The Presto Precise® 16-quart Digital Canner is automated for easy, confident pressure and boiling water canning. The LED digital display guides you through each step from start to finish, whether you are processing low-aid foods like meat, fish, and vegetables or high-acid foods such as fruits, jams, and salsa. Advanced sensor technology enables the canner to automatically detect and hold the exact processing temperature required for safe home canning, with no adjustments necessary, even when pressure canning at high altitudes. With a user-friendly digital interface, the canner lets you select the canning method and set the processing time, while the built-in timer ensures accurate, reliable results. The canner even preheats your jars and keeps them hot until filled and ready for processing. For boiling water canning, the sensor detects when the water reaches the boiling point and automatically activates the canning process, making it simple to can your favorite high-acid foods. Made from polished heavy-gauge aluminum, this durable hybrid digital canner is built for performance. It comes with a canning rack, a detailed instruction/recipe book, and an easy-to-reference quickstart guide. You will have the peace of mind knowing that the Presto Precise® Digital Pressure Canner is equipped with ten built-in safety features including a cover locking system and an alert symbol that indicates an incomplete canning process. Whether you are a seasoned canner or just starting out, the Presto Precise® Digital Canner will make the process easier and more enjoyable.
Regular mason jar capacity: Pressure Canning 13 half-pints, 10 pints, 7 quarts | Boiling Water Canning 13 half-pints, 10 pints, n/a quarts
As life has decided to keep me amazingly busy this summer with work and responsibilities I'm so happy to say my recent Maiden voyages with my new 16 qt Presto digital has been exciting and interesting comparing the 16 qt to my 12 qt. I was happy to see the laminated sheet from my 12 qt was very similar to the new 16 qt. The cord is attached and is very long. I felt this was good to reach bigger distance to the outlets but I'm spoiled at removing the cord on my 12 qt. No inner pot on the 16 qt is a bit more work for me in washing it at the sink and dealing with the long cord cuz the removable pot in the 12 quart is very light and easy at the sink. I'm curious if Presto could attach a bracket that we could wrap the cord around on the back side of the unit. I loved the louder beeps on the 16 qt as my 12 qt is very quiet. I found the three quart "fill line" on the 16 qt to be barely visible and as I fill from my water faucet I hope the measure line would be more dominant. The little black plastic "over pressure" plug will be easy to lose and tricky for my arthritic hands to put in and take out. I did discover it goes on easier if pushed in from below. I love the fact that the Beeper kept beeping after I put the regulator on which helps me to remember to hit the advanced button. Also glad the quick start guide put a reminder on it that the black plug should be in the unit for pressure canning. I've always been intimidated by the Vintage type "jiggly jiggly" type canners and as much as the new 16 quart look similar but seems lighter I'm so excited to be using this unit more and more as my life starts to slow down. Thank you Presto and our moderators for doing all you do to help newbies like me!. Newbie Lib. Wed Nov 12 2025