The default pick for a household that cans every season on a gas or electric range.
Amazon $184.97 eBayThe Presto 01781 23-Quart rates 3.6 among 23 quarts and up pressure canners; the Granite Ware 20-Quart F0730 rates 2.7 among 16 to 22 quarts ones. The Granite Ware 20-Quart F0730 costs $15.02 less ($169.95 vs $184.97).
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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 eBayScores 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 | Granite Ware 20-Quart F0730 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 45% | 77 $8.04 per quart ($184.97, 23 qt) | 74 $8.50 per quart ($169.95, 20 qt) |
| Warranty 25% | 100 12-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Convenience 30% | 0 manual pressure control with a replaceable gasket | 0 manual pressure control with a replaceable gasket |
Specifications
| Presto 01781 23-Quart | Granite Ware 20-Quart F0730 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Liquid capacity | 23 qt | 20 qt |
| Pint jars per load | 20 pints | 8 pints |
| Quart jars per load | 7 quarts | 7 quarts |
| Build and control | ||
| Type | Stovetop | Stovetop |
| Material | Aluminum | Hard-anodized aluminum |
| Seal | Gasket | Gasket |
| Pressure control | Dial gauge | Weighted regulator |
| Weight | 10.3 lb | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 12 years | - |