All-American 21-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner
All-American 21-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner
This heavy-duty pressure cooker’s large capacity is probably best utilized for canning (though it would also be great for a number of cooking tasks). A pressure cooker is generally recommended when canning vegetables and nonacid fruit, since the high heat that can be generated will kill more bacteria than a regular hot water bath. Made from cast aluminum, with sturdy screws to seal the lid to the pot, this pressure cooker requires no rubber or plastic gaskets or rings. Its 21-1/2-quart capacity holds 19 pint jars or 7 quart jars. A three-setting pressure regulator valve is included, and the pressure gauge gives a clear reading. Made in Wisconsin, this is an American classic
All-American 21-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner Reviews
(1) After searching the internet for a good pressure cooker/canner, I came across the All-American Brand. The more I researched for information on the cooker/canner, I realized this was going to be the one that I purchase. I read nothing but excellent reviews, the metal to metal gasket is what really sold me. I have only canned salsa, no real experience in canning so I didn’t want to mess with too many complicating gadgets in trying to can veggies from my garden for the first time. If I have to figure out gaskets and seals and a whole bunch of other stuff involved, forget it, my ambition for canning just went out the door… With The All American Brand, you know you are getting “Quality” that will last through generations of canning. Please, don’t even waste your time looking at other canners because they just can’t match up and you will be waisting your money. After using my canner, I look at canning in a whole new different aspect, it is Fun & Easy!
(2) This is a very high quality, heavy weight canner. It practically screams, “Industrial strength!” The slide clips and screw-downs securely fasten the lid to the pot. No blow-outs with this baby. The weighted pressure gauge makes operation almost foolproof. And no gasket required! Before purchasing a canner, I did a lot of reading in the rec.food.preserving news group. I saw endless inquiries about sources for gaskets for canners ranging from a few years old to many decades old. It was clear some of these people had spent many, many hours in search of a gasket. Avoiding the need for a gasket became a major criteria for my purchase.
I’ve had my canner for a couple years and am still impressed with the quality. There are only two negatives I can think of. The heavy weight of the canner is a plus for strength and longevity, but it can work against you. The canner weighs 20 pounds when it’s empty. Unless you work out regluarly, you’re not going to fill the canner on the counter and then carry it to the stove. The other potential negative is the height. This canner requires at least a 16 inch clearance over your range. If your range has an upper oven the canner might not fit.
(3) I received my Grandmother’s when she passed away and have more that pleased with it. I can’t add anything the other reviews other that mine is over 30 year old it is in perfect shape. I’ve been told that my Grandmother sent 1000’s of cans through this in her day and I intend to do the same. The company’s web site is very good if you need replacement parts but I doubt you’ll ever need them. I had my local Ag extension agent test my gauge (the original) and it is still accurate enough for canning. This is the only part that should ever really need replacing since it does not have a seal. I am fortunate enough to have the old school Instruction and Recipes book (list price ¢60) that has canning recipes that I have not been able to find anywhere else. Buy this and pass it on to your grandchildren!!!