Product Description

Heavy Cast Aluminum Pressure Cooker/Canner

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1826 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: All American
• Model: 921
• Released on: 2008-05-22
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 17.00" h x 15.00" w x 16.00" l, 20.00 pounds

Features

• 21-1/2-quart pressure cooker/canner holds 19 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
• 15-3/8 inches high with 12-1/4-inch inside diameter; made in USA

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 21-1/2-quart capacity holds 19 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

Amazon.com Product Description
The high heat generated by a pressure cooker can kill more bacteria than a regular hot water bath, making this pressure cooker the ideal tool for canning vegetables and non-acid fruit. All-American's 21-1/2-quart pressure cooker/canner holds up to 19 pint jars or seven quart jars, and includes two canning racks. Only All-American pressure cookers/canners feature an exclusive, precision-machined "metal-to-metal" sealing system. Clamping locks align the cover to the base, forming a steam-tight seal. This means no gaskets to crack, burn, replace, and clean. At the same time, the metal-to-metal seal permits venting under unusual pressure conditions, making the seal safer than conventional rubber or composition gasket cookers.

Crafted of the finest hand-cast aluminum, this durable cooker/canner features a stay-cool Bakelite top handle, geared steam gauge, automatic overpressure release, and pressure regulator weight with settings of 5 psi, 10 psi, and 15 psi. The attractive satin finish is smooth and easy to clean. Double thick edges provide added protection on points of heaviest wear. The total measurements are 15-3/8 inches high with a 12-1/4-inch inside diameter. All-American pressure cookers are made in the USA. This cooker/canner is not suitable for glass or flat top ranges.

Customer Reviews

Seems to work well
I purchased this for canning glass jars of pasta sauce. It is heavy and thick, well constructed, and works as expected.

Awesome cooker, but what's with the schizophrenic pricing???
I first became interested in this pressure cooker a few months ago when I started canning tomatoes and had to run several serial runs of pint jars because my old Presto pressure cooker just wasn't big enough.

This one (the 921) is big enough to do 7 quart jars or 19 pint jars at a time. Yowza! Last week I cooked two whole Masala Murgh chickens in it, though it easily could have safely cooked more. I especially love the pressure gauge on it. The cook can easily see when the pressure is getting close to full and adjust the heat accordingly, instead of having to guess based on past experience. It's a little difficult to guess based on past experience when you're new to pressure cooking!

I have noticed some schizophrenic price behavior on this product here at Amazon. I first wanted to buy this pressure cooker in late August, and it was priced at about $147 if I remember correctly. Somehow I didn't make the purchase that day and a few days later the price was $240. I figured that demand had increased due to fall canning season, and decided I would just wait until next year. But within a month the price had fallen to $170. I leapt. Less than a month later (mid October) the price is back up to almost $240 again. What gives?

The only other item of note is that the product is made of aluminum, which would be of concern to those avoiding aluminum cookware. The product is very well constructed in any case and I love it.

Pressure Canner
This is the best canner we have ever used. Cast aluminum is sturdy, heats quickly with metal to metal seal.