Presto vs. All American vs. Mirro 🤔

Hi Achternaam,

A pressure canner is a big investment, so you want to make the right choice for your situation. How do you know which to pick? After all, if you type “pressure canner” into Amazon or Google, you probably come back with multiple, overwhelming options.

I’ve written articles about three common brands you might find in your search, so maybe that will help!

The Presto pressure canner has been around for ages; I have one from my mother, and it has done a great job. I’ve since updated and purchased a 23-quart Presto, because I can stack pint jars and do more at a time. That stacking ability has been a super helpful feature.

The All American pressure canner is also a top-of-the-line canner. You can’t go wrong buying any of the models available. I used to always tell people if you can afford it, go with the All American. However, after having both brands for a couple of years, I find I use my Presto just as much (if not more) as I use my All American canner. So it really is just a matter of personal preference.

The Mirro pressure canner is another choice for those wanting to put up vegetables, meat and other low-acid foods. I will say that this brand has VERY mixed reviews. Many people volunteered information from their personal experience. I’ve included their reviews in the article so you can check it out. Some people love it…others, well, not so much.

I hope this helps,
Sharon

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