Top 10 Small Presto Pressure Cooker

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Pressure canning is the only method recommended safe by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for low-acid foods. Doubles as a boiling water canner for preserving fruits, jams, jellies, pickles and salsa in pint and half pint jars. Also handy as a large capacity pressure cooker. Constructed of warp-resistant, heavy-gauge aluminum for fast, even heating. Works on regular and smooth-top ranges. Deluxe pressure dial gauge registers the complete range of processing pressures. This precise measurement is especially important at higher altitudes. Air vent/cover lock allows pressure to build up only when the cover is closed properly and prevents the cover from opening until pressure is safely reduced. Liquid capacity: 23 quarts (21.8 liters).

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The USDA recommends pressure canning as the only safe method for low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats, and poultry. The Presto 23-quart pressure canner is more than adequate for any home canning needs. It’s a professional-quality tool, made of heavy-duty aluminum, with stay-cool handles and a strong-lock steel lid. An accompanying rack fits down into the pot to keep jars up off the bottom, so that liquid can circulate underneath. And it can do double duty as a large pressure cooker. It’s easy to cook healthfully with pressure cookers, since the food retains so much more of its nutrients and flavor.

The sturdy lid locks down during canning or cooking; an inner sealing ring keeps the steam in. In addition to a pop-up pressure indicator and a simple steam release mechanism, there is an overpressure plug that will let off steam if it builds up excessively. The pressure dial gauge gives an accurate reading so that pressure can be kept constant during canning. This pressure canner is also a cooker that’s useful for weeknight dinners or for any meal that needs to come together quickly. An accompanying booklet contains more than 50 recipes, ranging from basic soup stocks to stews and pot roasts–even sweets like English Plum Pudding or Brown Bread! Tenderize lean cuts of beef or pork, or cook chicken, fish, or vegetables faster than you can in a microwave, and without losing moisture.

Nonabrasive cleansers are best for cleaning this aluminum pressure cooker, though occasional use of a fine metal polish will help the exterior keep its shine. The lid of the Presto 23-quart pressure canner is not immersible. In addition, the sealing ring should be removed after each use to allow cleaning of the inside rim of the lid. The dial gauge is delicate; detailed care instructions are found in the accompanying booklet. The vent pipe is simple to keep clean with a small brush or pipe cleaner, and both the air vent/cover lock and the overpressure plug are removable. The pressure cooker measures 14 inches in diameter (17 inches including handles) and 15-1/2 inches tall (including lid). Presto guarantees this pressure cooker with an extended 12-year warranty. A detailed instruction and recipe booklet is included; special safety issues that pertain to pressure cookers are clearly explained. –Garland Withers

Presto Precise Digital Pressure Canner 120 volts AC, 1485 watts Liquid Capacity: 12 quarts (11. 4 liters) Stock No. 02144 Finally, an automated electric canner for simple home canning! The Presto Precise canner is the first digital pressure canner that meets USDA home canning guidelines for safely processing low-acid foods such as meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables, with no adjustments needed for high altitudes. It also doubles as an electric boiling water canner for preserving fruits, jams, jellies, and salsa. Simply select the canning method and time and the digital interface guides you through the canning process. LED display icons illuminate each step from start to completion. An innovative sensor automatically detects the exact processing temperature and holds it for the time required to safely preserve foods. The digital canner preheats the jars and keeps them hot until each jar is filled and ready to process. To simplify the boiling water method, the temperature sensor detects the boiling point and automatically activates the canning process for the required time to safely process high-acid foods. No need to watch or adjust settings, and the canner holds heat inside keeping your kitchen cooler. Includes an instruction book with research-based recipes that use standard processing times in accordance with USDA guidelines, and a handy quickstart guide. After canning is finished, the removable pot enables easy water removal and cleaning. Presto Precise digital canner, engineered by a trusted leader in pressure canning for over 100 years, is equipped with ten built-in safety features including a cover locking system and an alert symbol that indicates an incomplete canning process. Canning rack included. Regular mason jar capacity: 10 half-pints, 8 pints, 5 quarts (Half-pints and pints only for boiling water method).

The sealing ring fits around the inside rim of the cover and forms a pressure-tight seal between the cover and the body of the pressure canner during canning and cooking. When installing a sealing ring, work it into the cover in four small sections, for example, top, bottom , left and right. Work it into the groove a small section at a time until it is fully in place. Place the cover on the cooker body. Put one hand on the top center of the cover and push down firmly. Open and close the cover several times.

The sealing ring fits around the inside rim of the cover and forms a pressure-tight seal between the cover and the body of the pressure cooker during cooking. When installing a sealing ring, work it into the cover in four small sections, for example, top, bottom , left and right. Work it into the groove a small section at a time until it is fully in place. Place the cover on the cooker body. Put one hand on the top center of the cover and push down firmly. Open and close the cover several times. Fits Presto Pressure Cooker models: 01/PCC4, 01/PCC4A, 01/PCC4D, 01/PCC4H, 01/PCD4, 01/PCD4H, 01/PCE4, 01/PCE4A, 01/PCE4H, 103, 104, 204, 40 (2 1/2qt), 40 (4-qt), 403, 404, A401, A403A, A403AD, A403AT, A409, A410A, A411A, A412A, A413A, A414A, A415A, A416A, KE02A, KE02AT, PB01A, PB05A, PB07A.