Presto Heavy Gauge Aluminum Pressure Canner with Gauge and Rack 16 Quart

The 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. Deluxe pressure dial gauge registers precise processing pressures . which is especially important in high altitude areas. 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 . desserts . and more. Made of durable heavy-gauge aluminum for long life and fast . even heating. Includes a cooking/canning rack and an easy-to-follow 80-page instruction/recipe book for canning and pressure cooking. Regular mason jar Capacity: 12 half-pints . 10 pints . or 7 quarts (half-pints and pints only for boiling water processing).