Presto 01781 23-Quart
The default pick for a household that cans every season on a gas or electric range.
Amazon $184.97 eBay$184.97
The Presto 01781 23-Quart rates 3.6 among 23 quarts and up pressure canners; the All American 921 21.5-Quart rates 3.1 among 16 to 22 quarts ones. The Presto 01781 23-Quart costs $264.98 less ($184.97 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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (23 quarts and up and 16 to 22 quarts), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Presto 01781 23-Quart | All American 921 21.5-Quart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 45% | 77 $8.04 per quart ($184.97, 23 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 01781 23-Quart | All American 921 21.5-Quart | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Liquid capacity | 23 qt | 21.5 qt |
| Pint jars per load | 20 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 | 10.3 lb | 22 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 12 years | Lifetime |