Presto02153 Precise 23-Quart Digital Pressure Canner

This made pressure canning way less intimidating. The instructions are excellent, and I followed them easily. I processed several batches this season and it worked perfectly every time. I probably wouldn't be doing pressure canning without it.One of my favorite perks when using this is that my kitchen does not get nearly as hot when using this as it does when I do the processing on the stove.It says you can do water bath canning with it and has instructions for that, but I don't think I'll ever use it for that simply because you have to boil water on the stove an put in it once your jars are filled and loaded in the pot. I don't want to do that. This was definitely designed mainly for pressure canning, which is what I got it for, so it works for what I want.The only gripe for me is that the fill line is so small that I couldn't see it anymore after the discoloration after using it one time. Not a big issue though, I just measure out the 3 quarts of water when I put it in.

I recently ran my new electric pressure canner side by side with my standard stovetop pressure canner, and the difference was incredible. With my propane canners, I’ve always hovered nearby to make sure the temperature was steady, the weights were moving correctly, and everything stayed at pressure. It takes constant attention.With the electric model, all of that guesswork is gone. You just set it up, listen for the beeps, and let it run. There’s no pressure gauge to watch and no burner to babysit. It takes pressure canning from a very active, hands-on process to something much more passive. I was able to go do other things while my food safely canned, and that was a game-changer for me.I think this kind of tool is going to bring more people into pressure canning. It makes the process less intimidating, more reliable, and far more convenient—perfect for both beginners and long-time canners looking to simplify their setup.

This water bath and pressure cooker is wonderful. I wasn’t sure what to purchase and decided to select the Presto based on reviews and watching you tube. This is my first time canning although, I have had it around me since I was a child. This product made it seem a lot easier to use than a regular pressure cooker. It has been a great product worth every $ spent.

Definitely an upgrade from the standard Presto 23 Qt Pressure Canner. It's expensive but soooo much easier.

I’m a veteran pressure canner. This thing really is a game changer. Easy peasy. Every jar has sealed.

I absolutely love this machine.

I am a new canner who has gone absolutely nuts with the stovetop Presto canner. I looked at the digital models for quite some time before ordering, wondering if it was in fact worth the additional cost. Without reservation, I can attest that it IS worth the extra money (as opposed to Presto's stovetop canner). Setup is super simple -- the included instruction booklet is clearly written and makes it easy to get started. This thing does it all -- from warming your jars to the final cooldown, it's all programmed into the canner, so it's just a matter of pushing the button, selecting the pressure canning function (or water bath, depending on what you want to do) and the canner program will guide you throughout the process. No more straining to hear if the canner pressure is good, no more constant checking to see if it's hot enough for the regulator... a series of beeps will alert you as to when to add jars for heating, when to put the regulator in place, and when cooldown is done. It's FAR easier just to set it and let it do its thing... so it does save a lot of time spent watching a stovetop canner. With the digital monitor, you can do other things and just listen for the beeps.The quality of this digital canner is excellent. Presto's stovetop canner is quality, and the digital version is no different. It's heavy due both to construction and the added weight of the electronics to run the thing, and the metal is excellent quality just like the stovetop version.I got the 16 quart size because I primarily can pints since it's just me at home -- the big difference is that the 16 quart canner cannot process quarts for the water bath process. Its jar capacity is limited to 10 pint-size jars or 12 half-pint jars when used for boiling water canning, as it is too short to fit quart jars. For pressure canning, it can accommodate 7 quart jars, along with 10 pint jars or 12 half-pint jars. That works perfectly for me since I am not likely to process quarts in a water bath, but if I do, I have two stovetop water bath canners.I am really thrilled with this pressure canner and I highly recommend it. It saves SO much time and effort; it eliminates the constant checking and listening for the psst psst psst of the pressure weight. And of course, the quality and taste of the food is identical to stovetop models, so for me, this digital canner is a huge win. I wholeheartedly recommend it!