For canning on an induction cooktop, at a few dollars more than the standard 23-quart.
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The default pick for a household that cans every season on a gas or electric range.
- 23 qtCapacity
- 20 pintsPint jars
- 7 quartsQuart jars
- StovetopType
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- Largest load for the money: 20 pints or 7 quarts
- 12-year warranty, and the lowest price per quart of the Presto stovetop line
- Not rated for induction
- Sealing ring needs replacing 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 | 16 qt | 3.5/5 | $151.63 |
| Presto 01781 23-Quart (this one) | 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 | 01781 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Liquid capacity | 23 qt |
| Pint jars per load | 20 pints |
| Quart jars per load | 7 quarts |
| Build and control | |
| Type | Stovetop |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Seal | Gasket |
| Pressure control | Dial gauge |
| Weight | 10.3 lb |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | 12 years |
Alternatives in this size
For high-volume canning without watching a gauge, at roughly twice the price of a stovetop 23-quart.
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