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My Pressure Cooker Met Its Maker

luvboyds — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:40:23 GMT

I had the pressure cooker that QVC had on about a year or so ago that talked. I was one of the lucky ones that got one worked. It still worked until Saturday night when I took a tumble with it in my hands. Pieces went everywhere unfortunately and my heart broke right along with it. So, now I need a new one and would like some input on which ones you like.

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tigg — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:03:19 GMT

I have the Montel Williams Living Well 6qt PC and would not recommend it.

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betteb — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:05:44 GMT

No recs on a PC but, are you ok?

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Cardamom — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:19:46 GMT

I recommend a stove top model. Mine is 10+ years! I can even throw the whole thing in the dishwasher. PC's have safety features now. Don't be afraid of a stovetop PC. It was my first PC. I've never messed anything up.

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luvboyds — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:21:03 GMT

Thank you tigg! I saw that one and the bad reviews to it as well. Definitely don't want that one.

betteb, yes, I am fine....thank you for asking.

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1mamaj — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:26:10 GMT

I love my Nesco 6qt electric pressure cooker that I got from Amazon ($74) 3 yrs. ago. It cooks with both low and high pressure, it will also slow cook like a crock pot and brown meat. I checked on these this past week at Amazon and they are still $74 and free shipping. It has a lot of reviews, check it out!

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luvboyds — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:26:30 GMT

Thank you Cardamom! What brand do you have and how many quarts is yours?

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luvboyds — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:27:47 GMT

Thank you 1mamaj! That's a good price for one! I'll check it out!

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1mamaj — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:36:43 GMT

I also have a Fagor stovetop that I love, but if you are looking for something to literally "set and forget" then, electric is the way to go! Cuisinart also has a 6 qt electric model that gets really high reviews that you may want to check out (also on amazon). What I love so much about the Nesco is the ability to switch from high pressure to crock pot type cooking. I do this a lot for spaghetti and chili; I like to cook the sauce under high pressure while I am browning the meat and then add the meat to the pot and switch to slow cook for the remaining cook time.

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Cardamom — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:37:14 GMT

On 1/8/2014 luvboyds said:
Thank you Cardamom! What brand do you have and how many quarts is yours?

Mine is a Mattra. It's 5 quarts. I wanted a smaller model. I think I only paid $30 for it!

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harcon — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:09:55 GMT

I have no suggestions. Just wanted to say I still use the Presto I won in 1964 while playing Bingo at Bellows Air Force Base in Hawaii. It's the best thing I have in the kitchen.

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BEgal4life — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:36:08 GMT

Girl!!! What are you doing taking tumbles with a pressure cooker in your hands?? That is no way to be working out!

Seriously, I really hope you are ok.

I have and love the Fagor 3-in-1 pressure cooker from Amazon. Have had mine for years now and it works fantastic!!!

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mima — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:46:24 GMT

On 1/8/2014 1mamaj said:
I love my Nesco 6qt electric pressure cooker that I got from Amazon ($74) 3 yrs. ago. It cooks with both low and high pressure, it will also slow cook like a crock pot and brown meat. I checked on these this past week at Amazon and they are still $74 and free shipping. It has a lot of reviews, check it out!

If the OP wants a 6 quart one, this is the one I'd get also.

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dancingwoman — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:48:18 GMT

On 1/8/2014 mima said:
On 1/8/2014 1mamaj said:
I love my Nesco 6qt electric pressure cooker that I got from Amazon ($74) 3 yrs. ago. It cooks with both low and high pressure, it will also slow cook like a crock pot and brown meat. I checked on these this past week at Amazon and they are still $74 and free shipping. It has a lot of reviews, check it out!

If the OP wants a 6 quart one, this is the one I'd get also.

I too have this pc..I've had it for 2 years now...and use it at least twice a week...no problems..I got my from the Walmart..DW

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luvboyds — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:53:04 GMT

1mamaj, that's what I need is to set and forget. I have so much stuff going on right now that I just want to be able to throw it all in there and leave it and in a short bit it's done. I guess that's why I liked other one I had so much. I love cooking chili and spaghetti sauce under pressure too. It really infuses those flavors together so fast. Guess that's why before the pressure cooker I liked it better the second day....lol.

Cardamom, thank you! Great price! I will see if they have something bigger so that we have leftovers. I tend make several days at one time.

michlady1, that's awesome you have had a pressure cooker that long!!! I'm VERY impressed with that. You can't beat free especially when it's an awesome game of Bingo. Congratulations!!! It has been a good one! It's like a Kitchen Aid mixer.

BEgal, you know me well....lol. My core engaged!!!!! I'm serious too. I felt my abs tighten up and stopped me from going down with it. There was even snow on the patio. I don't know how I honestly remained upright because I thought I was going to give the concrete a big ol kiss with my face. At least my face would have healed which is more than I can say for my poor pressure cooker. I'm ok though...honestly. Thank goodness muscles has memory and it saved me. I'll look on Amazon at the Fagor cooker too. Thanks for the suggestion girlie!!

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philogirl — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:54:43 GMT

On 1/8/2014 michlady1 said:
I have no suggestions. Just wanted to say I still use the Presto I won in 1964 while playing Bingo at Bellows Air Force Base in Hawaii. It's the best thing I have in the kitchen.

I love your story. Thanks for sharing.

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FindingMyJoy — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:14:55 GMT

I really like my Wolfgang Puck pressure cooker I bought on HSN. It's the one with the dial not the buttons. I use it a lot and would replace it with the same if anything happened to it. They often have it on a good sales price (sometimes free shipping) when he's on during his shows.

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RocketMom — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:32:17 GMT

Ditto on the WP from the Southern Channel. Just retired my oval one from Q that they sold several years ago, the non-stick is starting to peel and you can't get replacement parts. Love the WP one with the dials, I think it is 8 Qt and was a TSV a couple of months ago. I also have an Elite 8QT that I like, but have found that it scorches food on the bottom when I make Chili or Stew in it.

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brewhaha — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:43:34 GMT

I want one that tells me what a great cook I am.

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crenita — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:49:37 GMT

I too have the 6qt Nesco.. works like a dream... I WP bit the dust and didnt' work nearly as well as the nesco... the other one I would look at is the InstaPot.. everyone raves about them..