Features:

  • This model Pressure Canner is 16 Quart liquid capacity. This canner will hold 7 Quart jars.
  • Constructed of extra strong, warp resistant aluminum
  • Suitable for use on regular and smooth top ranges
  • Air vent and cover lock allows pressure to build up only when the cover is closed properly
  • The product is from China
  • Designed for easy, confindent home pressure canning. The only method recommended safe for canning meats, vegetables, poultry and seafood.
  • Easy -to-read dial gauge registers a complete range of processing pressures.
  • Includes cooking/canning rack and complete instruction/recipe book.
  • Mason jar capacity: 12 half-pints; 10 pints; 7 quarts.
  • 13-1/4 by 14-1/2 by 11-3/4 inches; 12 year limited warranty.
Great Canner!

I have a flat-top range and needed to be careful what I bought for a canner. The idea of the 2-in-1 really appealed to me. I've used this pot twice now as a boiling water canner and am really happy with it! Great size and super construction. Tomatoes & squash are starting to ripen in the garden, so I'll be trying the pressure cooking soon, but don't anticipate any problems. (Side note: Amazon had to replace my first one due to shipping damage - dented. Though it was inconvenient, I have to say it was a quick & easy replacement.)

Best purchase for the money and Quality

I have three since I can a lot. These Presto 23 quart Pressure caner or cooker are the best money can buy. I have had my first one for over 3 years and never have yet to replace the o ring and blow out plug. The secret to keeping this part from wearing out is to Remove each time clean it good and store in the pot. Do not compress the gasket by leaving it in the lid and storing it that way. Other than that Quality is The BEST you an Get Buy it

A good price for a great product

A good price for a great product. I comes with an instruction and recipe book that is helpful if you have never done home canning before. It is sturdy and works wonderfully! I also purchased a home canning book with numerous recipes "for today" and have canned not only vegetables but soups, stews and meats. I am looking forward to "home cooked" meals in a flash on busy days this winter when fresh vegetables are not always available. Considering home canning? Buy this canner and you will not regret it!

Easy to use Presto 1755 16-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker

I love my Presto 16-Quart pressure cooker. I thought I would be intimidated but after reading the included instructions and trying a couple of recipes in the included book, I was very happy with the performance and outcome of food. I've made the beef goulash and corned beef. Both turned out great. I cooked a whole chicken and while it tasted alright, it wasn't great. I can't say it was the fault of the pressure cooker. I also cooked a spaghetti squash (cut in half) that turned out very good and all of these dishes were quick and easy to prepare. I bought this pressure cooker primarily for canning but I have not used it for canning yet. I'm sure it's going to work just fine and I'll update my review once I can something.

Presto! A fabulous pressure canner for the small but mighty home canner

I was deciding between purchasing this 16QT pressure canner and the larger 21QT canner. Glad I chose the 16QT canner. I live in a small space so this size suits my needs (fit about 12 1/2 pint jars), plus, any larger and I would not be able to fit this on my stove or lift it off the stove to open it up at a lower height (I am very short). The dial works great and so far I've canned a lot with this. The canner comes with a rack on the bottom to stabilize jars and keep them from burning/bursting. It is large, so you will need a place to store this - either in the basement or on top of your cabinets as it won't fit into most standard sized cabinets. I highly recommend this for either a veteran canner or a novice because of its size, stability on the stove, and ease of use.

Great for new canners

I’m new at canning and I had never used a pressure canner. I had been using water bath method. This smaller 16 qt fits under my low clearance glass top stove and was recommended to me by the canning group I’m part of online. It was easy to learn and after reading and re-reading the instructions and watching a couple of videos I felt confident enough to use for the first time. Ivy used it three different times now and like it very much. I highly recommend it.

Got rid of my electric pressure cooker for this one!

I had a Fagor 8quart electric pressure cooker, it never worked and burned more more than it cooked. After a year of research and shopping, I decided to go “old school”. I ended up choosing the Presto 16 quart for several reasons. 1) I didn’t like that the only “feedback” an electric unit gives is a few beeps. This 16 qt unit has 3 points of feedback so you know everything is working as it should (the rocker, the dial, and the piece that pops when there is pressure in the unit). 2) this unit is a crossover...it’s a canner, but it’s also a cooker, meaning you can make meals in it also. The larger units are canners only and the smaller units are cookers only. And it doesn’t matter if you have a recipe for a 6 or 8 quart, you can still use this pot. If you double the recipe, just be sure it’s not over the max fill line & abide by any other warnings in the instructions, and 3) for less than $65, the price is great. Now that I have had the unit for a few months, it has worked perfectly. I’ve made great recipes without burning anything, and they all taste amazing. I know I can’t “set it and forget it”, but I usually take the time to clean up, fold clothes, etc, so it’s like the the old phrase goes “kill two birds with one stone”. My time isn’t wasted at all, it cooks and I clean.

Works for Me

After reading all the reviews, I was a bit confused. I settled on and ordered the Presto 16 Qt Cooker/Canner. It arrived and I immediately put it to work. Surprise: it worked as advertised and I had no problems. Not having any experience with pressure cooker/canners, I read the directions: they were easy, clear and accurate. My major concerns upon buying this and the results: 1. Worked on my smooth top range - no scratches, heating time about normal for comparable size pots. 2. Capacity was accurate. The unit is BIG making cleaning it a creative job - I believe the 23 qt model would have been too unweildly and impossible to clean in a normal sink. 3. I am now sold on the pressure gauge v. weighted gauge. It is more accurate and the 15# pressure weight is a nice safety backup. I ran the pressure up to 15 lbs on the pressure gauge and the weighted gauge went off. It took a few tries to get the feel for regulating the heat and steadying the pressure, but after awhile, it was simple - no problems. 4. The aluminum is heavy gauge. Although I prefer stainless, for the cost, this is the one. Works for me

Exactly what I was hoping it would be!

Prior to owning this item I had never canned before nor had I ever seen it being done. The reviews of this canner are very good and I concur. It appears to be well made and I have used it several times in the 2 months since starting, for peaches, pears and salmon. Not all pressure canners have the pressure dial, relying instead on the weight, which this one has as well. Since the weight registers 15 lbs of pressure, and many items only need be cooked at lower pressures, it is a nice extra feature to have. The accompanying booklet clearly explains operation & maintenance and has recommended procedures for many different items. The unit also requires virtually no cleaning. Really my only hesitation in buying this item was whether the size would be right. The 23 quart version is virtually the same price. Having used it many times now, I don't regret getting the smaller version, even though I have had to do a 2nd run, when all the items I'd canned could not be processed at once. Make no mistake, this is not just a matter of doubling the 'cook time' for a 2nd run. For example, if it takes 110 minutes to process something, you won't only spend another 110 minutes to do it again. After sealing the lid, it takes maybe 10 minutes to get steam coming out the vent. You are to let this run for another 10 before putting the weight on and some time after that the pressure will start to rise. If you can get up to pressure in 10 to 15 minutes after that, only then does the processing time start. Once done, the heat is turned off and the pot should be lifted off the burner. It may take another 15-20 minutes for the pressure to register zero on the dial. You should then wait another 10 minutes before opening the lid. Be VERY careful of the steam that exits! The jars can then carefully be removed and new ones added, but note the steps above before the cooking time for your next batch even starts. And then there is the 2nd 'cool down' time. Three main considerations had me choose the smaller (16 qt vs. 23 qt) canner: 1 Generally, I don't expect to be canning that many jars at a given time, 2. Storage space when it is not being used was an issue, 3. Lifting the very hot unit off the range as soon as it is done, with the water inside and full of jars, can be a bit tricky.

Seventy to ninety minutes in a chair watching a gauge is boring, but you can put on an audio book ...

I wanted to can beef and chicken for a long camping trip. I've never used a pressure canner before and am of an older generation who has heard all the horror stories of canners blowing up. Even though people say that modern ones, if used properly, won't do that, I was terrified the first time I used it. I still sit in a chair and keep an eye on the pressure gage, so I can adjust my burner up or down to keep it at the proper pressure. Seventy to ninety minutes in a chair watching a gauge is boring, but you can put on an audio book to keep you entertained as I did. I'm not scared of the thing anymore, but I am careful. Don't hesitate to buy this canner even if you haven't used one before. Your own canned meat is tastier than anything on the market. Since the meat cooks in the canner, you can make really quick meals at home or over a camp stove. They do have bigger canners, but this was a perfect size for me. Also, I believe another reviewer said the larger size doesn't fit in a normal kitchen sink, which made it hard to wash. The 16 quart is just right.

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