Canners

Preserving what you grow is always a good thing, but when it comes to choosing a canner, you must first figure out what you want it to do!


You should know the canning requirements for each of the foods that you plan to preserve or that you will grow in your garden before making a decision, and then weigh the pros and cons of having each type. They all have their advantages!


Presto® is probably a name that you recognize, and though you may think that a water-bath canner is adequate, you will find that certain low-acid vegetables, meats, fish and some fruits are best, and even recommended by the U.S.D.A., to be processed at the higher temperatures a pressure canner offers. However, even a water-bath canner, like the Victorio®, can process low-acid foods; it just takes longer. All American produces the “Cadillac” of the canning industry. Precision machined, these pressure canners do not require rubber or plastic gaskets that not only need cleaning, but will require replacing on a regular basis. Some of our customers won’t have anything but an All American.  


So, take into consideration the volume and the type of produce or meats you will be preserving. The size and type of your canner will determine how many jars and of what size you can process at one time and a pressure canner may trump a water-bath canner if time is a significant factor. Preserving your harvest is a time-honored tradition and one that is making a come-back as families make healthier and more economically sound choices.  

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Victorio Dual Use Canner

Price $84.95

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Designed specifically for both steam and water bath canning, the Victorio® Dual Use Canner actually has many more uses than the name implies. The Victorio canner has an innovative rack system and a built-in thermometer that eliminates guessing. Its generous 24-quart liquid capacity makes this the perfect pasta, soup or chili pot for large get-togethers or when you’d like to freeze portions for quick meals later on. You can place a steamer basket on the rack in order to steam rice, seafood or your favorite veggies and the stainless steel construction guarantees even heating and years of useful service!

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Presto® Pressure Canner, 16-Quart Capacity

Price $123.95

The easy-to-read gauge on the Presto® Pressure Canner, 16-Quart Capacity, allows you to maintain an accurate pressure level while the air vent/cover lock inhibits pressure from building, until locked down properly, and even prevents the cover from opening until the pressure has been safely reduced. Safety is a Presto priority. The Presto Pressure Canner can also stand-in as a water-bath canner, so is a doubly valuable addition to your kitchen. Unlike some older canners, this one is safe for use on both regular and ceramic-top ranges.

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Presto® Pressure Canner, 23-Quart Capacity

Price $117.00

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With all the same qualities as the smaller size, the Presto® Pressure Canner, 23-Quart Capacity just allows you to process more jars in a shorter period of time. If you have a large garden and a large family, you may want to consider this larger Presto canner.

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All American Pressure Canner 921, 21.5 Quart Capacity

Price $269.46

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The All American Pressure Canner 921, 21.5 Quart Capacity may look complicated, but is remarkably easy to master. Manufactured with a precision-machined, metal-to-metal sealing system, there are no gaskets to break, dry out, burn, replace or clean…ever. The easy-off cover features cool-touch, extra large wing nuts to allow effortless removal and accurate placement of the cover. Crafted of the finest hand-cast aluminum, this pressure canner is warp-resistant and heats quickly and evenly.

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All American Pressure Canner 930, 30-Quart Capacity

Price $323.85

List Price: $377.00

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The All American Pressure Canner 930, 30 Quart Capacity is made with the same quality and attention to detail as the smaller capacity pressure canner; you can just process more, more quickly with this larger capacity.