Which pressure canner should you get? Today I am going to compare two of the most popular models of pressure canners, the Presto 23 Quart and the All American 30 Quart.
Get the Biggest Pressure Canner
For the same reason I bought myself a second pressure canner, I will recommend getting the biggest pressure canner you can afford. Then you get more canned in the same amount of time.
Double Stacking
You can double stack the pint jars in a larger canner. In the Presto 23 qt, you can run 16 wide mouth pints in one go, or 18 regular mouth pints.
Pros of the Presto 23 Quart Pressure Canner
It will do the job just fine and not destroy your budget.
It is easy to use, not too heavy, not too tall.
It can be used on glass cook top stoves.
Cons of the Presto 23 Quart Pressure Canner
It has parts that need to be replaced routinely.
These two items are the rubber seal and rubber over pressure safety plug, as both will fail over time.
The All American Pressure Canner
If money is no object, or, you want a canner that will last forever and is a true work horse, you need the 30 quart All American.
Pros of the All American Pressure Canner
The 30 quart model will fit 19 pint jars and 14 quart jars, double stacked.
None of the parts should need replacing on a regular basis.
Cons of the All American Pressure Canner
They can be too tall to fit under a microwave/hood combo over your stove, so be sure to check.
They are not recommended to be used on glass cook tops because they are HEAVY!
I always encourage anyone interested in food preservation, to follow SAFE food preservation techniques, found at the National Center for Home Food Preservation website.