All-American 21-1/2-Quart Pressure Cooker/Canner | 
| Brand: All American
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $345.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 999
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 20
Dimensions (in): 16 x 15 x 17
MPN: 921
Model: 921
UPC: 089149009211
EAN: 0089149009211
ASIN: B00004S88Z
Release Date: May 22, 2008
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| 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 |
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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 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
Product Description
Features: Sturdy Bakelite top handle. Easy-to-read geared steam gauge. Positive action clamping wing nuts permit easy opening and closing. Double thickness edges for additional protection on points of heaviest wear. Exclusive metal-to-metal seal - no gaskets to crack, burn, replace, or clean. 5, 10 and 15 pound pressure regulator weight. Smooth, easy-to-clean satin finish. Automatic overpressure release. Easy on-off cover. Specifications: Includes 2 racks. 21 1/2 quart liquid capacity. Regular mason jar capacity: 19 pint jars, 7 quart jars. Dimensions: 15 3/8" height x 12 1/4" inside diameter.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
 Seems to work well April 1, 2008
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??? October 24, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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 October 6, 2007
This is the best canner we have ever used. Cast aluminum is sturdy, heats quickly with metal to metal seal.
 So far, so good! September 26, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased this to replace my old water-canner (and to add the ability to can low acid foods). The old water canner didn't fit my burner, and scorched my stove because it actually hung over the edge of the burner. This definitely fits much nicer.
The only thing I am not clear about is WHEN the pot first reaches the appropriate pressure. The directions seem to indicate that it will actually reach the pressure prior to the gauge reaches that number, and you will know by the weight bouncing and sputtering. Mine sputtered, but never bounced. I didn't want to under-process, so I didn't start counting until the gauge reached the correct pressure...but I may have overprocessed (which won't HURT, but I was hoping not to over "cook" the tomatoes). I will continue to experiment!
It seems like a sturdy pot, and I like not having to deal with a rubber gasket. This pot is probably bigger than I will ever need, but I have it just in case.
Heavy Duty and Dependable July 26, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've had this puppy for two years now and use it regularly to sterilize quart jars, and it hasn't let me down yet. I previously had a presto canner that used a rubber gasket that eventually lost its sealing capacity in about two years. This canner doesn't use a rubber gasket, so you don't have to worry about replacing it every couple of years.
There is one curiosity though. When I bought it on amazon in 8/05, it only cost $139. It seems they've hiked up the price a full benjamin, but its still worth the price.
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