Are the All American pressure canner/cookers that much better than Presto?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Are the All American pressure canner/cookers that much better than Presto?

Posted: 7/13/2008 1:55:01 PM EDT

There's a big difference in price, so I thought I would ask here for advice.

Also, do I need to stock up on canning-wax and canning-salt? I'm brand new to this.

Thanks.

Posted: 7/13/2008 3:37:51 PM EDT

[#1]

I have both.
I have had the Presto (7 qrt capacity) for 20+ years. Great canner. Only draw back is capacity and the gasket.
i've had my All American (14 qrt capacity) almost a year - love it. Only draw back is the price.

I can about 48 quarts at a time. with the Presto that would take all day, it now takes exactly half that amount of time or less since I don't occasionally lose time resealing the Presto

I've been buying pork, chicken, and hamburger at $1 a lb or cheaper and have put up a couple hundred pounds.

Posted: 7/13/2008 5:14:54 PM EDT

[#2]

The AA canners are overbuilt -- enough to hand down safely to your grandkids, if you do not boil it dry. The Presto will need replacement gaskets on a scheduled basis. THe AA has zero gaskets.

Wax seals are generally frowned on these days, but I have used them on jellies in the past and they kept for over a decade without spoilage.

Canning salt is important if you are pickling foods.

For some excellent canning advice visit the forums at www.mrssurvival.com and read thru their canning info.

Posted: 7/13/2008 5:33:51 PM EDT

[#3]

I'm biased toward the A-A canners........can't really say anything bad about them.

One cautionary note: if you have one of those glass cooktops that are popular these days, don't plan on putting a big A-A canner on it. They're just too heavy.

Posted: 7/13/2008 8:10:03 PM EDT

[#4]

I have used both, but I currently use and prefer the All American design. We use it on an outdoor cooker, it is too heavy for regular use in the kitchen. If I ever see a used two level all American Pressure canner at a good price I will purchase it also.

We bought ours new (as a cosmetic second) from All American a number of years ago, I now wish I would have bought two of them.

Posted: 7/13/2008 9:33:49 PM EDT

[#5]

All American for the win.

Get an All American and I guarantee your grandchildren will be using it.

Posted: 7/14/2008 4:37:01 AM EDT

[#6]

+1 on the All American.

We have the 21qt version, ran us a tad over 200 bucks. Absolutely the best purchase we have made when it comes to food preservation. No gasket to wear out, and they are built like tanks.

FYI, All American canners were used by those people in the Alaska series on discovery channel. I was all excited, because my wife and I had just bought the same model tehy were using on the show.

Posted: 7/14/2008 3:15:17 PM EDT

[#7]

for canning info check Ball, also maybe pick up one of the books, most hardware stores have them this time of year.

Posted: 7/14/2008 5:39:19 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
+1 on the All American.

We have the 21qt version, ran us a tad over 200 bucks. Absolutely the best purchase we have made when it comes to food preservation. No gasket to wear out, and they are built like tanks.

FYI, All American canners were used by those people in the Alaska series on discovery channel. I was all excited, because my wife and I had just bought the same model tehy were using on the show.

We've got the same one. It's the berries.

Posted: 7/19/2008 4:13:58 PM EDT

[#9]

I would rather cook in a stailess Presto.
Canning is something altogether different.
All American canners are the best hands down.

Posted: 7/20/2008 4:40:17 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
I would rather cook in a stailess Presto.
Canning is something altogether different.
All American canners are the best hands down.

I'm with you on this. We have a SS presto for cooking and I wouldn't feel comfortable cooking in an aluminum pressure cooker, especially with acidic foods like tomatoes.

Does anybody make large SS pressure cookers that don't need a gasket like the AA canners?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Are the All American pressure canner/cookers that much better than Presto?

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