First Pressure Canner - Size

[Muddy Dog]

So, first off, thanks for the suggestions for the Ball Book. Ive read the first part(basics), and I do believe it will help me understand.

Im curious about opinions for our first pressure cooker. I really do like the look and features of the All Americans.

Without knowing how we will like canning or not, should we go mid-sized ?

Are there any advantages to buying these colored models vs the all aluminum ?

 

[snappy1]

All American is great, but very heavy! My favorite is the 23 qt. Presto as I can double stack pints.

 

[Muddy Dog]

23 qt. Presto

And cheaper price too! https://www.amazon.com/Presto-01781-23-Quart-Pressure-Canner/dp/B0000BYCFU?th=1

Not to mention I believe a better warranty.

How do you know if it needs the gasket replaced? Can you see physical steam escaping, or wont reach temps and/or maintain pressure?

 

[Amish Heart]

I have an All American no gasket. Also have a presto electric. Both are good

 

[Tommyice]

And cheaper price too! https://www.amazon.com/Presto-01781-23-Quart-Pressure-Canner/dp/B0000BYCFU?th=1

Not to mention I believe a better warranty.

How do you know if it needs the gasket replaced? Can you see physical steam escaping, or wont reach temps and/or maintain pressure?

If it gets hard or cracks or looks worn, discolored or pitted. Buy an extra one when you get the canner. Presto has a replacement pack that has a gasket and over vent plug. Just be sure you’re getting the one that matches your canner model.

 

[snappy1]

And cheaper price too! https://www.amazon.com/Presto-01781-23-Quart-Pressure-Canner/dp/B0000BYCFU?th=1

Not to mention I believe a better warranty.

How do you know if it needs the gasket replaced? Can you see physical steam escaping, or wont reach temps and/or maintain pressure?

All of the above. Not all at once, though. I keep two replacement packs. Just in case.

 

[Tirediron]

For the few bucks you are going to save on a gasketed pressure canner ,are the head aches worth it, especially when the supply chain fails (worse) Just my couple of cents.

 

[Cascadian]

All American 100%. I bought the really big one but it's kinda too big. So I got a medium.