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Simply Ming pressure cooker.

Sunnycorle — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 15:21:57 GMT

I am tempted to buy this pressure cooker today. Anyone interested or have one?

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momtochloe — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:01:43 GMT

LisaB, I would just gently say this . . . I believe this is a new item today so it is untested and I personally like to wait until at least some reviews are in before making that large of a purchase.

That being said, I have owned both a Cook's Essentials PC and now an InstantPot. To me there is no comparison, the InstantPot is really a great appliance. My food came out so much better out of the InstantPot than it did out of the CE (and I am not the best cook). I could not believe the difference and it is a breeze to use and clean up.

Before you purchase anything, I would recommend taking a quick look at Amazon to see both the reviews and the pricing on the various InstantPot models.

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mima — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:16:46 GMT

I totally agree with MTC. I had the same experience with the CE PC and the Instapot. The Instapot is superior. I haven't had mine too long, but I love it.

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Sunnycorle — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:31:55 GMT

I will check out the insta pot. How do you like pressure cooking. Is it really as easy as it looks?

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momtochloe — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:11:42 GMT

I personally love it! I cook for just me so I have a meal in literally minutes. You can cook from frozen if you have forgotten to take out something for dinner which is nice if you are forgetful (like me).

What's great about pressure cooking is that you get to sear whatever meat you are preparing so you get the yummy browning effect and then after you start the actual pressure cooking cycle, minutes later you have dinner. It's nice that both Ming's PC and the InstantPot include a rack for the bottom of the pot. You can elevate your seared meat (or veggies) so they don't get so soggy sitting in the liquid during the actual pressure cooking cycle.

I tried very hard to master crockpot cooking and for me it just didn't go well. This was something that worked well for me immediately. If you cook for a family, I think it would be a great appliance for you to look into.

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mima — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 17:10:35 GMT

I love pressure cooking too. I use mine probably 5 times a week. Seriously. I leave mine out all the time. I actually have it sitting on a large silicone mat on top of my range top. My vent (above my range) is right there to get the steam when I let the pressure off. I don't use my stove top much.

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CLEM — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 18:15:04 GMT

I think this is a slightly updated version from the one Todd English sold a few years ago. The power pad has been relocated and the color of the pot has been changed because they are using thermalon 2. Also all the attachments that come with it are identical.

I did purchase the Todd English one and love it.

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OnlyShopsOnline — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:10:28 GMT

I took a chance and ordered it. I've also seen the Instapot and it had great reviews. However, the controls on the bottom really caught my eye, in the Simply Ming pressure cooker. And, I really love his thermalon pots and pans.

I've had several electric pressure cookers, with the control panels on the front, and the control panels have all failed in less than a year.

So, between the new position of the control panel, the simplicity of the control panel, and the thermalon interior, I decided to take a chance.

If I don't like it, I'll return it and get the Instapot.

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momtochloe — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:15:22 GMT

I keep trying to catch a presentation but I always just miss it. Ugh!

I hope whomever buys it is happy with it and gives us a shout back. I would love to hear what people think about it!

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sidsmom — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 21:17:58 GMT

I TOTALLY agree with the Instant Pot recommendations!! I adore mine.

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LoriMI — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 22:38:16 GMT

have a Wolfgang Puck pressure cooker and LOVE it!

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denisemb — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 23:30:43 GMT

DH asked me to order it today - he's the pressure cooker in our family and I'm glad to oblige so that he does his share of cooking, LOL.

We're replacing a T-Fal Emeril PC that we got our money's worth out of it, but the insert pot is chipping. I voted for the Instapot, but DH like the ceramic coating, the controls at the bottom and easier to understand controls than the T-Fal. We shall see!

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Wackers3 — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 06:11:10 GMT

I decided to spring for Ming's Pressure Cooker too - I liked the coating of the interior as that has performed very well in other products he sells on HSN. I also liked the controls position. And the price was reduced by $100 for the TSV today so it was a good time to jump in to try. He includes quite a few recipes which should be fun to try. If I am not pleased, I won't hesitate to return it.

In case anyone hasn't ever tried them, Wolfgang's main assistant, Marion Getz, has created some really handy cookbooks to use with the various new kitchen appliances. I have her Tri-Grill/Griddle one, her Quadchop one and her Panini Grill one. I have picked them up when HSN periodically drops the price to $5 a cookbook (tho the most they ever are is $19.95) so am now going to pick up her Pressure Cooker book. They are done in such a way that makes it very easy to use plus she includes tips for using each appliance as well as pantry tips. They are larger books (with larger print which is great) and every recipe does have a picture of how the dish looks when done. The reviews on just about all of them have been very good. They run about 100 pages and the recipes are comprised of foods most of us can relate to (as compared to some cookbooks that have recipes few of us would even want to try)

Just thought I'd mention them in case anyone had any interest, especially in her Pressure Cooker book since that is the main topic here.

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Johnnyeager — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:28:46 GMT

I didn't get it but was very tempted. I like the placement of the control panels and the comparatively few buttons to push. Some cookers have too many different ones to set, so this one seems really easy to operate.

Also, can sear and slow cook.

I didn't realize until yesterday that Ming was brought to HSN by Joy since he noted during one presentation that she was the one that introduced him to this nonstick material. With Iman, Lorena Garcia and Ming along with her own merchandise Joy has quite a nice empire going on down there.

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momtochloe — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:58:25 GMT

Wackers, I have Marion's Rice Cooker cookbook and even though it almost killed me to pay the full $20 it was the best money I have spent in a cook book. I love the WP little rice cooker and I use this book all the time.

As you said, every dish has a picture and is very easy to read and follow. I'll have to see if I can find any of her's on sale either at HSN or Amazon. Thanks for the head's up!

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momtochloe — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:35:19 GMT

JohnnyEager, Joy has quite the empire going.

I thought it was a joke when they said they were making a movie of her life with Jennifer Lawrence but I guess it's true and should be out relatively soon.

I cannot wait until it hits Netflix, that is must see TV for me!

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Nuttmeg — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:53:20 GMT

You may want to go online and read the service manual before the product arrives.

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denisemb — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:41:06 GMT

Interesting, nutmeg3 - I ordered it and when reading the manual #9 says:

"Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, and sputter, and clog the pressure release device (steam vent). These foods should not be cooked in a pressure cooker."

I wonder if they mean "only" pasta, because they used pasta in their demos. OTOH, most recipes for mac and cheese cook the pasta first and add cheese at the end. I'm confused.

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Blondelle — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:22:31 GMT

And if you don't know it's clogged and the pressue builds up and has no where to go, the darn thing will blow the top off with tremendous force and release scalding steam. Heaven help you if you are standing over it or near it at the time. No thanks.

Also, the cooking times are impressive, but how long does it take to get up to pressure before it starts the cooking? These things still scare me!

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denisemb — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 02:11:52 GMT

Rec'd my PC and while I'm happy with the unit, I'm less than impressed with the instruction manual/recipe cards. This would NOT be a great purchase for anyone unfamiliar with electric pressure cooking and/or had cookbooks (Bob Warden is my bible) for "ordinary cooking".

So far we used it as a pressure cooker, slow cooker and quick sear for a pot roast and it performed nicely with easy to use controls.

However, I'd never pay $199 for it, which is the current price.