Pressure Canners

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Presto pressure canners · Official Australian importer · Since 1905

Pressure canning is the only safe method for preserving low-acid foods at home — vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, soups, and beans. A pressure canner reaches 116°C, well above the temperature required to destroy Clostridium botulinum. If you’re serious about home food preservation, this is the piece of equipment that makes everything else possible.

Ball Mason Australia is the authorised Australian importer of Presto pressure canners — manufactured in the USA since 1905. The Presto 23-Quart model we carry has been exclusively configured for Ball Mason Australia: induction-compatible stainless steel base, upgraded 3-piece regulator (allowing hands-free processing at 5, 10, and 15 psi), dial pressure gauge, gasket, and rack — all included. This is not a grey-market import. It is a purpose-built unit for Australian kitchens, with full parts support from our warehouse in Kempsey, NSW.

Pressure canner vs pressure cooker — not the same thing

A standard pressure cooker cannot safely can low-acid foods. Pressure canners are larger, have a dial gauge for accurate monitoring, and are tested to USDA standards. The Presto 23-Quart handles 7 x 1-litre jars per batch — purpose-built for preserving, not cooking. Replacement parts, gauges, and gaskets are in our Canner Accessories collection.

Canners & starter bundles

Presto 23-Quart Stovetop Pressure Canner

$349 · Induction, gas & electric

The benchmark for serious home canners. 21-litre capacity, stainless steel base, dial pressure gauge, 3-piece weighted regulator, gasket, and rack. Handles 7 x 1-litre jars or up to 20 x 250ml jars per batch. Exclusively configured for Ball Mason Australia — induction compatible out of the box.

Presto Canner Starter Kit

From $501 · Canner + accessories + gasket

The 23-Quart canner paired with the Presto 7-function canning kit (jar lifter, funnel, lid wand, bubble remover, tongs), spare gasket, and canning rack. Everything you need to start pressure canning — one purchase, nothing missing.

Bundle options — canner + jars

With Ball Mason jars

From $413 · Pint & quart options

Presto 23-Quart bundled with a case of Ball Mason jars in your choice of size. Pint (475ml) for soups and sauces; quart (945ml) for whole vegetables and meat.

With Weck jars

From $567 · Borosilicate glass

Presto 23-Quart paired with 580ml Weck jars — German borosilicate glass, glass lid and clip sealing system. No metal contacts food.

With Le Parfait jars

From $556 · French swing-top

Presto 23-Quart paired with Le Parfait swing-top preserving jars. French-made, distinctive orange rubber seal and wire bail closure.

Complete home preserver kit

From $481 · Canner + jars + Blue Book

Presto 23-Quart with Ball Mason jars, Ball Mason Blue Book (38th edition), and the Presto 7-function canning kit. The most complete starting point available.

What you can preserve with a pressure canner

Vegetables

Low-acid · requires pressure canning

Green beans, corn, potatoes, pumpkin, peas, carrots, beetroot. Not safe to water bath — must be pressure canned.

Meat & poultry

Low-acid · requires pressure canning

Chicken, beef, venison, rabbit. Shelf-stable for 12+ months. Ideal for bulk buying or hunting seasons.

Soups & stews

Low-acid · requires pressure canning

Batch-cooked bolognese, chicken soup, bean stew. Ready-to-eat meals on the shelf without freezer space.

High-acid foods

Can also water bath

Tomatoes, pickles, jams, and fruit can be water bathed — but a pressure canner also handles these, making it the single most versatile tool for home preservation.

Exclusively for AU market

Induction compatible

Parts always in stock

Official Presto importer

Ships from Kempsey NSW

Replacement gauges, gaskets, racks, and the Presto 7-function kit are in our Canner Accessories collection. For jars, see Single Jars or Cases of Jars. Questions? contact us.

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