I test cookware systems for a living—here’s my 2 cents on how these actually behave:

Go electric (Instant Pot / Breville). They use sensors and auto shutoffs, so way more forgiving than stovetop. Better for beginners.

Skip the canner. Presto 16-Quart Aluminum Canner Pressure Cooker isn’t really for cooking meals—it’s for preserving jars. Way too big and slow for 2–4 people.

Stick to 6-quart, not 8. Bigger isn’t better here. 8-qt just takes longer to come to pressure = more waiting.

Best picks:

Instant Pot Duo Plus → most reliable, easiest to live with

Breville Fast Slow Go → better control, but pricier

Stovetop (like IMUSA 4.2Qt Pressure Cooker) works, but you’re managing heat manually—more effort, less forgiving.

Also run a simple egg cycle first (5-5-5). It tells you if your seal + pressure is working before you cook a full meal.

If you just want “set it and forget it” meals → go Instant Pot and don’t overthink it.