Presto has been making pressure canners for decades, and the 02153 23-Quart Digital model is their most straightforward version yet. The key difference here is automation. An internal sensor monitors the temperature and holds it steady without you needing to babysit a dial or adjust a burner. That matters because safe canning depends on maintaining precise heat over time, and this removes the guesswork.

The 23-quart capacity is substantial. You can process roughly 19 pint jars or 7 quart jars in a single batch, which makes it practical for preserving large hauls from a garden or farmers market. The LED display walks you through each step, from preheating to pressurization to cooling. It also automatically adjusts for high-altitude canning up to 10,000 feet, so you don’t need to manually recalculate pressure settings. At 1100 watts, it heats up predictably and holds temperature evenly across the aluminum body.

One limitation worth noting: the digital controls add complexity compared to a traditional weighted-gauge canner. If the electronics fail, you lose the automation entirely. But for someone who wants consistent results without hovering over a stovetop, this is a reliable tool that simplifies a traditionally finicky process. It works for both pressure canning low-acid foods and boiling water canning for jams and pickles.