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Presto - 23 Quart Digital Pressure and Water Boiling Canner, LED Digital Display - Black/Silver
Average customer rating
5
(28 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Presto - 23 Quart Digital Pressure and Water Boiling Canner, LED Digital Display - Black/Silver
Customer Rating
5
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on August 7, 2025
Posted by: JulieGR
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Presto Digital Pressure Canner quite literally saved our canning workshop. Upon arrival at the site in a rural area, we discovered all the stoves had been removed from the location and the small countertop portable burners were not conducive to canning.
Thankfully, I had brought along two earlier models of the Presto digital canner and two additional electric water bath canners. We were able to proceed and we successfully pressure canning and water bath canning a variety of foods.
Many of our workshop participants had never used a digital canner—or even a stovetop pressure canner—but they easily followed the clear, step-by-step instructions. Best of all, every single jar sealed.
Presto, Inc. has a long and respected history as a canning equipment manufacturer, and the brand is familiar to many of us in Extension food preservation. As a reviewer of the 23-quart Presto Digital Pressure Canner, I believe this innovation has the potential to bring a new generation into home canning.
This versatile device can safely process both low-acid foods (using pressure canning) and acidic or acidified foods (using the boiling water method). Compared to traditional models, the digital canner is quieter and keeps a kitchen noticeably cooler. The larger capacity of the 23-quart model is another advantage; it can hold up to 20 regular-mouth pints or 16 wide-mouth pints when jars are double-stacked, or up to 7 quarts.
Its built-in safety features and user-friendly design make it consumer-friendly to use. It handles altitude adjustments automatically and includes a digital display, clear instructions, and a helpful troubleshooting guide with explanations for each error code. It also provides both visual and auditory cues during the canning phases.
While the digital canner does represent a higher initial investment than traditional stovetop models, its convenience, safety, and ease of use may inspire more people—especially beginners—to start preserving food at home.
Response from https://www.gopresto.com/By PrestoCS, August 8, 2025
We appreciate your review and are happy to hear you like the canner. Best wishes for a great canning season!
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Customer Rating
5
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
on August 5, 2025
Posted by: Bobst
Gender:Female
I want to start off by saying I have four 12 qt PPDCs and the oldest one has been performing since 2020 with no issues. As a matter of fact, I have not had any issues with them whatsoever.
Once I saw the Presto 16 and 23 qt canners I was very, very excited.
I bought the 23 quart Digital Canner after receiving and using the 16 qt. Digital Canner. I loved the 16 qt. So much I had to buy the 23 qt.
I know some have complained about the fixed cord and that the canner does not have a removable pot like the 12 quart PPDCs. That does not bother me at all. The canner is not hard to clean at all even with the fixed cord, or the fact the canner does not have a removable pot. All I have to do is place the canner on its side near the sink and use my sprayer to clean and rinse it out.
What I really love about the 23 quart is:
I love the length of the cord, and the ease of operation it has like the 12 quart PPDCs.
I love the length of the cord, and the ease of operation it has like the 12 quart PPDCs.
Being able to stack pints and that it holds 7 quarts. I don’t have to pull out all four 12 qt PPDCs to can anymore. If I wanted to can 14 quarts of beans, I would have to use three of my 12 qt PPDCS placed all over my kitchen and now I only have to use my 16 and 23 qt canners.
The lid is just like my 23 qt stovetop canner and the seal is not silicone which means it won’t stretch when it is hot.
The pressure valve pops up during venting or before. (It does spit a little water out, but a paper towel below the canner catches any water that does spit out. My stovetop did the same thing.
I have canned meats for up to 90 minutes and the canner still cools down in an hour or less.
I canned boiled peanuts in quarts for 50 minutes and the canner cooled down after 45 minutes.
The only thing that I would caution about is how hot the aluminum sides of the canner get although it is not any different than a stovetop canner because the sides of those get hot too.
I canned boiled peanuts in quarts for 50 minutes and the canner cooled down after 45 minutes.
The only thing that I would caution about is how hot the aluminum sides of the canner get although it is not any different than a stovetop canner because the sides of those get hot too.
I cannot say enough good things about this canner.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from https://www.gopresto.com/By PrestoCS, August 6, 2025
Thank you for your review! We really appreciate your views. If you have any canner or canning questions, let us know. Our reps are available to help you weekdays, 8-4 CT.
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Customer Rating
5
Took what was already great and made it better
on July 30, 2025
Posted by: AMG
Gender:Female
This is my 3rd Presto pressure canner. I have a "regular" stovetop canner that I got when we got married 35+ years ago that is still going strong. I have the original version of the Presto Precise that was released a few years ago. And now this second generation of the Presto Precise.
All are solid canners. In truth, I hardly ever use my stovetop one anymore, though I keep it just in case I end up needing to do a huge batch. The digital canners are that big of an upgrade.
This latest Presto Precise takes what I thought was already pretty awesome and makes it better. I really like the larger capacity and it is actually lighter to carry around empty. The ability to water bath quarts is wonderful (tho I usually use a steam canner for water bath recipes, it's good to have this if I have a large batch to process). And it looks great and the digital controls preserve the ease of the original version. I do like the way this one closes, I think it is superior to the green latch of the first generation. Highly recommended. This newest "Precise" will become my main canner now,
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from https://www.gopresto.com/By PrestoCS, July 30, 2025
Thank yo for your review. We appreciate your insight!
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Customer Rating
5
Boiling Water Canning Review
on July 27, 2025
Posted by: GregKFIJI
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First thing...not a fan of the permanent cord. The length is good, but I appreciate that the 12Q and 17Q cords can be taken off and stored in canner when not in use. However, I understand the design decision by Presto to remove a failure point. Also, not sure how I feel about the gap between the pot and the control panel. I don't forsee any issues, but I can imagine something falling between that.
Canner weight with 3q of water (no jars) was just over 16lbs.
Filled jars / canner and started Warming step. Water was just over 100°f when this step started. Took 30 minutes for the warming step.
Jars out, filled with apple juice that was ~190°f. 7Q (full load).
Jars back in, water in canner was 182°f. Filled to 1in over jars with water from kettle that was 195°f.
Took 27 minutes for the canner to get to full boiling temp.
Processed for 10 minutes. Canner timer matched my timer for this step.
It took another 45 seconds or so for the lid lock to drop once the 5 minute cool down started.
This canner really likes to spit water out of the lid lock and regulator spout! Enough so that having a towel right next to it is a good idea. May not be as bad when doing pints/HP/QP since the water level will be lower.
Canner weight after removing jars (before dumping water) was just over 25lbs. Also, as others have mentioned, this canner gets HOT! Don't touch the aluminum sides or lid after processing! It took ~20 minutes to be able to put my hand to the side of the pot without leaving skin behind.
Overall thoughts for using this for water bath canning: happy that it can be used for this, however, the overall process is certainly slower than getting my big stock pot out and processing on my stove. I like to be efficient in the kitchen, though, so for those that may move a bit slower or their kitchen gets hot this canner is a great alternative.
Canner weight with 3q of water (no jars) was just over 16lbs.
Filled jars / canner and started Warming step. Water was just over 100°f when this step started. Took 30 minutes for the warming step.
Jars out, filled with apple juice that was ~190°f. 7Q (full load).
Jars back in, water in canner was 182°f. Filled to 1in over jars with water from kettle that was 195°f.
Took 27 minutes for the canner to get to full boiling temp.
Processed for 10 minutes. Canner timer matched my timer for this step.
It took another 45 seconds or so for the lid lock to drop once the 5 minute cool down started.
This canner really likes to spit water out of the lid lock and regulator spout! Enough so that having a towel right next to it is a good idea. May not be as bad when doing pints/HP/QP since the water level will be lower.
Canner weight after removing jars (before dumping water) was just over 25lbs. Also, as others have mentioned, this canner gets HOT! Don't touch the aluminum sides or lid after processing! It took ~20 minutes to be able to put my hand to the side of the pot without leaving skin behind.
Overall thoughts for using this for water bath canning: happy that it can be used for this, however, the overall process is certainly slower than getting my big stock pot out and processing on my stove. I like to be efficient in the kitchen, though, so for those that may move a bit slower or their kitchen gets hot this canner is a great alternative.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from https://www.gopresto.com/By PrestoCS, July 28, 2025
We really appreciate your insight and the time you took to review the canner. Thank you. We will share your concerns with our Design and Quality teams. Just a note, the interlock (where the water is spitting) needs to be tightened each time you use the canner. This will help eliminate the 'spitting' issue and assure proper pressure.
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing canner
on July 25, 2025
Posted by: Bina
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I currently own two 12 quart Presto electric canners. When I purchased the second one. I knew that I should’ve bought a bigger one, but I did not.
Well, I received a 23 quart and needless to say I am more than excited. I have never water baths in my other two. I only pressure canned. So when I got this, I decided to run it through a water bath cycle first. Was very pleased with the outcome. Easy to work just like always. And then I did 16 pints of tomato soup. Wet smoothly as expected. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking to buy an electric canner. Go ahead and go for the big boy.
If you own the 12 quart, you will very well know that it is heavy. To my surprise, this one is a whole lot lighter. Easier to work as far as the lid goes. Everything else is pretty much the same as far as the controls. This machine does get extremely hot on the outside so as you should know, be careful. I definitely will be putting this one to work every weekend for the next few weeks.
Thank you, Presto! This is amazing
Well, I received a 23 quart and needless to say I am more than excited. I have never water baths in my other two. I only pressure canned. So when I got this, I decided to run it through a water bath cycle first. Was very pleased with the outcome. Easy to work just like always. And then I did 16 pints of tomato soup. Wet smoothly as expected. Would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking to buy an electric canner. Go ahead and go for the big boy.
If you own the 12 quart, you will very well know that it is heavy. To my surprise, this one is a whole lot lighter. Easier to work as far as the lid goes. Everything else is pretty much the same as far as the controls. This machine does get extremely hot on the outside so as you should know, be careful. I definitely will be putting this one to work every weekend for the next few weeks.
Thank you, Presto! This is amazing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
This canner is pure genius!
on July 25, 2025
Posted by: Sue Skay Abruscato
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My canning history started with a 16 and 23 qt Presto stovetop canner, followed by the Presto Precise Digital canner in the 12 qt, and finally the 17 qt. I was in my glory with these wonderful canners.
Presto has done it again with the new 23 qt Presto Precise digital canner. They’ve merged the best of both the stovetop and the digital canner to create the perfect canner.
I love that it is so much lighter than the 17 qt, and accommodates so many more jars.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Digital Pressure Canner!!!
on July 25, 2025
Posted by: Nana54
Gender:Female
I just received my new 23 qt Digital Pressure Canner. I finished my water test a few minutes ago. The beeps our much louder than the 12 qt Digital Pressure Canner and that is an wonderful improvement. This canner has the longer cord but doesn't come off the canner. I only got 8 reg. mouth pints in the canner, I wasn't sure if the jars should touch. Will try again to get in the 10 jars the quick start guide states it will hold. One of things I noticed it is louder when the water is boiling during the water bath canning process and the jars are much hotter coming out when filling with food. My husband said "you won't forget you are canning with the water boiling like that". Next to water bath up a large amount of peaches that just came in. Happy Canning everyone!
A concern is adding raw pack meat to the hot jars when doing the pressure canning part. I really like the lid as it reminds me of my stove top canner and is easy to put on and take off. I would I recommend this canner.
A concern is adding raw pack meat to the hot jars when doing the pressure canning part. I really like the lid as it reminds me of my stove top canner and is easy to put on and take off. I would I recommend this canner.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Get Your Canning Done Fast!
on July 21, 2025
Posted by: bubbysmama27
Gender:Female
I received this canner last week, and it is a BEAUTIFUL machine!! It works amazing!! This thing is the grand puba of digital canners to say the least! If you've got veggies coming out your ears from your garden, then this canner is most definitely for you! Let me tell you my honest review of pros and cons of this product.
*Note: I tested this machine by pressure canning 20 regular mouth pints of green beans*. I'll say that again - I was able to pack this thing with TWENTY PINTS of green beans! When have we ever been able to do that with a digital canner? Never before! But it's possible now!
Pros:
-Quantity: The sheer amount of jars you can can at once. 7 quarts, or 20 pints! That's a crazy amount compared to before with the other canners.
-Weight: This thing weighs almost NOTHING compared to the others. It's so lightweight. No dragging heavy equipment around. It's amazing just on that note!
-The gasket: The gasket is amazing and stays in place. It's SUPER simple to install on the lid. Nothing floating or moving around anymore, and no extra pieces! It fits snuggly right inside the lid - same as the Presto traditional stove top pressure canner (which I also love by the way).
-The lid: The lid locks firmly into place - super easy peasy :)
-The weight/regulator: It's great - NO snapping it into place. Just throw that baby on, and hit the forward button. I love it!
-Depressurizing: Because it's basically a traditional style pot, it depressurizes FASTER than the other digital canners. Which intern means, MORE production in your kitchen, and who doesn't want that? :)
Cons:
-The plug in: The plug in isn't removable.
-Clean-up: It's a little harder because the pot isn't removable like the others. However, all I did was put it on my counter, pour some soapy water in the bottom, scrub it out, and then rinse it the same way. Not horrible - just wanted to put that out there.
Overall, this gets a 5 out of 5 review for me because I do canning on a fairly large scale, and I despise doing multiple batches. I will 100 percent be purchasing another canner in about a week or so because I love it so much. So if you are questioning whether you should buy it, the answer is obviously "Yes"!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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