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Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
The Presto Professional 8 quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker is a deluxe pressure cooker crafted of luxurious stainless steel with a tri-clad base for quick, even heating. The quick pressure/steam release system ensures precision cooking. It's the perfect solution to healthy, satisfying meals that are prepared fast and easy. Foods cook three to ten times faster than ordinary cooking methods...even faster than a microwave for many foods. It has Luxurious stainless steel for long-lasting beauty and easy cleaning. The 01370 Includes stainless steel steamer basket and Complete 64-page instruction/recipe book. Perfect solution to healthy, satisfying meals Stainless Steel Steamer Basket Included Complete 64-page instruction/recipe book
Pressure cookers have experienced renewed popularity over the last several years because cooks have rediscovered what some cooks (particularly grandmas) have known for a long time--they're really fast. And it's easy to cook healthfully with pressure cookers, since the food retains so much more of its nutrients and flavor. Presto's 8-quart pressure cooker is a multi-purpose pot that can stand in as a conventional soup pot as well as perform the kitchen magic that pressure cookers are famous for. Chicken Cacciatore cooks in 8 minutes! And it's big enough for home canning, too. (The USDA recommends pressure canning as the only safe method for low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats, and poultry.) This professional-quality stainless steel pressure cooker is a handy addition to any well-rounded set of kitchen tools. The heavy-duty lid locks down during cooking; an inner sealing ring keeps the steam in. In addition to a pop-up pressure indicator and a simple steam release mechanism, there is an overpressure plug that will let off steam if it builds up excessively. This pressure cooker is useful for weeknight dinners or for any meal that needs to come together quickly. An accompanying booklet contains 75 recipes, ranging from basic soup stocks to stews and pot roasts--even desserts like Petite Pumpkin Custards! Tenderize lean cuts of beef or pork; or cook chicken, fish, or vegetables faster than you can in a microwave, and without losing moisture. Nonabrasive cleansers are best for cleaning this stainless steel pressure cooker, though occasional use of a fine metal polish will help the exterior keep its shine. The Presto 8-quart pressure cooker is fully immersible; in addition, the sealing ring should be removed after each use to allow cleaning of the inside rim of the lid. The vent pipe is simple to keep clean with a small brush or pipe cleaner, and both the air vent/cover lock and the overpressure plug are removable. The pressure cooker measures 10-1/2 inches in diameter (15-1/2 inches including handles) and 8-1/2 inches tall (including lid). Presto guarantees this pressure cooker with an extended 12-year warranty. A detailed instruction and recipe booklet is included; special safety issues that pertain to pressure cookers are clearly explained. --Garland Withers
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Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Reviews
Bought this for my son for xmas. Thank You. Amazon made my xmas shopping easy. Shipping was fast. Stainlees steel and 8 quarts is a great size.
Pretty darn good product,(wish it were American made). Barley soup in 15, big energy saving also. Meat loaf and potatoes cooked in same pot in 10 minutes WOW. Her instructions for using PC much clearer than manufacture's, and also has good basic recipes with many easy variations. Have been using it for fast and healthy meals after work. Simple to use, I would highly recommend Lorna Sass's cookbook to go with it.
So I decided to get the 8 quart, and it turned out to be the perfect size. As you might be aware, for most foods, one should not fill the pot past the halfway mark. Well, once I finish adding the meat, vegetables, and water, the pot is almost approaching the halfway mark. I like cooking chicken soup, chicken stew, turkey legs, beans, etc. I knew that I wanted a Presto stainless steel pressure cooker because it has been so well rated. Amazon sells the 4, 6, and 8 quart cooker.
When I am done cooking, I leave the leftovers in the pot and place the pot in the fridge. . It cooks food fast and preserves all the food flavors. Overall, this is just a great product. The pot is well made. However, I struggled determining what size to get.
The size is also perfect for storing food in the fridge. The outer stainless steel surface is beautiful. The next day, I can easily reheat the food right in the pot. As for the pressure cooker itself, it works great. I am a single guy and thought that maybe the 8 quart was going to be too big but then did not want to get the 4 or 6 and be limited to what I could cook.
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