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
21.5 qt18 pintsDial gauge and weight
3.5/5
For a first pressure canner on a gas or electric range, with room for seven quarts or ten pints.
- 16 qtCapacity
- 10 pintsPint jars
- 7 quartsQuart jars
- StovetopType
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Pros
- Lightest of the stovetop canners here, at 9.25 lb
- 12-year warranty at a low price
Cons
- Holds 10 pints, so a big harvest means several loads
- Sealing ring is a wear part to replace every few years
The Presto Stovetop Pressure Canners family
Every Presto Stovetop Pressure Canners model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own size.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presto 01755 16-Quart (this one) | 16 qt | 3.5/5 | $151.63 |
| Presto 01781 23-Quart | 23 qt | 3.6/5 | $184.97 |
| Presto 01784 23-Quart Induction | 23 qt | 3.8/5 | $189.99 |
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 | 01755 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Liquid capacity | 16 qt |
| Pint jars per load | 10 pints |
| Quart jars per load | 7 quarts |
| Build and control | |
| Type | Stovetop |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Seal | Gasket |
| Pressure control | Dial gauge |
| Weight | 9.2 lb |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 12 years |
Alternatives in this size
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
22 qtDial gauge
Granite Ware 20-Quart F0730
For a budget stovetop canner with quart capacity and a weighted regulator, if you don’t mind the missing warranty detail.
Amazon $169.95 eBay$169.95
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