Which Canner?

[lokidog]

I don't can a lot, but did not seem to have any issues with pressure regulation and think I could have prepped a second batch in the process.  I heat on the electric stove so maybe that makes a difference from propane/gas?

[KFhunter]

I use the optional weight set and have no problems with the temp, that could be a function of the stove top you're using.

I'm on gas cook top.


I like the lid better on the presto, messing with all the screw on T handles suck, and the all American lids glues it's self on and you can't get it off without a mallet.  It also stains up bad and you can't clean it due to the machining marks.  It's a 930 I think and it's all black inside.  It's not mine but I have experience with it

[Skillet]

Rattle weights instead of a gauge helps.  I'm canning on a halogen stove top with a coil buffer, no problems at all with chasing the pressure with the 921, but the presto is always either moving up or down. Gotta keep an eye on mine for sure.

[quadrafire]

if you do get the all American make sure you get a good mallet and pry bar.

Ah.  I've heard of this issue, but never happened to me.  It was a well-broken-in 921 I was using, however.

I haven't had any sticking issues. But in the instructions you have to lube the lid contact that makes the seal. I just used some crisco and smeared it around lightly.

[billythekidrock]

Thanks guys. I really appreciate it. It's funny because looking around I had pretty much narrowed it down to the all- american or the Presto 23 quart. But couldn't decide if I should cough up the money and get the all american or if the presto would be plenty for what I want to do. The Idea of getting 2 canners to double production (or cut over all time in half) has added a new wrinkle. Thanks again!

If I had money and could afford a bigger stove and canner I would get the All American No.941 Pressure Cooker & Canner 41.5 qt that can do 20 quarts at a time.

[grundy53]

I have another question. The range in my kitchen is a glass top. Will either of these work on a glass top? or will I have to use my propane burner?

[lokidog]

Mine's a glass top, no problems.

[billythekidrock]

The one I posted a link to is rated for glass stove tops.

[billythekidrock]

Should have known this thread would turn into grown men arguing about canners...    Need a MOD to move this to off topics quick!



We have had our presto along time and it works great!!!!

Yep. The annual canner thread can go sideways in a hurry. lol

[grundy53]

thanks again!

[Moose22]

I have both the Presto 23  and the All American 921 and I like both of them. Never had a problem with the lid on the 921. Sure is nice having both when processing 150 lbs. of tuna.

[KFhunter]

I have another question. The range in my kitchen is a glass top. Will either of these work on a glass top? or will I have to use my propane burner?

Your glass top stove manual will say no canning.   

They don't like the weight/heat combo, but people do it all the time.  I wouldn't load up a heavy canner on it.

[birddogdad]

canning on glass top is not recommended. if you have a turkey cooker or camp stove I would can on that, just watch the heat as you will turn it down to almost nothing and outside in windy situation can blow out your stove.. as far as brand, most are acceptable or "good". Size is something to consider. I have a couple different that can manage 7 Qts for larger adventures or smaller for a 2 person meal scenario (ham hocks are awesome). The most important piece to the canner is the rubber gasket, take care of it. DONT run gasket thru dishwasher, I use a bit of Vaseline when using gasket.. have had them for 15+ years with no issues....

[T Pearce]

Presto w/ gauge and weight. Found a co worker with the 925 like new...... cheap, will have to buy that from him.
Started canning out of necessity..... I enjoy "Puttin' Up" and the sustainable lifestyle.

[NRA4LIFE]

Regardless of what brand you buy, GO BIG.  As big as you can manage.  I have a presto 21 Qt I think.  I can do 24 half pints, stacked 2 deep.  Not sure how many quarts it will do but I rarely ever can anything in quarts.  Maybe never.  My only rub on my Presto is it's not big enough.  The nice thing about the Presto is I can buy all the rubber gasket and other parts for it at my local hardware store.