Presto 01755 16-Quart Aluminum canner Pressure Cooker, One Size, Silver

The Presto Pressure Canner is a reliable and efficient tool for anyone looking to preserve food at home through canning. As an affordable option for beginners and experienced canners alike, this canner makes the process of preserving food much simpler. It also performs exceptionally well, allowing for safe and consistent canning. It holds a substantial amount of jars, which is perfect for large batches of food.Safety is a top priority when using a pressure canner, and the Presto model doesn't disappoint. It comes equipped with multiple safety features that work together to prevent accidents, ensuring that the canner operates safely during each use.Overall, this is an excellent choice for anyone serious about home canning. It's affordable, efficient, and comes with numerous safety features to ensure a worry-free experience. Whether you're new to canning or an experienced preserver, the Presto Pressure Canner offers the perfect balance of ease of use, capacity, and durability. It’s a great investment for anyone looking to safely preserve food for long-term storage.

The Presto pressure canners are top notch and can be passed down generations. I bought this 16 quart canner to do smaller batches without having to pull out the big guns and use the 23 quart canner. It of course has less capacity but for smaller projects it is easier to use. And of course it has the very high quality that Presto products offer. Buy this with full confidence.

The media could not be loaded. Followed all cleaning and lid oil instructions. The lid was extremely difficult to get off, it was STUCK. got it off 1 time, but had to turn it on its side and struggle with it for about 30 minutes before I finally was able to turn the cover to get it off.I then re-oiled the lid areas and the lid sealing ring, closed it back up a second time and again, the lid would barely turn to get it off. It does take some muscle to get the lid in but I finally got the hang of it while using potholders and both thumbs pushing in opposite turns. I’ve been able to can several jars in f food with no issue.I am actually happy with it now. Be warned, you must add the vinegar in the pot, with the water or the inside of your pot will turn black and it will be hard to see the 3quart water line mark which is VERY lightly edges on the inside where the handles are. I use a weighted rocker( not the official name) it helps so I don’t have to keep turning the fire up and down to keep it at the appropriate PSI Level.The pot holds plenty of jars at a time, just read the manual for specifics and don’t can less than 3 jars at a time.Good quality. Good seal. Parts turn black easily though. But works well.

I've pressure canned twice now with this Presto 01755 16-Quart canner. First potatoes, then mushrooms. Works really well. I have had no issues to far. Everything looks sturdy and high quality. The 16-quart version is considered small, but I'm glad that I bought it, because it is really large.Comes with detailed instructions. I also recommend downloading the "USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning" for free from the USDA web site.It is not hard to adjust your stove to keep a certain pressure, according to the recipe. If you are like me, you still want to stay near the canner during the process, so this is not a burden. However, if you want an adjustable pressure valve, it can be bought separately.If you are new to canning, it can be a bit nervous to do it the first time, because the canner will make whistling noises from steam, everything is scolding hot and you hear sounds of warping metal. This seems to be normal, and doesn't affect the outcome. I'm happy I bought it.

I purchased this based on recommendations in the safe home canning groups on social media. Since then, I've mostly done water bath canning on a small scale - jelly and vegetable pickles. I've only used it once for pressure canning chicken broth, and plan to try again in the near future. Everything turned out perfectly. The pressure canning function requires careful "babysitting" to keep the pressure in range (especially if you have an electric stovetop). This is normal. If it presents an obstacle, consider an electric pressure canner instead. Read and follow all directions. Always use tested (certified) recipes when doing home canning. One excellent resource is the National Center for Home Food Preservation website (nchfp.uga.edu). If you process a lot of food, you may want a larger size canner. However, for me it's perfect.