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.
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21.5 qt18 pintsDial gauge and weight
2.8/5
A compact, inexpensive pressure canner for small batches on gas or electric ranges, with both a weight and a dial gauge.
- 17 qtCapacity
- 8 pintsPint jars
- 7 quartsQuart jars
- StovetopType
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Pros
- Weighted regulator and dial gauge together, so pressure is held by the weight and still readable at a glance
- Seven quart jars in a pot small enough for an ordinary burner
Cons
- Not for induction
- Too short to water-bath quart jars
- One-year warranty
The Nesco Manual Pressure Canner family
Every Nesco Manual Pressure Canner model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nesco MPC-16QT 17-Quart (this one) | 17 qt | 2.8/5 | $124.40 |
| Nesco MPC-24QT 24-Quart | 24 qt | 2.9/5 | $147.94 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 3 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | MPC-16QT |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Liquid capacity | 17 qt |
| Pint jars per load | 8 pints |
| Quart jars per load | 7 quarts |
| Build and control | |
| Type | Stovetop |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Seal | Gasket |
| Pressure control | Dial gauge and weight |
| Induction cooktop | No |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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