Product Description: Pressure canning is the USDA recommended method for home canning of low-acid foods (meat, fish, poultry and most common vegetables). Only All American(r) pressure canners feature the precision-machined "Metal-to-Metal" sealing system. Easy to open and close design and no gasket to wear out. Screw-down clamp locks ensure a positive seal. Control weight provides simple, reliable pressure control. Pressure gauge allows accurate, visual verification of processing. Heavy-duty satin cast aluminum. For non-commercial, home use only. Instruction and recipe book included. Limited one-year warranty. Jar capacity: 10 Pints or 7 Quarts Inside Ht: 7-1/2", Inside Dia.: 12-1/4" Overall Ht: 12-1/4"
Amazon.com Review: 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 15-1/2-quart capacity holds 10 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. --Julija Gelazis
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Very pleased with the All-American Canner
I spent a lot of time reviewing canners before I bought the model 815.
We've used it three times already and are extremely pleased with it.
We we're a bit concerned about a unit with no rubber seal, but after the first use (very slight steam leakage which was predicted in the directions), it has sealed completely on each use. The directions are very clear and accurate. The only down side is that when it is ready to be drained it is a bit heavy for my wife to handle. But it's weight, in my opinion, is also an indication of the quality of the product. I would strongly recommend this pressure ... Read More
Rating: - Best Pressure Canner Around
I have used this canner ever since I learned to can and there is NO equal to it. When people say they lose the seal and it unseats improperly they are not closing the lid as instructed. It must be closed at alternating lugnuts and not tight to start that is tightened after you seat them first. If the instructions are followed and COMMON SENSE is used this canner cannot be leaking. also it does require simple care as good cleaning after use and oiling the screws occassionly to keep it from rusting I use WD 40 and it is quick and easy. It is basic common sense and care and this canner will last forever ... Read More
Rating: - We love this canner.
My wife loves this canner. She has a hard time getting the lid on but she is not scared of it like the last one. It is very well built and looks like it should last for ever!
Rating: - All-American Canner
Great product. Superior materials and workmanship. 7 quart capacity is what got me to buy. Canning meats will be the main chore of this baby.
Rating: - Works extemely well, leak free, for multiple daily uses in laboratory
One of the labs I supervised lacked funding to purchase an autoclave. We sterilized media broth, media agar, dilution agents, Petri dishes, flasks, bottles, and other microbiology utensils in a Mirro pressure canner. We sterilized a minimum of three batches daily, five and six days a week, year round. The Mirro canners constantly required new seals, yet the lids still frequently warped and leaked all over the stove. We replaced the Mirro canner twice in a year, let alone all of the gaskets we went through. I bought this All American pressure cooker when I saw the unique no gasket design, securing lugs, ... Read More
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