CAREY DPC-9SS 9.5 Quart Stainless Steel Smart Electric Pressure Cooker & Canner - Fast Cooking, Canning, Steaming for Home Kitchen & Meal Prep

I've been canning for several years and already owned just about every type of canner out there (water bath, steam, & pressure). I had this on my wishlist for several years wondering if it would be worth it for me. Well, it definitely *is* and I only wish I had gotten it sooner.The major pro here is the worry-free and (almost) hands off pressure canning. No more anxiously checking the stove and the gauge. No more setting and resetting and hoping you didn't your forget timers.For me, this outweighs the major con - the small capacity. (The Carey holds just about half as many jars as a standard stovetop pressure canner). Because it's so easy, I don't mind using it more often. I also think the small capacity will inspire me to can more of my small garden harvests this summer as I often end up freezing green beans and other veggies when I feel I don't have enough to make firing up the pressure canner worth it.The steam canning function also works well, but stovetop steam canning is so easy that it's not a huge selling point for me. I'm glad it's there and I have used it a few times, but I personally would not have purchased the Carey just for that.I have not tried the water bath function as I quit water-bathing a couple of years ago. I have not tried the slow cooker function as I already own a Crock-Pot.In summary, this electric canner is well priced. It is simple to use, heats up quickly, and is a valuable tool even for those who are already experienced and fully equipped home canners. I highly recommend it and if I had to start my canning journey over, this would be my first purchase.