Description
The Presto 23-Quart Induction Stovetop Canner —
Custom-Built for OzFarmer
Genuine Presto safety. Exclusive OzFarmer upgrades. Built for Australian kitchens.
✓ Same trusted safety engineering as every Presto canner sold worldwide
✓ Stainless steel base, dial gauge & 3-piece regulator — fitted as standard, only on OzFarmer's version
✓ Works on induction, gas and electric cooktops
This is the Presto 23-Quart Pressure Canner, imported directly from the Presto factory. Working directly with Presto, we specified a stainless steel induction compatible base, a dial pressure gauge and a 3-piece regulator – custom built exclusively for OzFarmer, a combination you won't find on any other Presto 23Qt sold in Australia. Everything else - the Air Vent/Cover Lock, Safety Fuse / Overpressure Plug - is the original Presto engineering, exactly as fitted on every Presto canner sold worldwide.
Best of both worlds - the "set and forget" convenience of the regulator, plus the reassurance of watching your exact pressure on the gauge, the whole way through.
Included Accessories
- 3-Piece Regulator — 5psi / 10psi / 15psi settings
- Dial Pressure Gauge — standard fitment, not available on the base Presto 23Qt sold elsewhere
- Gasket
- Rack
Note: The picture depicts the standard 15psi regulator, but the Ozfarmer custom option replaces it with the superior 3-piece regulator.
Ideal for Safe Food Preservation
Pressure canning, known here as preserving or bottling, is one of the most reliable ways to safely store your garden harvest, bulk-bought meat, or home-cooked meals for months at a time. There's no separate Australian standard for pressure canning processing times, so most local resources (and experienced Aussie canners) follow the USDA's canning guidance — the most established, widely tested standard used worldwide. It's the recognised method for safely processing low-acid foods like vegetables, meats, fish, soups and sauces at home.
| Feature | Standard Presto 23Qt (Model #01786) | OzFarmer's Presto 23Qt (Model #01784) |
| 3-piece regulator | Yes | Yes |
| Dial pressure gauge | No | Yes |
| Induction - compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Stainless steel base | Not specified by seller | Yes |
| Warranty | 12-year | 12-year |
| Pressure monitoring | Weighted settings only | Weighted settings + live gauge reading |
Essential Features for Efficient Canning
- Dial Pressure Gauge: Gives you a live, visual reading of processing pressure throughout the bottling process — the gauge the standard 3-piece-only Presto canner doesn't include.
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Three-Piece Regulator: Allows processing at 5psi, 10psi, and 15psi. Note that at sea level, normal pressure cooking is done at 15psi, but canning/bottling is done at 10psi. This regulator frees you from constantly monitoring the dial gauge, allowing you to focus on other tasks.
- 15psi = Full regulator
- 10psi = Remove the top ring only
- 5psi = Remove both rings
- Air Vent/Cover Lock: Ensures pressure builds up only when the cover is properly closed and prevents the cover from opening until the pressure is safely reduced.
A Little Extra Peace of Mind
Plenty of experienced home canners run a 3-piece regulator for years without a second thought. If you already know your process and trust the rhythm of the jiggle, the regulator alone does exactly what it's designed to do.
But if you're newer to pressure canning, canning at altitude, or just prefer to see what's happening rather than go by sound alone — the dial gauge means you're never left guessing. You can watch, in real time, that you're holding the right pressure for what's in the pot, rather than assuming the regulator's doing its job.
It's not a requirement. It's the difference between assuming it's fine and knowing it is.
Versatile and Durable
This Presto Pressure Canner also functions as a water bath canner for preserving fruits, jams, jellies, pickles, and salsas. Constructed from extra-strong, warp-resistant aluminium, it is suitable for use on regular and smooth-top ranges. It includes a cooking/canning rack and a complete instruction and recipe book.
Jar Capacity
- 24 x Half-Pints / 240ml
- 20 x Pints / 500ml
- 7 x Quarts / 1000ml
- 4 x Half Gallons / 2 Liters
Can be used with other tempered preserving jars, but we do not recommend recycled supermarket jars.
Warranty and Compatibility
- 12-Year Limited Warranty
- Compatibility: Suitable for use on induction cooktops as well as standard electric and gas stoves.
Dimensions
- Inside Diameter: Approx. 31cm (29cm at the base)
- Inside Height: Approx. 30cm
Note: Prestos are not designed to be used as sterilizers. Using them in this manner will void the warranty.
Product Details
- Stock No.: 01784
- Capacity: 23-Quart Liquid Capacity (21.8 liters)
FAQ
Q: I've seen a Presto 23Qt canner without a dial gauge for less - do I actually need the gauge if I have the 3-piece regulator?
A: The 3-piece regulator alone is enough to can safely at 5, 10 or 15psi. The dial gauge adds two things the regulator can't: live visual confirmation that you're holding the correct pressure, and the ability to fine-tune pressure for altitude, following the same USDA guidance most Australian preservers already rely on in the absence of a local standard, rather than being limited to the three fixed settings. Most Australian home canners choose to have both.
Two Ways to Monitor Your Pressure — Because Peace of Mind Matters
This Presto 23-Quart comes fitted with both a 3-piece regulator and a dial pressure gauge — a combination 23-Quart Presto canners sold in Australia don't include as standard.
The regulator gives you the simple, set-and-forget reliability Presto's known for, at 5, 10 or 15psi. The dial gauge adds something extra: a live, visual read of your exact pressure the whole way through, so you're never just going by sound. It also means you can fine-tune for altitude, rather than being limited to the three fixed settings alone.
Same 12-year Presto warranty. Same induction-ready stainless steel base. Just one extra layer of confidence, built in as standard — not sold separately.