Presto 16-Quart Aluminum Pressure Canner, Silver

The Presto 16-Quart Pressure Canner is a versatile and reliable kitchen appliance designed for easy and confident home pressure canning. It is the only safe method recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for preserving vegetables, meats, poultry, and seafood.

This pressure canner doubles as a boiling water canner, allowing you to preserve fruits, jams, jellies, pickles, and salsa in half-pint and pint jars. Its compatibility with gas, electric, and smooth-top ranges ensures it can be used on a variety of cooking surfaces.

The deluxe pressure dial gauge on the Presto 16-Quart Pressure Canner registers precise processing pressures, which is especially important in high altitude areas. The special air vent/cover lock allows pressure to build only when the cover is closed properly, and it prevents the cover from being opened until the pressure is safely reduced. This feature provides a visual indication of the pressure inside the canner.

Beyond its canning capabilities, the Presto 16-Quart Pressure Canner can also be used as a large-capacity pressure cooker for preparing meats, poultry, soups, desserts, and more. Its durable, heavy-gauge aluminum construction ensures long-lasting use and fast, even heating.

Included with the pressure canner is a cooking/canning rack and an easy-to-follow 80-page instruction/recipe book for both canning and pressure cooking. The canner can accommodate a regular mason jar capacity of 12 half-pints, 10 pints, or 7 quarts (half-pints and pints only for boiling water processing).

The Presto 16-Quart Pressure Canner is more than adequate for any home canning needs, making it a professional-quality tool. Its stay-cool handles and strong-lock steel lid provide added convenience and safety during use. The accompanying rack keeps jars off the bottom of the pot, allowing for better circulation of the liquid.

The sturdy lid locks down during canning or cooking, and an inner sealing ring keeps the steam inside. In addition to a pop-up pressure indicator and a simple steam-release mechanism, there is an overpressure plug that will release steam if it builds up excessively. The pressure dial gauge ensures accurate readings, allowing you to maintain constant pressure during canning.

This pressure canner is also a versatile cooker that can be used for weeknight dinners or any meal that needs to come together quickly. The included booklet contains more than 50 recipes, ranging from basic soup stocks to stews, pot roasts, and even sweet treats like English Plum Pudding and Brown Bread.

The Presto 16-Quart Pressure Canner is a durable and reliable appliance that can tenderize lean cuts of meat, cook chicken, fish, or vegetables faster than a microwave, and retain moisture and flavor. It comes with a 12-year limited warranty and detailed care instructions to ensure long-lasting use.

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