Get Presto 16 Qt Pressure Canner Manual

Once all the jars have lids and rings, lower them into your canning pot. Make sure the jars are fully submerged and are covered with about an inch of water (you need that much to ensure that they won't become exposed during boiling). ... You don't want the water to be rolling when you reach in with your jar lifter.

In the 23-US quart Presto, you can fit 8 on the bottom, 8 on the top, for a total of 16 jars.

Place pressure regulator firmly on the vent pipe. Heat the pressure cooker until the pressure regulator begins to rock slowly. Adjust heat to maintain a slow, steady rocking motion. Cooking time begins at this point.

While you are waiting for the water to boil, place 3 quarts of water into the pressure canner. However, because all pressure canners are different, be sure to follow your manufacturer's instructions on what's required for your specific canner. Our pressure canner recommends 3 inches of water in the bottom of the pot.

More info here. Some other makers offer 12 quart pressure canners holding the required minimum 4 jars. For information, see Pressure Canner brands.

Put the canner on the stove on the largest burner. Put the rack (usually a metal plate with holes in) into the canner and 2 to 3 inches of hot water into the canner. Place the filled jars (with the lids and rings on) fitted with lids, on the jar rack in the canner.

Covering your jars is water bath canning. About 2-3" of water for pressure canning - 3 quarts in my 16 quart canner. Check your instruction manual for specifics.

It's fine to leave the jars in the canner to cool overnight. The only problem you may have is if one of the jars didn't seal. When you take them out of the canner you can usually tell if the jar has sealed within 15 to 30 minutes and if one doesn't seal I put it in the fridge and eat it within a day or two.

Presto 16-qt.Canners are constructed of extra-strong aluminum and are suitable for use on regular and smooth-top ranges. Includes cooking/canning rack and complete instruction and recipe book. Mason Jar Capacity: 12 Half-Pints, 10 Pints, 7 Quarts*.