The first digital pressure canner that meets USDA home canning guidelines for safely processing meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, and other low acid foods. Innovative sensor holds the exact temperature required for safe pressure canning. No adjustments needed, even for pressure canning at high altitudes. Easy-to-use digital display guides you through each step of the canning process. Built-in timer assures accurate, reliable processing. Doubles as a boiling water canner for preserving fruits, jams, jellies, pickles, and salsa. Preheats canning jars and keeps them hot until filled and ready to process. Cool and energy efficient. Holds heat inside the canner keeping your kitchen cooler. More efficient than processing on a high wattage burner or gas stove. Plus canned foods are shelf stable, saving freezer space and the energy required by freezers. Just place jars in the pantry until ready to use. Complete instruction/recipe book contains easy-to-follow procedures and recipes using standard processing times in accordance with USDA guidelines. Also includes an easy-to-reference Quickstart Guide.