Presto Precise 23-Quart Digital Pressure Canner
Click Image to Enlarge The only Presto Precise size that pressure cans quart jars — built to meet USDA home canning guidelines
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Opc02153
$449.99
The First Electric Pressure Canner Built to USDA Standards — Sized for a Full Harvest
For a long time, the answer to “can I use an electric canner for pressure canning?” was no — at least not safely. Multi-cookers and electric pressure cookers don't reach or hold the temperatures that the USDA requires for safely processing low-acid foods like vegetables, meats, and fish. The Presto Precise changed that.
The 23-Quart model — the larger of the two Presto Precise sizes — adds one important capability the 16-Quart version doesn't have: it fits quart jars for pressure canning. If you put up green beans, corn, chicken stock, stew, or venison in quart jars, this is the model you need. The extra height is the difference.
The digital display walks you through the process step by step — preheating, processing time, depressurization — without requiring you to monitor a dial or adjust a burner. An internal sensor holds the exact temperature required regardless of your altitude. That's not a small thing if you're up in the mountains.
- The only Presto Precise size that pressure cans quart jars — up to 4 at a time
- Digital display guides you through preheating, processing & depressurization
- Automatic temperature control — correct pressure at any altitude, no adjustment needed
- Preheats and holds jars at temperature, reducing risk of cracked jars
- Doubles as a boiling water canner for jams, pickles & high-acid foods
- 10 built-in safety features, including locking cover & overpressure plug
- Insulated construction runs cooler than a stovetop burner — energy-efficient too
- Holds 4 quart jars, 4 pint jars, or 8 half-pint jars for pressure canning
What it does
Pressure Canning and Boiling Water Canning, in One Unit
Six features set the Presto Precise apart from a stovetop canner or a standard multi-cooker.
The LED display guides you through each phase of the process. You don't have to memorize steps or watch a clock.
An internal sensor maintains exactly the temperature required for safe pressure canning, at any altitude, without manual adjustment.
Jars preheat inside the canner and stay at temperature until you're ready to fill them, reducing the risk of cracked jars.
Switch to boiling water canning for fruits, jams, jellies, pickles, and salsa — no separate water bath canner needed.
Locking cover, overpressure plug, incomplete-process alert, and built-in timer shutoff — if something goes wrong, the canner catches it.
Insulated construction keeps heat inside the pot — more tolerable in July, and energy-efficient compared to a high-wattage burner.
How Many Jars Fit the 23-Quart?
The 23-quart is the only Presto Precise model that accommodates quart jars for pressure canning. That extra height is the critical difference if quarts are part of your routine.
| Half-Pint (8 oz) | 8 jars pressure canning / 8 jars boiling water |
| Pint (16 oz) | 4 jars pressure canning / 4 jars boiling water |
| Quart (32 oz) | 4 jars pressure canning / 4 jars boiling water |
Not Sure Which Size Is Right?
Both Presto Precise models share the same digital controls, USDA-compatible processing, and safety features — the difference is height and jar capacity. If quart jars aren't part of your canning routine, the 16-Quart model is more compact, easier to store, and $60 less. We've also got a full Pressure Canner Comparison Chart covering our Presto, Mirro, and All American models side by side, with jar counts and dimensions — view the comparison chart.
Specifications
| Model Number | 02153 |
| Liquid Capacity | 23 quarts |
| Power | 120 Volts AC · 1100 Watts |
| Overall Width | 17 inches (handle to handle) |
| Overall Height | Approx. 19–20 inches |
| Canning Methods | Pressure canning and boiling water canning |
| Pressure Can: Quarts | 4 quart jars |
| Pressure Can: Pints | 4 pint jars |
| Pressure Can: Half-Pints | 8 half-pint jars |
| Display | Digital LED, step-by-step guidance |
| Altitude Compensation | Automatic — no manual adjustment |
| Safety Features | 10 built-in |
| Included | Canning rack, instruction/recipe book, Quickstart Guide |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty |
| Shipping Weight | Approx. 26 lbs |
| Item number | Opc02153 |
Questions & answers
Answers to Common Questions
- Is this the same as a regular electric pressure cooker or Instant Pot?
- No — and this matters for food safety. Standard electric multi-cookers, including Instant Pots, have not been validated for pressure canning low-acid foods. The USDA and the National Center for Home Food Preservation have explicitly warned against using them for this purpose because they don't reliably maintain the temperatures required. The Presto Precise was engineered specifically to meet USDA pressure canning guidelines. It's a different product built for a different job.
- Do I need to adjust anything for my altitude?
- No. The internal sensor handles that automatically. This is one of the real advantages over stovetop canners, where altitude adjustments are required and can be easy to get wrong. Whether you're at 800 feet in the valley or up over 3,000 feet in the mountains, the Presto Precise maintains the correct temperature without any input from you.
- What's the difference between the 23-Quart and the smaller Presto Precise model?
- The main difference is height and capacity. The 23-Quart (this model) is designed to hold quart-size jars for pressure canning — up to 4 at a time. The 16-Quart model is more compact and better suited for pint and half-pint production. Both share the same digital controls, USDA-compatible processing, and safety features. If quart jars are part of how you preserve — soups, stocks, whole vegetables, meats — this is the one to get.
- Can I use my regular canning recipes with this canner?
- Yes. The Presto Precise uses standard USDA processing times, so any tested recipe from the USDA Complete Guide, the Ball Blue Book, or the National Center for Home Food Preservation will work directly. The included recipe book also covers the most common foods to get you started.
- What can I pressure can in the 23-Quart?
- All low-acid foods that require pressure canning: green beans, corn, beets, carrots, potatoes, peas, mixed vegetables, chicken, beef, pork, venison, fish, soups, stews, and broths. In boiling water mode, you can also preserve high-acid foods like tomatoes, fruit, jams, jellies, pickles, and salsa.
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