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Pressure Cookers

Elom — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 19:15:43 GMT

In your opinion of all the brands which would you recommend? I am interested in purchasing a 4 qt. Also what features do you like best? I like the ceramic but they are always the larger ones.

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SharkE — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 19:43:36 GMT

I'd check out Wolfgang's over on HSN, they have one other brand, also.

I got Cook's Essentials. Q did have some 4 qt small ones not to long ago

Think that insta Pot everybody crows about is just 6 qt the smallest. I checked it out at walmart this thurs. and couldn't get the lid off to look down in the pot. Think the store had it rigged, though.

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SharkE — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 19:45:21 GMT

http://www.qvc.com/catalog/search.html?langId=-1&storeId=10251&catalogId=10151&keyword=pressure+cookers

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Fressa — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 20:40:07 GMT

I purchased a 6QT Cook Essentials two years ago. I like it. I wanted one that had the pre sets, defrost, keep warm and the feature that you could also set it yourself. I'm new to this type of cooking but wanted to learn for the time and $ savings. I'm glad I god the 6 QT because you have to allow a certain amount of space for the cooking process. Mine has a non stick liner that can go in the dishwasher. I actually wash it by hand because nothing sticks to it. Easy clean up.

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LonestarBabs — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 20:59:36 GMT

Instant Pot. 6 qt. Got it from the "A." Well made, stainless interior

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giddy up — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 01:15:26 GMT

Fa-gor makes a nice 4 quart. You can buy on amazon or Kohls. I had a problem with the Cooks Essentials which is why I cannot recommend it. I like that I can brown/saute in the same pot that I pressure cook everything.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 05:17:17 GMT

I live alone, cook for one but would never buy a 4 qt. Cooking isn't my favorite activity so I like leftovers to eat a couple of days and something to freeze for later. You can cook a small amount in 6 qt but you can't cook a large amount in a 4 qt.

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CelticCrafter — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 12:19:27 GMT

I still use an old school pressure cooker on the stove with the weighted jiggler.

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okaywitheasypay — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 13:22:33 GMT

I just purchased an Elite bistro 4 qt from HSN . It comes with a non stick liner but I also purchased a SS liner that was offered (and sells out fast ) . I love the SS option. That is what I would consider when purchasing. It cleans beautifully as most thing pressure cooked require liquid so I have never had it burn. I think that is what many fear about SS. A hot water soak takes care of that easily with most SS items .

Another poster mentioned a brand with SS interior also. I believe the instant pot has one also.

I think most anymore have the automatic features. What I dread most with any new small appliance are going through the instructions then first time use ! This was true of pc . After the initial run they are easy-peasy and so helpful. Of course in meal planning one must remember the timing of coming up to pressure in addition to the recipe 's time.

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SharkE — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 13:50:22 GMT

I still have one of those 'old school' pressure cookers. Always a good back up. Just have to set timer so you won't forget it then you start smelling something burning hahahah

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okaywitheasypay — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 14:15:24 GMT

@SharkE I also have an old Presto stove top one. I still use it for quick cooking veggies as green beans , carrots, collards , etc. Under 5 minutes . Over the years we have developed a relationship. I find it good for a quickie.

I have smelled that 'burning ' odor in the learning process though!

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momtochloe — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 16:09:35 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I live alone, cook for one but would never buy a 4 qt. Cooking isn't my favorite activity so I like leftovers to eat a couple of days and something to freeze for later. You can cook a small amount in 6 qt but you can't cook a large amount in a 4 qt.

I agree with @Kachina624 I too cook for one and initially bought a 4 qt. CE but wasn't happy with the results and at times the size. Bought an InstantPot 6 qt. model and couldn't be happier. Great results and a bit more room which you may need occasionally.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 17:18:34 GMT

@CelticCrafter wrote:
I still use an old school pressure cooker on the stove with the weighted jiggler.

@CelticCrafter Nothing wrong with that. I used one for 50 years and so did my mom before me. Followed the instructions and never had a bit of trouble with it. I still have it on stand-by in case the fancy, pretty one quits.

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pattiewaddle — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 19:40:58 GMT

I have 5qt and 6qt. One is an electric and a presto with rocker gadget....I use the Presto for pinto beans can not beat it....electric for roast etc....I agree to go for the 6 quart as you can cook most anything and also smaller amounts.Im still learning to use my electric and its o.k. But like the presto best.....

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Razzy 7 — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 04:58:41 GMT

No question, Instant Pot is the brand to purchase. It's by far the best selling electric PC on the market - and for good reason. It's a superb product.

There's Facebook group called Instant Pot Community with 572,569 members. Yes, that's right more than half a million members! On Prime Day last year, Instant Pot sold 215,000 pressure cookers in one day. That ought to tell you something.

As a second electric PC I might purchase a 4 quart model, but if it was my primary unit, I'd choose a 6 quart. Recipes are typically written for 6 quart models. Yes you could alter a recipe for a 4 quart model, but why go through that? You can make smaller quantities in a 6 quart, but not larger quantities in a 4 quart.

I love the stainless steel pot and would not choose a PC with a nonstick insert.