I love this canner and personally own several of them so I may preserve several batches at once. It is perfect for use on gas stovetops. While it may work on electric stovetops, it can get quite heavy when full so be sure to learn how much weight a glass top stove can handle per burner. If you have an induction stovetop, click here for the the 23-quart Induction Compatible Pressure Canner model.
The Presto 01781 Pressure Canner is a tall, aluminum stovetop dial gauge pressure canner designed to preserve food in jars. This model permits you to double stack your pint jars using a second flat rack, or triple stack your half-pints using three flat racks.
Air vent/cover lock allows pressure to build up only when the cover is closed properly and prevents the cover from opening until pressure is safely reduced. Doubles as a water bath canners for preserving fruits, jams, jellies, pickles, and salsas. Extended 12-year limited warranty.
- Mason Jar Capacity: 26 Half-Pints, 20 Pints, 7 Quarts.
- 23-Quart liquid capacity (21.8 liters)
- Note: This pressure canner is designed for use on household range burners of 12,000 BTUs or less.
Here are some of its many features and benefits:
- The only method recommended safe by the US Department of Agriculture for canning vegetables, meats, poultry, and seafood
- Doubles as a boiling-water canner for preserving fruits, jams, jellies, pickles, and salsa; Handy as a large capacity pressure cooker
- Constructed of warp-resistant heavy-gauge aluminum for fast, even heating; Works on regular and smooth-top ranges; Extended 12-year limited warranty
- Deluxe pressure dial gauge registers the complete range of processing pressures; This precise measurement is especially important at higher altitudes
- Extra-large size is great for big canning jobs; Includes canning/cooking rack and complete 76-page instruction and recipe book
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