topic Re: PRESSURE COOKERS in Kitchen

PRESSURE COOKERS

catlover — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 02:44:40 GMT

Chef Ming from HSN is showing a really cool looking pressure cooker.....do any of you use one?

Is it really all that?

What is the best thing you make......I just can't decide if I "need" one....................

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dex — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 02:56:45 GMT

I don't have one but I am also considering it.My mom had the old school stove top type and she made all of our meals in it.I really liked the soups and stews.i didn't care for the pot roadster though.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 03:57:31 GMT

Absolutely! Best small appliances in my kitchen. Mine seers meat and slow cooks in addition to pressure cooking. Love, Love Love.

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Leu — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 04:09:31 GMT

I have two Instant Pots, both are 6 quart size. They're truly the best thing I've invested in for my kitchen and family.

Things I make regularly:

Hard boiled eggs
Carnitas
Cheesecake
Pot Roast
Shrimp scampi risotto
Rice pudding
Mongolian beef
Beef and broccoli
Other risotto recipes
Spaghetti squash in 25 minutes including time to build pressure
Butter chicken
Stock
Mashed potatoes
Soups

I'm planning to try yogurt soon since both pots have a yogurt setting.

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mima — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 11:44:12 GMT

@catlover I love my pressure cooker. I've only used pressure cookers now for probably 3 years. I also have the Instant Pot which I think is superior to other pressure cookers. I have not seen the one you are talking about though.

I like the Instant pot because the pot you cook in is stainless steel. It is very easy to clean. That was my initial worry, but I love it!

The instant pot also has many cooking options/settings that are very useful. Check it out on Amazon and compare the products and reviews.

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PamelaSue72 — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 11:58:58 GMT

Our pressure cooker helped to get us through our kitchen remodel. Best appliance ever during that time! I use it at least once a week, sometimes more often. I work a full time job and have a lot of meetings at night. The pressure cooker allows me to serve a good meal fairly quickly instead of relying on fast food or restaurant food. It's been a lifesaver for us.

I did not buy mine from QVC....bought it from the A, based on a lot of reviews. I did a ton of research and am very happy with it.

I would definitely recommend a pressure cooker.

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twinkies — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:46:53 GMT

What kind of an Instapot do you have ?

cathy from ma

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kathya1119 — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 13:00:42 GMT

I have the Cook's Companion (purchased because it was the only one that had a ceramic-coated vessel and not PTFE like the CE did at the time. I have five parrots and I won't expose them to the lethal fumes even slightly overheated PTFE puts out) and I love it. I make risotto in it about once a week, potroast, marinara sauce, ster, broccoli cheese soup -- it's one of the best appliances I've ever bought.

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jackthebear — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 13:11:02 GMT

Instant Pot ♥

and if you want one I would advise keeping watch on the A store for sales in the run up to Christmas. the biggest seller during the Prime sale or what ever it was this spring/summer was the IP

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Marp — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 15:49:12 GMT

I live alone and have three pressure cookers (6 qt., 4 qt. and 2 qt.). I wouldn't be without one. IMO pressure cookers and fresh vegetables were made for each other. Want to know what a potato or carrot really tastes like? Pressure cook them.

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mima — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 16:28:16 GMT

@twinkies wrote:
What kind of an Instapot do you have ?
cathy from ma

@twinkies Copy and pasted from the "A" site that I bought it from.

Instant Pot IP-DUO60 7-in-1 Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker, 6Qt/1000W

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momtochloe — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 17:03:12 GMT

@twinkies wrote:
What kind of an Instapot do you have ?
cathy from ma

@twinkies I have an older version of the InstantPot and just love it:

Instant Pot IP-LUX60 6-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker, 6-Quart 1000-Watt

I just love mine and couldn't recommend it more. As @mima mentioned, if you keep on eye on that site there should be great deals especially with the holidays coming up as that is where I bought mine at a great price . . .

Today I am having beef I cooked in the InstantPot with mushroom soup, extra mushrooms and a splash of Worcestershire sauce. As I cook for one, I cut the roast down into thirds and it makes a minimum of three meals in no time or effort at all.

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catlover — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 18:10:13 GMT

thanks everyone-I took the plunge and ordered the lime green oneand a pressure cooker cookbook!!!!!!!!!!!

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momtochloe — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 18:37:40 GMT

@catlover wrote:
thanks everyone-I took the plunge and ordered the lime green oneand a pressure cooker cookbook!!!!!!!!!!!

@catlover I so hope you love your pressure cooker and pressure cooking experience as for me it is the best option when trying to make great food in a given amount of time and effort. Enjoy! . . . .

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catlover — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 18:42:41 GMT

do you guys think it's big enough to make a cheesecake and large pieces of meat............it's 6.5 quart and 1000W-thanks

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Gokat — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 21:48:02 GMT

Yes, it's large enough for that, @catlover ! I make both of those in my 7 qt. Wolfie one! Cheesecake ooh la la!

Congratulations, girl...and welcome to the world of THE MOST DELICIOUS FOOD EVAH!!! (especially Chicken Soup...See my Recipe. Search in Recipes "Chicken Soup ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER").

Enjoy and bon appetite!

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mima — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 00:08:21 GMT

@catlover wrote:
do you guys think it's big enough to make a cheesecake and large pieces of meat............it's 6.5 quart and 1000W-thanks

Yes, 6.5 qt. is a good size. My Instant pot is a 6 qt. Enjoy!

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Kachina624 — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 02:13:15 GMT

@catlover wrote:
thanks everyone-I took the plunge and ordered the lime green oneand a pressure cooker cookbook!!!!!!!!!!!

@catlover Keep in mind that there thousands of PC recipes online. After you've used one awhile, you'll adapt your own favorites to the PC.

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jackthebear — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 10:59:39 GMT

@Marp wrote:
I live alone and have three pressure cookers (6 qt., 4 qt. and 2 qt.). I wouldn't be without one. IMO pressure cookers and fresh vegetables were made for each other. Want to know what a potato or carrot really tastes like? Pressure cook them.

2qt what do you use that for and where did you find it

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mima — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 12:43:05 GMT

@jackthebear wrote:
@Marp wrote:
I live alone and have three pressure cookers (6 qt., 4 qt. and 2 qt.). I wouldn't be without one. IMO pressure cookers and fresh vegetables were made for each other. Want to know what a potato or carrot really tastes like? Pressure cook them.
2qt what do you use that for and where did you find it

@Marp Just bringing this to your attention for jackthebear. I'm kind of curious about the 2 qt. one too. Sounds cute! LOL