Presto 02152 17-Quart Digital Pressure Canner - Digital Display, Waterbath Capable, 10 Built-In Safety Features, Recipe Book, Stainless Steel

I love this thing SO MUCH!!! I’ve been wanting to get into canning for a really long time but I was honestly intimidated by it. I really love to cook but due to health reasons I’ve made some big changes in my diet. So buying at the grocery store has become more expensive than usual plus I spend so much time reading labels. Canning has given me much greater control of my food (no chemicals) plus I love that I can reduce sugar. This canner has allowed me to explore both styles of canning with ease! I’ve had it for a month and I’ve been able preserve anything from low sugar jams to spaghetti sauce - it is so fun!! It has worked perfectly every time with no issues. The one thing I will say is it only cans 4 quarts at a time but since it’s just me that’s not a big issue. I looked at cheaper ones here on Amazon but decided to go with this one because it was slightly larger. I’m so glad I did. This has been one of the best investments I’ve made in a long time!!! UPDATE::: I bought this at the end of June and have used it steadily since with no issues. Today when I was washing the inside liner (mid August), the inside coating peeled off! I notice it lifting at the bottom and when I checked it to see if it was just happening a little bit, it came off in sheets!! This is super frustrating because I have peaches ready to can. Unfortunately today is Sunday so I’m stuck until tomorrow on getting any help from Presto but I submitted a message with a picture. I have seen this canner compared to the Nesco, so I literally ran to order that one as it will arrive tomorrow. For $300 I would have expected the presto to hold up longer than 2 months. At this point my original opinion has changed. I’ll update my review as the situation develops. :( Update 2: I emailed Presto on Sunday because they were closed until Monday morning. I called Monday morning and got some rude lady who said if I emailed them then I would have to wait until they responded. She said “we don’t want 2 people working on the same issue “ but she didn’t even want to bother to check to see if they got my email. On Tuesday afternoon I called again. Luckily I got a very nice guy Nick who immediately checked to see if he could find my email but he couldn’t. I emailed him with the picture while we were on the phone and he was clearly flustered at the picture and put me on hold to show Quality Control. They immediately started the process to send me a new liner pan. They also said they may send me a fedex label to send the messed up liner pan back. They told me this is highly unusual and wanted a bunch of model numbers off the unit. I hope to get the replacement liner by the weekend. In the meantime I bought a Nesco. I wanted to see if I made a frivolous choice in buying the presto over the Nesco. I’m in the process of pressure canning split pea soup right now. Here’s my thoughts initially- presto is definitely better. It’s easy to use and warms the jars before canning which I really like because it automates this step. Plus the Presto is much bigger. I prefer wide mouth jars and can get more pints in the presto (7) vs the Nesco (5 and they are really crowded in there). I have decided to keep the Nesco (what can I say - I’m on a canning roll) so that I can do multiple batches at the same time. I have a glass top stove and am afraid to pressure can on it. Plus I live in Fl so while they do heat up the kitchen the electric canners are not nearly as bad as it could be if done on the stovetop. We’ll see how the new Presto liner pan holds up. They said the issue was not seen before and my research confirmed this because I couldn’t find any evidence that it was a problem before. IMHO if you can afford the Presto it’s worth it. The Nesco also acts as slow cooker and a pressure cooker which really doesn’t impress me. But I’ll definitely it check out even though I’m not a big slow cooker person and I gave away my instapot wannabe pressure cooker because I felt all it did was boil the meat. Final edit::: I have used both canners multiple times and have decided that I love the Presto the most. It is practically idiot proof because it beeps when it reaches the next step. That’s good for a newbie canner because I don’t have to guess if it’s time for the regulator or to start the timer like I do with the Nesco. Plus the Presto lid is much easier to clean and reassemble. The new liner pan for the Presto is a different color with a different coating. So maybe the one I got originally was phased out. The company was very responsive about resolving my issue after I got the right person on the phone. All in all I’m still glad that I bought the Presto in spite of the issue. One last final edit: it is now two years later (May 2025) and I still love the Presto the most. I have had no additional problems with the liner pan at all and the canner still works perfectly. I actually sold the Nesco on marketplace because I just didn’t use it anymore.

As someone who grew up with family that canned my entire childhood, you'd think I would know how to can. I know the basics but never tried as an adult because the thought of so many tools pushed me away. This digital canner is amazing! So easy to use. There is a great manual, but they also include a wonderful "quick start" guide that is laminated! Everything fits tight, the process is smooth. 100% success rate so far with jars sealing. It is a heavy machine, but it works well and I have zero complaints. Will definitely be used for years!

I am all about quality when it comes to things in my kitchen. I only buy things that I know I am gonna use (otherwise, they get gifted or donated). This was like the tesla of pressure canners -- I mean in appearance, ease of use, and quality. I was overjoyed when I took it out of the box. It looks so high tech! I keep saying to my partner, this is the coolest looking thing in my kitchen. There are instructions inside that are suuuuuper easy to use. Seriously. They made the whole process so easy! Even the aesthetic/layout of the directions are designed well (graphic designer here). I have only pressure canned (not water canned), and it works really well for that. My favorite part? The fact that there is a sanitizing setting for getting jars clean before filling them up for canning! I pressure can at least once a week. Knowing I have the ability to easefully and safely preserve food is such a blessing. It is definitely an investment, but I wanted something that was reliable and well made. So it was a no-brainer. Super grateful for this!

(full disclosure: I used AI to write the below review based on my bullet points. I reviewed its writing and it is accurate. The only thing I would add is to wait for the air vent/cover lock to drop after the canning process is complete otherwise you risk broken jars or poor seals). I am not someone who typically writes reviews. For me to take the time, a product has to be either exceptionally good or disappointingly bad. This Presto digital canner is, without a doubt, exceptionally good. It has completely streamlined my food preservation process. The best part is its incredible ease of use. The first couple of times, I kept the quick-use guide handy, but the process is so intuitive that I haven't needed to look at it since. The machine walks you through every step, and it manages the pressure and temperature perfectly on its own. It's a true set-it-and-walk-away device, which is a massive upgrade from nervously watching a stovetop gauge. I have put this machine through its paces using the pressure canning function. I've successfully canned countless jars of broth, meats, fish, and hearty soups and stews. Every single batch has come out perfect. For my canning, I exclusively use Ball Mason jars with their lids and bands. They've been in the business for over a century for a reason, and I trust their quality to match the reliability of this canner. I'll admit, I haven't tried the water bath canning method yet because I've been so focused on pressure canning everything from my pantry and freezer. However, given how flawlessly the pressure canning works, I have absolute confidence that the water canning function will perform just as well. If you're on the fence, I can't recommend this product enough. It takes the anxiety and guesswork out of canning and delivers consistent, safe results every time.

I purchased this digital pressure canner in November of 2024 and I wanted to wait until I used it several times to write a review. I am a novice prepper, and I do quite a bit of canning and preserving. I am dedicated to preserving the Appalachian traditions of canning, the way my grandmother taught me. This new digital pressure canner is quite far removed from the old pressure cooker canner that we used decades ago. I will tell you this was one of the best purchases that I have made. It is literally a set it and forget it. It is self regulated and amazingly I do not have to move it outside to my outdoors kitchen like I used to with the water bath canner and pressure cooker canner. It is sleek, beautiful, and self regulated. It walks you through the process so if you are a beginner and want to venture into pressure canning so you can prepare for your future. The manual is easy to understand. I highly recommend this product. It sits on your countertop or your outdoor kitchen, even your dining room table if it is sturdy enough. It holds 8 pints, or 6 quarts which is plenty for one person. I am going to order a second canner so that I can keep up with my food prepping needs and my expanded garden. Don’t hesitate- get this canner. It is quiet, beeps to remind you of the next stage, cleans up super easy, and It is well worth the money for your peace of mind and safety. I absolutely recommend it.

I have extensive experience in Water Bath Canning but have always had a fear of pressure canning... UNTIL now!! This Digital canner has eliminated that fear! I also love that the canner preheats your jars. Before I would have to have multiple canning pots running to keep the jars warm, but this sweet gadget is muti-purpose! Not only does it preheat jars, but you can also pressure can or hot water bath can. Super easy to use just follow the Quick Start guide. I prepared the ingredients I wanted to can (chicken stock) left it on low temp on the stove. Then Filled my canner with water and jars to warm them up. When the jars were warm, I removed one at a time and filled with my Chicken stock then placed them back into the pressure canner to process. Super easy and now I have chicken stock for days! Easy cleanup, easy to read directions, love that it prompts me each step of the way so that I don't forget a step, holds 5 regular quart jars or 4 wide mouth, holds 8 regular or 7 wide mouth pints, holds 10 regular or 13 wide mouth half pint jars (you can double stack these). Manual also has numerous pressure canning and hot water bath recipes. Outside of canner does get hot to touch but I expected that. If hot water bath canning you CANNOT use the quart jars due to pressure canner not holding enough water to cover the jars, Hot water bath is for smaller jars. but this is no big deal to me I strictly bought it for the purpose of pressure canning so the rest is a bonus!

There's some serious hate in the canning community for these digital electric pressure canners, but I love my Presto. It's so easy to use! I've canned potatoes, beans, meat, stock, sauces and soups in this canner with great success. One tip I will offer to ensure successful sealing and avoid siphoning is to slow your roll when opening the canner. When the cool down completes and the pressure lock drops, wait 5-10 minutes. Open the green latch and take the pressure regulator off and wait 5 more minutes. Open the lid and stick a wooden spoon handle under it to let more air in and wait 5 more minutes. Remove the lid completely and take out your jars Sounds tedious, but the canners cool down process is not long enough, and if I just removed the lid all at once I always had at least one seal failure. Following this process has eliminated seal failures for me. Now, the reason for 4 stars. The coating on the inside of the liner is coming off. When I wash and wipe out the inside, my dish cloth always gets stained dark gray. I never use anything but water in this pot (i followed the instructions and never added vinegar) so this is disappointing. Also, there's no need for anything that only ever holds water to have a nonstick coating. Presto went really cheap on this part of the canner. In my opinion, and for the price I paid, the liner should be stainless steel. I would still recommend, though.

Love this . If you pressure can this is the best, no babysitting the pressure all the time it is all automatic with quick start guide and recipe/instruction book Will also do regular canning without out pressure. It will do 5 wide mouth quarts 7 pints so it is smaller than the older pressure canners but the ease of use and for beginner canners this is perfect.

Arrived insanely fast. The canner itself is amazing and super easy to use. Pretty much a set and forget in comparison to tradional types. I wish I had five of these things

OMG what a game changer!!! I recommend this 100%. I have a gas cooktop and my presto pressure canner was impossible to regulate. This electric pressure canner is so amazing, it makes canning a breeze.

It sure takes the fear out of pressure canning. It’s a bit pricey but works good

Tried to buy the 12qt size but it was unavailable. Very happy I went with the 17qt size considering the amount of canning that we do . This product does double duty as Pressure Canning or Boiling Water Canning. Have used both systems, in this canner. Product is excellent. Very sturdy, and easy to follow instructions for use. Very pleased with this purchase.

Je l’adore et je nais plus peur maintenant Tellement facile