Presto 01755 16-Quart
For a first pressure canner on a gas or electric range, with room for seven quarts or ten pints.
Amazon $151.63 eBay$151.63
The Presto 01755 16-Quart is the better pressure canner overall, rated 3.5 to 3.1. The Presto 01755 16-Quart leads on value. The All American 921 21.5-Quart wins on convenience. The Presto 01755 16-Quart costs $298.32 less ($151.63 vs $449.95).
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All American 921 21.5-Quart
The long-term buy for heavy canning: pay more once, replace only a gauge or weight over the years.
Amazon $449.95 eBay$449.95
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Presto 01755 16-Quart for value ($9.48 per quart ($151.63, 16 qt) vs $20.93 per quart ($449.95, 21.5 qt)).
- Choose the All American 921 21.5-Quart for convenience (gasket-free seal vs manual pressure control with a replaceable gasket).
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 | Presto 01755 16-Quart | All American 921 21.5-Quart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 45% | 69 $9.48 per quart ($151.63, 16 qt) | 31 $20.93 per quart ($449.95, 21.5 qt) |
| Warranty 25% | 100 12-year warranty | 100 lifetime warranty |
| Convenience 30% | 0 manual pressure control with a replaceable gasket | 25 gasket-free seal |
Specifications
| Presto 01755 16-Quart | All American 921 21.5-Quart | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Liquid capacity | 16 qt | 21.5 qt |
| Pint jars per load | 10 pints | 18 pints |
| Quart jars per load | 7 quarts | 7 quarts |
| Build and control | ||
| Type | Stovetop | Stovetop |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Seal | Gasket | Metal to metal |
| Pressure control | Dial gauge | Dial gauge and weight |
| Weight | 9.2 lb | 22 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 12 years | Lifetime |