Presto 01781 Pressure Canner and Cooker, 23 qt, Silver

This is a great item to have in the kitchen. Though large, it works well and completes the job. Cooking time is cut in less than half. It cook everything evenly as well. I can do a soup and place all my ingredients in at the same time and when the pressure reaches 15, everything is completed and I don't have the problem with some food melting away and some not cooked. No leakage, no fear of explosion, nothing sticks to the bottom, neither does the water evaporate quick, actually you have to be careful you don't put too much water in the pot. Excellent!

I’ve enjoyed canning with my Presto. I purchased this in September of 2025 and have prepared 100s of quarts and pints on my family’s favorite foods. The instructions are easy to read and understand, and using this is relatively straightforward. I love canning so much that I’m now looking for a smaller electric canner for smaller batch items.

23 Quart pressure canner for $76 plus free shipping? Okay, sounds great. Shipped USPS on 10/22 arrived on 10/23 [Sunday]?? Stunned, is what I am, stunned. A big THANK YOU to the shipping team at Amazon!! Okay, so here's my review. All aluminum, body & top are lightly polished. The bottom has a 10 inch diameter, 1/4" thick bottom-plate to disperse heat better. The pressure caner can be used on a glass-top range... just tested it on mine [a Jenn-Air Model... well in Jenn-Air fashion, they put the info on the underside of the stove... very smart move!], worked great. In the Presto manual, there are more than a few warnings NOT to use this unit on an outdoor propane cooker as the excessive heat will warp the bottom. It states, nothing over 12,000 BTU burner, which is a normal large burner on an average range top. I also own an All American 21.5 qt pressure caner. My personal opinion is, the Presto is better for non-industrial useage. The Presto costs 66% less, is MUCH lighter, can be used on a glass-top range where the All American cannot, mostly because of it's weight. The Presto is WAY quieter. The shuka - shuka - shuka of the 'vent-weight' on the ALL American is so loud my wife asked me never to use it when she's home reading or watching the Idiot Box. To keep 'things' copacetic at home, I obliged. Presto's is as quiet as it gets. No complaints from the wife, 10 feet away, reading... always reading. If the Presto's rubber gasket fails over time, a new one can be had for $7. If the aluminum mating surfaces of the ALL American fail, you have to buy a new pressure caner, or take it to a machine shop that can accommodate a 15 inch part on a lathe. How can it fail? If you don't clean it immediately after use, maybe, for whatever reason, you don't get to it for a week, pitting of the mating surfaces will occur. At that point, unless you have a lathe that can chuck a 20" part, the ALL American is toast. I've personally seen this pitting happen more than once. This happened when cooking a roast, beef tongue, not canning. The meat was removed, the liquid was left behind for about 2 weeks because of an out-of-state family emergency. "Somebody" was not pleased when he attempted to use it the next time. The ALL American, no matter how tight the lid, would not hold pressure. All American caners/cookers are super high quality, VERY heavy duty. But as we age, that weight can become a problem. So, I'm pretty stoked with the Presto, the price and, the shipping miracle.

The Presto 01781 Pressure Canner and Cooker, with its 23 qt capacity and sleek silver design, has been a game-changer in my mushroom growing endeavors, and I am more than happy to share my positive experience with this versatile tool. From the get-go, what impressed me was its sheer size and simplicity of use. The canner is spacious enough to accommodate all my sterilization needs without feeling cumbersome. Its construction is robust, promising longevity and resilience, especially important when dealing with the rigors of regular sterilization processes required in mushroom cultivation. The ease of assembly and operation is noteworthy. Setting it up was straightforward, thanks to the clear instructions provided, making it ready for use almost immediately. The inclusion of a 15lb pressure regulator, contrary to my initial belief, negated the need for any additional purchases, streamlining the process further. Its performance in sterilizing mushroom substrate jars has been exceptional. The canner efficiently reaches and maintains the necessary 15psi, crucial for eliminating any contaminants, thereby ensuring a sterile environment for mushroom spawn. The safety features, including a lock that engages with pressure buildup and a vent pipe acting as a primary pressure relief valve, instill confidence in its use, mitigating any concerns of potential mishaps. The capacity to hold and effectively sterilize multiple jars in a single session has significantly optimized my workflow. Not only does it save time, but it also allows for larger batches to be prepared, enhancing productivity. The durability of the canner, evidenced by the heavy-duty seal and quality materials, ensures that it can withstand the demands of frequent use. While primarily purchased for mushroom growing, its versatility extends beyond, capable of canning a wide array of foods, which speaks to its multifunctionality. The only caveat noted was the gauge and weight discrepancy during operation, which required some attention to ensure accurate pressure management. However, this was a minor issue in the grand scheme, easily overshadowed by its overall stellar performance. In conclusion, the Presto 01781 Pressure Canner and Cooker has been an invaluable addition to my mushroom cultivation toolkit. Its robust construction, ease of use, and exceptional functionality make it a highly recommended purchase for anyone in the field. Whether you're a seasoned mycologist or a hobbyist looking to dive into mushroom cultivation, this pressure canner and cooker is a wise investment that promises reliability, efficiency, and safety.

I just received my unit and although I have not used the unit, I have read the book completely and called presto and they say there's no need to have the gauge checked. If it's new, it's ready go to, just follow the cleaning instructions on page 6 and 7 of the book. They also state there's no reason to buy another 15lb rocker because it comes with one. I ordered the extra rocker for $12 but the unit came last night and has a 15lb rocker in it. Pressure regulator would be the better more proper term, not rocker. I also work in the air pressure industry for a living and we rarely test our gauges unless something obvious is happening and we have variable testing at our facility that goes from 10psi to 300 psi, which that kind of pressure can be dangerous. So I'm not sure why people think they need to get their gauge tested. Even if the gauge is faulty, the rocker is going to rock at 15lbs and never let the pot get higher than this. Additionally, the books states there is a vent pipe (page4) is the "primary pressure relief valve and will release pressure in excess of 15 pounds. The pressure regulator sits loosely on the vent pipe." That's a quote. So this unit is designed to be at 15 lbs or below which the pot can handle. I'm not sure why anyone would blow the lid off unless they rolled their rubber ring, their ring was old or not seated properly or the top was not locked. Again, I haven't used the unit yet, and will follow up soon with a review on that, but from my perspective, I'm going to can tomatoes over the next couple of days and that is 11 lbs of pressure which means I will need my gauge and my rocker should never rock. I have to play with the heat to find where my stove dial holds the pot at 11 lbs and make sure I never see the pressure regulator move or that means the pot has reached 15 lbs. ?? Some of these reviews were confusing and also caused me to buy a 15 lb regulator that came with the unit. It seems unnecessary. ?? Sure seems it's ready to go out of the box, no need to check or buy another item. Okay, I went home and used it last night. I have updates. First, this is a great unit. I can't imagine anyone blowing the lid off if you align it and lock it down. I filled it with water, put it on and ran it up to 15 lbs of pressure. On my stove it took 19 minutes to get there but that's going to vary. I think I understand why people suggest getting the variable weight. In my case, I can a lot of tomatoes. I need this at 10-11 pounds for 15 minutes. I either have to play with the heat setting on my stove to get it to stay at 10-11 pounds, while keeping an eye on it, OR if you buy the rocker weight that is 5-10-15 lbs, you can take it apart, make it a 10 lb rocker and just set it and forget it. I see the logic but don't think that makes buyin the other part necessary, it just saves a little time. Plus, for tomatoes, they suggest 11 lbs. If you are anal and want 11, the variable weight can't do that. if you don't mind 10-11 pounds, no big deal. Either way, I didn't take my cooker to have the gauge tested, This is ready to go out of the box. Just make sure and put a little oil on the ring to keep it in good shape and you might just want to have a back up ring on hand as the unit ages so that on that weekend you want to can, if the ring splits, you slide the new one in and keep going. Great unit and it's HUGE! I love it. Another update...this baby is getting a good workout. Canned a bunch of sauce last night, working on more as I type. We bought the additional weight/rocker that you can make 5-10-15 pounds. Put it at 10 pounds and let it pressure for 16 minutes. Gets the tomato sauce in the jars up to 240 degrees killing all that might be present. Great pressure canner. Highly recommend. Again, still don't understand how anyone could blow the lid off if you align this properly. No blown lids here. Just gotta read the book and use it properly I think. Another update - well, we've done 7 gallons of roma tomato sauce, 5 quarts a session and this pressure canner is great. It's so easy to lock the lid. I've also realized it has a special lock that when pressure starts to build, but even before it can be read on the gauge, the lock pops up and there's no way you can open this canner with pressure so no danger. I will say that when my 16 minutes at 11 lbs for tomato sauce are up, I take a kitchen knife and lean the pressure rocker over to let the steam out quickly. Within 4-5 minutes, all the pressure has bleed out, the lock goes back down and I take the lid off. This is not in the book, but I was just dying to see how the jars looks. As I took them out, they were still boiling and we put a laser temp gauge on them and they were reading 210-215. Given the heat was turned off over 4-5 minutes ago, it's reasonable to assume it was indeed up to 240 which is what is needed to kill all the stuff for tomato sauce. Keep in mind, this is different for every food, for every size and for every elevation. So read the book for your food and it will tell you what to do. I recommend citric acid as well as the adjustable pressure regulator (rocker) and a canning kit, particularly to get the jars out. Taking them out at 215 degrees is careful business. But it's cool to see them boiling inside the jars. And within 10 minutes, they are down to 160 which is when the 'tinning' or vacuming starts. As you know, the cooling is what causes the air tight seal, not the pressure canning. Pressure canning is to raise the temp up high enough to kill all the germs, when you take them out, they do the tinning sounds and you can hear all the tops going ting, ting.....ting...then you know you are getting a great seal!

The Presto 0178107 works perfectly and feels solid and well made. It holds pressure very well and does exactly what it should. The only downside is that it only comes with a 15 PSI weight — it would be much better if Presto included the adjustable 5 / 10 / 15 PSI weight as standard. Other than that, it’s an excellent canner and I’m very happy with it.

Works perfectly, great quality

I've done a fair amount of water bath canning in the past, and I work with pressure vessels every day at work, but for some reason I've always been freaked out by pressure cooking/canning. I'm really glad I finally decided to push past that, because it turns out I love it. It was easy- in some ways easier than water bath canning, and is clearly very safe. I especially love the little silicone over pressure plug in the lid. It also seems impossible to put the lid on wrong, and everything is very well-made. The manual gives instructions for doing a "dry run" with a few cups of water and no jars, just to go through the process of bringing it up to pressure etc, and I definitely recommend doing that if you've never pressure canned before, it made me feel much more confident doing my first real batch. I've now done two batches, one of squash and one of half pumpkin half beans, and I have no complaints at all! I went back and forth on which size to get, particularly because we're a family of 2, I thought the larger might be overkill. Ended up going with the larger, 23 quart version, and very glad I did. When it first arrived I thought omg that's huuuuge, but when I actually started putting jars in it, it's not a ton of space. Plus if you want this to do double duty as a water bath canner, I think the 23 quart is a must. If you're struggling to fill the canner, you can put a few jars of filtered or distilled water in with your batch- makes for good emergency drinking water! Ultimately I think the larger size is more efficient, even for small families. Since this is my only pressure canner experience, I don't know how presto compares to other brands. However, this was very easy to use for a beginner, and in my opinion very reasonably priced for the value. I expect it will get lots of use, I will update if I run into any problems- but for now this thing is awesome!

Ainda não usei.. Quando usar, deixo uma nota sobre o produto. Usei, e é perfeita! Um enlatador de pressão mais que completo ! Cozinha com perfeição, e faz o vácuo direitinho. Aprovei o resultado. Recomendo a compra. É uma cultura que deveria ser mais praticada aqui no Brasil, mais falada inclusive.

This took just over two weeks to arrive from amazon. Easy instructions and setup. Quality product and safe.. As you can see, the box is damaged and had a rough time. It concerns me with the gauge inside, as it clearly states, care is to be taken and no dropping and or hard knocks (the box tells the story)!

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Excelente material, llevo ya un año o mas usandolo y sin problema en su funcionamiento

円安だし輸入品なので仕方がないですが、もう少し安ければと思いました。 日本では全く普及していないので難題でしょうがね、それでもキャニングしてみたくて憧れだったんです。頑張ります。