Presto 02144 12-Quart Digital Pressure Canner with Digital Display

Meet the Presto Precise Digital Pressure Canner, a modern upgrade for home canning that blends safety, convenience, and versatility in one countertop appliance. Designed to align with USDA guidelines for processing low-acid foods, this device automates both pressure canning and water bath canning right from your kitchen, helping you preserve a variety of flavors with less manual monitoring.

From the moment you power it up, a crisp LED display lights the way. The built-in sensor actively monitors processing temperature and holds it at the exact level required for the chosen method, helping you achieve consistent results. The canner preheats jars and keeps them warm until you’re ready to process, then transitions smoothly into the selected mode. For fruits, jams, and salsa, the water bath option uses automatic timing based on the boiling point, so you can focus on filling jars rather than adjusting settings.

Two reliable ways to can at home

• Pressure canning for low-acid foods such as meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables, with altitude-independent timing.
• Water bath canning for high-acid items like fruits, jams, jellies, and salsa, using the same simple interface.

Smart design for everyday kitchens

• Digital interface with a control knob makes selecting the method and time straightforward.
• Automatic temperature control helps maintain steady heat, reducing the need for constant monitoring.
• The removable pot simplifies water removal and cleanup after the canning session.

What’s included and safety at a glance

Inside the box you’ll find an instruction book with research-based recipes and a quickstart guide, plus a canning rack to keep jars properly spaced. The unit features ten built-in safety features, including a cover-lock and an alert if a cycle is incomplete. Regular mason jar capacity is 10 half-pints, 8 pints, and 5 quarts for the pressure canning mode, with smaller jars usable for the boiling water method.