to operate. You do not have to stand over a stove anymore. Once you put the weight on, you press a button and it does the right. It was hard for me to stand for long periods of time do to a health issue. It also does water bath!

I have been canning for a long time and a friend told me about this electric pressure canner. I really wasn't sure what to think because we all get set in the way we do things. But having said that...my opinion now is "Where has this been all my life?" Yeah, it's all that and then some. You follow the prompts; warming the jars, filling the jars, heating the water, venting for 10 mins, and then once it gets to pressure you let it do it's thing. You can feel free to walk away and do something else. This is the biggest benefit for me because usually i sit at the stove for 20-90 minutes watching the pressure gage to avoid fluctuations. You can alao bypass the warming stage if you are cold packing meat. This is fantastic and allows me to can more than i already do. It's an investment, but worth every penny.

Love it , it’s easy to use!!!

I have used Presto pressure canner for years. Have always loved them. When I saw this electric pressure canner, I had to try it. It's a bit pricey compared to their "regular" pressure canner, but it's on part with the cost of an All American. I took the plunge and bought this one, giving it a first test on a taco soup recipe. It performed great and made pressure canning the soup very easy! I was a but puzzled that it doesn't require you to set a lbs per pressure depending on your altitude. I also do not like that it makes you warm your jars in the canner first before you fill them. There is no way to bypass this step. But overall, this canner has performed great and I look forward to using it for next season's harvest. It's nice that it won't be taking up space on my stove top and it's a stand alone unit. This saves so much time and space!!

Purchased for the wife so she can continue to can in the winter. Win win win!

So easy to use compared to traditional pressure canner. Use distilled water - mine has a terrible burnt smell if I use tap water.

Best product for quick results and fairly easy to use.

Amazing!!!

Worth every penny!