Kitchen

[okaywitheasypay]

@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!

[momtochloe]

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@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. 

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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.

[Kachina624]

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@CelticCrafter wrote:

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

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@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. 

[pattiewaddle]

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.....

[Razzy 7]

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.