Presto 02144 12Qt Digital Canner, Black Stainless

This was a second purchase ...really good and takes the hassle out of constant 'baby sitting' traditional pressure canners - HOWEVER this purchase failed to function, was returned and refunded. Perhaps it had a 'bad' journey. So now I'm 'baby sitting, my original presto canner !! :)

(full disclosure: I used AI to write the below review based on my bullet points. I reviewed its writing and it is accurate. The only thing I would add is to wait for the air vent/cover lock to drop after the canning process is complete otherwise you risk broken jars or poor seals). I am not someone who typically writes reviews. For me to take the time, a product has to be either exceptionally good or disappointingly bad. This Presto digital canner is, without a doubt, exceptionally good. It has completely streamlined my food preservation process. The best part is its incredible ease of use. The first couple of times, I kept the quick-use guide handy, but the process is so intuitive that I haven't needed to look at it since. The machine walks you through every step, and it manages the pressure and temperature perfectly on its own. It's a true set-it-and-walk-away device, which is a massive upgrade from nervously watching a stovetop gauge. I have put this machine through its paces using the pressure canning function. I've successfully canned countless jars of broth, meats, fish, and hearty soups and stews. Every single batch has come out perfect. For my canning, I exclusively use Ball Mason jars with their lids and bands. They've been in the business for over a century for a reason, and I trust their quality to match the reliability of this canner. I'll admit, I haven't tried the water bath canning method yet because I've been so focused on pressure canning everything from my pantry and freezer. However, given how flawlessly the pressure canning works, I have absolute confidence that the water canning function will perform just as well. If you're on the fence, I can't recommend this product enough. It takes the anxiety and guesswork out of canning and delivers consistent, safe results every time.

The pressure canner is a considerable purchase. The settings are so easy to use for a great end product. This is why it was my choice. I'm fairly new to Pressure Canning. Nice to have some foods that you prepared on hand. Fruits ,vegetables, meats, or any combination.

So easy to use. I love it. I have been sitting on the fence with this for a couple years. Do I purchase this or not. Pressure canner to me, is intimidating, but I had heard that this one, easy to use. Okay. I noticed it had gone down in price and I decided to bite the bullet !! ordered it and used it the next day to water bath can. I was anxious, but, I followed the cheat sheet instructions, and wow !! Super easy, start to finish. Now I will use it to pressure can tomorrow and feel comfortable that it will be a "set it and forget it" till it beeps to let me know its done. This has opened the door to all those recipes that I put aside because I was scared of pressure canning. If you own an instant pot, you will have no problem. Same kind of idea only bigger kitchen appliance. Thank you, thank you.

I am all about quality when it comes to things in my kitchen. I only buy things that I know I am gonna use (otherwise, they get gifted or donated). This was like the tesla of pressure canners -- I mean in appearance, ease of use, and quality. I was overjoyed when I took it out of the box. It looks so high tech! I keep saying to my partner, this is the coolest looking thing in my kitchen. There are instructions inside that are suuuuuper easy to use. Seriously. They made the whole process so easy! Even the aesthetic/layout of the directions are designed well (graphic designer here). I have only pressure canned (not water canned), and it works really well for that. My favorite part? The fact that there is a sanitizing setting for getting jars clean before filling them up for canning! I pressure can at least once a week. Knowing I have the ability to easefully and safely preserve food is such a blessing. It is definitely an investment, but I wanted something that was reliable and well made. So it was a no-brainer. Super grateful for this!

We have owned this for about a year and it works great. Makes canning soups and broths super easy.