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Pressure Cooker Advice Please!!

NicksmomESQ — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:39:00 GMT

I have never had a pressure cooker.I've always been afraid of them.I just saw a presentation of a Cooks Essentials one presented by Meridith Lawrence & Marybeth Roe. Opinions please?? Also I cook for 3 any suggestions on size ie:4, 6 or 8 quart? Thanks!!!

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sweetee2 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:45:26 GMT

I had one of the old style. I used it all the time. If you have room I would get the larger one. It's like anything learn to use it when you get it home.

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Justholdingon — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 20:36:15 GMT

@NicksmomESQ wrote:
I have never had a pressure cooker.I've always been afraid of them.I just saw a presentation of a Cooks Essentials one presented by Meridith Lawrence & Marybeth Roe. Opinions please?? Also I cook for 3 any suggestions on size ie:4, 6 or 8 quart? Thanks!!!

Luv my pressure cooker ! I have an older jiggly top one though and have been on the fence about the newer electric one. The other day my husband and I were wondering what to eat for dinner since we hadn't prepared anything ahead of time and I remembered seeing on one of the shows that you can use frozen meat in the pressure cooker, so I decided to try it. We used frozen ribs and they came out really great !!! We put just some water, barbecue sauce and 3-4 lbs of the ribs and let it go for about 30 minutes. Some of the best we've tasted. We plan to do it again.

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Lacey1 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:49:36 GMT

I have had several over the years. What do you think you want to make the most? Personally, I would get a large one. I would use a rice cooker or wonder pot instead of the small size.

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panda1234 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:59:16 GMT

You can not go wrong by getting the larger size. I have had mine for three years and love it. It can do anything a crock pot can do only faster.

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JRBA — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:59:56 GMT

Hi! I have the CE 8 quart and I LOVE it!! Lock the lid, set the timer and you never even know it's on. No noise at all. Definitely go with the largest one. You can always make a small amount in the large cooker. Good luck!

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rickiraccoon — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:08:14 GMT

Well, you can be like me and sit on the fence, then finally break down and wish you'd got it sooner. They make some delicious meals. And I agree with others regarding size...you can always just use less for smaller meals. It's just the 2 of us now and the 6qt is perfect. Good luck!

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Bellabutterfly — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:46:08 GMT

Nicksmom...

Boy, had you lived by me, I would have given you one.

I just gave my "Big Cooks Essential Pressure Cooker" to my sister-in-law. I used it like -2- times...

The Big one is HUGE...

I was like you...Oh, I never had one...I will use this all the time... QVC suckered me in too. I could have done without this purchase.

I know alot of people do like them here. I guess just asks yourself..."Do I really need it"? "Or do you just want it"?

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Kachina624 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:54:22 GMT

I'm a small appliance junkie and my pressure cookers are my favorites. I used a stove top version for 50 years and still have it. Followed instruction and never had the slightest problem. Love my Cooks Essentials model that can sear meat and also be used as a slow cooker. Cooked for family of 3 with my stovetop 4 qt and now cook for 1 with a 6 qt, so I'll have leftovers. I wouldn't want the 8 qt unless I had a large family as it takes up too much room. You can cook enough for 2 meals for 2-3 people in the 6 qt.

I'd say run, don't walk, and buy yourself a PC ASAP. There are by the way, thousands of recipes online and most are better than the cookbooks I've bought.

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NicksmomESQ — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:14:36 GMT

Thank-You all for your helpful advice!!

@Kachina624 I hear you!! Since I don't have a lot of extra space I think I'm going to go with the 6 quart.I love my crock pot, so this would be a step up.I'm looking for an easier quicker way to cook heathy comfort food!!

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Kachina624 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:50:51 GMT

@NicksmomESQ When I got my PC/slow cooker, I gave my large crockpot to a friend to free some real estate in my pantry. The PC fills that niche very nicely.

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NicksmomESQ — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:21:19 GMT

@Kachina624 would this pressure cooker function as a crock pot too?

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Kachina624 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:34:48 GMT

Yes, the newer ones have a slow cooker function. Be sure and get one with that feature. You also want the sear function so you can brown meat before pressure cooking. You used to have to do it in a separate pan on the stove.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:47:39 GMT

@NicksmomESQ wrote:
@Kachina624 would this pressure cooker function as a crock pot too?

@NicksmomESQ See the functions on this dial. Slow cooker is in the 8 o'clock position. The cooker that slow cooks also come with a glass lid. They usually have a PC TSV in the fall and last year they had gorgeous colors including my favorite turquoise.

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Shopster3 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:33:55 GMT

I have a six qt and it's really too big for me now. I'd love the smaller 4 qt or even smaller. I doubt there would be enough people wanting a mini pressure cooker but me, so fat chance they will ever produce one.

Problem is, mine still works like a charm. Seems these things never die...LOL

I just can't justify putting money out for the 4 qt.

If all I ever did was steam eggs in mine it would be worth it. Talk about fast and easy to peel! 6 minutes once it goes to pressure. Love it!

I love my perfect cooker and it's much easier to handle so I now make dishes in that. Trouble is I've tried both boiling and steaming eggs in it and they do not peel well at all. Love it though for its small capacity.

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A60_Chevy — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:45:13 GMT

You could prepare a meal what you do not eat store it in the freezer for another day. Saves time and money.

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NicksmomESQ — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 21:23:29 GMT

@Kachina624 Thanx for all your help.The one I saw on air today does not appear to have a slow cook feature! I will wait for a fall tsv!! I am definitely getting one!!

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Shopster3 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 23:12:47 GMT

Whenever I freeze food I forget it's in there or just don't want it again.

I just don't enjoy making big batches of food anymore.

I use my little cooker now and still have enough for a few more meals. Sometimes I give some to my sister. There are things we both like that she won't bother making since her hubby won't touch it.

I never thought I'd see the day when this little cooker was more than enough for me.

I've been on a weight loss program since January. I've lost 37 pounds so far and am enjoying practicing portion control.

Never going back to my old eating habits. I want to feel healthy again.