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PRESSURE COOKER RECOMMENDATION NEEDED

WORKING GAL — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 21:52:05 GMT

I had an 8 qt. CE Technique oval pressure cooker for many years from QVC. The non-stick is not looking good and I think it's time to replace. I can't find an oval one anywhere. I saw the Nuwave 8 qt. today on Mary's show and am thinking about it as the price is good.

But I am torn whether to go with the Nuwave or the Instant Pot 8 qt. I have seen elsewhere. What do you suggest and why? TIA

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PA Mom-mom — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 22:23:22 GMT

@WORKING GAL My DIL has had both the non-stick (Cooks Essentials, I think) and the Instant Pot, and she LOVES the Instant Pot. The insert is stainless steel, that is the way to go. I have only ever had an Instant pot, and it works very well and is easy to clean. The SS insert is flawless.

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Tallgal — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 22:24:00 GMT

I own a 6 qt Instant Pot pressure cooker which I love for easy of use. You mention that your current pressure cooker is oval. So you might not be happy with the Instant Pot because it is not an oval pressure cooker. Hope you are able to find an oval pressure cooker.

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Renata22 — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 23:18:14 GMT

I have and love both the instant pot and the ninja foodi. When one is busy, I sometimes use the other one.

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SharkE — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:41:48 GMT

Why spend 100 on a just plain pressure cooker when you buy the Ninja Foodi you get the pressure cooker, oven, air crisper, dehydrator, steam bunch of other options that I can't remember.

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Sooner — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 16:03:01 GMT

I have been very happy with the 3 and 6 quart Instant Pots I have. We use them all the time. I'm sure the 8 quart would work as well.

My husband said today he would hate to be without them. We have had Presto, ******or, Cuisinart and other pressure cookers for a very long time--both electric and stovetop. Non have worked as easily, well and reliably as the Instant Pots!

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Kkins — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 19:09:11 GMT

I have several pressure cookers...manual and electic...the manual are presto, mirro, and megefesa...the electric are two sizes of instant pots (3 and 6 quart). For the manual I especially like the megefesa. I totally love my IP's as I don't have to babysit them...I don't leave home with them running btw. The IP insert is like the megefesa is stainless steel and I think you can't beat that! Hope that helps!

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kitty60 — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 19:12:10 GMT

I bought an 8 qt Nu Wave last week on sale. I used it for the first time today making baby back ribs. 15 minutes to pressure 20 minutes cooking, they came out great. It was easy to use, no problems for my first time with it. Love the stainless pot, it is heavy duty. My only other experience was the 2 qt CE, I like it for small amounts and for my veggies. Do not like the non stick. Haven't used that much and the non stick it is coming off.

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brandiwine — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:15:31 GMT

NESCO! 6 qt has a wonderful non stick surface. Great product.

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SharkE — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:52:35 GMT

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Razzy 7 — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 15:25:55 GMT

An Instant Pot, no question about it. Why? The Facebook group, "Instant Pot Community" has almost 2 million, yes million members. That ought to tell you something about the quality of the product and its appeal.

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LilLadyNJ — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:08:12 GMT

I would also recommend the Instant Pot. I like it because it has a stainless steel interior pot and clean up is a brreze. I still have my stove top pressure cooker that I have had over 25 years, but I like the IP because it don't have to keep an eye on it. It works as good as my stove top pressure cooker.

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whiteghost44 — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 01:40:16 GMT

I have used pressure cookers for over 40 years of various types, makes and sizes. And yes, I've eve exploded one or two of the stove top units. I currently have 6 electric units, all of which I use and appreciate. I have two 8 quart units. My Elite round 8 quart continues to serve me well; however, my all time favorite is my recent purchase of a new 8 quart unit. An oval, Geek Chef 11 in 1 purchased from HSN. I deviated from my usual stainless and purchased this one in red. The pulled it out of the box and the color was beautiful. The first meal I made was chicken alfredo. The browning function came up to temp in under 3 minutes. The entire bottom of the insert heated allowing for beautiful browning of the chicken. I added the rest of the ingredients, including dry linguine (didn't have to break it - love that), put the lid on and effortlessly closed it with a simple turn of the top handle. I nicknamed him Mad Max - he came up to pressure in 6 minutes! Within 10 minutes the alfredo was done, pasta was perfect, nor did the cream sauce / cheese stick to the insert pot. The handles on the insert make it super easy to remove from the base as well. I've made bourbon molasses baked beans, one pot spaghetti and meatballs, stuffed pork chops, beef stroganoff, rice and potatoes - all came out perfect! I LOVE this unit...and I am picky! HSN carries the Geek Chef oval at a price less than anywhere else I've found it - in fact, it's now $30 less than I paid for it! LOL! The link is highlighted below. It lives up to the video and then some. https://www.hsn.com/products/geek-chef-8-quart-1300-watt-11-in-1-electric-pressure-c/8737031 The best to you on your new purchase!

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Razzy 7 — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 21:13:58 GMT

Before you purchase the Ninja Foodi, may sure you're willing to give up the counter space it will need. It's a big honking machine. Maybe you don't want to keep it on your counter. That's fine, but know it's very heavy.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 21:27:21 GMT

My post isn't about a recommendation but it's about the lids on pressure cookers.

When mine gets really messy with food, especially in and around the gasket, I take the lid (gasket and all) and put it in my dishwasher. Take it out to air dry, comes out like new.

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Eager2Learn — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 20:03:46 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
My post isn't about a recommendation but it's about the lids on pressure cookers.

When mine gets really messy with food, especially in and around the gasket, I take the lid (gasket and all) and put it in my dishwasher. Take it out to air dry, comes out like new.

The one thing I hate about the IP is removing and replacing that darned gasket each time I use the machine. I was wondering if I could just put the lid in the dishwasher.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 20:15:31 GMT

@Eager2Learn wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
My post isn't about a recommendation but it's about the lids on pressure cookers.

When mine gets really messy with food, especially in and around the gasket, I take the lid (gasket and all) and put it in my dishwasher. Take it out to air dry, comes out like new.
The one thing I hate about the IP is removing and replacing that darned gasket each time I use the machine. I was wondering if I could just put the lid in the dishwasher.

@Eager2Learn

I don't even remove the gasket. I just leave it in place and stick the lid in the dishwasher.

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peppermint patty — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:06:03 GMT

If you are still looking for an oval pressure cooker, I recently purchased the Geek Chef 8 qt. Oval pressure cooker from HSN. I also have a 6 qt. And 3 qt. Instant Pot. I use all of them and am really happy with them. The only downside with the oval one is that it is heavier than the instant pot.

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nyc1 — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:12:02 GMT

@WORKING GAL wrote:
I had an 8 qt. CE Technique oval pressure cooker for many years from QVC. The non-stick is not looking good and I think it's time to replace. I can't find an oval one anywhere. I saw the Nuwave 8 qt. today on Mary's show and am thinking about it as the price is good.
But I am torn whether to go with the Nuwave or the Instant Pot 8 qt. I have seen elsewhere. What do you suggest and why? TIA

@WORKING GAL I have the SAME ONE and LOVE the OVAL SHAPE. You have so much more flexibility with it. I'm still using mine but it takes awhile to come up to pressure. Other than that, it does an amazing job. I'll be following the replies that you get here. I would only replace with an oval shape.