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Granite Ware Pressure Canner/Cooker/Steamer, 20-Quart

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Brand Granite Ware
Capacity 20 Quarts
Material Aluminum
Color Black
Finish Type Non-stick
Product Dimensions 15.75"D x 15.5"W x 12.75"H
Special Feature Manual
Wattage 1000 watts
Item Weight 10.5 Pounds
Control Method Touch

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  • USDA recommends pressure canning as the only method for canning meats, poultry and low-acid vegetables
  • Granite Ware Pressure Canner features heavy gauge hard anodized aluminum for strength and will not rust or stain
  • Adjustable 3- piece pressure regulator system calibrated at 5, 10 and 15 psi

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Granite Ware Pressure Canner/Cooker/Steamer

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The Granite Ware 20-quart Pressure Canner/Cooker/Steamer is a professional-quality tool, and made of hard anodized aluminum, with stay-cool handles and a locking stainless steel lid.

The steamer insert fits into the stepped portion of the vessel about 1/3 the way up from the bottom to hold foods out of the cooking liquid and can handle all your large capacity steaming needs, for tamales, seafood, pulled pork, pot roast, ribs, and more.

An accompanying rack fits down into the pot to keep jars up off the bottom, and comes with folding handles for easy raising and lowering.

Holds up to 7 one-quart jars, 8 one-pint jars or 24 half-pint jars. Model F0730-2 includes Canning Jar Rack and Steamer Trivet (jars not included).

Adjustable pressure to assure great results

The Granite Ware Pressure Canner achieves the high temperatures required to safely process and can meats, poultry, and low-acid vegetables. It can also be used as a pressure cooker for any meal that needs to come together quickly - preserving flavor and nutrients, tenderizing meat, and cooking many foods in 1/3 to 1/10 the time. A pop-up pressure indicator locks the lid in place, it cannot be opened while the canner is pressurized, even if there is just 1 psi of pressure. The vent pipe is located in the center of the lid and if it fails or clogs, an additional black capped safety valve will go off and a second all metal safety valve will exhaust residual pressure while sounding a whistling alarm. The sturdy lid locks in place during canning or cooking with the lid gasket sealing ring forming a pressure tight seal between the body of the canner and the cover during use.

Pressure Canners by Granite Ware

Canning is an economical way to preserve fresh quality food at home while retaining their important vitamins and nutrients. Granite Ware has all the products, tools and accessories to do it safely and successfully.

Granite Ware's 12 and 20 quart pressure canners are large capacity pressure vessels designed for home canning but because of their hard anodized finish they can also be used as a pressure cooker and steamer with outstanding results and no adverse effects on the taste or color of your food. Their large capacity is large enough to create family-sized meals with ease.

3-Piece Regulator Safety System

The Granite Ware pressure canner, steamer, and cooker uses the UL-recommended adjustable 3-piece pressure regulator system. The pressure regulator is calibrated for three different pressure levels at 5, 10 and 15 psi, which is ideal for canning at different altitudes.

Granite Ware by Columbian Home Products

Granite Ware by Columbian Home Products

Founded in 1871, Columbian Home Products is the oldest cookware manufacturer in the U.S., famous for our Porcelain on Steel cookware. The Columbian Home Products name began in 1893 at the Columbian Exposition World Fair in Chicago where we won the cookware innovation award for our naturally non-stick enameling process. Porcelain is fused to steel at 2,000 °F, producing a non-porous, inert glass surface. Granite Ware cookware has been produced in our Terre Haute, IN facility since 1901.

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Granite Ware has all the canning products, tools and accessories to do it safely and successfully. The Granite Ware 20-quart Pressure Canner and Pressure Cooker/Steamer is a professional-quality tool, UL-listed, and made of hard anodized aluminum, with stay-cool handles and a locking stainless steel lid. An accompanying rack fits down into the pot to keep jars up off the bottom, and comes with folding handles for easy raising and lowering. The rack holds up to 7 one-quart jars, 8 one-pint jars or 24 half-pint jars. The steamer insert fits into the stepped portion of the vessel about 1/3 the way up from the bottom to hold foods out of the cooking liquid and can handle all your large capacity steaming needs – for tamales, seafood, pulled pork, pot roast, ribs, and more. The pressure canner achieves the high temperature required for safely processing foods with the USDA endorsing it as the only safe method for canning meats, poultry, and low-acid vegetables. It can also be used as a large pressure cooker for any meal that needs to come together quickly. This Granite Ware pressure cooker preserves flavor and nutrients, tenderizes tough cuts of meat, and cooks many foods in one-third to one-tenth the time compared to traditional methods, and is large enough to create family-sized meals with ease. The unit features a pop-up pressure indicator, locking the lid in place. It cannot be opened while the canner is pressurized, even if there is just one psi of pressure. The vent pipe is located in the center of the lid and if it fails or clogs, there is an additional black capped safety valve set to go off and a second all metal safety valve will exhaust residual pressure while sounding a whistling alarm. The sturdy lid locks in place during canning or cooking with the lid gasket sealing ring forming a pressure tight seal between the body of the canner and the cover during use. The Granite Ware pressure canner, steamer, and cooker uses the UL-recommended adjustable 3-piece pressure regulator system. The pressure regulator is calibrated for three different pressure levels at 5 psi, 10 psi and 15 psi, which is ideal for canning at different altitudes. Includes Canning Jar Rack and Steamer Trivet (canning jars are not included).

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4.64.6 out of 5 stars787
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Customers like the performance, quality, ease of use, value, and size of the pressure canner. They mention that it works extremely well for pressure canning, the instructions are decent, and the process goes smoothly. They also appreciate the size, saying that it's big enough to do quart size jars.

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155 customers mention144 positive11 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the pressure cooker. They mention that it works extremely well for pressure canning and cooking, has no issues, and is impressive. Some appreciate the plurality of safety valves.

"This is a very nicely made anodized aluminum pot / pressure cooker...." Read more

"...Original post: I love this canner! No issues at all. I would like to say I see some are having issues with a stain around the top...." Read more

"...It operates nicely on our electric GE range's glass cooktop, on the "power boil" burner, in spite of a warning in the manual that it might..." Read more

"...I am happy with my purchase of this pressure cooker and it does a good job for my needs. The price was very reasonable with the accessories." Read more

92 customers mention65 positive27 negative

Customers like the quality of the pressure cooker. They say it's well-made, sturdy, and easy to use. They also say it makes canning easy and the seal is tight.

"...All the edges are smoothed, the handles are very sturdy (needed for a 20 qt pot), the anodize finish is very well done and it's UL approved...." Read more

"...Still does an amazing job and has held up nicely. Im currently still using all the original parts including the seal!..." Read more

"...Inside the lid are some markings where it seems the manufacturing process caused a few blemishes...." Read more

"...The simple manual is concise and easy to understand, and the unit is very sturdy. We look forward to many more years of service from it." Read more

78 customers mention67 positive11 negative

Customers find the pressure cooker very simple to use, with decent instructions and a concise manual. They say the process goes smoothly and the unit is sturdy. They also appreciate the simplified charts in the back of the manual.

"...It gives basic usage instructions and simple canning rules. There are no recipes.* Perfect for glass cooktops. Why?..." Read more

"...Super easy to use would recommend to anyone wanting to learn to pressure can!" Read more

"...The simple manual is concise and easy to understand, and the unit is very sturdy. We look forward to many more years of service from it." Read more

"...If you're like me and afraid of these contraptions, this is AMAZINGLY EASY to use and figure out all on your own...." Read more

60 customers mention50 positive10 negative

Customers like the value of the pressure cooker. They say it's an economical canner, and one of the least expensive pressure canners they have come across. Some customers also mention that the product looks expensive.

"...For the price, this is a very economical canner. And as a pressure CANNER, it's great and does the job...." Read more

"...The price was very reasonable with the accessories." Read more

"...(which needs to be calibrated yearly) and means that this canner is actually affordable...." Read more

"...This is one of the least expensive pressure canners I have came across but it's really high quality and an amazing value...." Read more

47 customers mention34 positive13 negative

Customers like the size of the pressure cooker. They say it's big enough to do quart size jars, and roomy. Some say it’s a lot bigger than expected, and well made. Some customers also mention that it holds a large amount of jar.

"...The size of the canner is pretty spot-on for me, as it fits comfortably on my gas stove but is wide enough to fit whole ears of corn on the cob...." Read more

"...Other than that I love it. Seven quart jars fit just right." Read more

"Very heavy duty and perfect size. This is a great product for the money...." Read more

"...I tested it with Ball jars, wide mouth, with lids. The half gallon is a tight fit, but the cover will close with some room to spare.*..." Read more

20 customers mention18 positive2 negative

Customers like the weight of the pressure cooker. They say it's heavy and durable, and they like the simple weighted rocker system. Some customers also say the weights on top of the valve makes it heavy duty without being absurdly weighty.

"...The simple weighted rocker system (familiar to us thanks to a previously-owned pressure cooker (not canner), works perfectly...." Read more

"...The simple weighted pressure valve avoids the ever troublesome pressure gauge (which needs to be calibrated yearly) and means that this canner is..." Read more

"It was light weight. Heated quickly and also didn't take long to cool off" Read more

"...It's excellent for both pressure and water bath canning. It's comparatively light, making it easy to both fill and dump, and very easy to clean,..." Read more

18 customers mention16 positive2 negative

Customers like the rack of the pressure cooker. They say it's a great addition to the kitchen, and a sleek, expensive looking product. Customers also appreciate the mirror finish lid and simple design. They mention that it'll be nice to add a steam rack for tamales at Christmas time.

"...the handles are very sturdy (needed for a 20 qt pot), the anodize finish is very well done and it's UL approved...." Read more

"...The canner comes with a rack to hold jars, a rack for steaming, and a 3 piece rocker pressure valve...." Read more

"...Came out perfect. It is cavernous for regular and pressure cooking. Would purchase again...." Read more

"...The added steam rack will be nice for tamales at christmas time." Read more

16 customers mention13 positive3 negative

Customers are pleased with the safety features of the pressure cooker. They say it's heavy, durable, and feels safe. Some mention that the safety protocols work just as they should, and the pot is safer to cook in than just a raw aluminum pot.

"...2. It also means that the pot is safer to cook in than just a raw aluminum pot...." Read more

"...Makes canning easier, addresses the beginners questions for safety...." Read more

"...of a pressure gauge but this weight method is pretty darn easy and seemed safer...." Read more

"...The safety protocols work just as they should and aside from a little discoloration it still looks like new" Read more

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Great product-but missing info on instructions
First time user of a weighted pressure cooker. Beware of a tiny wire the resembles a staple inside of the pressure regulator. If not removed it will not work properly. The regulator will not “rock” as it should once it gets to pressure inside the cooker.The instructions on how to use the cooker does not mention this and nearly ruined a batch of spaghetti sauce.
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psychicguy
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice 20 qt pressure cooker
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2015
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This is a very nicely made anodized aluminum pot / pressure cooker. All the edges are smoothed, the handles are very sturdy (needed for a 20 qt pot), the anodize finish is very well done and it's UL approved. Some of the reviews here were not quite accurate so I was somewhat hesitant about pushing the buy button. As far as I know, this is the only pressure cooker made with anodized aluminum, which seals the raw aluminum from contact with food. I have several stainless steel pressure cookers which are great, but at this size they become too heavy and are very expensive. I stay clear of uncoated aluminum pots for health reasons and ease of cleaning.

* The enclosed manual is updated (2015) and is written is good English. It gives basic usage instructions and simple canning rules. There are no recipes.
* Perfect for glass cooktops. Why? While the pot is 12 inches wide, the base contacting the surface is only 9 inches which is in range of the large burner on cooktops. The rest of the base is lifted by about 1/4 inch. In addition, after reading quite a few contradictory rules about using large canning pressure cookers on glass cooktops, I've come to agree with the one that says the pot temperature stays below 250 deg. F and is within the designed temperature of cooktops. Frying or stir frying a large diameter pot on a glass cooktop is probably not a good idea.
* Cannot use on induction stove: there is no steel in this pot bottom.
* How many bottles can it hold? 7 quarts, 8 pints, 24 half-pints (by stacking 2 layers), or 4 half gallon. I tested it with Ball jars, wide mouth, with lids. The half gallon is a tight fit, but the cover will close with some room to spare.
* Safety: there are 2 pressure release valves, a pressured lid lock, and the weighted pressure valve. The lid and pot flanges are pretty robust.
* The pressure seal is silicone rubber and should last a long time even though the manual 'suggests' replacing it every year. The silicone rubber seals on my other pressure cookers are going on 10 years with no leaks. Of course, I only use them several times a month so your mileage may differ.

All in all, a very good buy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars please don't play salmonella roulette.
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2016
Size: 20 qtVerified Purchase
There are lot of very rudimentary and therefore really scary questions in the "Questions" section for this product. So, I'd like to emphasize in this review that there is a right way to can food and lots of wrong ways that could send whoever consumes your canned goods to the hospital. Please do NOT rely on the questions section for this product to educate yourself on how to properly use the product without killing someone. The US Department of Agriculture has very informative guides on their website with everything you need to know about safely canning food. google "USDA canning guides" I'll also put the link here: [...]

I'd give it 5 stars as a pressure CANNER and 3 stars as a pressure COOKER. Overall for the price, and for what I use it for, it earns a solid 5 stars from me.

As for this particular model, it is anodized aluminum — this means that:
1. It will NOT work on an induction cooktop; and
2. It also means that the pot is safer to cook in than just a raw aluminum pot.
The aluminum is nice for a pot this large because it's easier to lift and handle.

A couple of tips:
When steam starts coming out of the center vent, you might also notice it coming out of a hole by the handle. This hole houses the lid lock and it prevents the lid from being inadvertently opened under pressure. Occasionally this will not pop up on it's own. If it doesn't try these things:
1. rotate the lid slightly left and right using the handles to give the peg that pops up clear access to pop up. When it locks, you will see it pop up and steam will no longer come out there.
2. If that doesn't work, try putting weight on the center steam vent and let it build up a little pressure in order to pop the lid lock up. You can then also try wiggling the lid a little to help it. Once it pops up, if you are canning, you can take off the center steam vent weight and allow the pressure cooker to vent steam for the required 10 minutes to exhaust all the air out.

For the price, this is a very economical canner. And as a pressure CANNER, it's great and does the job. As a pressure COOKER, I would suggest you be very cautious about burning food to the bottom since it has a relatively thin, lightweight bottom. I use mine for cooking up big pots of chicken stock because there's so much liquid, there's just not a concern of burning anything to the bottom. But most other things I pressure cook, I do in a nicer pressure cooker with a thicker bottom disk for more even heat distribution. If you're looking for a pressure cooker only, you might want to look at other options.

Also, one more important point that you might not notice from the description or photos: while the pot is about 12 1/2" - 13" the actual base/bottom of the pot that contacts the stove top is only 9" if that makes sense. In other words the bottom 9" center of the pot extends down about a quarter inch and this is flat. Outside of that 9" bottom flat surface, the bottom curves slightly out and up to the edges. I beleive this makes heating the pot more efficient. The average size of a large stove burner is closer to 8" So having a larger burner than that is not necessary.
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christine
5.0 out of 5 stars On my third year of canning with this canner ❤️
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2022
Size: 20 qtVerified Purchase
Update: Im beginning my third year canning with this canner! Still does an amazing job and has held up nicely. Im currently still using all the original parts including the seal! I do oil my seal after every use. Would recommend to anyone looking for a canner! Original post: I love this canner! No issues at all. I would like to say I see some are having issues with a stain around the top. Put a little crisco or oil on it before canning and it cleans up easily. Super easy to use would recommend to anyone wanting to learn to pressure can!
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Loghouse Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars Thus far we are very pleased with the canner
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016
Size: 20 qtVerified Purchase
We've never owned or used a pressure canner before, so we were a little in the dark, relying on customer reviews to make this purchase. Thus far we are very pleased with the canner, which presently is processing our 12th through 16th quarts of green beans from the garden. The simple weighted rocker system (familiar to us thanks to a previously-owned pressure cooker (not canner), works perfectly. It operates nicely on our electric GE range's glass cooktop, on the "power boil" burner, in spite of a warning in the manual that it might not work. The simple manual is concise and easy to understand, and the unit is very sturdy. We look forward to many more years of service from it.
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tallora
5.0 out of 5 stars We are new to canning, This works really well
Reviewed in Australia on March 1, 2020
Size: 20 qtVerified Purchase
We tried this out last night. A great canned so far.
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Uncle P
5.0 out of 5 stars just followed the instructions and worked great. Processed 7 quarts of tomato sauce
Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2018
Size: 20 qtVerified Purchase
Used this for the first time today. Never used a pressure canner before, just followed the instructions and worked great.
Processed 7 quarts of tomato sauce. Can't wait to try canning some fish. Looking forward to processing a lot of produce from the garden this year.
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5.0 out of 5 stars To all ca nerd buy this product . Best I’ve seen.
Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2019
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Best product for the money and easy to use. All canners should be this easy to use . Mine gets a lot of use.
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Leanda
4.0 out of 5 stars Great pot for canning
Reviewed in Canada on September 7, 2015
Size: 20 qtVerified Purchase
Great pot for canning. Only complaint is I can only get 6qt in instead of the 7 it said. But realize bottles are not all the same size/shape. Cools quickly & nice to have a secondary indicator that pressure is off.
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Patricia Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars It was a good price
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2019
Size: 20 qtVerified Purchase
I use it for canning and it is perfect
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