The long-term buy for heavy canning: pay more once, replace only a gauge or weight over the years.
Amazon $449.95 eBayThe All American 921 21.5-Quart is the better pressure canner overall, rated 3.1 to 2.7. The All American 921 21.5-Quart leads on convenience. The Granite Ware 20-Quart F0730 wins on value. The Granite Ware 20-Quart F0730 costs $280 less ($169.95 vs $449.95).
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For a budget stovetop canner with quart capacity and a weighted regulator, if you don’t mind the missing warranty detail.
Amazon $169.95 eBayWhich should you buy?
- Choose the All American 921 21.5-Quart for convenience (gasket-free seal vs manual pressure control with a replaceable gasket).
- Choose the Granite Ware 20-Quart F0730 for value ($8.50 per quart ($169.95, 20 qt) vs $20.93 per quart ($449.95, 21.5 qt)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 16 to 22 quarts pressure canner; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | All American 921 21.5-Quart | Granite Ware 20-Quart F0730 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 45% | 31 $20.93 per quart ($449.95, 21.5 qt) | 74 $8.50 per quart ($169.95, 20 qt) |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Convenience 30% | 25 gasket-free seal | 0 manual pressure control with a replaceable gasket |
Specifications
| All American 921 21.5-Quart | Granite Ware 20-Quart F0730 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Liquid capacity | 21.5 qt | 20 qt |
| Pint jars per load | 18 pints | 8 pints |
| Quart jars per load | 7 quarts | 7 quarts |
| Build and control | ||
| Type | Stovetop | Stovetop |
| Material | Aluminum | Hard-anodized aluminum |
| Seal | Metal to metal | Gasket |
| Pressure control | Dial gauge and weight | Weighted regulator |
| Weight | 22 lb | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |
