Presto 02153 23-Quart Digital Pressure Canner

This pressure canner is absolutely amazing! Without a doubt, it’s the best canning purchase I’ve ever made—and that’s saying a lot since I already own two stovetop pressure canners. It’s incredibly easy to use, simple to clean, and the perfect size for canning quart jars or two layers of pint jars. If I had to mention one minor downside, it would be that it takes a little while to cool down after processing. But honestly, that’s not really an issue and certainly doesn’t take away from how well this canner performs. I couldn’t be happier with this purchase!

Amazing product. Very easy to operate. You do not have to stand over a stove anymore. Once you put the weight on, you press a button and it does the right. It was hard for me to stand for long periods of time do to a health issue. It also does water bath!

I’ve been pressure canning for years on the stove. I bought this canner for the convenience of moving it away from my cabinets and workspace. Also it was a tight fit with my microwave over the stove. It works like a charm, whisper quiet and needs no babysitting. I love that I don’t have to keep an ear on the rocker. Once you put the regulator on, you can do other things while it works its magic. It will tell you when it’s done, cooled off and ready to open. I almost bought the more popular other brand that only holds 4 or 5 quarts, just because it has an inner pot that can be cleaned in the sink. I wish this canner had that, but I wasn’t willing to not do a 7 quart batch. Maybe I wouldn’t have liked it anyway because that would require lifting the inner pot with water in it. It’s really not a problem to just take this unit to the sink edge and dump it out. The instructions don’t say this, but if you are new to pressure canning, add a splash of vinegar to your 3 quarts of water in the canner, to keep bottles and canner clean.

I love this pressure canner! First, it was packaged really well. The instructions are very easy to follow. When I purchased it, I didn't realize you could also water bath can so that was a nice surprise. I just used the water bath canning function last weekend, for the first time and my only complaint would be it seemed to take a long time for it to heat up BUT the directions did say to add boiling water and the water I added was not boiling but room temperature. The canner seems built really well; it's pretty heavy. Definitely worth the money.

I’ve been using the Presto Precise 23-Quart Digital Pressure Canner for about two weeks now, and overall I’m very happy with it. I’ve used it for both pressure canning and water bath canning, and it has made the process much easier than using a traditional stovetop pressure canner. There is a slight learning curve when you first get started, especially if you’ve always canned the traditional way, but after a couple of batches it becomes very straightforward. I really appreciate that the digital controls take much of the guesswork out of maintaining pressure and timing. My only real complaint is with the jar warming cycle. If you don’t want to warm your jars first, it’s not very intuitive how to skip that step. Also, once you’ve started a cycle, you can’t adjust the settings or time you have to turn the unit off and start over. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it would be nice if Presto added more flexibility in a future model. One thing I’m still keeping an eye on is the removable rack that sits in the bottom of the canner. After a 90-minute water bath of cherry tomatoes, I noticed what looked like scorch marks or discoloration on the bottom when I cleaned it the next morning. I always add a little vinegar to the water, so I’m not concerned about cosmetic staining, but I do hope it’s just normal discoloration and not a sign that something isn’t working correctly. Overall, this has been a great for this beginner’s canning setup. It simplifies both pressure canning and water bath canning, is much less intimidating than a traditional pressure canner, and gives me confidence throughout the process. Despite a couple of minor quirks, I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an easier way to preserve their harvest. So far have canned squash, beef, beans, tomatos.

Never pressure canned before. This made the job so easy. It is roomy and tells you when to do each stage of pressure canning. It also automatically adjusts for the altitude. Would recommend this to anyone that wants to Pressure Can

I would easily have given this canner a 5 star rating, but the regulator was bad. So it's gonna take about 10 to 15 days to get a new one shipped to me. Presto's customer service is absolutely wonderful, though.

My third presto electric product! 12 quart Electric Cooker, 7 years, 12 quarts Electric “Canner”, 7 years, 23 Quart Electric “Canner “, 1 month! I Begged for the 7 quart Canner in Electric, when the 12 Quart came out! But Presto has perfected the design with the New 23 Quart model. The metal on metal closure is very “Safe”. I love the beeping. I can hear it all over the house when the cycle changes. I have toasted my arm a few times putting jars into a hot canner. I’m a short lady and the canner is tall, just be careful. This one is not insulated like the 12 Quart model. Actually that’s an advantage because it makes the Pot lighter and easier to lift and empty. Never try to empty a Hot Canner. Let it Set Overnight! Presto is a great Customer Service Company. They replaced my 12 Quart Canner when the green lid broke. The price is high, but it’s American Made. I’m Proud to be a long time Presto Customer. Yes, I still have the old 23 quart manual canner. Mines an Antique! I keep it in memory of Hard Times, and my Mom. If you choose to buy this 23 Quart Electric Canner you’ll be very happy! Canning 7 quarts at a time is soooo much better than having room for only 5, in my 12 quart model. But being able to do pints in double stacked is an Electric Blessing! It will save you so much time!

I have had my canner a week. Have pressure canned and water bath canned and love it. Such an easy machine to use. Super simple. Absolutely in love so far. The only negetive I have so far is it only comes with one rack so you can’t stack your pressure canner. But there very inexpensive to buy.

Best product for quick results and fairly easy to use.

So easy to use compared to traditional pressure canner. Use distilled water - mine has a terrible burnt smell if I use tap water.

Purchased for the wife so she can continue to can in the winter. Win win win!

Worth every penny!