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Presto 23-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker/Canner | 
| Brand: Presto
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $109.99
Buy New: $82.84
as of 11/23/2009 17:35 MST details
You Save: $27.15 (25%)
New (26) Used (1) from $80.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  176 reviews
Sales Rank: 283
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Size: 23 qt
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12.6
Dimensions (in): 15.4 x 15.1 x 14.8
Warranty: Varies
MPN: 01781
Model: 01781
UPC: 075741017815
EAN: 0075741017815
ASIN: B0000BYCFU
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 23-quart pressure cooker/canner holds 20 pint jars or 7 quart jars | | • | Constructed of extra-strong, warp-resistant aluminum; suitable for use on regular and smooth-top ranges | | • | Air vent/cover lock allows pressure to build up only when the cover is closed properly | | • | Easy-to-read gauge automatically registers a complete range of processing pressures | | • | Includes cooking/canning rack and complete instruction and recipe book |
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Product Description
Preservation 500 23-Quart aluminum pressure canner
With Analog pressure gauge
Air vent/cover lock
Includes cooking/canning rack
Instruction/recipe book
Inside dimensions 11-1/2"H x 12" Diameter
Holds up to 24 half pint or 20 pint or 7 quart canning jars
Replaces 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. 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. 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. --Garland Withers
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Very Satisfied Customer November 13, 2009
Dennis Margoni (Iron River, MI)
The Presto Pressure cooker was everything as advertised. This was my first time canning anything. The directions were clear and simple. I was impressed with the safety features. My only complaint is with myself. The pressure cooker is much larger than I need. If you are new to canning like I am, I would suggest you carefully evaluate how much canning you will do. Take into account storage both of the items that you can and also the pressure cooker itself. The price I paid was very fair and the pressure cooker works great so there are no complaints from me regarding this item.
easy to use November 8, 2009
Mr. Sj Carter
this is a very easy to use pressure canner, and was very good value for money at $85.
If you want to "put up" low acid foods, this is the canner for you!
Presto 23-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker/Canner November 7, 2009
Aaron Gallion (Holmesville, Ohio)
Excellent product, at a great price. Used to can lots of food for the winter.
Perfect canner November 6, 2009
R. Smith
After 30 years my old Sears canner from my Mom had given up the ghost (or at least the seals). I wish I'd replaced it with one of these years ago. Tall enough to stack pint jars 2 high it's cut my processing time in half. Super easy clean up when using for cooking. If you need a new canner this is the one you should definitely get.
Great canner for the price October 20, 2009
Michelle A. Ackley (Syracuse, NY)
I got this specifically for canning, and have used it now to make pickles, apples, applesauce, applebutter, roasted peppers and am going to be doing squash next. It has worked great, it seems of good quality, but this is ENORMOUS! I don't think I really realized how big it would be. Due to it's size you have the advantage of being able to get the water deep enough to hold 2 tiers of pint cans for a boiling water bath (though getting an extra rack would make that easier), and it holds 7 quart jars as well. Thing is though that the 16 quart says it can hold 7 quart jars as well, and while probably it couldn't do 2 rows of pints as a boiling water bath, I bet it gets up to temperature alot faster and doesn't take up so much space. Those are really my only complaints with this, it takes quite a while to build up pressure and it is just so big I have no choice but to stick it in the room I keep my canned products, no room in my kitchen.
That said, before I bought this I had no idea you can use a pressure canner to cook. I tried using this to make a beef roast, and it was UNBELIEVABLE! In like 40 minutes I had beef that fell apart like I had roasted it all day, only it was juicier and the flavor was MUCH BETTER penetrated through, amazing! Of course the problem was clean up... it's just so big that it barely fits in my sink. I ended up finding an 8qt pressure cooker that I've been using since to do my day to day cooking with (and you can save money buying cheaper meats that will taste like you cooked them all day!) and I pull out this for the canning... though I am seriously considering doing my Thanksgiving turkey in this!! (I bet it will be good too).
This is I am finding out what is known as "first generation" for a pressure cooker, and it makes quite a bit of noise, but that doesn't bother me so much, those others are alot more $$ of of my pocket... I can handle a little noise, thank you. If what you want is a really big quality pressure canner that looks like it will probably last the rest of your life (with maybe a replacement gauge or seal or something along the way), this is a great choice for the money.
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