Best Canning Pots

Top Quality

A well-made, large pot that will suit all your canning needs and last season after season. Also great for preparing soups, stews, seafood, and more.

Constructed of durable 8/10 stainless steel with an aluminized bottom for even, consistent heat distribution. Easily handles high temperatures. Lid provides an exact fit. Its 30-quart size accommodates numerous jars. Versatile for cooking, too.

Covered Preserving Canner with Rack, 12 Quart

Rarely faulty and leaky. A few reports of tarnish or rust developing. Doesn't include a rack.

Best Bang for the Buck

Granite Ware

Trusted Brand

Our kitchen expert recommends this nicely-sized lidded canner and rack from a renowned brand.

Old-fashioned and effective porcelain-on-steel design conducts and distributes heat effectively. Not too heavy. 12-quart pot can fit 7-pint jars & 7 half-pint jars on the included rack. The rack is chromed steel and rust-resistant, plus it lifts out easily.

20-Quart Stainless Steel Multi-Use Canner

Won't fit quart jars. Lid isn't see-through. Not recommended for induction cooktops.

Kitchen Crop

Feature-packed

Although expensive, useful features and solid construction make this model a worthwhile investment for experts and home canning enthusiasts.

Rugged stainless steel construction with a clad bottom allows you to can with confidence. Tempered glass lid is strong and sports a vent and temperature gauge. Has a 20-quart capacity and coated handles. Comes with a 5-year warranty.

20-Quart Stainless Steel Canning Pot Set

Several owners gripe about rust spots developing. Rack is on the flimsy side. Pricey.

Concord

Best for Beginners

This canning pot and accessories set is a great set for beginners who are interested in getting into canning.

Well-equipped canning set. Features 20-quart canning pot. Also includes rack, tongs, funnel, and other canning tools. Canning pot boasts triple-ply bottom for heat retention and distribution. Also works for cooking and steaming with inverted canning rack.

Some complaints the kit doesn't come with documentation.

This complete kit of canning essentials is all you need to start canning and is recommended by our kitchen expert.

Tall 21-quart pot constructed of porcelain-enameled steel for good heat distribution. Includes rack, colander, funnel, tongs, wrench, and lid lifters. Domed lid traps heat for quicker temperature control. Fits 7-quart jars, 9-pint jars, or 12 half-pint jars.