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
The All American 921 21.5-Quart is the better pressure canner overall, rated 3.1 to 3.0. The All American 921 21.5-Quart leads on warranty and convenience. The T-fal 22-Quart P31052 wins on value. The T-fal 22-Quart P31052 costs $324.96 less ($124.99 vs $449.95).
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T-fal 22-Quart P31052
For a budget 22-quart canner for seven quarts, if a one-year warranty is acceptable.
Amazon $124.99 eBay$124.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the All American 921 21.5-Quart for warranty (lifetime warranty vs 1-year warranty) and convenience (gasket-free seal vs manual pressure control with a replaceable gasket).
- Choose the T-fal 22-Quart P31052 for value ($5.68 per quart ($124.99, 22 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 | T-fal 22-Quart P31052 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 45% | 31 $20.93 per quart ($449.95, 21.5 qt) | 94 $5.68 per quart ($124.99, 22 qt) |
| Warranty 25% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Convenience 30% | 25 gasket-free seal | 0 manual pressure control with a replaceable gasket |
Specifications
| All American 921 21.5-Quart | T-fal 22-Quart P31052 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Liquid capacity | 21.5 qt | 22 qt |
| Pint jars per load | 18 pints | - |
| Quart jars per load | 7 quarts | 7 quarts |
| Build and control | ||
| Type | Stovetop | Stovetop |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Seal | Metal to metal | Gasket |
| Pressure control | Dial gauge and weight | Dial gauge |
| Weight | 22 lb | 11.2 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | Lifetime | 1 year |