All-American 15-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner | 
| Brand: All American
List Price: $318.00
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Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 735
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18
Dimensions (in): 16 x 15 x 14
MPN: 915
Model: 915
UPC: 089149009150
EAN: 0089149009150
ASIN: B00004S893
Release Date: May 22, 2008
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| Features:
| • | 15-1/2-quart pressure cooker/canner holds 10 pint jars or 7 quart jars | | • | Made of durable, hand-cast aluminum with attractive satin finish | | • | Exclusive "metal-to-metal" sealing system for a steam-tight seal; no gaskets | | • | Geared steam gauge, automatic overpressure release; settings of 5 psi, 10 psi, and 15 psi | | • | 12-1/2 inches high with 7-1/2-inch inside diameter; made in USA |
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Amazon.com Review
This heavy-duty pressure cooker's large capacity is probably best utilized for canning (though it would also be great for a number of cooking tasks). A pressure cooker is generally recommended when canning vegetables and nonacid fruit, since the high heat that can be generated will kill more bacteria than a regular hot water bath. Made from cast aluminum, with sturdy screws to seal the lid to the pot, this pressure cooker requires no rubber or plastic gaskets or rings. Its 15-1/2-quart capacity holds 10 pint jars or 7 quart jars. A three-setting pressure regulator valve is included, and the pressure gauge gives a clear reading. Made in Wisconsin, this is an American classic. --Julija Gelazis
Product Description
Pressure canning is the USDA recommended method for home canning of low-acid foods (meat, fish, poultry and most common vegetables). Only All American(r) pressure canners feature the precision-machined "Metal-to-Metal" sealing system. Easy to open and close design and no gasket to wear out. Screw-down clamp locks ensure a positive seal. Control weight provides simple, reliable pressure control. Pressure gauge allows accurate, visual verification of processing. Heavy-duty satin cast aluminum. For non-commercial, home use only. Instruction and recipe book included. Limited one-year warranty. Jar capacity: 10 Pints or 7 Quarts Inside Ht: 7-1/2", Inside Dia.: 12-1/4" Overall Ht: 12-1/4"
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| Customer Reviews: Read 18 more reviews...
 This thing bombed head to head... November 2, 2004
William G. Miller (Cranberry, PA USA)
40 out of 46 found this review helpful
I purchased this canner for a big canning job - 300 lbs. of pumpkin. While it is impressively crafted and heavy (it is built like a nuclear containment vessel), my Mom's 30 year old Presto Deluxe canner kicked this thing's can (no pun intended). The metal on this canner is unbelievably thick and it is quite heavy. Because of this it takes forever to come up to pressure, (with all that heavy metal it acts like a big radiator) and it takes longer to cool down - hours, literally. This also means it is much less efficient (more gas/electricity required to can). I could cycle almost four times in the old canner to two cycles of this one. The gasketless metal-to-metal seal was fussy, very easy to seat incorrectly, and despite greasing the seat with vaseline every cycle it managed to stick every time making it difficult to open. This canner is probably adequate if you don't can much and you don't care about time or energy (gas/electric). While my Mom ooh'ed and aw'ed initially, in the end she deemed it unworthy of her kitchen. Mom has great instincts; I sent it back.
 Perfect! December 13, 2002
G. Sandras (Thornton, Colorado United States)
31 out of 32 found this review helpful
When I first ordered this canner, I wasn't sure if I would be able to maintain a steady pressure with my "pulsating" flat-top stove. With the thick aluminum walls, I have no problems at all. In fact, with such thick walls, I can put the burner on "high" and it will slowly build up pressure so I don't have to stand over the stove and constantly monitor as the pressure increases. Once at pressure, it is very easy to maintain the required pressure without having to constantly vent off excess pressure. The owner's manual recommends one to four jiggles per minute. It takes longer for this canner to cool down than others due to the thick walls. I factor this in to my processing time. It will maintain it's pressure (15 psi) for almost another 10 minutes with the burner off. This canner is designed to fit 7 quart jars perfectly. If your looking for a canner, this is it!
Wisconsin Foundry Cooker June 25, 2000
megan Robinson (Monroe, Utah)
20 out of 25 found this review helpful
Definatly a five star item. Great for all your summer canning. I really like that their is no rubber seal to worry about. It keeps a tight seal so there is no spoiled food.
Pressure canner is rock solid December 18, 2000
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I purchased this pressure cooker to do home canning. I am truly impressed with the product. It is build rock solid. A feature that I particularly enjoy is the lack of rubber seal required to use the cooker. The only problem I had with this item was the steamer plate that is used to elevate the canning jars above the bottom of the pot. It pitted easily and is not made of the same high quality aluminum that the pot is. Otherwise, the canner is built like a tank and weighs as much too.
What a great canner September 22, 2001
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
This canner is excellent. It is very heavy, and you don't have to worry about the rubber seal because there isn't one. I bought one this year because my okra and tomatoes just wouldn't stop producing. But I have also used it as a boiling water canner for making fig jam, peach jam, pear jam...ect... I've also made pickles both sweet and dill. Comes with very clear instructions and you can begin to use it the day it is delivered - as long as you have the rest of the canning equip. Now the only problem is where to hide it so that my darling spouse won't use it every day !
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