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Presto 23-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner

Presto 23-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner

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Brand: Presto
Category: Kitchen

List Price: $109.99
Buy New: $89.49
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 99 reviews
Sales Rank: 366

Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12.1
Dimensions (in): 15.4 x 15.1 x 14.8
Warranty: Presto Products are covered by a 1 year limited warranty against factory and manufacturing defects.

MPN: 01781
Model: 01781
UPC: 075741017815
EAN: 0075741017815
ASIN: B0000BYCFU

Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days

Features:
  • Heavy-duty 23-quart aluminum pressure canner and cooker
  • Comfortably ergonomic, stay-cool black plastic handles
  • Strong-lock lid with pressure regulator, dial gauge, and overpressure plug
  • Comes with canning rack to protect jars during canning
  • 17 by 15-1/2 inches; 12-year warranty

Accessories:

  • Presto Cool Touch Griddle- Black

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Preservation 500 23-Quart aluminum pressure canner p liWith Analog pressure gauge liAir vent/cover lock liIncludes cooking/canning rack liInstruction/recipe book liInside dimensions 11-1/2"H x 12" Diameter liHolds up to 24 half pint or 20 pint or 7 quart canning jars p liReplaces Presto 07151 18 QT Pressure Canner

Amazon.com Review
The USDA recommends pressure canning as the only safe method for low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats, and poultry. The Presto 23-quart pressure canner is more than adequate for any home canning needs. It's a professional-quality tool, made of heavy-duty aluminum, with stay-cool handles and a strong-lock steel lid. An accompanying rack fits down into the pot to keep jars up off the bottom, so that liquid can circulate underneath. And it can do double duty as a large pressure cooker. It's easy to cook healthfully with pressure cookers, since the food retains so much more of its nutrients and flavor. p The sturdy lid locks down during canning or cooking; an inner sealing ring keeps the steam in. In addition to a pop-up pressure indicator and a simple steam release mechanism, there is an overpressure plug that will let off steam if it builds up excessively. The pressure dial gauge gives an accurate reading so that pressure can be kept constant during canning. This pressure canner is also a cooker that's useful for weeknight dinners or for any meal that needs to come together quickly. An accompanying booklet contains more than 50 recipes, ranging from basic soup stocks to stews and pot roasts--even sweets like English Plum Pudding or Brown Bread! Tenderize lean cuts of beef or pork, or cook chicken, fish, or vegetables faster than you can in a microwave, and without losing moisture. p Nonabrasive cleansers are best for cleaning this aluminum pressure cooker, though occasional use of a fine metal polish will help the exterior keep its shine. The lid of the Presto 23-quart pressure canner is not immersible. In addition, the sealing ring should be removed after each use to allow cleaning of the inside rim of the lid. The dial gauge is delicate; detailed care instructions are found in the accompanying booklet. The vent pipe is simple to keep clean with a small brush or pipe cleaner, and both the air vent/cover lock and the overpressure plug are removable. The pressure cooker measures 14 inches in diameter (17 inches including handles) and 15-1/2 inches tall (including lid). Presto guarantees this pressure cooker with an extended 12-year warranty. A detailed instruction and recipe booklet is included; special safety issues that pertain to pressure cookers are clearly explained. i--Garland Withers/i


Customer Reviews:   Read 94 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Presto 23-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner   November 24, 2008
Larry A. Magnello (Punxsutawney, Pa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Presto 23-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner br / br /the canning pressure weight is 15 pounds and most canning is done at 11 pounds, when you turn the heat all the way down, you hardly use any heat to keep the pressure at 11 pounds, no steam escapes unless over 15 pounds pressure. This is the best canner I ever used. The most energy efficient canner I have ever used. once you create the 11 pounds pressure and then reduce the heat as low as it will go, you then can let the canner do its work for 75 to 90 minutes and save on heat bills. br / br /


5 out of 5 stars Pressure canner   November 22, 2008
Dennis L. Vance (Running Springs, CA USA)
The pressure canner is quite easy to use and does a very good job. Thanks for the pressure canner.


5 out of 5 stars STURDY RELIABLE PRESSURE CANNER   November 10, 2008
M. W. Technologies (Stuarts Draft, VA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is the second Presto pressure canner we have purchased. A smaller one was purchased in 2004 and has received much service for home canning. We bought the 23 quart size since it can be used as a pressure canner and is tall enough to also serve as a water bath canner for quart jars. With the 23 quart size you can stack pint jars on top one another for two layers which is a great time saver when you have a lot of food to can. We have not used the canner for cooking large amounts of food, but there is a recipe book enclosed instructing how to use the unit as a cooker. Canning instructions are clear and many foods are covered. This canning season we used both canners at once with excellent results.


2 out of 5 stars Kinda cheap   November 6, 2008
LoveAmericaBuyAmerican.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Was in a hurry when I ordered this. Should have reviewed it a little closer. It is an OK canner. Much flimsier than a quality one, but it works. Made in China. br / br /There is a better alternative, although it costs more. Search for All-American cooker/canner.


5 out of 5 stars Great Product   November 1, 2008
L. Page (Gig Harbor, WA)
this cooker is great. Works perfect for what i use it for. Highly recommended. User friendly