Review: PRESTO Precise Electric Canner

There are several reasons to consider one of the new electric pressure canners. Perhaps you have a glass-top stove, and you’re concerned about using a traditional canner on it. Perhaps you have other things going on (work from home, small children, etc) that make multi-tasking a must. Perhaps you simply need a second canner. Or perhaps you just feel more comfortable with a canner that needs less attention. Whatever the reason, an electric canner can be a great choice.
Of the three canners below, I have only used the Presto Precise Electric Canner. However, the others, although smaller, have outstanding reviews as well. I am confident that any of these would be a good choice for either the beginner or the experienced home canner.
If you have experience with any of these, please include your thoughts and experience below to help others decide what may or may not work for them.
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Presto Precise: amzn.to/3Fmj72h This is the one I have. It holds 5 quart jars, 10 half pint jars, and 8 regular mouth pint jars.
Both Nesco and Carey are owned by The Metal Ware Corporation. These two canners appear to be identical. They use very similar wording in the product descriptions. If you’re interested in one of these two, I would buy whichever is cheaper at the time.
Carey Smart Pressure Canner and Cooker: amzn.to/3VNqLbf At the time of posting, this one is the least expensive. The reviews are great. It holds 4 quart jars, 5 pint jars or 8 half-pints jars.
Nesco NPC-9 Smart Electric Pressure Cooker and Canner: amzn.to/3iA0sXS At the time of posting this, this one is more expensive than the Carey. The reviews are also great. It holds 4 quart jars, 5 pint jars or 8 half pint jars.

[@GBGrandma]

Best review of all on this electric canner! You're the first address raw-pack canning, and how you deal with it. Even the Presto official video does not address raw-pack meat, a USDA approved method. Well done!

[@growandpreserve]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deniseblue1282]

Thank you, I’ve now made my decision to purchase. I’m a newbie canner.

[@growandpreserve]

Excellent, Denise! You won't regret it. As much as I love my All American, the Presto Electric is my go-to these days. I've used it several dozen times by now and still love it.

[@heatherrichards3154]

You can bypass the heat jars function by pressing the arrow button again once you load the cold pack items. Thanks for a thorough review. I love your videos and I think you have a great future on KZbin 😊

[@growandpreserve]

Brilliant! Why didn't I think of that? 🤦‍♀ I hope you're right about my YT future! I really love it. Honestly, the interaction with people like you makes my day, everyday. Thank you for being here!

[@lorissashappyhome]

Is it safe to do that? I'm getting going tomorrow, and I'm a newbie! 🙋🏻‍♀️ don't they need to be sterilized first? I want to can frozen veggies..

[@growandpreserve]

It’s perfectly safe. The heat function on the canner is not for sterilization. It is simply to warm the jars and water to the temp of hot food going in them. This keeps the jars from breaking. If you’re putting cold/room temp food in the jars, you want them to be cold to start the process.

[@growandpreserve]

One more thing. Your jars should be clean going into the pressure canner, but they will effectively be sterilized in the canning process.

[@heatherrichards3154]

@@growandpreserve exactly

[@justineb1537]

Thank you for the great review and live demo! I am just getting into canning and this seems like a good beginners choice. Glad you like it!

[@growandpreserve]

It's an excellent choice for a beginner. My sister-in-law was here back in February, and I was teaching her to can, both with the All American on the stove and with the Presto Electric. She ordered the Presto Electric Canner before she even left here. Since then, she's canned everything she can get her hands on. I think you'll love it!

[@Bkrsdtr]

Thank you for your honest review. I’ve been looking at them for the same reasons you did. Happy canning!😊

[@growandpreserve]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lauraseltzer9105]

Hi! I’m new to canning and just bought my presto canner. Your video was very helpful. I’m so excited to get started!

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Laura! So glad to have you with us on your canning journey. Always feel free to ask questions.

[@jasminejustice1776]

I have had mine for over a year. I love it! It’s my primary canner. I have not used a stove top, yet, but I plan to soon. I think I should at least know how to. Thanks for all of the great videos. I really enjoy watching.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks for the input on the canner, Jasmine! So happy to have you here!

[@maryturner3534]

Thank you for this review. I just unboxed mine today

[@growandpreserve]

So exciting, Mary! I use mine all the time. What are you making first?

[@maryturner3534]

@@growandpreserve I made grape jelly from juice to test the water bath and tomorrow I will pressure can some beans. Nothing to difficult, just making sure I understand how it works. I didn’t want to ruin and fresh produce 😁 It is bigger than I thought. Can’t wait to do dry potatoes.

[@growandpreserve]

@@maryturner3534 Sounds like progress to me! I like to ease into things as well, just to be sure I know what I'm doing before I try something valuable.

[@sunnyday5621]

Thank you for this review. Some times you just want to do it with a "No Think" attitude. This seems perfect for these times. Thanks again.

[@growandpreserve]

Exactly! As much as I love the process, sometimes multitasking is just too much! Thanks for chiming in, Sunny!

[@sheronbrewer4255]

Thanks for the review! I love my all American 921 and have been considering an electric canner to save canning time. Quiet would be very nice, as well. Would be so great to have them running at same time! Your channel is in the top of my favorites list! I grew up watching my grandmother, aunts and both parents canning and sometimes I feel they must be watching and smiling!

[@growandpreserve]

Sheron, the electric canner has been a great addition for me. A friend was over on Saturday. She brought her All American, so we had 2 going on the stovetop and the Presto Electric on the counter. The weights on the two AAs competed the entire time, but the Presto just did as it was told and then told me when it was finished! Gotta love that! I'm so glad you're enjoying the channel, Sheron. So glad to have the rest of your family with us as well!😇

[@gardengrowinmawmaw8642]

Ok, Carter, I'll give you my thoughts on the Presto Precise Digital Canner, as you asked. I have mixed emotions regarding this canner. I think you and I bought them about the same time. It holds 5 quarts, or 7 wide mouth pints, or 8 regular mouth pints, or 9 half pints. I tried not taking the regulator off, just moving it to "vent" and it did fine without removing it. I just made sure it was on "can" when I was told to put it on. My CONS: It is HEAVY!! Close to 20 pounds! I wish it was large enough to hold the familiar 7 quarts, but then it would be heavier! I'm not so sure I like the way the gasket is placed in the lid. It is very difficult to check the vent hole, since the inside is covered in a piece of metal with holes in it, and it takes forever to depressurize. Also, the cord is rather short, and it is pricey. My PROS: I like the way it is almost hands free to use. Instructions are easy to read and follow. The water line is very visible in the inner pot. The outside looks of the canner are very pretty, and it's easy clean-up. It absolutely frees up my stove so I can be doing other things. Would I buy this canner again? ABSOLUTELY!! I think that as I use it more, I will like it even more. Thank you for your review.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much for adding your input! Interesting about the regulator! That's how I would have expected it to work. It is heavy, but so is my All American. Unfortunately, I have to store both of them in the cabinet over the microwave. I'm counting it as weight lifting! Love having you here, GGMM!

[@carolriggs9895]

You mentioned the metal piece covering the vent hole. It is removable. All you have to do to remove it is push backwards on it enough to slide a thin knife blade under the edge and twist the blade. It's the same as the one on any Instant Pot.

[@niecieyukiye6654]

Help! I (thought I) read the canner instructions for water bath canning tomato salsa. However, I think I left the water level at the mark on the side of the canner & did not add water to the recommended level above the jars. I did this in October 2023 & it's now March 2024. I don't know why I thought about this 5 months later. Should I throw it all out? I will contact Presto as well but wanted to see if any of you have made this mistake as well...thoughts? Thank you all!

[@heartitraces74]

This was such a helpful review. I’m new to canning and pressure canning has always intimidated me. We purchased an All American but I haven’t used it once because I’m scared of it and we just moved into a new house with an electric glass top so I can’t even use it. This canner looks like it would fit the bill for our current situation and less intimidating than the All American 😅

[@growandpreserve]

You will love this one, especially as a new canner!

[@sandrah583]

I got this electric canner when we replaced our range with a glass top range and my other canner wouldn't work on it. I love it. I don't need to pay as close of attention to it as my stovetop pressure canner.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much for chiming in, Sandra! It is nice to have mental attention break with this one, isn't it! Happy you're here, Sandra!

[@marilynmainwaring9978]

Excellent video 👍Thank you!

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks, Marilyn!

[@stevegordon5243]

Thank you for the great review! I was wondering how well they work and your demonstration was exactly what I wanted to see. I would love to have this canner but it is a bit pricey and I already have a 23 qt All American, an old 23 qt Presto from the 70's and a 16 qt Presto from the 40's. The ease of use and freeing up the stove top is definitely enticing though!

[@growandpreserve]

I think I have a little canner envy, Steve! All those wonderful canners! Put this one on your wish list for down the road, if you want. You’re all set! Always happy to have you here, Steve!

[@sherryw-ponyluv-er2394]

I’m considering my purchase and this helps!

[@growandpreserve]

Excellent. Please feel free to ask questions. I love this canner.

[@amyw2182]

This has been on my "want" list for awhile. I get so anxious with watching and regulating the stovetop pressure canner.

[@growandpreserve]

Amy, I think you would be very happy with this one. It's very user-friendly. Let me know if you get it!!

[@TracieL1234]

I LOVE my presto digital. I find I use this one more than my stovetop

[@growandpreserve]

I have been too! Thanks for chiming in, Tracie!

[@emmarene7215]

Hi Carter, I got mine recently and I've got to say...I absolutely LOVE it!!! I don't have to "baby sit it", it doesn't heat up my kitchen and you're correct...it makes no noise! So wonderful!!! Great investment and BTW, I still have my Presto large stove top canner and you can water bath boil in any large pot...but this is just the dream! :)

[@growandpreserve]

So glad you love it, Emma! I do too!

[@kirkdeweese7334]

I am SO glad I just watched this! My late wife had done a bit of canning, and really enjoyed it. I had just decided to start doing it myself, and watching your videos sold me on the All American. I had placed my order for one just hours before watching this, so I jumped to cancel & change directions. I don't think the All American would have harmed my glass electric cooktop, but this will be so much easier for a canning novice, and why take chances? I've just started down this rabbit hole, but I've already seen so much real-world practicality in your videos. Thanks, so much!

[@growandpreserve]

Kirk, I'm so glad to have you here! You will love the electric canner. As much as I love the AA, I reach for the presto electric first every time these days. We're going to have you canning like a pro in no time!

[@janecantrell7155]

I have the All American 921, which I have used for years and love it. Last year, I purchased the Nesco electric canner and it’s been great, however, I wanted something that would handle a few more jars … soooo, I just purchased the Presto version and expect it to arrive in a few days. My only problem is that my husband complains that I have too many appliances! Thank you for the review!

[@growandpreserve]

Too many appliances?! What is he thinking?? I think you're going to be happy with this Jane.

[@beverlycluff807]

Thank you !!

[@growandpreserve]

You are most welcome, Beverly. This has become my go-to canner over and above my All American. Never thought it would happen.

[@martyp7233]

I have two Nesco Canners and love them! They do hold less but I started out with one and then added a second one 6 months later. So far, I have no complaints! I'm new to canning, but so far have processed soups, meats, and veggies and have been pleased! :)

[@growandpreserve]

That's excellent, Marty! I think these electric canners are perfect for someone just starting out in canning. So much of the apprehension about the process comes from the shake, rattle and roll of the stovetop canner and the requirement to monitor it's progress throughout. You were very smart to start the way you did. It sounds like you're really enjoying it!

[@martyp7233]

@@growandpreserve The main reason I went with electric, in my research, i found that regular canners are not necessarily good if you have low cabinets or an overhead microwave. So, i dipped my toe in by trying the electric. My breakfast table now houses two canners and a dehydrator....and a thousand jars and a vacuum sealer...my life has been turned upside down!! I have watched your video on planting lettuce three times now....and am going to give that a go as well. Can you share how you have your lights attached in grow area? Extension cords? Electrical needs? Thank you so much! Love your page BTW!

[@growandpreserve]

@@martyp7233 🤩You really have gone all in! It's empowering and addictive at the same time, isn't it? Regarding the grow lights, I have them attached to the wire shelf with zip ties. If you have the lights that I have, they daisy chain together for each shelf. Then, I have one cord for each shelf that I plug into an extension cord, then into a "smart" outlet that I put on a timer. I had outlets installed for this, thinking I'd need an addition to the fuse box for all those lights. The electrician just laughed. He said they were really not going to draw anything, so there was no need to add another fuse. Lettuce is so worth growing! I just up-potted mine a couple days ago, and they're all looking good. I have a video coming out Friday on growing sprouts. Super fun as well! So happy to have you here, Marty!

[@denisewalsh9873]

I have this canner. Love it. Been canning every weekend.

[@growandpreserve]

Great! Thanks so much for adding your thoughts! What are you canning now? Happy to have you here, Denise!

[@denisewalsh9873]

@@growandpreserve Just finished turkey bone broth. But many other meals as well

[@donovanarredondo2293]

Has your products been holding up? I know there's been concerns about safety

[@pbsexton5177]

Thank you! My glass top won't get my canner hot enough and I've been wanting to raw can potatoes per you video. I have a presto but didn't think I could do cold

[@growandpreserve]

Yes. Sometimes you just have to outsmart the tools designed to make life easier! Happy to have you here, Pb!

[@patgriego4939]

Hello Carter..I love my PPEC..so far I made your sausage and onions etc, pinto beans, potatoes, NM green chile with ground round we grinded, cubes of potatoes, in beef stock broth..everything came out delicious...I got the hang of my machine..I just finished on my regular PC 14 spaghetti O's, 12 salsa..half pints for hub and I..tyvm I love your videos...I'm thinking on doing videos with me canning NM traditional foods...

[@growandpreserve]

Sounds fantastic, Pat! I'm so glad you love your Presto. I had to use my AA yesterday for the first time in ages because I had one too many jars for the Presto. Tell me about the NM green chile with ground round. Do you have a yummy enchilada sauce?

[@patgriego4939]

@growandpreserve I just canned about 8 pint NM green chile..I added ground round hub grinded, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, salt..I Dded be...75 minutes..I did brown the meat first...it's like a stew with a kick...I don't add carrots or onions..some do..but not me...Google New Mexico green chile..you'll see what I'm talking about...

[@roosgramma9125]

I love mine

[@growandpreserve]

Glad to hear it! Thanks so much for chiming in, Roos!

[@Katya-zj7ni]

Can’t wait for mine to arrive from US , I’m in 🇬🇧 x

[@growandpreserve]

How exciting! What will you make first? Do you have a list?

[@Katya-zj7ni]

@@growandpreserve see above Carter. I defrosted six pounds of chicken breast and I can’t remove the regulator 😢

[@michelesalazar2045]

Well I bit the bullet and my electric canner came yesterday. It's going through it's trial run now, think i love this baby. I have a list of stuff in mind to can. I wish I could stack pints in it.

[@growandpreserve]

Woohoo! You're going to love it, Michele! I hear you about wishing you could stack in it. David considers himself very fortunate that I don't have the counter space (or outlets) to run two of these at once! 😆

[@lorissashappyhome]

Absolutely love you! New Subbie! 💖 I look forward to more videos! 💖💖💖

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Cherished Glory! I’m so happy you’re here!

[@rondamccaskey1141]

Great video. I just ordered mine today. Are you still enjoying yours? I love how quiet it is. Glad to see that , I’m not the only one , while canning hubby is watching tv. I hate how loud tv gets when the weight is rocking on my regular pressure canner.

[@growandpreserve]

I love it, Rhonda. It's my first choice canner every time these days. I've had it a year and a half now.

[@rondamccaskey1141]

Thank you for your speedy reply. I am super excited. It should be here tomorrow. 😁

[@leesamahaffey694]

I have this Presto Electric Pressure Canner. I used it almost daily when I first got it. My electric bill than doubled that month.

[@growandpreserve]

Interesting. I'll see what happens to mine. Thanks for chiming in, Leesa!

[@gardengrowinmawmaw8642]

Sorry to hear that. I checked, and this canner uses 1485 watts. Compared to other appliances, a Keurig uses up to 1500 watts, Blender up to 1000 watts, Microwave up to 2000 watts, and a waffle iron up to 1000 watts. I am anxious to see what my electric bill will do, too. I do know that in certain places, the electric rates have almost doubled, and will continue to climb.

[@lisakiser1070]

When canning beef vegetable soup…..do I cook the soup till it’s done before i can it or do I partially cook the soup then can it? Ive never canned before

[@bettyspalette8447]

I’m only canning in pints now since we are older and don’t eat as much as we used to and would love to have an electric canner like this that makes it easier and was about to hit the Buy button but wanted to read the description once more and found this at the very end. “Canning rack included. Regular mason jar capacity: 10 half-pints, 8 pints, 5 quarts (Half-pints and pints only for boiling water method).” So won’t be able to pressure can my pints. I hope I’m wrong.

[@growandpreserve]

Yes, you can definitely pressure can in pints! I'm sorry their wording is confusing. You can pressure can 8 regular mouth pints (or 7 wide mouth pints) at a time in the Presto Electric Canner. If you also use it as a water bath canner, you can water bath pints or half pints only. The quarts are too tall to fit a couple of inches of water over the top for water bath canning. I use this canner for just most of my pressure canning these days...and 90% of that is in pints.

[@teresapdodds8683]

You can skip the warming of jars once you choose time and it says to put cans in hold the button to right (advance or whatever it is) hold down for 3 seconds it skips jar warming

[@littlemscrafty]

Do you add the vinegar to the water? I have not yet because they included a separate sheet instructing me not to even though the instruction book states too.

[@growandpreserve]

We have very hard water here, so I have been adding vinegar. We've just added a filtration and softening system, so I don't need to add the vinegar anymore. I did not need it when I lived in Atlanta. It's not really a necessary thing. If you have hard water, your jars may get a cloudy film on them. It's easy enough to wash off though.

[@reneeubry9065]

Well I like quiet canners too. Nesco / Carey is not. It makes noise like any old fashion stove top canner all the way through. This is more like canning with the Power XL or a Instapot and that is nice. I love it and those don’t require any “babysitting” after you shut the lid but I get 11.6 PSI for pressure when I only need 10 PSI.

[@growandpreserve]

Interesting. I hadn't heard that the Nesco and Carey continued to make noise all the way through. I really like that this one doesn't. My husband especially likes that it's quiet! Thanks so much for the input, Renee!

[@kimpebley9856]

I have a question i haven't seen. Being new and scared to damage my glasstop this canner caught my eye. Do you empty the water each session or do you reuse and add what it needs to the fill line?

[@growandpreserve]

If I'm doing one batch right after another and there's been no siphoning (liquid from the first batch expelled into the canning water), I will just add enough water to get back to the fill line and (if necessary) lower the water temp enough to not shock the new jars going in. Hope that helps, Kim!

[@laketaparsley5099]

Can you also use this for pressure cooking food

[@growandpreserve]

Not as far as I know.

[@missdenim6590]

I have the nesco which is noisy and only holds 4 quart jars. If this presto does 8 quart jars I may just get this presto instead! I started with an Instant Pot that only did 4 pints but was nice and quiet like your presto. My nesco is quite noisy, but easy to use I'd say.

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks for the input, Miss Denim! Please note that this one holds 5 quarts or 8 regular mouth pints. I think it holds 7 wide mouth pints. I’m glad to hear the Nesco is easy to use as well. If you decide to add the Presto, you will definitely appreciate the quiet!

[@mariasmith8433]

Really enjoy your videos! When you swap allulose for sugar, do you just replace in any recipe, or does it need to be a specific recipe calling for allulose?

[@growandpreserve]

Thanks so much, Maria! I'm happy to have you here! I tend to choose my recipes based on whether or not I feel I can sub Allulose for some or all of the sugar. If, for instance, a recipe calls for 7 cups of sugar (as many of the Ball recipes do), I will likely skip that recipe altogether because of the cost of 7 cups of allulose. On the other hand, using Pomona's Pectin and the Pomona's canning book, I have replaced allulose for sugar in many of the "reduced sugar" recipes. I have used allulose in all of my pickles, relishes, salsas, jams/preserves/jellies, BBQ sauce, etc. In all, I've had one recipe that didn't have a perfect set, so that's likely a user error. Outside of canning, I use allulose and stevia for everything. Hope that helps! These are the items I use: amzn.to/3VMc7S3 and amzn.to/3uG2dW1 and amzn.to/3FGabon.

[@mariasmith8433]

@@growandpreserve yes! Thank you. I just found you, and I’m so happy that I have. I was wondering about bread and butter pickles, one of my husband’s favorites. 😀

[@beverlyadams5785]

Thanks , for the video . I just. Rec mine and after viewing the video hoping to find out if I can cancel the canner if the cool down time is running much longer than necessary for what I ‘m canning . I don’t like having that extra time reducing the nutrition of the food . So can I stop it early if I’m sure it’s safe to do so . It’s the only down side I can tell after viewing many post .

[@growandpreserve]

You can always pull the plug, if you're completely confident in what you're doing. However, I'm sure you know that any rapid change in pressure between inside the jars and outside the jars may cause a volatile reaction. Just be safe, Beverly! I'd miss you. ;-)

[@marli269]

The kill zone temp needs to be 140 degrees or higher for the specified time. The long cool down time is part of the actual procedure. If you stop it or shorten it, you may not have been in the kill zone long enough and then your food wouldn't be safe.

[@dianemyers250]

Where can I buy it? Not on Amazon

[@terrygentry7332]

You can bypass the step that warms the jars. And then a few pack and load them you can go straight to heating and processing. I bypass that step all the time.

[@growandpreserve]

Yes you can. I do like the longer warming period, though, so everything heats up gently together.

[@lorissashappyhome]

I bought a Presto electric. It's my first canner and I'm a bit lost. There's no recipes for electric. How do I "convert" USDA canning book recipes from a regular canner to an electric canner?

[@growandpreserve]

What an outstanding question! Thank you so much for asking this. I'm sure there are many others wondering the same thing. You don't need to do any "conversion" at all. Everything is exactly the same, except with an electric canner, you don't need to worry about the pounds of pressure or "psi" based on your altitude. Pressure canning recipes will say, "process for XX minutes at 10psi, adjusted for your altitude." The only thing you need to know is the processing time. The electric canners have internal sensors that make the necessary adjustments to psi to reach a safe canning temperature at your altitude. Thank you for being here, Cherished Glory!

[@heartitraces74]

Quick question for you - I’m just canning for my husband and I what size of this canner would you recommend?

[@growandpreserve]

I think the Presto electric canner only comes in one size. Don't mistakenly order the electric cooker instead. This canner is the perfect size for a couple. My sister-in-law, who is single, thinks it's the perfect size for her and the occasional visiting family. Here's the one you want: amzn.to/3AlZG6f

[@michelesalazar2045]

I have been using my electric canner for 2 weeks now. I have had a few seal fails with the 4jars lids. I have used these lids for over a year now with no failures. Wonder if you could give some ideas as to why I'm having trouble. I canned raw packed chicken and sweet potatoes with lid failures THANKS Carter.

[@growandpreserve]

Interesting, Michele. Sometimes seal failures just happen, but it sounds like you’ve had more than your share. Neither raw packed chicken nor sweet potatoes are common seal offenders. If you added salt to the jars, perhaps a grain or two were stuck to the rim and caused the lids not to seal. Perhaps headspace was off a bit. Did you have any siphoning with either batch? I’m just not sure. Let’s keep a close eye on it though.

[@michelesalazar2045]

Thank you Carter for your input. I'll keep and eye on the head space. The one that failed on the sweet potatoes was a wide mouth. Raw chicken were regular mouth, never have trouble with chicken. Thank you again@@growandpreserve

[@terryward8469]

I have the this canner , but I did use the 35 min for the 1-1/2 pint jar and they came out too soggy and shrunk, please advise. Terry ward

[@terryward8469]

(Potatoes)

[@growandpreserve]

Terry, would you send me a picture of them to my email: [e-mail] I'll compare them to mine to see if I can figure out what happened.

[@lisamorris5825]

Hey Carter! What canning gloves do you recommend. I just got the presto(my husband is a gem) and I am cautious about that regulator…

[@growandpreserve]

Go hubby! How nice of him! I love these oven mitts, but the regulator on the electric canner is much less scary than one on a stove top canner! www.amazon.com/dp/B08FX63CNZ/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_R5SMA22H1J6N32RA61G8?linkCode=ml2&tag=growandpreser-20

[@lisamorris5825]

@@growandpreserve thanks Carter! I did use it yesterday and you are so right! Lol! He is a keeper…I love this thing!

[@jenniferlee4372]

Just purchased this canner. Can you double stack pint jars with the Presto Electric canner?

[@growandpreserve]

Nope. It's not tall enough for that. The only jar that can be double stacked in this canner is the squatty Kerr brand half pint jars. Have you seen those? They're short and fat. I find them at Walmart.

[@lorilemmonsharvey3633]

The Presto canner manual instructions give differing processing times, pints and quarts, then the ball Blue Book and other canning recipes recommend. So which do you use recommended in the manual or the recipe or Blue Book times? I used the X recommended in the manual then was told I needed to reprocess them and use the X for the recipe. Do you have any advice on this or recommendation?

[@growandpreserve]

Interesting, Lori! I have never used a recipe from the canner manual. I pulled it out this morning though to see what it said. Nothing jumped out at me as an incorrect time. What was it you canned that has the disputed processing time? Don't let anyone bully you. Let's just figure out why it's different.

[@lorilemmonsharvey3633]

@@growandpreserve The presto manual says soups, chicken and beef 75 minutes. Recipes all say 90 minutes and another canner blogger said I needed to can chicken for 90 minutes.

[@growandpreserve]

Gotcha. The USDA does confuse things with soup. According to the USDA, if you only fill the jar half full with solids and fill the rest with liquid, you can use the lower soup processing times (60 min for pints or 75 min for quarts). I do not do that in this video, because I like my soups full of the "stuff". All beef, chicken and "hearty soups/stews" process for 75 minutes in pints or 90 minutes in quarts. It is totally dependent on the size of the jars, so be sure to check that when recipes or bloggers quote processing times. Just to confuse things more, if there is seafood in the jar, the processing times are longer. @@lorilemmonsharvey3633

[@vickidawson93]

Can you tell me wheat the canning gloves you have are??

[@growandpreserve]

Do you mean these? amzn.to/46HUGqM I love them. If you have Amazon Prime, they are on Prime Day deal today.

[@michelesalazar2045]

I have been leery about getting the electric canner. How does it know when your at the right pressure for my altitude. I really want one put a little scared to use it. I have been a canner for many years.

[@growandpreserve]

I'm sure a more "science-y" person could explain it better, but here's my understanding. As you know, using the appropriate pressure for your elevation is all about getting the temperature in the canner over 240F (and holding it there) to ensure that botulism spores are killed. While we have to manage the pressure manually on a stovetop canner, the Presto Electric Canner has an internal sensor that monitors temperature and increases pressure as needed to reach a safe canning temp. I have faith in it. It's proven to be quite freeing. Hope you give it a shot, Michele!

[@cristeenjessen2858]

I have question Will it adjust for elevation, I live at 6200 feet?

[@growandpreserve]

Good question, Cristeen! Here's what Presto has to say: "The canner automatically adjusts the pressure so the temperature for processing is always 240°F whether you live at 1,000 or 7,000 feet. With temperature as the controlling parameter, the pressure canning method is not affected by elevation." www.gopresto.com/downloads/canning/Digital_Canner_Facts_and_FAQs_v21c.pdf

[@reneeruse9584]

I have glass lids for my jars. Will this still work for them? Has anyone used this machine with glass lids? Thanks so much for the video. I ordered the machine

[@growandpreserve]

Welcome, Renee! I don't have any experience with glass lids. I assume you have Weck jars? I can't think of any reason they wouldn't be fine in the electric canner.

[@Cagal08]

I am considering this canner but I cannot find the answer to my question. I even contacted the Company through email and I have not heard back. Is the pot Teflon? I know it says non stick but if it is Teflon then it isn't a safe canning option in my home due to I have parrots and Teflon can be deadly to parrots if heated to a specific temperature. Loved your Tutorial , Thank you

[@growandpreserve]

In looking at the Q&A on Amazon, this is the quasi answer I found from the company. I would definitely call them. "The coating on the removable pot is a traditional non-stick surface. Teflon is made by DuPont and is not used with Presto® appliances. It's components are proprietary. If we can help you further, please reach out to Presto Customer Service. We are available weekdays from 8:00 - 4:00 Central Time. Please call 1-800-877-0441. We are more than happy to help! Presto Customer Service MANUFACTURER · July 7, 2020"

[@Cagal08]

Thank you so much!!@@growandpreserve

[@KASA0828]

TY - just bought one. The top of the pot is cut off so you cannot see what is happening at the beginning of the video. Not sure if yuo know that.

[@growandpreserve]

So sorry. I hope I have gotten better with my filming skills since then. It has been quite the learning curve!

[@brendalay5161]

Did you dry can potatoes in this canner?

[@growandpreserve]

Yes. A couple times. No issues.

[@user-vq5xu3zc9h]

Does it process quart jard

[@growandpreserve]

It does! It holds 5 quarts.

[@rschroeder6460]

I was hoping to find this on cyber Monday or black Friday. Of course, did not. It's perfect for small batches which I do often. I just haven't been able to pull trigger. It's a want, not need.

[@growandpreserve]

I understand the debate! Stick with the needs until you’re comfortable. Happy to have you here, RS!

[@debrahutson4357]

My biggest downfall of the presto precise canner is the cord is way too short, I wish it held more jars and I wish the cord was much longer. Other than that I like it.

[@growandpreserve]

The cord is definitely short. Now that you mention it, I think I'll try this short extension cord: amzn.to/43C1btk. I only need about a foot extra. Thanks for bringing that up, Debra!

[@debward2330]

Not sure if you will respond to this or not but certainly hoping you do. I purchased this canner after watching your review. I have been wanting one for a very long time. I ran one batch of chicken breast 5 pint jars in it for the first time. After everything was all done vented and cooled. I opened the canner and found all my jars have black rings on them, and the seal was laying adhered to the top of the canner pot. The nonstick coding is what the black rings are all over the canner and the bottom of the pot is pitted Where the tray is to keep the glass jars off the bottom. Just wondering if you have any idea why this is happening? I think you’re podcast is amazing. Watch you all the time.

[@growandpreserve]

Good grief, Deb! I have never heard of such a thing. I'm so sorry this happened to you. Did it run out of water during processing? I can't imagine what else may have caused this. Have you tried Presto customer service yet?

[@debward2330]

No, unfortunately it is the weekend and they are only open Monday to Friday. I will be contacting them first thing in the morning. We did not run out of water, the water level was perfect. I thought maybe it was something I did so I ran a second batch and unfortunately it was the same. Black lines around the centre of the jars and the rings were black as well. The seal for the top of the canner was stuck to the removable pot again when I opened it. This time I made sure it was very secure and installed correctly as per manual, but unfortunately, it did not stay where it was suppose to. I will be sending it back first thing tomorrow morning after speaking to Presto, as the removable pots nonstick coating is starting to deliberate. On a different note just wanted to say again how much I enjoy your podcast. I think you do a wonderful job of explaining everything and keeping it very realistic. Take care.

[@growandpreserve]

Deb, I'm so sorry about your experience. Please let me know if Presto's customer service is good. @@debward2330

[@valariegoodwin745]

do you need to add a splash of vinegar to water, too ?

[@growandpreserve]

That is dependent on the water where you live. If you have hard water, you will benefit from a splash of white vinegar in the canner water to prevent the white film on the outside of the jars. When I lived in Atlanta, I did not need the vinegar. I moved to Tennessee and needed it badly. Now I have a whole house water filtration/softener in Tennessee, so I no longer need vinegar in the water. Hope that helps!

[@valariegoodwin745]

Thank you.

[@donovanarredondo2293]

Now that this video is a year old can anyone tell me kf theyve had any saftey concerns? Has their food held up well?

[@growandpreserve]

Hopefully others will chime in here. This is the first canner I reach for every single time. I haven't had a single issue with it or anything that has come out of it. If I use this one to death, I will absolutely buy it again. 100% no regrets. I hope this helps to reassure you.

[@omamiwininikwe9414]

I would love to have one of these. Do you know what the exact temp is inside this canner when it is working? There were a few reviews a few months back about pressure cookers and pressure canners in that they don't get hot enough to safely pressure can.

[@growandpreserve]

Great question! Pressure cookers and pressure canners are quite different. You are correct that pressure cookers do not get to sufficient temperature to safely can. Pressure canners, on the other hand, are designed specifically to reach safe canning temperature. I feel very comfortable with the Presto electric canner.

[@omamiwininikwe9414]

@@growandpreserve Awesome. I will try and get this one if it is available in Canada

[@growandpreserve]

@@omamiwininikwe9414 Fantastic! Hope you can find it!

[@carolriggs9895]

Take a look at RoseRedHomestead's review on electric canner. She has done several videos using scientific instruments to test the temperature range inside the canner. Her research on this model canner is what swayed my decision to get one. I love it!

[@ctbrodie]

This is the only pressure canner approved by the USDA for pressure canning. Apparently it's the only one that can consistently maintain the proper temperature. The Nesco does not and electric pressure cookers definitely do not.

[@cookingprincess327]

How many quarts or pints will it hold? Thanks.

[@growandpreserve]

It holds 5 quarts or 8 regular mouth pints

[@cookingprincess327]

@@growandpreserve Wow. Thank you!

[@patgriego4939]

I've been watching you use your PPEC...learned a lot but I'm disappointed you didn't go straight into canning dry potatoes etc..

[@growandpreserve]

I've canned many rounds of potatoes in this, but I try not to bore you with watching me can the same thing over and over.

[@patgriego4939]

@growandpreserve I understand, but I as one will read what pertaining to my canning ...I'd live for you to post on dry canning potatoes..plus look at your followers they're not bored...tell ya something? I view your podcast several numerous times...

[@growandpreserve]

Got it. Have you seen my videos on dry canning potatoes? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2TamaSwr8mEg8k and kzbin.info/www/bejne/laLWZqNnjKqaaNk and kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV7Rd5quaLeUr8k@@patgriego4939

[@patgriego4939]

@growandpreserve I canned dry potatoes in my PPEC..I followed particularly your videos and some other gals...I messed up on the timing, but overall, they came out fantastic and sealed real good...first time..I've got turkey soup now cooling...I messed up on that too lol..the regulator didn't snap in but there was some pressure going on and I think I'm ok on that...tomorrow I'm canning water...and going over on the 2 mistakes I did...3rd times the charm eh?

[@pamsunstrom2554]

I can see where this computer on this thing could be an issue down the road, that would be a bugger to replace.

[@growandpreserve]

The problem with technology, right?! Only time will tell.

[@donnarivera1752]

How many quarts is this I look o amazing and there is a12anda23

[@growandpreserve]

It is 12 quarts in volume. Don't confuse this though with how many quarts it will process at once, which is 5.

[@Katya-zj7ni]

I hope someone here can help me. Is there a knack in getting the regulator off the digital canner? I’ve twisted I’ve jiggled I’ve gently pulled and the damn thing won’t come off. I’ve reached out to Presto on KZbin and asked others but so far no luck. I’m in UK and waited so long for it to arrive and I’m now scared I’ve got a faulty regulator. Nightmare 😢

[@growandpreserve]

Katya, it is strange the way it is removed. You need to really pull it. If you can wedge a finger under it, it helps. Please keep me posted.

[@Katya-zj7ni]

@@growandpreserve success! Thanks so much for replying. A lovely man called Bow tie Guy told me it was tricky and just to pull straight up! It worked ! Just waiting on seven pints of chicken to cool down enough to open the canner. You have so many recipes that I want to try ❤️

[@growandpreserve]

@@Katya-zj7ni Yay! I'm so excited for you!

[@Katya-zj7ni]

@@growandpreserve they’re out and they look great! I’m so pleased and happy to have something other than pickles and jams in my shelves! I’ll be canning my tatties ( potatoes) tonight, huge harvest of earlies to lift xxx

[@growandpreserve]

@@Katya-zj7ni hooray!

[@lorissashappyhome]

Can you do a tutorial on canning milk with a Presto Electric? I can't find anyone who uses it. They're all the regular all american canners hahah

[@growandpreserve]

Unfortunately I can't have dairy. However, pressure canning in the Presto Electric should be the same process as the AA stovetop canner. The only thing different is the lack of need to adjust pressure for altitude, as the Presto Electric does that for you. Otherwise, everything else should be the same. If you have a specific question, I'll do my best to answer it. Hope that helps, Lorissa!

[@lorissashappyhome]

Thank you so much for your reply! I ended up just water bathing for 60 minutes instead of pressure canning for 1. Haha.. stinks it'll take longer but 🤷🏻‍♀️ thanks! You're the sweetest!

[@growandpreserve]

@@lorissashappyhome Glad you got it figured out, Lorissa! Wish I could have been more help.

[@femalecrusader8389]

Not approved method of canning please check USDA on canning.

[@growandpreserve]

You might want to get your facts straight. The USDA does not actually approve or disapprove of any canner. It recommends guidelines for canners, which this one does indeed meet.

[@shirleyhoward8806]

I watched the vidio from Rose Red,and with her thermometer she found out it processed way to long in the kill zone.

[@growandpreserve]

Interesting. It's my go-to canner. I've used it several times/week for the past year with no issues.