{"product_id":"megachef-24-quart-large-capacity-aluminum-stovetop-pressure-210549km","title":"MegaChef 24-Quart Aluminum Stovetop Pressure Cooker \u0026 Canner","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.cg-acc{border-top:1px solid #E5DED2;margin:0;}.cg-acc summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:14px 2px;list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;transition:color .15s ease;}.cg-acc summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}.cg-acc summary:hover{color:#C9973A;}.cg-chev{flex:none;font-size:.7em;line-height:1;color:#C9973A;transition:transform .2s ease;}.cg-acc[open] summary{color:#C9973A;padding-bottom:6px;}.cg-acc[open] .cg-chev{transform:rotate(180deg);}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMegaChef 24-Quart Aluminum Stovetop Pressure Cooker \u0026amp; Canner\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24-quart aluminum body, roughly 23 liters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue 15 PSI regulator, the USDA canning standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable pressure gauge to monitor the whole cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety locking lid stays sealed until pressure drops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas and electric stovetops with an included steamer grid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHome canning has one non-negotiable: reaching and holding a verified pressure. The MegaChef MGAC1114 runs at a true 15 PSI, the USDA standard for safely canning low-acid foods, and its 24-quart aluminum body swallows a full load of quart jars or a catering-size batch of stock in a single run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24-quart capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e handles pressure canning, big soup and stock batches and catering-scale cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue 15 PSI operation\u003c\/strong\u003e meets the standard USDA pressure for safe home canning of low-acid foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable pressure gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you monitor pressure precisely throughout the cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety locking lid\u003c\/strong\u003e stays sealed until internal pressure drops, preventing accidental opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded steamer grid\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps jars and food up out of the water for canning or steaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e heats fast and cuts the weight of a full canner load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a manual stovetop cooker.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no electric element, digital controls or presets; it heats on your burner and you manage the pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize it to your kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 24 quarts it is a canner and caterer size that needs a large burner with full base contact, and it is oversized for everyday small-family meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for gas and electric stovetops.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm your cooktop before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-qt aluminum pressure cooker pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamer grid and rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15-PSI pressure valve and regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable pressure gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure canning low-acid vegetables, meats and stocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-batch soups, stews, beans and stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatering, big families and community cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome canners who want true 15 PSI without a premium price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"cg-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cg-chev\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCooker\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e MGAC1114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 qt, about 23 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual stovetop pressure cooker and canner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePressure\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 PSI via included regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable gauge included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safety pressurized locking lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStovetop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas and electric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best on a large burner with full base contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"cg-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cg-chev\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an electric Instant-Pot-style cooker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a manual stovetop pressure cooker you set on a gas or electric burner and control yourself. There are no electronic presets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for pressure canning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It reaches 15 PSI with the included regulator and comes with a rack, which is the standard setup for pressure canning low-acid foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does 24 quarts hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a large canner and caterer size, enough for a big batch of quart jars or large stockpot volumes, far bigger than a typical everyday pressure cooker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a big burner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Because of its size it performs best on a large, powerful burner with full contact under the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"cg-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cg-chev\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash the pot, lid, gasket, gauge and valve, and keep them out of the dishwasher so the aluminum and seals last. Inspect and seat the gasket before every use so the safety valves seal correctly. Never fill past two-thirds, or half for foods that foam, and always let the pressure drop fully so the lid unlocks naturally before you open it. Store the pot with the lid resting upside down to protect the gasket between canning days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"cg-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose MegaChef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cg-chev\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMegaChef is a broad value-line kitchen brand spanning cookware, small appliances and cast iron, built for budget-conscious buyers. This aluminum canner reflects that mission: it hits the pressure the USDA calls for and holds enough jars to make a long canning afternoon worth it, at a fraction of a premium canner's price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery order ships to the 48 contiguous states and is processed within 2 business days. 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