Presto 01784 23-Quart Induction
For canning on an induction cooktop, at a few dollars more than the standard 23-quart.
Amazon $189.99 eBay$189.99
23 qt20 pintsDial gauge
2.9/5
A low-cost 24-quart canner for gas and electric ranges, with both a rocking weight and a dial gauge.
- 24 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
- Costs well under most canners of its size
Cons
- Not for induction
- One-year warranty, far shorter than Presto’s 12 years
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 | 17 qt | 2.8/5 | $124.40 |
| Nesco MPC-24QT 24-Quart (this one) | 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-24QT |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Liquid capacity | 24 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 |
Alternatives in this size
Presto 01781 23-Quart
The default pick for a household that cans every season on a gas or electric range.
Amazon $184.89 eBay$184.89
23 qt20 pintsDial gauge
Presto 02153 23-Quart Digital
For high-volume canning without watching a gauge, at roughly twice the price of a stovetop 23-quart.
Amazon $389.89 eBay$389.89
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