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Think somebody at one time

SharkE — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 03:46:51 GMT

had asked about the big oval shaped pressure cooker. I've had this one for yrs. Now, I see it's made a come back.

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Cook's Essentials 8-qt Electric Oval Pressure Multi- Cooker.

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SouthernBee — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:04:48 GMT

@SharkE :Thanks for posting. What a surprise.?♥️. Have you ordered the red? I have it in my shopping cart but really running out of storage space. I love the oval shape for ribs and bigger items. The previous oval that I had lasted only a few years but used it at least twice a week.

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Marp — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:19:28 GMT

I have the old 6 quart oval pressure cooker and it has three pressure settings, the highest being 15psi. This unit on high is 10psi which is making me hesitate from ordering.

I would appreciate pro/con input about the 10psi to help me decide if this unit is for me.

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SouthernBee — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:33:47 GMT

@Marp wrote:
I have the old 6 quart oval pressure cooker and it has three pressure settings, the highest being 15psi. This unit on high is 10psi which is making me hesitate from ordering.

I would appreciate pro/con input about the 10psi to help me decide if this unit is for me.

@Marp : I hope that I didn't make a mistake. I just ordered this for the shape and didn't check the psi. Now to find a place to put this when not using. I don't have a lot of counter space.

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Marp — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:25:39 GMT

@SouthernBee, I doubt you will find this unit to be a mistake. My question about it only being 10psi is mostly me being picky.

In reality, according to my research, cooking at 15psi is faster than at 10psi by minutes; not enough difference for what I cook to be a legitimate concern.

The primary negative I've found (I do not know if it applies to this unit) is that manufacturers often lower the high pressure psi as a cost saving measure as they are then able to use lighter weight materials.

Although the cost is significantly higher there are two or three oval pressure cookers listed on Amazon that I will evaluate before I make a final decision.

ETA: The oval shape is my obsession. I have a 2 qt round and a 4 qt round which I use for eggs and vegetables but when doing anything of size give me the oval. I have a thing about the idea of putting a whole chicken or pork loin in a round pressure cooker. So much easier in the oval, especially getting the cooked meat out intact.

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Carmie — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:40:45 GMT

I used to have the 8 qt. oval but it died after only using it a few times. To make matters worse, I had food cooking in it at the time.

I ended up sending the lid, rubber seal and liner to a poster on these forums who needed a spare.

I vowed to never buy anymore Cooks Essentials products. i have never had any luck with their electric items or their cookware.

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Sooner — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 06:40:26 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
I used to have the 8 qt. oval but it died after only using it a few times. To make matters worse, I had food cooking in it at the time.

I ended up sending the lid and rubber seal to a poster on these forums who needed a spare.

I vowed to never buy anymore Cooks Essentials products. i have never had any luck with their electric items or their cookware.

@Carmie I had one and gave it away because it was so heavy and bulky. One thing about chickens, it seems to me that most of the ones I buy now days are more round than long like they used to be.

Maybe it's just where I shop. . .

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ciao_bella — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:10:54 GMT

I have the Cook's Essential original oval PC that I'm still using. I love the oval shape and so glad they've decided to bring it back. If and when I need to replace my old unit, I'll be back for this one.

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SouthernBee — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:22:20 GMT

@Marp : Thank you and I totally agree and understand. I was looking back at my notes. The pressure cooker lasted 1 1/2 years and I could not find replacement parts . I needed the pressure valve, steam vent and gasket. I swore that I would never purchase another cook essentials product because I had issues with the cookware and bakeware and I am very careful with my stuff. So like the ole saying : " Never say never". I used it for ribs, corn on the cob, turkey breast, ham, chicken, Mac n cheese and boiled peanuts, corned beef and cabbage. I still have Bob Wardens (sp) pressure cook book. DH just said that I probably needed to order another one for replacement parts but mercy where can I store it?

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SharkE — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:37:32 GMT

closet shelves

get a rack, put in laundry room , put on shelf. out in garage

I've done it all. Mine is still working, no, didn't get 1.

alone now I don't cook like I used too. He was a big meat eater, I'm not.

Still do bread LOL He wasn't big on, but, I do and now glad I can make my own don't know what's coming down the pike.

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SouthernBee — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:19:44 GMT

Hi Y'all: I just tried to post a question about this oval pressure cooker: What is the model and serial number and will replacement parts be available? The response: choose another nick name ?? Plus noticed the price has increased since placing my order.

Up date: Was finally able to post my question and requested that an extra insert be available for purchase for multiple uses.

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Sooner — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:11:51 GMT

I will make a general comment about pressure cookers not to point it toward an individual, or argue about what's best, but to share my experiences.

Up until Instant Pots came out we had had an old bobble head type Presto, a stovetop ******or, and stovetop Fisslers (which actually work well if you need stovetop).

When the multi cookers came out, we had old 8 qt oval one from QVC which was so heavy it was a pain, Cuisinart (terrible to try to get the lid to seal) and ******or--again rated highly. All of them difficult to get the lid on and/or the settings the complicated to use--you had to fiddle with them!

I avoided the IP's for hears because of bad experiences but finally bought one and was delighted. It is the only one I've had that the lid goes on securely, it is easy to use and works well and has for years. We use them at least twice a week, sometimes more especially the 3 qt for the two of us.

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SouthernBee — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:23:56 GMT

@Sooner : Sometimes I have trouble getting the Instant pot lid on and off.

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SharkE — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:01:20 GMT

yep, it's went back up to 90 yesterday it was 70 something.

Why you have to watch QVC like a hawk.

take advantage of lunch time specials # 1

clearance items mark downs

One day only's.

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Sooner — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:42:20 GMT

@SouthernBee wrote:
@Sooner : Sometimes I have trouble getting the Instant pot lid on and off.

@SouthernBee I am sorry and surprised to hear that. I just line up the little triangles and slide the lid on both of ours and they just click into place.

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SouthernBee — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:50:36 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@SouthernBee wrote:
@Sooner : Sometimes I have trouble getting the Instant pot lid on and off.
@SouthernBee I am sorry and surprised to hear that. I just line up the little triangles and slide the lid on both of ours and they just click into place.

Thank you but it's me with operator error. So many days that I just struggle trying to do stuff between my bad eyes and arthritis hands. I just keep doing and trying and refuse to give up. I am very slow and just thankful and appreciate that I can purchase my kitchen toys that make things better.🤗♥️

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Sage04 — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:24:17 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@Carmie wrote:
I used to have the 8 qt. oval but it died after only using it a few times. To make matters worse, I had food cooking in it at the time.

I ended up sending the lid and rubber seal to a poster on these forums who needed a spare.

I vowed to never buy anymore Cooks Essentials products. i have never had any luck with their electric items or their cookware.
@Carmie I had one and gave it away because it was so heavy and bulky. One thing about chickens, it seems to me that most of the ones I buy now days are more round than long like they used to be.

Maybe it's just where I shop. . .

@Sooner I laughed when I saw read your post, but you are so right. The chickens are round and plump.

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Sooner — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:53:26 GMT

@Sage04 Well thank you! A few years ago I noticed my oval Le Creuset pot was full in the middle and not at the ends of chickens. And they fit perfectly in the round ones.

I guess chickens aren't watching their figures either these days!

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SharkE — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 20:36:09 GMT

steroids

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WORKING GAL — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 23:31:00 GMT

@SharkE- It may have been me. I've been asking QVC for this size and shape PC for a long time. I have the 8 qt. Technique hard anodized PC that QVC offered over a decade ago. It is a work horse and I love it. The non-stick is wearign out on the bottom so it's time to replace it. Mine is very heavy including the insert itself. The lid has two handles that snap onto the cooker. The insert has handles on each side that the lid snaps onto to close. What concerns me about the one they are offering now doesn't appear to have insert handles. How do you remove the insert? I don't want to always remove the food while the insert is in the cooker and I will have to remove it to clean it. That's what is holding me back from ordering. I have some arthritis in my hands so I don't want to make things harder for myself. This was never addressed in the 2 presentations I saw. Your thoughts on this? TIA