Product Description

All American has been making pressure canner cookers since 1930 and only All American Pressure Canners have an exclusive, precision machined "metal-to-metal" sealing system. Positive action clamping locks align the cover to the base, forming a steam-tight seal and permits easy opening and closing. Because there are no gaskets, you don't have to worry about a gasket cracking, burning or needing replacement in the middle of a canning project. The All American Pressure Canner 921 can hold 19 pint or 7 quart jars. Perfect for canning large batches of vegetables meat and fish for use during cold months. The USDA recommends pressure canning as the only safe way to can vegetables, meat and fish.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1876 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

• Exclusive metal-to-metal seal
• 5, 10, & 15 pound pressure regulator weight
• Automatic overpressure release
• Sturdy Bakelite top handle
• Made in the 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

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.