Barton Pressure Cooker VS. Hamilton Beach 34502 Pressure Cooker

It is the ultimate pressure canner. It also doubles as a boiling water canner for fruits, jams, jellies, pickles, and salsa.

It is for canning.

Color: Silver Type: Pressure Canner Material: Polished Aluminum Pressure Release: Yes Capacity: 22 Quart Pressure Gauge: 0-20 PSI Overall Dimension:17-1/2"(L) x 11"(W) x 8-3/4"(H) Compatible Heat Source: Gas, Sealed Electric, Ceramic, and Electric Coil

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22-Quart

Available- Includes a built-in Pressure dial gauge that registers a complete range of processing pressures for precise canning.

Not indicated but the sealing lid closes the pressure cooker tightly that it does not let you open it until it is cooled. The handles are also protected from heat making them hassle-free for handling.

Racks

14 x 19 x 14.25 inches

• perfect unit to Sanitize and purify utensils, tempered glass, and heat-resistant plastics • Easy, confident home pressure canning vegetables, meats, poultry, and seafood. Doubles as a boiling water canner for fruits, jams, jellies, pickles, and salsa • Deluxe pressure dial gauge registers precise processing pressures, which is especially important in high-altitude areas. Pressure release at 13PSI (+/- 5%) • In addition a spring safety device prevents the pressurization of the cooker before being securely closed, and a sure-locking lid system prevents opening the lid when the cooker is pressurized • Heavy-gauge, rustproof polished aluminum, 22-quart Pressure Canner, and pressure cooker offers time and costs savings with a deluxe pressure gauge dial for easy pressure monitoring; Racks are included to maximize canning space and to prevent food from sticking to the bottom. • Suitable for use on Gas Stove, Sealed Electric, Ceramic, and Electric Coil • This pressure canner/cooker has a large capacity. Has pressure gauge which is important when canning, especially if you use it at an altitude over 3000 feet. Has 15 psi weight. Has overpressure relief valve (button). • Lid fits well and silicone gasket seals tight. This should last for many years with proper use and care. Looks great too. • Heat distribution is great with multiple cans. • it is affordable and cheap for the amazing features it holds. It's a budget pressure cooker but it does what it says. • Lid locks on securely. • Gauge is graduated for accurate pressure. • Heats evenly. • Cooking rack and user guide with recipes included. • Constructed of warp-resistant heavy-gauge aluminum for fast, even heating; Works on regular and smooth-top ranges;

• The safety feature makes it impossible to seal if you're trying to close it after it's warmed up. Only seals when it's cold. Since it only seals when it's cold, if you need to adjust anything inside after your water has started boiling, you have to let it cool all the way down before you can close it up again instead. • The weight doesn't get you past 12psi. The weight also needs tweaking if you need to use it for anything higher pressure. You have to add an extra 10 grams to it if you want to get up to 15psi. • Relatively miserable instruction brochure accompanies the unit. Does not explain well all parts of the mechanism and does not explain clearly the parts that it does describe. • Lack of product support. • Pressure cookers require periodic replacement of parts, such as the rubber gasket that seals the lid.

Available

Not indicated but I believe it can keep your canned products for a considerable time.

Available

0-20 PSI