How to use a Presto 23-quart pressure canner

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**I have an older pressure canner. My pressure valve is different on my canner than others. You may have one that says TOP and it is skinny and has a flat that says (TOP), that will be the side that pops up when pressure is built up. Mine is different but still works the same way. **
In the background of many of my videos, you may hear children being children. If you hear some hollering is it from our child that is deaf. She doesn't hear herself to hear just how loud she can get!
I have received a few comments saying my canner is set up wrong, it is not. It is a different valve.
Welcome, Y'all to my KZfaq Channel! Today I am going to go through how to use a Presto 23-quart pressure canner. I will show you quickly what to look for and how to get started with the basics. This is my favorite canner and I use it all the time. Don't worry about being scared of it, that goes away after you use it a couple of times. Welcome to the world of pressure canning and food preserving!
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@bigwooly8014 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. 2 extra things: 1. if you have hard water add some white vinegar to the pot to keep your jars from coming out cloudy on the outside. 2. After you put the weight on, start reducing the burner heat slowly as the pressure is going up. Makes it way easier to hit 11lbs smoothly without going way up/way down/way up/way down. I.E. at 5lbs nudge the heat back, at 8ish lbs nudge it back a little more for a soft landing at 11 not a high speed crash.

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Great suggestions!!

@ghosttownradio6205 3 жыл бұрын

Just for the quality and straightforwardness of this video, I am subscribing! Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos tonight 😇

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BonnieInBama 3 жыл бұрын

Very nicely presented information on how to safely use a canner.

@leahw.5378 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful straightforward video n love the way you let the the babe help you speak through it because that made the atmosphere very entertaining and calming. Bravo 👏

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment.

@MdennisAK 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Concise and thorough. Appreciate the couple pearls as well.

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 3 жыл бұрын

thank you! I appreciate your feedback. Be sure to check out my website for some great canning recipes! www.ourlittlebitofearth.com

@upcyclefurnitureflip6650 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful, my favorite part was listening to the Little One providing commentary!

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 2 жыл бұрын

❤️ this comment!! Thank You!!

@shadowdancer1412 Жыл бұрын

Haha! Loved the background comments too! ❤️

@SirGolfalot- 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. Just refurbished a older Presto 21 qt. I plan on canning meat and fish, maybe some vegetables. The comments from your viewers are also a great help. I'm a newbie canner. I've made many meals using my 6qt stainless steel stovetop pressure cooker that came out better than the oven or crockpot in under an hour.

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 2 жыл бұрын

First off thank you and welcome to my page! That is so exciting that you have a older canner, and you have it all ready to go! I love canning meat, so if you would like I can make some videos for you?! If you have any questions please feel free to ask! I want to help as many as can to learn to can. That’s a mouthful 😂

@nicoleshupe9134 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have an All-American Canner which I absolutely love but I need to get a second canner. The All-Americans are quite expensive so I’ve been thinking about a presto which I am not real familiar with. So watching your video makes me a little more comfortable about trying a presto

@POCKETGUN 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful high quality vid. Thank you!

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your feedback! I am just in the beginning stages of building my channel, hope you stop back by! Be sure to check out my website at www.ourlittlebitofearth.com!

@fierceandfabulous8 2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to use my new Presto and this was so helpful.

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!!! Let me know how it goes. If you have any questions or need any help, just comment. Happy Canning!!

@not4every124 11 ай бұрын

I hadn't used mine in a while forgot some key things thank you for this video I'm ready once again 😊

@nattyrf511 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I have read and watching so many videos, they're so technical and wordy that I get lost. Thank you for the simplicity. I really appreciate this. I just subbed.

@SarahSmith-qx7fl Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! If you ever have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!!

@michellejones5606 Жыл бұрын

My canner is to arrive tomorrow! Loved hearing your little bitty in the background, I miss that age.

@RiverPlaid 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you🌸

@Mindy56743 2 жыл бұрын

You are a god send! I have been freaking out over the gauge! I know it can’t go below 12 pounds for me but I have been fighting to try to keep it from going to 15 pounds. This is my first time and I have been completely babysitting the pressure canner the whole time.

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 2 жыл бұрын

It gets easier! I hope you enjoy canning and be sure to subscribe 😉. I will be posting more videos soon!

@Mindy56743 2 жыл бұрын

@@SarahSmith-qx7fl I will. This was my first time pressure canning. I have canned tomatoes for several years and this year I have done jelly and jams and now I can add black beans. My family love black beans it is a family favorite

@laurastergos3540 2 жыл бұрын

Meee toooo😭 I've siphoned so much stuff to get it down to 10. I almost may try again

@vikkigoodwin8322 Жыл бұрын

I just got my canner and the first thing I'm trying is left over beef stew. Instructions say start timing 75 minutes once rocker starts and at 10 pounds. Well, weight didn't start rocking until 15 pounds and if I reduce heat, it stops. How do you get 10 or 11 pounds of pressure with weight rocking? Totally frazzled watching this canner.!?#@*

@Mindy56743 Жыл бұрын

@@vikkigoodwin8322 different size weights will do different pressures. Over pressure is not a problem with the weights but under is.

@ellatome1814 2 жыл бұрын

Get a “jiggler” regulator to use instead of that 15 lb regulator that comes standard with pressure cookers...the model # is 50332...the one you want is the 3-piece regulator...it has versatility and allows you to choose to can at 5 lb or 10 lb or 15 lb...when you use the jiggler you do not pay attention to the dial gauge at all! The jiggler weight you chose to use is what your max pressure is going to be. You learn to see the gentle hula jiggle from the regulator and that’s when you time your canning processing. So easy and no worrying about where the needle is on that fickle dial gauge. Once again: 3-piece Presto regulator/model number is 50332. Give up using that standard 15 pound regulator that you must play around with the dial gauge to use properly.

@ItsMe-mk7pt 2 жыл бұрын

I agree unless your altitude calls for 15#. I use the jiggler with my gauge and I love it.

@terrim.602 2 жыл бұрын

@@ItsMe-mk7pt Exactly. I need the 15# weighted guage aka, jiggler.

@sophiebuzora9616 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a new Presto from Amazon, I will start to use it, first time canner. Don't know too much about these accessories, but I think, I know what you are talking about, and I'm so happy I found your comment here. I just realized that my pressure regulator is only one piece instead of 3 rings I've seen before in other videos. It seems, I have to buy a jiggler regulator you are talking about! I don't even know, which weight should I use, I am on elevation of 1004 feet. Can you please help me, and give me advice where can I buy the jiggler regulator as well? Thank you very much! Happy canning!

@toneenorman2135 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m using my new Presto for the first time. It’s been REALLY difficult to keep the pressure even…it went up to 15# a couple times,then,went slightly below 11# for about a minute. I started the time over. Fortunately,I was only a few minutes into it. I found the best I can do is keep it at 12#. I’m hoping that is not a problem…..? PS.. I’m canning raw,bone in chicken,so,I REALLY want this to be ok….

@HxC_Fragman Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH

@Houseofdolya 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you help me a lot😘

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for your feedback!! Happy Canning!

@nicoleshupe9134 2 жыл бұрын

I think it’s important to note that the pounds per pressure varies depending on where you live. Not everyone will pressure can at 10 and 11 pounds. Depending on where you live it can be 5 pounds 10 pounds 15 pounds just make sure you find out what your elevation is so you can pressure can at the correct poundage

@terrim.602 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I can not find a video that uses the Presto pressure regulator for 15#'s pressure correctly. My elevation uses 15#. I also have 3 All American canners and there are videos everywhere for 15#'s pressure.

@NubianP6 Жыл бұрын

I came here to say the same thing.

@missywakley8379 11 ай бұрын

I have the same pressure cooker- presto 23 quart. I only use 3 quarts of water when canning my green beans? I’m so use to water bath canning jams and stuff, where you have to COVER the jars in water.

@jujufirefly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@eyes2see438 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Our little bit of Earth.Thank you for this very informative video. I want to can 20 pints in my canner, but I only have one rack. I thought the jars shouldn’t rest on the bottom of the canner while cooking. Or can I can with the only in between the jars. Also where I live my altitude says 10 psi. With this canner every video I’ve seen its at 11 psi. I want to can piano beans. I wanted to do the no soak method, but someone on FB said not too as its unsafe. I will now cook for two minutes in boiling water, soak for an hour, drain than refill pot boil for 30 minutes, fill jars leave 1” head space. How much do i fill the jars with the beans? As they wi continue to swell from the pressure. Thank you so much. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽.

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 3 жыл бұрын

For the racks, yes you are correct. You need something on the bottom of your pot and also if you are stacking you will need something between your jars. I have personally ordered these two racks on Amazon. I will link them below for you. The no-soak method is a rebel way of canning beans and it is how I can them. I find if they are soaked they get a bit soggy. As far as pressure, if you have a gauged canner you will can at 11psi. If you have a weighted canner you will can at 10psi. Remember the PSI is based on your altitude. I apologize for the late response. amzn.to/3lvJUMu amzn.to/39z3VPK Here are the links to two racks I have purchased. (These are affiliate links) Happy Canning and be sure to check out my website for some great recipes! www.ourlittlebitofearth.com

@LoveMyCoffee10 8 ай бұрын

I am very new at this, how do I find out what my elevation/altitude is? I just purchased my very first PC, I haven't opened it yet, very nervous using it. Thank you for your video, you were very helpful!

@alazaerose 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, im brand new to canning! Going to be making salsa and canning it on Monday. I have this pressure cooker. 16oz wide mouth jars.. How long would you can it for? I'm seeing 20 minutes being ideal?

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 3 жыл бұрын

20 minutes is good for quarts, yes. Pints (16oz ) I can for 15 minutes.

@sharonkroontje3015 2 жыл бұрын

My hubby and I just purchased a new pressure canner. Three years ago I threw out an old, missing parts pressure canner that we used as a steam bath canner. While helping me can he went to lift the lid from the canner and it had accumulated pressure. He lifted the lid and the boiling water literally sprayed all over him...head, face, hands, neck, shoulders and back second and third degree burns. It was awful! I swore never to own one again. So...fast forward to today and we are venturing to can meat to have on our shelves. A brand new canner with carefully respected directions. Here we go.

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 2 жыл бұрын

How did it go? Did you get your meat canned up? Sorry to hear about your husband getting burned.

@abeforee4780 Жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on how to cook (Fried chicken) in this Presto canner?

@shirleymiller5056 2 ай бұрын

Is the Guage needing a nut to hold in place? None was given when purchased, I just pushed in center hole?

@thatolddragon5560 7 ай бұрын

Good Job, right to the point, not too much babbling or getting off topic, could hear them speaking loudly and can understand what they're trying to say. The lady did ok too! LOL. Nice job, I'm getting one soon, I do a lot of venison in jars, it 's sooooo good but my small pressure canner/cooker only holds 3 quarts at a time and that's why im getting this one fom amazon.

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Thank You!

@popatop75 3 жыл бұрын

thank you , you made it look simple //// canning question,, i have 3 chicken legs , i fry one and put it on the plate. the second one i fry up then put it in a mason jar and can it, the third leg i just can it raw then when i open it i fry it some to brown it and i put all three on the plate, will they all taste the same with the same texture and taste like the first fried leg??? thank you i don't to make stew or anything eles, same with pork chops thank you...

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 3 жыл бұрын

I have never canned fried chicken. I have fried canned chicken, and that was good. I can't speak to how fried chicken canned taste. Would you dry can it or add some liquid? I would say to test try a few jars and see which one you like.

@popatop75 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for taking the time be safe david

@jameshaliday1929 Жыл бұрын

nice thank you

@SarahSmith-qx7fl Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir!

@jameshaliday1929 Жыл бұрын

james here I do jams jellys ,but my sister is the pressure cooker queen.,So for her birthday I,bought her a rather large stainless press cooker 25 qt..And for me the joy is the blackberry jam I might recieve, yay joy.,how bout pear brandy?

@lisaboudreau5390 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I like your little helper in the background too. ❤️

@johndowd7010 9 ай бұрын

Baby is makin a video of his own.😂

@lesleykissamericafarm9349 3 жыл бұрын

Do you add three quarts of water or three inches of water? I have the same pressure canner and typically use three quarts of water. Hope that's correct.

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Lesley, you want to add 3 quarts of water to this canner. You are doing it correctly!!

@jenbrazell7301 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the altitude of what presure

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 2 жыл бұрын

The pressure you can at depends on your altitude. It will be different for different regions. If you need any further help please let me know. I’m here to help!

@theshamanist113 3 жыл бұрын

Is the bottom supposed to be dead flat? I have one and it's got a bit of a wobble to it, a nice. Did not have that before the first time I used it

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 3 жыл бұрын

If the bottom is warped then it isn't safe to use for pressure canning. It shouldn't have a wobble. I'm sorry.

@jeankring4799 4 жыл бұрын

Can you speak to the gasket and when you might have to replace it due to age, wear and tear ? Thanks

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 4 жыл бұрын

It is recommended that you replace the gasket if it ever becomes cracked. The sealing ring it is recommended to be replaced every 2-3 years or if you can't maintain pressure. My Presto Canner is 10 years old and I have only needed to replace the gage, due to the plastic cover breaking. These are really built to last. If you ever by one used, I recommend replacing the seals and gaskets. Replacement parts are fairly inexpensive. Also if you buy one used, make sure you do a trial run with jars filled with water. Just to give you an idea on how the canner works. Also many extension offices will test your canner for you, and make sure the pressure gauge is working correctly. All you have to do is bring in your gauge and canner lid in and they can test it.

@jeankring4799 4 жыл бұрын

Our Little Bit of Earth awesome information! Thanks 😊 🙏

@frioletannie 3 ай бұрын

Do you put some oil before closing?

@briannguyen2611 3 жыл бұрын

How do you keep the PSI at a certain level ? Say I want to keep it at 10 PSI how do I do that ?

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Brian. You really just have to adjust your temperature. You may feel like you are babysitting it, but you will eventually find that sweet spot and be able to keep it there.

@lawandaweiss1193 3 жыл бұрын

So making the pressure adjustment doesn't adjust my cooking time as long as I don't fall below 10lbs, right?

@bigwooly8014 3 жыл бұрын

@@lawandaweiss1193 correct. Only thing that matters is staying above pressure.

@berzerk8010 2 жыл бұрын

I just used it, when opening it, is it normal for the water inside to be white and cloudy?

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that can be normal. It could be some siphoned liquids from what you canned or if your water. It should be fine. Congratulations on using your pressure canner!!!

@markbourbeau4019 Жыл бұрын

The white nylon washer and metal washer for the pressure gauge need to be on the underside of the lid.

@angelissaa1819 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please help me I’m new to this and no one is helping me I have a 01784 presto pressure canner it doesn’t go past 5 pounds of pressure so I’m assuming I need to buy weight but I don’t know which ones are where to get them can you please help me

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 2 жыл бұрын

What weight are you using?

@angelpriest8690 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought this model Presto 23-Q pressure canner, and it says in the manual that you can stack jars directly on top of each other without an extra rack. I'm about to can for the first time and seeing your video, I'm hesitant about doing so even though the manual says it's okay. Can you explain why you say this? I'm nervous about causing any problems. Thank you!

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 3 жыл бұрын

If your manual said it is fine not to, then you can follow that. It’s really a personal preference for me.

@angelpriest8690 3 жыл бұрын

@@SarahSmith-qx7fl Thank you!!!!

@tawnnope7196 2 жыл бұрын

I personally would always use a rack

@WBrick10 Ай бұрын

Yes

@cherylfavreau3517 3 жыл бұрын

how much water do you put in the pressure canner? is it 1/4 up the jars???

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 3 жыл бұрын

The presto 23-quart canner calls for 3 quarts of water. You may enjoy this video to help you get started. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ipl0ZbZpuMnMiY0.html If you have any other questions, please ask! I am here to help!

@cherylfavreau3517 3 жыл бұрын

One more quick question do you know why the top of my jars and lids turned black

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 3 жыл бұрын

@@cherylfavreau3517, that usually is due to your water but it isn't going to hurt anything. I have well water and it happens to mine as well. In the video, you can see my canner is darker on the inside. It is normal. I add some cream of tater every so often and that helps with water spots and my canner and lids turning black.

@user-gr3ir1en6n 5 ай бұрын

Can you double stack quarts init

@nancyvonseggern3791 2 жыл бұрын

First time using mine and I was only supposed to need 11 lbs but it quickly went to 15lbs (using electric stove and I have turned burner clear down to 4 from 9 and it's still at 15 lbs 18 min into the timer!!!! N and my regulator still is not rocking! What did I do wrong???

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a gauge? If it’s at 15 just continue to lower the burner, you may need to turn it on low.

@nancyvonseggern3791 2 жыл бұрын

@@SarahSmith-qx7fl I ended up having to put my burger on 3 to get the gauge down to 13.

@Shanie012 2 жыл бұрын

How much water you have to have in pot when jars go in

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 2 жыл бұрын

3 quarts of water needs to be added to the 23 qt Presto Canner

@tawnnope7196 2 жыл бұрын

Many have said you cant can on glass stove tops.. actually you can depends on the stove....Prestos aren't as heavy as others. I have a glass range and its fine...but I dont like mine anyway so replacing it......

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can. I have always heard people say you couldn’t, but Presto now states that their canners are safe on glass stoves. They are lighter in weight. We have sense moved and have a glass top stove now. I’m not a huge fan of it but we live too far out for gas. Eventually I would like to get a tank put in but that is a ways away. So I’m canning away on my glass top stove. So far no issues.

@Freedom-em3zb 3 жыл бұрын

I attempted to pressure can today for the first time. My gauge never moved. I think I'm missing a plastic ring on the gauge. Could you comment and let me know please. Thank you

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 3 жыл бұрын

If you are on Facebook, can you find my page, Our Little Bit of Earth? If so, please send me a picture of your canner, so I can see what you may be missing. Is it a new canner or used? You say plastic ring, do you mean the white rubber ring that goes around the pressure gauge? I will help you get this solved, so you can start canning! Look forward to hearing back from you.

@Freedom-em3zb 3 жыл бұрын

@@ourlittlebitofearth7029 its a used canner. Yes, exactly what I thought. I zoomed in on a picture and thought I saw a white plastic ring. I'm going to see if I can order it. Thank you so much for responding so quickly

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 3 жыл бұрын

@@Freedom-em3zb try Amazon. If you can't find that rubber seal, you can order a new gauge and it will come with it. That will cost around $13. Happy Canning!

@Freedom-em3zb 3 жыл бұрын

@@ourlittlebitofearth7029 thank you so much . I will, there is some moisture in the gauge now just from being on the canner without the plastic ring. I turned it off when I saw water bubbling underneath it.

@ourlittlebitofearth7029 3 жыл бұрын

@@Freedom-em3zb yes, as you know it won't work properly without that. Once you have that, you should be good to go. Keep me posted! Can't wait for you to start canning!

@CamilleTylerbrand Ай бұрын

Thanks so much my mom has passed away so I couldn’t call her and ask her

@kimmyk1 2 жыл бұрын

I understand with the jars water and canner it weighs roughly 50 pounds according to presto. You also cannot use it on a smooth top electric range as it’ll crack it.

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 2 жыл бұрын

I have a smooth top now since we moved- I can on it. I wouldn’t suggest the all American on a smooth top but I think the Presto is fine- just my opinion.

@bridgetholbert 10 ай бұрын

@@SarahSmith-qx7fl yes I’ve used my Presto on smooth top with no issues

@earrthmover65 2 жыл бұрын

Why do I have to wait 10 minutes after safety valve pops up to put jiggler on. Thank you 😊

@ItsMe-mk7pt 2 жыл бұрын

It needs to force all the air out which takes around 10 minutes so that it can become like a pressure chamber to can correctly.

@kingsbing5483 Жыл бұрын

Could not have asked for a more vague explanation 😂😂

@LB-si6sq 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Great video! Have you ever had to replace your rubber gasket? Do you can every year? How old is yours? (Questions! Sorry! ^^; )

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 3 жыл бұрын

I have not needed to replace my rubber gasket. Most likely because it never sits up because I can all year round. My presto canner is around 11-12 years old.

@WBrick10 Ай бұрын

You can stack 2x1 w/o a tray

@-bets 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this video. But you don't explain how to attach the pressure gauge which is what I was looking for haha

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 3 жыл бұрын

It just screws into the top and bolts. Make sure the rubber is in the hole nice and tight.

@serenitypeaceandcomfort3669 2 жыл бұрын

1 year later and pressure canners still are hard to come by....I just got the last one at my store.

@SarahSmith-qx7fl 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are. I picked up a new one T-Fal. I’m going to do a video on it soon. I think it’s going to be like this for awhile- although I hope I am wrong. Glad you were able to get one! If you need any help please let me know! Happy Canning!!

@Allyourbase1990 Жыл бұрын

Is it normal for a little water to leak out a little bit where the weight is ? I’m using mine for the first time and this is realllly sketching me out so much 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@SarahSmith-qx7fl Жыл бұрын

Yes that is normal. Did you get it to pressure up and stay up?

@davidsanders8248 Жыл бұрын

When I put my gauge on it rocks. Yours looked tight. It said to only hand tight the nut

@SarahSmith-qx7fl Жыл бұрын

Mine is hand tight. Do you have the rubber piece on it? Make sure you have that and tighten it up a little more. It should be able to turn but not wobble.