Presto01755 16-Quart Aluminum canner Pressure Cooker, One Size, Silver

The Presto Pressure Canner is a reliable and efficient tool for anyone looking to preserve food at home through canning. As an affordable option for beginners and experienced canners alike, this canner makes the process of preserving food much simpler. It also performs exceptionally well, allowing for safe and consistent canning. It holds a substantial amount of jars, which is perfect for large batches of food.Safety is a top priority when using a pressure canner, and the Presto model doesn't disappoint. It comes equipped with multiple safety features that work together to prevent accidents, ensuring that the canner operates safely during each use.Overall, this is an excellent choice for anyone serious about home canning. It's affordable, efficient, and comes with numerous safety features to ensure a worry-free experience. Whether you're new to canning or an experienced preserver, the Presto Pressure Canner offers the perfect balance of ease of use, capacity, and durability. It’s a great investment for anyone looking to safely preserve food for long-term storage.

Works great and is HUGE!

The product was shipped promptly in good packaging and with all pieces and parts present. Assembly of the gauge to the lid was very easy. I followed the instructions and practiced with 4 cups of water in the canner. The pressure regulator began to rock at the same time the gauge registered 15 psi. Good sign. I began a methodical process of reducing the heat to get to and maintain 11 psi, which is recommended for my altitude. I wanted to figure out what position my stove dial needed to be at or around for this to happen. Unfortunately, my 1994 electric coil range has too much variability at any given position on the dial to be able to maintain a fairly consistent pressure without frequent little adjustments. I did three "practice sessions" trying to nail down where I need to be on my stove's dial to stay at 11 psi or only slightly above. Because of the size of the canner, I can only use it on the big burner on the front of the stove, so trying another burner was not an option. In the end I decided this unit on my particular stove would take way too much babysitting and adjusting, so I returned it. Disappointing, but maybe with a newer and different type of stove this would work for me. This is a solid priduct, hence the 5 stars. I share this experience because others may not be considering that the stove is a contributor to being able to use this type of canner successfully. I purchased a Presto 16-quart electric pressure canner instead and look forward to its arrival.

The media could not be loaded. Followed all cleaning and lid oil instructions. The lid was extremely difficult to get off, it was STUCK. got it off 1 time, but had to turn it on its side and struggle with it for about 30 minutes before I finally was able to turn the cover to get it off.I then re-oiled the lid areas and the lid sealing ring, closed it back up a second time and again, the lid would barely turn to get it off. It does take some muscle to get the lid in but I finally got the hang of it while using potholders and both thumbs pushing in opposite turns. I’ve been able to can several jars in f food with no issue.I am actually happy with it now. Be warned, you must add the vinegar in the pot, with the water or the inside of your pot will turn black and it will be hard to see the 3quart water line mark which is VERY lightly edges on the inside where the handles are. I use a weighted rocker( not the official name) it helps so I don’t have to keep turning the fire up and down to keep it at the appropriate PSI Level.The pot holds plenty of jars at a time, just read the manual for specifics and don’t can less than 3 jars at a time.Good quality. Good seal. Parts turn black easily though. But works well.

The Presto pressure canners are top notch and can be passed down generations. I bought this 16 quart canner to do smaller batches without having to pull out the big guns and use the 23 quart canner. It of course has less capacity but for smaller projects it is easier to use. And of course it has the very high quality that Presto products offer. Buy this with full confidence.