The Presto 1781 23-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner is a 23 quart capacity canner that also doubles up as a big pressure cooker. The cooker/canner is made of extra strong warp resistant aluminum.
The canner/cooker is of great convenience and performs many tasks quickly and efficiently. The USDA recommends that it is only pressure canning that is safe for cooking low acid foods, vegetables, meats and chicken.
Let us look at some of the salient features of the Presto 1781 23-Quart Pressure Cooker Reviews.
The canner/ cooker is made of extra strong warp resistant aluminum.
The cooker has stay cool handles and a strong lock lid made of steel.
The jar fits down into the pot and it not only keeps the jars up but also allows the liquid underneath to circulate freely.
The strong lid locks down during the canning and cooking process. The inner ring ensures that the steam does not leak out. A pop up pressure indicator and a simple steam release mechanism make it safe.
The canner/cooker comes up with an overpressure plug that lets off excess steam if it builds up.
The pressure dial gauge allows you to set up constant pressure as it gives an accurate reading. The canner also doubles up as a large cooker that allows you to cook up a large meal very quickly.
The canner/cooker is of great use for tenderizing beef or pork without the problem of losing moisture as it happens in a microwave oven.
The Presto 1781 Pressure Cooker/Canner holds 20 pint or 24 ½ pint jars or 7 quart jars. The steam gauge allows you to read the pressure accurately and control it as per the need. The design and aluminum body allow for faster and even heating. The cooker/canner can be used on regular as well as smooth top ranges.
The easy to use and easy to clean features make it a good buy. The canner/cooker can be cleaned with nonabrasive cleaners and occasionally with a fine metal polish to give it a sparkling new look.
For best and long lasting results remove the inner ring after each use and also clean the inner rim of the lid. The air vent can be cleaned easily with a small brush or pipe cleaner.
The air vent as well as the pressure lock is easily removable. The canner/cooker measures 14 inches in diameter and 15 ½ inches tall.
The canner/cooker is a good buy and it has got some very favorable reviews from users. The canner allows you to can food at home just as you like it. Unlike the frozen food available in the market the home canned items give you great taste and also quality as you know exactly what has gone into them.
So get a Presto 1781 23-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner and ensure that you make food that is tasty and does not lose out on nutrients and flavor.
The canner/cooker is also priced very reasonably and this is another factor that makes it a value for money product.
The Presto 1781 23-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner comes with an easy to understand instruction booklet and a free 50 recipes booklet. The canner also has a 12 year extended warranty.
