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2 qt. Cooks Essentials Pressure Cooker

Daysdee — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 19:59:55 GMT

Is this worth buying? I have never used a pressure cooker. I cook for one and like to have some leftovers or extra to freeze of certain items. (I eat small portions and I like to cook.)

Re: 2 qt. Cooks Essentials Pressure Cooker

SharkE — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 20:12:56 GMT

Oh yeah, if you don't want to eat tough meat. If you don't eat steak, chuck roast, pork roast, any kind of thick meat guess you can get by without it. I tenderize all meat.

Faster cooked whole potatoes. Or make soups or stews from the meat you have pressurized in the pot by adding your own vegetables.

A pressure cooker I couldn't live without. My husband has to have meat big on protein. I'm not cooking any kind of roast for hrs. on end like David says his mother used to do. I still brown mine in oven, but, now days you can brown in the pressure cooker or Instant Pot then make them fall off the bone.

Oh yeah, ribs, also, you can put in there. I'm lucky I have a oval one for that, too

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SouthernBee — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 20:16:12 GMT

@Daysdee: Just my opinion no, because you can only fill the PC 3/4 full. When I was single always purchased a 6 qt PC to have enough for meal and to freeze left overs. Southern Bee

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Sooner — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 20:17:38 GMT

@Daysdee NO! LOL!!! Get the 3 qt. Instant Pot instead! I just cooked an entire meal in it, in 3 batches in 30 minutes for all three. I use it all the time. There are lots of accessories for it like a lift-out steamer basket, racks, and such. You can get sealing stop to store things in the stainless liner, egg racks (makes fabulous boiled eggs!).

It is my most used and most loved kitchen appliance! I can't say enough about it. I've had Cuisinart F gor and other brands of pressure cookers both electric and stove top and this is THE best! Instant Pot is great!

Re: 2 qt. Cooks Essentials Pressure Cooker

sidsmom — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 20:20:55 GMT

2qt would be too small for 1 person.

I can’t imagine what one could cook in that small pot.

Have to remember...there needs to be ‘pressure room’

on top of the food for it to work. Just too small, IMO.

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Renata22 — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 20:20:56 GMT

I've been thinking about getting this for awhile. I have a big one but wanted this one for sides and smaller dishes. Was about to order it today to take advantage of the free shipping. I noticed they had the same model on 'as is' so I ordered. It was about 12 bucks cheaper and no shipping. I looked elsewhere and couldn't get anywhere near that price. I'll soon find out if it was a good deal. It has really good ratings.

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Nightowlz — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 20:22:54 GMT

I would not waste my money on a 2 qt pressure cooker.

Don't think you could cook much in that size.

Only 2 of us. I have 2 6 qt pressure cookers. I have a backup. LOL!!! If one quits working I will buy another one.

If you don't need it right away I'm sure you can find a good deal on one Black Friday or Cyber Monday coming up next month.

I'm pretty sure Amazon had the 6 & 8 qt deals last year.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 20:31:27 GMT

I cook for just myself, have a 6 qt. which I think is just right. I can make a small quanity or fill it up in order to have leftovers, which I like,

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Sooner — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 20:38:13 GMT

Also, you can get "parts" for the Instant Pot 3 quart. You can get a second inner pot, then make chili and put it in the fridge while still using the pot to cook things in.

Being able to buy other accessories that fit is a great thing. Check out Amazon and see what is available.

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SharkE — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 20:49:58 GMT

@Sooner

How do I boil eggs in my 6 qt Instant Pot?

1 or 2 cups of water, put extra large eggs in that trivel thing and lower into pot and STEAM for 7 minutes . Is this correct ? I only want to do 2

Re: 2 qt. Cooks Essentials Pressure Cooker

Sooner — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 20:59:05 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
@Sooner
How do I boil eggs in my 6 qt Instant Pot?

1 or 2 cups of water, put extra large eggs in that trivel thing and lower into pot and STEAM for 7 minutes . Is this correct ? I only want to do 2

@SharkE We put about a cup of water in the bottom of the 6 qt (less in the 3 qt), a steamer basket on top of that, and cook them for 4 to 5 minutes on high pressure, let the steam off and put them in cold water or run cold water over them. You want them to be IN the water.

They always turn out great. We've forgotten them and let the pressure come down naturally, and they were ok, but had the green ring like the ones my mother always made ! But they were still fine to eat!

We have always used high pressure and no problem! I think it doesn't matter how many eggs you cook at once. You do need to put them on a rack or in a steamer basket and keep them out of the water though.

Egg on!!!!!!!

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Zhills — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 22:34:23 GMT

Well, turn your imagination on...I have one and you can cook quite a lot in it.

The cooking vessel holds 1 1/2 qt liquid to the 2/3 Max mark and allows for cooking space. You can always add extra broth or water to increase the amount of soup or stew after cooking or when reheating.

It will hold a roast as large as a 2 3/4 size lock & lock container. Easily enough to feed me twice and freeze half. That much pulled pork will surprise you!

I have 2 larger ones but they are heavy and not that easy to use and clean up!

Love the small size.

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ocgal3 — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 22:01:27 GMT

you just need to keep the eggs above the water--so I usually just throw in the trivet, a cup of water and set time for 6 min. Release pressure immediately. done! I do it almost every week. Super easy to peel.

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Chicagoan — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 23:26:21 GMT

@Sooner... I totally agree with you, I have owned a XL, Cruisnart, 2 CE and a Instant Pot. Hands down my IP is the best one I have ever owned.

@Daysdee.. I purchased the CE 2 qt pressure cooker as a "As Is", however, the pressure valve would not seal and the manufacturer told me it is a known issue and they would send me a new valve, however, I returned the unit. What I really did not like about the 2 qt unit is the lid. The handle is part of the plastic lid mold and gets super hot, to hot for my concern. I recommend a 6 qt as your first pressure cooker, I cook for one most times and a 6 qt is needed for soup/beans/pot roast, etc.

I am waiting for the sales on a IP 3 qt Duo. Instant Pot has spoiled me with their IP features and I highly recommend that brand. I also love that on the Duo model the lid will stand up in the handle, the Lux model does not have that priceless feature.

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simplyfriends — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 01:00:20 GMT

@Daysdee wrote:
Is this worth buying? I have never used a pressure cooker. I cook for one and like to have some leftovers or extra to freeze of certain items. (I eat small portions and I like to cook.)

@Daysdee I use to have an old school pressure cooker that I used till the gasket wasn’t sealed any longer and couldn’t be fixed safely. I also love to cook and and like to cook enough for leftovers. I haven’t repurchased a pressure cooker and doubt I will.

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In-x-s — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 02:46:08 GMT

I do have a couple of larger PCs as well, but I love my little 2 qt for doing eggs, potatoes, nacho cheese, reheating leftovers, etc. I take it to our cabin in the summer but when I do, I really miss having my little PC at home!

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OKPrincess — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 02:06:01 GMT

I don’t know if I would ever use a 2 quart. I’m interested enough to check it out. Love my 4qt and have the 6 qt I haven’t used yet.