Presto 6 Quart Pressure Canner

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The Presto 6-Quart Pressure Canner provides durable construction, with rugged plastic handles and a thick pot bottom to keep heat in. The stainless steel design allows the pressure cooker to heat up quickly and be cleaned with a simple non-abrasive cleansing product. The stainless steel also keeps the pressure cooker from unpleasantly reacting to acidic foods. A number of safety features are designed into the pressure cooker, including a pop-up pressure indicator and overpressure plug. The heavy lid locks down into place during cooking, with an inner safety ring sealing steam inside the pressure cooker. The air vent/cover lock and overpressure plug are removable for easier cleaning after cooking. A recipe booklet and manual explaining the special issues involved in pressure cooking comes with the Presto 6-Quart Pressure Canner . Presto offers an extended warranty of twelve years to cover the pressure cooker.

However, the Presto 6-Quart Pressure Canner does suffer from some flaws. The six quart size is adequate, but may not feed families of five or more. The top cap can present some difficulties when cleaning the cooker. The cooker’s handle can be difficult to balance and carry for people with smaller sized hands.

The Presto 6-Quart Pressure Canner retails for around fifty dollars, making it a relatively inexpensive option for the kitchen. For the price, the pressure cooker offers a number of features and a pot capable of feeding a small family. Newcomers to pressure cooking should read the safety manual carefully. This pressure canner comes recommended for people looking to try out pressure cooking for the first time.

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