Presto® 16-Quart Pressure Canner and Cooker 01745

This Presto® 16-quart pressure canner is designed for easy . confident home pressure canning. The only safe method recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for canning vegetables . meats . poultry . and seafood. Doubles as a boiling water canner for preserving fruits . jams . jellies . pickles . and salsa in half-pint and pint jars. Works on gas . electric . and smooth-top ranges. The adjustable regulator automatically maintains 5- . 10- . or 15-pounds pressure. Special air vent/cover lock allows pressure to build only when the cover is closed properly and prevents the cover from being opened until pressure is safely reduced. It also gives a visual indication of pressure inside the canner. Handy to use as a large capacity pressure cooker for preparing meats . poultry . soups . and desserts. Made of durable heavy-gauge aluminum for long life and fast . even heating. Includes a cooking/canning rack and an easy-to-follow 76-page instruction/recipe book for canning and pressure cooking. Regular Mason Jar Capacity: 13 half-pints . 10 pints . or 7 quarts (Half-pints and pints only for boiling water processing). Extended 12-year limited warranty.