Presto Vs All American: Which Pressure Canner Is Best For Beginners?

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  • @SimplyCanningSharon
    @SimplyCanningSharon  4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    So this video is several years old but still so valid. I did not mention in the video but... Presto has a weight that you can purchase that makes it so much better! Love using my presto with the weighted gauge. I still think both canners are of equal value, but with the presto weight... I use it much much more.

    • @ashleyfeinberg2988
      @ashleyfeinberg2988 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just ordered the All American, and I'm looking forward to learning!

    • @colarguns
      @colarguns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! This is my first rodeo, so I am following pros like you! I have been eyeballing that Presto, so I think I will go that direction. The only thing negative that I saw in your video, was when you try to remove the lid, you might get some steam. That's fine, that's what gloves are for. Thanks again, and will be looking at your channel more, thanks!!

    • @robw748
      @robw748 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just got my weighted Presto canner and weighted guage. Never canned before and i didnt wanna use the guages it comes with. No worrying about it being set right. Hope i do well hahaha. Thank you for the video.

    • @LouiseMGrenier
      @LouiseMGrenier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@robw748 I am going to buy the Presto pressure canner on Amazon. What is the weighted Presto canner and the weighted gauge? Is this a different pressure canner or is that something that you buy separately?

    • @christopherleubner6633
      @christopherleubner6633 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The presto canner weight is set to release pressure at about 15 psi. They make 3 weight sets that work with them also. Over all the all american is made for long term use just make sure that the impingment seal area does not get nicked.

  • @sarahepton1523
    @sarahepton1523 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Okay so I learned more in ten minutes of watching this video than I did in an hour and a half of scrolling through Amazon reviews. Thank you!

    • @SimplyCanningSharon
      @SimplyCanningSharon  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you Sarah, This review I did is several years old but still so very valid. Be sure and check the comments as I now have the weighted gauge for my presto.... and it upped the value of that canner 90%!

  • @wvg4800
    @wvg4800 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you for getting right to the point of the title. So many videos take 5-10 minutes of blathering to get to the point. It's so frustrating to have to wade through the non-essential information and is also a time waster. So, I just wanted to say thanks for having a matter-of-fact video that is accurate to the title. Your information was clear and concise. No irritating back ground "music", hand waving while you're talking, etc. Just a plain, to-the-point great video. Thanks!

  • @PhillipMelanchthon
    @PhillipMelanchthon 10 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Excellent and very visual review. Thanks for the video.
    I favor the Presto canner, and my mom has the All-American. Here's a couple of additional points.
    1. The presto is much lighter than the All-American, as mentioned. My mom is 72 years old with arthritis and that huge canner is just too heavy for her to lift easily. More specifically, that lid alone is also pretty big and you have to manipulate it carefully to make sure it sits level before sealing.
    2. The presto lid sits flat and seals smoothly, like it's on rails. You don't have to balance the weight of the lid to seal it. It seems to glide into place
    3. Don't underestimate the value of the pop-up lock. That pop-up tells you all kinds of things: when to start timing your 10-minutes before the weight goes on for example, and when the pressure inside has fallen at the end
    4. My Presto canner came with a three-piece rocker weight regulator. Set it and forget it, no watching the dial. I find listening to the rocker much more peaceful than that crazy hockey puck regulator.
    5. Presto's plastic handles stay cool enough for me to move it off the burner when time is complete. All-Am metal tabs are not at all friendly.
    6. My dad calls the All-American the "Ordnance Disposal Chamber" and it lives in the garage. My Presto stays in the kitchen on the bottom shelf.

    • @michaelconner8199
      @michaelconner8199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree completely. I have two Presto canners. A 15qt and a 23qt. They both do a great job and are 1/3 the cost of the AA. I weighed out the differences and went with Presto. I purchased two of the adjustable weights, one for each canner. No more starring at the gauge. For the money, I choose Presto.

    • @jimjordan5630
      @jimjordan5630 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know I'm late to the party, but if anyone else ever sees this my reply is, #3 is spot on. This keeps you from being surprised, as she said, that when you remove the lid there is still pressure. Also, a lot of my canning in my area is at 11 lbs. The standard weight that comes with the 23 qt Presto's that I've purchased have been 15 lb weights. So when the canning recipe calls for 11 lbs pressure I go ahead and at the proper time put on the 15 lb weight and just keep a watch on the dial. And when it gets above 12 lbs I start timing, and will adjust my heat to help control the pressure but know that when the weight starts rocking (no, I wont go knocking! lol) that the pressure is 15 lbs and I will cut the burner down until the weight barely rocks. I've thought about getting an AA but that price has always changed my mind.

  • @Taleulah
    @Taleulah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was always terrified of pressure canning. I heard horror stories from family members. I finally decided I really wanted to can, so, after studying many reviews, I went with the All American. I love it! I do not feel insecure with those locking wing nuts. I have never had a problem with the lid not sealing. If you place it on, following the arrows, then lock it down in the manner recommended, there is no problem. Screwing the wing nuts down, making sure you go two at a time, diagonally across from each other, the lid is always straight and secure. Once the canner reaches pressure, that weight rocks just fine. I listen to it from the next room as I wait for the timer. I love that it is so well built. It doesn't dent. I've seen some Prestos that look like they have been to war. I store my All American with the lid inverted, to protect the gauge from bumping. It is a heavier canner, but that also tells me it is going to last. This is my 10th year using mine. I'm sure there will be many, many more and I will also pass it down. I'm in my late 60's. It is sitting on my stove right now, just canned 14 quarts of chicken.

  • @flyingfishsurf
    @flyingfishsurf 10 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I've had a couple of Presto's. Eventually, I got so tired of the gasket style of seal that I thought I'd try the gasketless All-American cooker. That was 40 years ago. Since then, I've used my 941 hundreds of times. I've even loaned it out to people starting small farmer's market operations. It's a beast of a machine and it's probably simply too big and too heavy for most folks. But if you need to can large amounts, it works great. It's actually cooling down as I type this. It's so massive that it will take well over an hour to completely cool. This was a batch of assorted unsoaked dried beans: black beans, pinto beans, garbanzo beans and kidney beans. 17 glass quarts in total. Total cooking time, from preheating to final shutoff, was only 50 minutes!

    • @andrewhushek3917
      @andrewhushek3917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      quarts of beans need to be canned for 90 minutes

  • @papawx3
    @papawx3 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I went to an auction in Indiana last fall and bought a lot of six canners for $5 each! They were older models {2 All American, 2 Mirro, 1 Presto and 1 Sears & Roebuck} but were in fantastic condition. A few even had their old manuals and accessories.I kept the All American, because I like the idea of not having to replace expensive gaskets. Sold the others at my local flea market and now I have -$115.00 in my canner!

  • @Dionne2U2
    @Dionne2U2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have the presto and bought a weighted pressure release on Amazon. Works great. No need to worry with gauge.

  • @bkodra
    @bkodra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    My grandmother, born in 1912, had a very early All American and used it for many, many years. When she passed, my mother received it as my father was an only child. I looked forward to the day that I would get the canner but my mother proved to be more than a match for it. She forgot to lube the beveled edge most of the time and finally it ended up being a time capsule... But the story doesn't end there - my wonderful husband, knowing my depair at having to do multiple batches of quarts, purchased the largest All American they make. And now I enjoy showing my daughters and granddaughters how to pressure can. And I will take good care of it so that I don't have my own time capsule.

    • @sherrylesser
      @sherrylesser 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What do you mean time capsule?

    • @Sabbathissaturday
      @Sabbathissaturday 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sherrylesser - it’s locked and no longer usable.

  • @TheBobelly628
    @TheBobelly628 10 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    FYI Presto now sales a 3:1 weight for their pressure canners with weight of 5-10 and 15lbs so you no longer need to depend on the guage to regulate the pressure. You can buy the Presto weight from Amazon for about $11.00. Presto also sells them on their website too!

    • @SimplyCanningSharon
      @SimplyCanningSharon  8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes, since doing this video I have purchased that 3 piece weight set and it improved the usability of the Presto by a lot! I really like it.

    • @chipadams9524
      @chipadams9524 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't see this weight on their website or on amazon? Is there a link?

    • @chipadams9524
      @chipadams9524 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Disregard I found it. It just isn't what i was expecting

  • @beebop9808
    @beebop9808 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Well enough said. I've got a 921 and a 930 that I love using. They are the best if only because they are engineered to last more than a single lifetime and can literally be passed down for generations.
    That said, I've never had a Presto myself but my mother had a canner back in the day that was built on that design if it wasn't a Presto canner. And I know mom's canner ran pretty much non-stop for about 2 1/2 months a year during all daylight hours. Hundreds of jars of canned food stored in our basement. Her little canner worked it's heart out just like mama did and kept right on kicking.

  • @bridgetpaley8593
    @bridgetpaley8593 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I bought my All American after attending a county canning class, and felt it met my needs. So far I've just been canning broth but I hope for a much more successful garden this year. Thanks for this video!

  • @snuggs7946
    @snuggs7946 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The presto canner can be converted to a weighted gauge, you can buy kits on-line or find them in your local hardware store. It is really easy to do.

  • @dianamiller5583
    @dianamiller5583 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've got a Presto and a Mirro. Just got an All American from my grandmother's estate and looking forward to trying it out after I get the pressure gauge checked. Thank you Sharon for all your information. You're one of the first I turn to where canning in concerned.

  • @Lantanana
    @Lantanana 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I do want to point out that the All American says not to pick the canner up by the handle on the top of the lid. That handle is only to lift the lid off.

  • @lindabecker4057
    @lindabecker4057 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you soooooooooo very much for your helpful information...I just got a 17 quart Presto caner and was frantic after watching some other videos on pressure caners...some experts were totally against them and said they were not worth it and would not do what AA would do. I went with Presto for few good reasons ...for me... #1 being the cost and #2 the weight...your honesty and guidelines have given me the courage to continue on with learning pressure canning...and thanks to all who posted comments......you have also helped me build the confidence that I can do this!!

  • @rickmerchain7510
    @rickmerchain7510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for the review... I'm just starting off and the price of the All America blew me away!

  • @davepetzer
    @davepetzer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent comparison, thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
    Can't afford the All American but it is nice to know that the Presto will still do the job okay.

  • @SimplyCanningSharon
    @SimplyCanningSharon  5 ปีที่แล้ว

    For anyone terrified of pressure canning I created a getting started video series. Especially created for those who are intimidated by their pressure canner of any brand. You can sign up for Pressure Canning Confidence series here.... --> simplycanning.mykajabi.com/pressure-canning-cofidence
    Editing with an update! --> Presto has a weight that you can purchase that makes it so much better! Love using my presto with the weighted gauge. I still think both canners are of equal value, but with the presto weight... I use it much much more.

  • @eckankar7756
    @eckankar7756 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've been canning for 50 years. I had an All American and sold it. It was way too heavy, took too long to heat up and cool down. Presto is so much easier to use. It's lighter and the heating/cooling time gets me ready for the next load to can so much faster than the AA. There simply is no reason to have such a beast as the AA to do pressure canning. My 50 year old Presto still cans like it did new. I do have a newer model so I can use both at the same time. Buy and Presto and use the money saved in cost, energy to heat it up, and time to invest in your food you will be preserving.

  • @marzsit9833
    @marzsit9833 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    people complain about the presto having a gasket. in my experience, with proper care, the gaskets, especially the modern silicone ones last 10+years or more. so the gasket issue is really a non-issue because it is easy to store a few spare gaskets in your doomsday bunker along with all of the canning jar lids that you will also need to stockpile for 30+ years or more..... and you can always get a new gasket and lids from amazon.
    the all-american has no gasket and will certainly last a lifetime, as long as you don't drop the heavy lid on something hard and dent the sealing surface. you might have to find an aluminum welder to weld up and file down the damaged area, maybe you could fix it with jb weld if you have it in your bunker. if you store it improperly with the lid on in a damp location the sealing surfaces on the pot and lid might corrode. the all-american can also be damaged if you don't tighten down the lid clamps properly, and can be dangerous if you miss a clamp or two...
    the presto has a bayonet lid lock, and a pressure lock on the lid making it impossible to open if it has any pressure inside. the all-american has no lid lock and can be opened under pressure....
    all-american makes them in many sizes while presto only offers one size. that is a big time saver if you are always canning huge quantities all the time if you live on a farm or homestead.
    the presto is inexpensive compared to the cost of the all-american. this was the case when the presto was still being made in the usa decades ago, so nothing has changed. overseas manufacture did not lower the cost of the unit to the consumer, but did increase presto's profits for it's stockholders. so that's a factor for anti-corporate people.....
    if you are getting into pressure canning but not sure if you are going to stick with it, get the presto. if you are a patriot who hates corporate america and likes antiques from the 1930's while stocking your survival bunker, get the all-american. even better, if you are just getting into pressure canning, find a used pressure canner at a swap meet or 2nd hand store. try it, you might love it or you might hate it.
    imho, the presto is easier to use, easier to clean, weighs less and has fewer moving parts. the results are exactly the same as the all-american.

    • @pamelaj1596
      @pamelaj1596 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for this comment

    • @radioboys8986
      @radioboys8986 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      agree my old Presto 60 cooker, changed the gasket once in the last 25 years

    • @GodGunsGutsandNRA
      @GodGunsGutsandNRA 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      marzsit Presto does have larger canners, or at least taller. I have one like is in the video, but another taller on that will do 16 pints by double stacking.

  • @sinpac6161
    @sinpac6161 10 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    The big difference for me is the Presto is made in China and the all American is made in the U.S.A. I might point out I have nothing against the Chinese people I just prefer to support American Companies and Labor.

    • @alexdrudigmail
      @alexdrudigmail 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      sinpac6161 Not only that. Also regulations on tools used in contact with food are much more strict in the USA

    • @Randalsan
      @Randalsan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Don't worry. Presto will start making their products in the USA again. Trump promised that he would "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN". But we may have to wait until AFTER the wall is built.

    • @scoopyall2996
      @scoopyall2996 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not at $400 dollars, that just plain rip off!

    • @ericgillin4319
      @ericgillin4319 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @LiveOakOkie I could not have said it better myself. bad thing is most people will not understand it

    • @leadingbyxample
      @leadingbyxample 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      It's always amusing to see the comments turn into political diatribes on videos like this. This is a CANNING video. Take your politics somewhere else. No one cares what you think.

  • @TheBearSpiceKitchen
    @TheBearSpiceKitchen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderfully comprehensive video - many thanks. I have a Presto with a 3-part weight (5, 10 & 15lbs) and it has stood me in good stead - but the All American is on my wishlist eventually (probably when the gasket needs replacing on my Presto).

  • @gig777
    @gig777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video. It is 2020, and I'm looking to get a pressure canner.

  • @lyssalynne6027
    @lyssalynne6027 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very helpful! Thank you! I wish the All American had that little valve you talked about popping up and going down...but I still think the All American is the way to go! Looks like a good investment that will last a long time!

    • @scruffy281
      @scruffy281 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me to!! Great quality there.

  • @RachealUnderGrace
    @RachealUnderGrace 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a new water bath canner but been thinking about pressure canning as well. Thank you so much for sharing this It was very helpful.

  • @candiedginger8729
    @candiedginger8729 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for doing this video. I really appreciate the side by side comparison. Now I am certain the presto, in a smaller size, is the one for me. Again, thank you.

  • @janicewells3320
    @janicewells3320 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    This video helped me so much I was also looking up reviews on both pressure cookers. Thank you

    • @SimplyCanningSharon
      @SimplyCanningSharon  20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      You are welcome! This video is super old so check out my other videos too. And one thing I did not mention in the video is that presto has a weighted guage that you can get. I feel like it is well worth the few dollars to make the canner even more beginner friendly. :).

  • @billbearback2591
    @billbearback2591 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great review , im only just starting in canning ,ive been using a still for years for wiskey so im right into the homemade idea, i really like the idea of metal to metal seal ,no rubber seal to mess with or damage or lose or renew , i have a water bath at the moment and im not game to try meat with it so was investigating the pressure canners , such a great review , thanks for sharing

  • @Ladythyme
    @Ladythyme 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Starting out & being on the older end of the spectrum both weight and cost is definitely a consideration... as much as I love to support American trade, the all American appears to be much to heavy for me-not to mention costly at more than double the price. I am certain the Presto will suffice for my needs....I was on the fence before I saw this video...thanks for this!!!

  • @michellecarvajal4088
    @michellecarvajal4088 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your explanations were as clear and concise. I want to be sure on my purchase and you’ve given me confidence to make that choice without forgetting what to look for.
    Thank you….

  • @charleswilson4598
    @charleswilson4598 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative from someone who has experience. Thank you. I am planning to buy a presto canner. I have already purchased a weight off ebay. $25 on Amazon is a bit steep.

  • @heavymechanic2
    @heavymechanic2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I own three (3) Presto caners, The modern one in the video, an old one made from cast aluminum (really heavy duty), and a small one that holds four pint jars. I prefer the vintage pressure caner I bought on ebay ($35) over the new one just because the quality is better and it does not stain from vinegar.

  • @darwingreen717
    @darwingreen717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I'm going to get the Presto now, learn how to can and decide how much canning I'm going to be doing and if I feel like it's something that I'm going to be doing a lot then I'm going to go for the All American

  • @luciedurocher3164
    @luciedurocher3164 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. I have the presto pressure canner and bought a pressure thingy that actually has weight gages, it comes with 3 different rings. I add the numer of rings to the weight pressure I want and it regulates the pressure. 1 ring 5 pounds, 2 rings 10 pounds 3 rings 15 pounds. cost only 10$ at most store where they sell the presto pressure canner

  • @GreenWitchHomestead
    @GreenWitchHomestead 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If you want but can't afford an all american, start doing some yard sales. you would be surprised how many people have All American caners that belonged to mom or grandma and they don't use it any more or want it,
    picked up two for $20 a few summers ago.
    One of them landed me with a load of old jars too because they lady was just happy to see some one else taking up canning food.
    The all Americans have a life time guaranty so old is not bad.
    the prestos you can find at sales too but make sure you buy a new gasket for it if you get a used one. it's just safer.

    • @royalandrosey
      @royalandrosey 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. I got a model 921 for 50$ off Craigslist. 20 years old used a few times. Everything works as it should and i use it

    • @marzsit9833
      @marzsit9833 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      lots of people bought all-american canners around 1999 because of the y2k doomsday bullshit, so now those canners are plentiful on the used doomsday gear market along with wind-up radios and freeze-dried food.

  • @internationaleden
    @internationaleden 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you lady, I’m excited to start canning

  • @allisonflint4538
    @allisonflint4538 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I appreciate your video, thank you. I am getting the All-American.

  • @Farmboy2917
    @Farmboy2917 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the Presto , the regulator is in fact a 15 PSI regulator . 15 PSI is used when you use the canner as a pressure cooker . Most canning recipes call for 11 PSI which means you have to constantly adjust your stove setting . I find that after a few minutes I can turn my electric coil burner down to 1.5 and it will maintain the 11 PSI . I have 10 pound regulator from an older canner , these can still be purchased as a 5,10,15 model, . I find it takes a higher setting on my burner to maintain the 10 PSI with this lighter piece , around 5 on the burner.
    I'm not sure if it makes much difference between 10 and 11 PSI . Probably a small washer added to the 10 pound version could get you to 11 , but my wife used the 10 pounder for many years long ago , with no problem.

    • @captaintlc
      @captaintlc 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Farmboy2917 I just started canning with the Presto 23 qt. I removed the top ring on the pressure weight to make it 10lbs pressure and added a coil of copper wire that was 0.002 oz. My canner now holds a steady 11lbs preassure

  • @sewobsessedmama
    @sewobsessedmama 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this is exactly what i wanted to know. thank you!

  • @MichaelSHartman
    @MichaelSHartman 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for the really useful information. Both you and the comments have given me something to think about. The biggest issues concern the seal and lid/gasket replacement availability and cost. Can you not slide the All American to another unit at all so to use another canner? Given I already have three old canners I will wait for a while longer to decide, but I am very tempted. They do not have both the gauge and petcock. Having to continuely watch the gauge is annoyingly time consuming. Supporting my country and not a competing communist country is a definite issue.
    .
    Thank you again.

  • @PorkChopJones
    @PorkChopJones 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video,your explanations are very clear and understanding. I am convinced that a true canner should use a dedicated Pressure Canner , not cooker.Most stores carry 6-12 qt pressure cookers, which are way too small for serious canning. Buying the cheaper of the two first,makes sense.Buying the more expensive one down the road also makes sense. Thanks your video.

  • @myhillsidegarden3998
    @myhillsidegarden3998 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for doing this video. I feel more confident now in making a decision on which to buy to begin pressure canning to see if it is something I will like and stick with.

  • @marzsit9833
    @marzsit9833 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    people seem to think heavier weight means higher quality.. in this case, not true.. the all-american is made from cast aluminum, meaning melted aluminum was poured into a mold to make the pot and the lid. the presto is made from flat sheets of aluminum that were drawn, or stretched in a press to make the pot and the lid. castings can contain voids, or air bubbles that can expand when heated causing cracks, so to insure safety the walls of the pot and lid have to be made made very thick. during the sheet aluminum rolling process all voids or bubbles are eliminated from the metal, so the pot and lid walls can be made thinner while retaining full strength. also, castings are brittle and can shatter like glass, while rolled aluminum is ductile and will bend without cracking or breaking.

  • @h7oslo
    @h7oslo 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! rc
    Presently studying to make a decision if I should buy a new P canner, or re-furbish my existing two which have never been in operational condition.
    A Presto 7 qt and a Magic Seal 7-16 which is the same size.

  • @memawshippabillyhomestead2714
    @memawshippabillyhomestead2714 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just found your video today. I got a new Presto just like this one. Waiting for the pressure to come down on a test run of water. Trying to get to know it and find that sweet spot of maintaining the right PSI on gauge.

  • @scruffy281
    @scruffy281 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for this "VS." review. I will definitely be going for the AA. That thing is built to take a beating. It is built to last for sure. Also , a question for you. isn't the longer "cool Down" time a plus? I mean for safety reasons and all? I mean if you are canning, are you already not supposed to be in a rush t? I don't know, I have never canned a thing in my life, but I am trying to learn all I can from all the pros out there, so I can start out the right way. All of the comments and videos are soooo helpful and I am having such a great time. I love the qualities that you have presented with the All American. My sister has one and she loves it. I have never seen a Presto in person, but it seems so cheaply made and not well designed. That Vent Lock on the Presto doesn't seem like a safe feature either. Anyway, thanks for everyones comments and thanks so much for this video. So helpful...❤️

  • @renaem4094
    @renaem4094 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for this review. I think I'll go with the Presto for now as a beginner. Then in a few years when I've built up the funds and my guns :P I'll go with the All American.

  • @andreaszule1558
    @andreaszule1558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Am I to understand correctly that on my Presto 23qt that I purchased at a garage sale that I can buy the weighted regulator instead of using pressure guage? I have several other questions as I am new to this. I have watched many different videos to learn if I can can on my Frigidaire ceramic stove which was purchased in 2004. Someone on Utube said she had been doing it for years and that it would be safe. So, my first canning session I canned ground beef.I had to stand there watching that guage like a sentinel to keep adjusting the heat to keep the pressure at 11. For 75 minutes!! So, I am wondering if I can buy the weighted gauge if I would have the same problem. I did buy a small stove...propane thinking I could use it to can on but found that it is over the required btu. So, there went that idea. But, my dear husband informed me that he ordered a 23qt all american and that I can use on this little stove thing. Unfortunately I live in a quad townhouse in south florida and can't have a gas stove. Anyone have any experience with canning on a glass stove? What kind/ brand? I really don't want to can outside! #1 It is hotter than hell! Thank you to any that answer my questions/ dilemma?

  • @adamchurvis1
    @adamchurvis1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    With all due respect, I believe your comparison of the two pressure-regulation systems is incorrect, in that they are identical. I believe your confusion comes from conflating the pressure reading function with the pressure regulation function. Pressure gauges only MEASURE the pressure of each chamber; weights REGULATE that pressure.
    The weight on one has the exact same function as the weight on the other; the All-American has three settings and the Presto one, but it's the same exact mechanism. And the weight on the Presto IS significant in its function, in that it is the mechanism which regulates the pressure by providing resistance against steam pressure until the requisite pressure has built, then it raises the weight (thank you, James Watt) just enough for a little steam to escape and then it drops the weight again to seal off the vent. For this reason, the Presto "jiggle weight" is precisely made to a specific weight and with a specific surface area inside the bore in which the vent sits, such that it precisely controls the pressure in the chamber (as in , "pounds per square inch"). It has only one setting, and so the vent on which it rests is just a typical pipe.
    The All-American jiggle weight has three positions corresponding to specific pressures. Notice the shape of the tip of the vent: it's conical. This enables a jiggle weight to be made with multiple bores that have conically-shaped ends inside the weight; the diameter of each conical end is sized for the pressure it is meant to regulate. So a larger conical tip mates with more of the surface area of the vent tip and therefore requires less pressure to raise the weight and vent the pressure, and vice-verse for the smaller conical tip requiring more pressure.
    The All-American is a better regulator -- especially because it is inherently more precise, since two conical surfaces automatically nest securely under gravity. I hope this helps.

    • @adamchurvis1
      @adamchurvis1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @SmellyCat SmellyCat, SmellyCat, what are they feeding you?

  • @lameritacocinita8078
    @lameritacocinita8078 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good morning you say that the presto has a tendency to burn your fingers when you take off the lid usually when the pressure goes down and I'm a late 60s lady that has been canning all her life ever since I was 10 with my grandmother and my mother-in-law after that maybe you should try pot holders the reason I say that is because all I have are Presto counters and I definitely love mine I really do and I take care of them so maybe next time when you use your Presto canner you might want to remove the lid with either a kitchen mittens or pot holders I've never burned my fingers I burned my arms that's why I wear long sleeves because yes they get very hot so consider having a friend and down south Texas you have a great day God bless you I mean that with all my heart and thank you for the information about the other one I don't know if I would want one of those I I I've never used one once again God bless

    • @lameritacocinita8078
      @lameritacocinita8078 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry sorry, sorry, the next time that I sent you a message I will make sure that my words are being typed up correctly... you see I am not a very fast typer and these little things are so tiny the letters of alphabet are so small.. that I have to talk into the mic ... and sometimes my husband turns on the sound to the television very loud... he turns it up and it picks up words from the TV instead of mine words... next time he does that I'm going to conk him on the head.. LOL , no he's hard of hearing and does not want to listen to what I say so.. he UP'S the volume.. and at the end before the blessing I wanted to let you know that you had a friend down here in South Texas , God bless so if just in case this one has a word where it doesn't belong, disregarded from this comment. God bless

  • @donaldduck6414
    @donaldduck6414 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I noticed there's a presto in a convection model and a standard I don't suppose you would know the differences and which one is better to own for a propane gas range. And thank you very much for the video it was very informative.

  • @MsMommaRose
    @MsMommaRose 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    The only canner that is approved for use on my ceramic stove top is the Presto 16 quart. It is possible to buy a weighted gauge (5-10-15) for this model. It holds 7 quarts at a time which is the same amount of quarts that some of the larger ones hold.

  • @jimbrown2604
    @jimbrown2604 ปีที่แล้ว

    Curious about when double stacking in pressure canner: Is there a rack that keeps the weight of the top tier jars off of the bottom jars?…or does the rack for the top tier jars (and therefore all the top jars’ weight) rest on the top of bottom tier jars directly?

  • @vikingrobot4179
    @vikingrobot4179 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the info.
    By the way…love the country girl bandanna in your hair .
    You just don’t see that much anymore but when I was growing up alot of the women would wear their hair in them.

    • @SimplyCanningSharon
      @SimplyCanningSharon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I used to wear them a lot. It is a great way to keep my long wavy hair contained without the pulling of a pony tail.

  • @southernladywithmanyhats7428
    @southernladywithmanyhats7428 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can get a 3 piece weight for the presto and it will hold the right pressure to where you don't have to baby sit it. It's AWESOME! I have 2 Presto canners and I bought another 3 piece weight for the 2nd one.

    • @SimplyCanningSharon
      @SimplyCanningSharon  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have purchased that 3 piece wight set and it improved the usability of the Presto by a lot! I really like it.

    • @southernladywithmanyhats7428
      @southernladywithmanyhats7428 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! I mean that thing is awesome I do love mine because it makes my job so much easier!!!

    • @southernladywithmanyhats7428
      @southernladywithmanyhats7428 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know I really liked mine. :-) No more having to baby sit it. :-)

  • @gabygarcia8367
    @gabygarcia8367 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video! As I live outside the US I decided to buy the T-Fal one, which is similar than the Presto but has the benefit of AllAm with the pressure button. I hope I could use it for several years without having to change any feature because I don't think it will be easy to do in my country. If you know about the T-Fal one I'd appreciate some advice, than you!!

  • @kimberlyoliver680
    @kimberlyoliver680 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video. Very informative without unneccessary rants like some people do. Thanks

  • @jessstuart7495
    @jessstuart7495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm confused. Don't both pressure cookers use a weight on the vent pipe to regulate the pressure?

  • @armanddrameh
    @armanddrameh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Sharon, thanks for the wonderful video. My sister would love to purchase one of those, especially the All American. we're Malays and my sister doesn't understand English so she's relying on me to find it for her. however, I've combed through the internet and none of these companies seem to ship overseas. is there any chance you could help us purchase and ship a All American 23 quarts to Malaysia? My sisters prefers electric. any suggestions will be much appreciated. thank you

  • @cageybee777
    @cageybee777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question: I've been canning in a pressure cooker and am thinking about buying the canner so that I have the piece of mind that I have the correct temperature because my pressure cooker doesn't show the pressure inside and just provides a range and that range isn't a guarantee. But the way I have been canning is I was placing a wash cloth at the bottom of the pot and its been fine. I am wondering, given that this canner ships with only one rack, what if I will place the towel at the bottom and use the rack to stack the second layer, will this work?

  • @jillbritton2676
    @jillbritton2676 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    M weights at exactly opposite. You can use the weight on the presto too. I use the weight and just use the gauge for reference

  • @588158
    @588158 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Fagor 10 qt pressure cooker/canner . It has no dial and no rack but regulates to 15 lbs. I want to can Chicken broth. The recipes say that the broth should be canned at 10 lbs. Will canning broth at 15 lbs adversely effect the taste of the broth?

  • @DawgPrepper
    @DawgPrepper 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought the 16 quart canner last week because I did not like the guage on the 23 quart. and like the All American the 16 quart. has the weights that you can adjust from 5 to 10 to 15 lbs but the only drawback I see is although I can can 7 quarts in either I am going to be limited to 9 pints with the 16... Do you think that will be an issue???

  • @fbs1917
    @fbs1917 ปีที่แล้ว

    Recently made fresh white kidney beans in my IP & got me interested in canning. I did try a long time ago freezing the beans but it took up so much room and by the time I need it cost much time in defrosting. lol I use beans since I am plant based. My stove is a induction & I was brought up using the Presto. Is there any particular place I should keep the canning jars living in South Florida? Thank you

    • @SimplyCanningSharon
      @SimplyCanningSharon  ปีที่แล้ว

      The trick for you will be humidity. Try to keep them away from any extra moisture.

  • @lisarogers1036
    @lisarogers1036 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was wondering how you get parts for your older presto that has the handles that flip up. I have an older stackable presto and I want to refurbish it and use it again but I’m not sure where to get the parts. Thank you for all your information here. Great video

  • @gabriellehersey8709
    @gabriellehersey8709 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this information. It is a great video.

  • @chacha12324
    @chacha12324 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like my 23 quart Presto i got to replace my gmas 21 qt. Its my first new one, its tall enough to water can, did not take long to heat up. and i use the 3 piece regulator weight for my altitude so I didn't have take it to test. i considered getting a 16 quart AA canner but i heard that the black knobs break off sometimes?

    • @DrLaurieGP
      @DrLaurieGP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there- where did you get the 3 piece regulator weight for the 23 quart? I've looked on Amazon and I can't seem to locate one that fits this one?

  • @deborahmetzger3591
    @deborahmetzger3591 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent presentation! Finances means a Presto for me because I am just getting the urge to can som42001136
    e thing. Your clear speach made it easy to follow along for me. Thank you

  • @525Lines
    @525Lines 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought a pressure canner and tried my first batch. I couldn't get the gauge to move during heating. Even blowing into it after it cooled, I couldn't get it to move. My chicken was in there for several hours and look cooked and the lids seem to be pressurizing. The dimples are clicking down. Is it good enough? I might have a faulty gauge but hate to take the chicken out of the jars if they're properly processed.

    • @SimplyCanningSharon
      @SimplyCanningSharon  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +525Lines Unfortunately they are not properly processed unless the pressure reaches the correct pressure. Even cooked for hours at a lower pressure does not ensure they are safe. If you just did this recently and it has been less than 12 hours since you processed them you can still use the meat. I'd recommend freezing this batch and getting that gauge checked before you use the canner again.

  • @Kim-un7vl
    @Kim-un7vl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you tell me how I would use my canner (which was my moms) that does not have a dial. How do I determine what pressure is in the canner? I live about 1010 above sea level so I do believe it is on the edge of using the 10 or 15 gauge. Would you be able to help me figure out my canner. Thank you Kim

  • @GodGunsGutsandNRA
    @GodGunsGutsandNRA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Presto has a weight that is not the same weight of the solid weight that you shown. They have one now that has the ability to use 5-10-15 pounds just like the All American.

  • @larryboylarry5557
    @larryboylarry5557 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Something things to consider. I have had a Presto for a long time. I can no longer find parts (gaskets, over-pressure relief valve). I have trouble getting the gasket to seal but I can. Eventually I will have to junk it. Just because Presto doesn’t keep there replacement parts for there old canners. So for the future I am going with the Wisconsin Canner that doesn’t use a gasket.
    Another thing to consider is whether or not you want to can with 1/2 gallon mason jars. I do. So the taller Wisconsin Canner (All American) is the way to go. If you listen to the USDA you won’t use 1/2 gallon mason jars. But if you listen to the old timers who have been canning longer than the USDA has been in existence you’ll be fine. I can everything-even the things they tell you not to can and never had a failure other than a bad seal.

    • @J_LOVES_ME
      @J_LOVES_ME 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should be able to find the Presto gaskets on Amazon. I saw a lot fo them today when I was browsing. :)

    • @larryboylarry5557
      @larryboylarry5557 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@J_LOVES_ME Thank you. I'll take a look but at least at the Presto website I was not able to find anything for my model number--obsolete.

  • @sheepseven7588
    @sheepseven7588 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    GOOD VIDEO SO IS THERE A WAY I CAN CALIBRATE THE PRESTO? ALSO THE PRESTO HAS NO WEIGHT FOR SEA LEVEL ? THANK YOU SO MUCH.

  • @Dicer328
    @Dicer328 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this topic. Much appreciated. Take care.

  • @khankrum1
    @khankrum1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am living in Bulgaria these days. I have tried to locate a supplier of pressure canners with no success. Any suggestions? I have a heavy pressure cooker that holds for jars and can vegetables for long term storage. I also can stews that I have surplus from a meal. but only for very short term storage, and in a refrigerator! Tastes a whole lot better that placing in a freezer.

  • @xox0gurliexox0
    @xox0gurliexox0 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m looking at buying this 23qt presto.i have the smaller presto with the 3 piece regulator.this canner has the gauge can I just use the 3 piece rocker on this one? And would I still have to be super aware of the gauge if I had the 3 piece weight.

  • @HappyCamping3
    @HappyCamping3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a glass top electric stove so I just purchased the Presto 23 quart pressure canner model 01781. I see where you said you purchased the weighted gauges. Can you please instruct me on where I can find these weighted gauges for my model?

  • @roschellerumley3566
    @roschellerumley3566 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for explaining that

  • @gratituderanch9406
    @gratituderanch9406 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done video. Thorough and detailed. Thanks. I really really want the All American, I have borrowed an old presto, but it can't even fit quarts in it, and I'm a big fan of quart size... I don't care for replacing the gasket.... it really needs it too. On the all amercian where you said they suggested you rely on the weight rather than simply the guage- do you mean counting how much it jiggles per minute? Thanks a ton!

    • @SimplyCanningSharon
      @SimplyCanningSharon  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, you watch the movement of the weights and the steam release.

  • @cinapoowee7582
    @cinapoowee7582 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It should be noted: The All_American pressure canner CANNOT be used on a ceramic glass top stove but the Presto can.

    • @michaelconner8199
      @michaelconner8199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You better get up to date on your info. The All American most certainly can be used on a glass top stove.

    • @darkskies6564
      @darkskies6564 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelconner8199 thanks I have a ceramic glass top,and looking into investing in a pressure canner.

    • @michaelconner8199
      @michaelconner8199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@darkskies6564 I know people say you can't pressure can on a glass top range, especially with an All American. I use a Presto 23qt, a 15qt and an All American 921. They all work fine on the glass to and I have had no issues. The statement the All American cannot be used on a glass top is simply not true. I use the 921 a lot on a 15 year old glass top range. The All American is heavier, so once it's loaded, DON'T MOVE IT. Bring the eye up to temp slowly, don't just crank it wide open from cold, and you'll be fine using the All American on a glass top.

  • @sotacal
    @sotacal 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, I just bought the 925 and was wondering if anyone could suggest a hot plate to use it with? I have a glass cooktop and don't want to use it on the cooktop

  • @poconoprepper8867
    @poconoprepper8867 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely done. Very informative. Thanks!

  • @dandolinesoldaat6543
    @dandolinesoldaat6543 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the information. Excellent review.

  • @surfearth1
    @surfearth1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video this is exactly what I was looking for! I have hot water bathed canned before, but never pressure canned. I have a T-Fall cooker, but not a canner. I assume the weight difference with your canners is The All American is stainless and the Presto is Aluminum?

  • @lucypumkinjack2984
    @lucypumkinjack2984 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a used pressure canner at a fleamarket. It has no gauge and I don't know where to find information on how to use it. I see videos where people put the weight on and let it "dance", but they really don't give much more info. Can you recommend any information that will allow me to use this canner?

  • @newutubeuzr
    @newutubeuzr 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. I am watching your video to learn exactly what you are pointing out before I buy my first pressure canner. But, your comments re how long it takes the All American to come down to zero pressure prompt these thoughts. You say when you lift the weight, steam comes out indicating the device is still pressurized. I'm wondering if that is because the weight is left on. It seems to me, the u\inexperienced, that the pressure would come down faster if, after turning off the heat source, that at some point the weight is removed allowing the pressure to be released rather than contained. Just a thought. I don't know enough yet.
    However, you have just explained what I was researching. You covered it very well. Thank you.

    • @mickey3977
      @mickey3977 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You don't want the pressure to drop rapidly. This could cause breakage in your jars.

    • @SimplyCanningSharon
      @SimplyCanningSharon  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When you are allowing the pressure to drop you do not lift the weights. You want the pressure to come down naturally without any outside assistance. That pressure drop slowly is important. So please don't misunderstand what I was saying and start pulling your weight off prematurely. My point was only that I like the indicator on the presto because it makes it very obvious when that pressure is at zero. Great question!

    • @newutubeuzr
      @newutubeuzr 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you :)

  • @mulehead3697
    @mulehead3697 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you use a range top stove or do you have to use a regular raised burner stove?

  • @dianehall5345
    @dianehall5345 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I may buy the larger Presto. My All-American 915 is not all that easy to seat the lid. I'm canning green beans and sure enough, steam starting hissing out the side before reaching 10lbs. Now I have to start over...

  • @marknorris3769
    @marknorris3769 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    the heavier gauge metal will require more time to pressure up , thus retaining more heat longer also , the advantage i see beyond simple durability , is that in theory anyway , in a colder kitchen , once pressured up , the heavier gauge all american will require incrementally less heat to maintain a fixed psi through a canning cycle , but as i only have used presto over 18 years , i am just kinda guessing

  • @RebelAngelkiller62
    @RebelAngelkiller62 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was wrong, I always thought the Presto was also a weighted gauge pressure cooker because the weight on the vent looks like a 10 psi jiggler weight.

  • @winterwolf2012
    @winterwolf2012 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought a 23 qt. presto. Do you have a video that shows using the weight? Mine didn't come with weight, bought on the side.

  • @radioboys8986
    @radioboys8986 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    my two Presto canners do not have pressure gauges
    and a very old Presto pressure cooker that has a pressure indicator that is part of the weight

  • @florenceburwell6746
    @florenceburwell6746 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you... I was looking for a review like this.

  • @sake24
    @sake24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which is quieter, the 941 or the Presto? I had a 21L Presto and it was super loud (when hissing). I guessed that the 41L American standard would be twice as loud. Is that the case? Any noticable differences between the two brands, or between 20L vs. 40 L cooker?

    • @SimplyCanningSharon
      @SimplyCanningSharon  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know that I've noticed a big difference in the sound. Keep in mind that your rocker on the Presto should only be rocking gently. It doesn't need to be wildly spitting and spinning.

  • @dianawilliams-coe7747
    @dianawilliams-coe7747 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the pressure regulator takes the place of the weight ex: I have a need Pressure Canner cooker and want to can green beans and need a 10 pould weight..

  • @susanturner5392
    @susanturner5392 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the All American slightly shorter than the Presto? It looks to be but I wasn't sure. Thank you!

  • @sandracmyers
    @sandracmyers 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! That other lady was practically yelling "No-no this and no-no that...we aren't children! Anyway you answered all my questions... Thank you!

  • @Stella77_7
    @Stella77_7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought a 23 qt presto with a weight gage.
    I see the added value of the American but I just can justify spending $350+ when I got my presto for 89$.

    • @DrLaurieGP
      @DrLaurieGP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did th weight gauge come with it or do I buy it separately? Thanks!

  • @Flowerhen
    @Flowerhen 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Extremely helpful ! Thank you !