What are the advantages and disadvantages of stainless steel pressure cookers?

Question by Meemee: What are the advantages and disadvantages of stainless steel pressure cookers?

PS. Advantage as well as disadvantages of the Stainless Steel instead of aluminium


Best answer:

Answer by Paul in San Diego
The advantage of a pressure cooker is that it will cook things faster at a higher heat without burning. If you boil a pot of water, the water will never get hotter than the boiling point (212 F or 100 C). Before it can, it turns to steam and escapes. If you try to superheat the water (keep it on high heat after it's started boiling), it will just boil over until all the water is gone.

With a pressure cooker, the pressure prevents the water from boiling at the normal boiling point. So, the temperature can be increased beyond that point without the pot boiling over (it's sealed under pressure, hence the name). This allows things to cook faster without drying out or burning.

I don't know what a disadvantage would be, except that it's more expensive than a regular pot.

What do you think? Answer below!

Presto 01365 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, Deluxe Reviews

Presto 01365 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, Deluxe

• High-speed pressure cooking preserves flavors and nutrients
• Pressure regulator automatically maintains the proper cooking pressure
• Protective features include pressure release devices and a cover lock that keeps cooker from being opened until pressure is reduced
• Includes a stainless steel rack and a 64-page instruction/recipe book. Fully immersible and dishwasher safe
• Tri-clad base is made with a layer of aluminum sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel. extended 12-year limited warranty

Cooks healthy, flavorful meals 3 to 10 times faster than ordinary methods. Long-lasting stainless steel with tri-clad base provides fast, even heating. With this purchase, dollar 5. is being donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

List Price: $ 59.99

Price: $ 47.86

Instant Pot® 6L/6.33qt Stainless Steel Inner Pot with 3-ply Bottom Reviews

Instant Pot® 6L/6.33qt Stainless Steel Inner Pot with 3-ply Bottom

• Durable stainless steel construction
• 3-ply bottom for even heating
• Mirror-polished surface for easy cleaning and less sticky to food
• Suitable for Instant Pot IP-LUX60, IP-CSG60
• Dishwasher-safe

This original stainless steel inner pot has a 3-ply bottom for even heating. Its highly polished surface is less sticky to food and easy for cleaning. Having a secondary inner pot makes it most convenient in preparing for multiple type of food with your electric pressure cooker

List Price: $ 45.99

Price: $ 29.95

Mr.chef Electric Pressure Cooker Bonus Extra Stainless Steel Pot and Glass Lid for free 6.33qt Reviews

Mr.chef Electric Pressure Cooker Bonus Extra Stainless Steel Pot and Glass Lid for free 6.33qt

• Completely redesigned user interface providing the most convenience and easy of use.
• Micro-Processor controlled programs: Rice cook, Chicken, congee, soup, been/tendon and 1 optional menu.
• Reduced cooking time by up to 40%,Power saving 60% than regular cooker
• Delay Cooking Timer: Up to 10-Hour,Automatic Keep-warm
• Healthy cooking with better tastes, Consistent results every time

Bonus Package: - Worth

One Stainless Steel pot - meat ,tendon, soup.

One Non-Sticking Pot - rice, congee

One Transparent Glass Lid One Silica Gel Seal

ETL and CETL certified--Offers you uncompromised safety and peace of mind.

Capacity: 6.33 Qt

Power rating: 1000W? Voltage: 110v/60Hz Operating pressure: 0~70kPa

Limited pressure: 90kPa

Keep warm function: 60~80°C (140-176°F)

Operating pressure time:0~30 minutes

Product size(L×W×H): 30×30×34 cm/ 12×12×13.5 inch

Inner pot size:16×22×24 cm /6×8.6×9.5 inch (Height × Inner rim diameter × outer rim diameter cm)

Package size(L×W×H):31×31×56 cm/12×12×23 inch

One year warranty

90days Stress Free Guarantee

We are fully confident with our products' quality, However, if any problem with this product within 90 days of purchase, we will exchange a new one at our cost.

List Price: $ 109.99

Price: $ 109.99

Secura 6-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker 6qt, 18/10 Stainless Steel Cooking Pot

Secura 6-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker 6qt, 18/10 Stainless Steel Cooking Pot, Pressure cooker, Slow cooker, Food steamer, Rice cooker, Browning/sauté pan, S...
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TATUNG Electric Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker - 4L Reviews

TATUNG Electric Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker - 4L

• 10 PRE-SET COOKING FUNCTIONS
• PRESET TIMER TO COMPLETE THE COOKING PROCESS WITHIN SET TIME
• LED DISPLAY WITH PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL
• MULTIPLE SAFETY CONTROL PROTECTIONS
• THREE TEXTURE SELECTIONS,UL CERTIFICATE

and this pressure cooker can cook BBQ now

List Price: $ 90.00

Price: $ 90.00

Shopping for a pressure cooker. Do i want aluminum or stainless steel? Do i want a stop top or Electric?

Question by Landy: Shopping for a pressure cooker. Do i want aluminum or stainless steel? Do i want a stop top or Electric?



Best answer:

Answer by emgee
Stainless stove top model. Mirro or Presto.

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Manttra 39001 Chef-Xpress 8-Quart Stainless Steel Electric Multi-Cooker Reviews

Manttra 39001 Chef-Xpress 8-Quart Stainless Steel Electric Multi-Cooker

• Smart visual pressure indicator, 2 pressure settings and quick steam release
• Cooking times are reduced by up to 70%
• Made of high quality 18/10 stainless steel with 3-Ply clad bottom
• 9 safety features provides worry-free cooking
• Includes instructions and recipe book

This is not just a pressure cooker. The Chef-Xpress is a multi functional unit that is a stock pot, vegetable and shellfish steamer, pasta cooker, pressure cooker and more! It can be used for steaming, braising, simmering, roasting, stewing and even defrosting. Pressure cooking is the fastest, easiest and healthiest way to prepare your favorite foods. Cook delicious meals up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods. Simply load ingredients, lock the lid, begin cooking and walk away. The Chef-Xpress will shut itself off once the cooking cycle is complete. Plus, it will go to keep warm mode for up to 4 hours. Cook without oils while retaining important vitamins and minerals. Chicken, beef, fish, beans vegetables, soups and more cook to perfection in record time! Set includes; 8Qt. stainless steel stock pot, stainless steel pressure lid, tempered glass lid, stainless steel steamer/pasta insert and trivet. 9 state of the art safety features makes cooking worry-free. Select from 2 pressure settings; high or low. Includes Visual Pressure Indicator and One-Touch quick steam release, browning mode and more. Instructions and recipe book included. UL approved.

List Price: $ 119.99

Price: $ 94.99

Asian -Style Gourmet Automatic Electric Pressure Cooker with Stainless Steel Inner Pot. Model BT900XL5 - Bouns Free Pressure Ring Reviews

Asian -Style Gourmet Automatic Electric Pressure Cooker with Stainless Steel Inner Pot. Model BT900XL5 - Bouns Free Pressure Ring

• Cooks automatically. Absolutely no manual operation required during cooking
• Cooks cleanly. No jet steam like that of conventional pressure cooker
• Cooks everything: rice, porridge, chicken, meat, stew, ribs, etc.
• Removable stainless steel inner pan. Large capacity: 5 liters or 1.5 gallons or 6 quarts; Power rating: 110V 60Hz 900W
• Cooks intelligently with an optimized preprograms; Cooks quickly. Saves time and energy by 40-60%; Preset timer up to 24 hr before cooking

Combining the feature of a rice cooker and a pressure cooker, Gourmet Electric Pressure Cooker is truly multi-functional. You can use it to cook rice, porridge, soup, stew, meat, chicken, beef, beans, etc., all with just a simple menu selection in a fast, energy efficient, clean and quite way! With this cooker, you can put many of your old cooking equipments away, and you are sure to feel that your kitchen is a lot more spacious and orderly! Finally, this pressure cook uses a food-grade stainless steel inner pot. All surfaces in contact with food are made of stainless steel. Please note that most other electronic pressure cookers use inner pot with harmful Teflon nonstick coating

List Price: $ 219.99

Price: $ 108.99

Secura 6-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker 6qt, 18/10 Stainless Steel Cooking Pot, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Steamer, Rice Cooker, Browning/Sauté, Soup Maker(2013 Version) Reviews

Secura 6-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker 6qt, 18/10 Stainless Steel Cooking Pot, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Steamer, Rice Cooker, Browning/Sauté, Soup Maker(2013 Version)

• 6-quart multifunction electric cooker replaces your pressure cooker, slow cooker, food steamer, rice cooker, browning/sauté pan, soup maker. Automatic keep warm.
• 18/10 stainless steel dishwasher-safe cooking pot; Cool-touch handles; Stainless steel lid with cool-touch finish, safe and energy efficient.
• Micro-computerized temperature and time-control system; Digital display; Convenient lid bracket; Up to 24-hour delay timer.
• Package includes: Secura pressure cooker with stainless steel cooking pot, measuring cup, rice spoon, user's manual and recipe book.
• Optional accessories: stainless steel steam basket and steam rack, non-stick cooking pot.

6-quart multifunction electric cooker replaces your pressure cooker, slow cooker, food steamer, rice cooker, browning/sauté pan, soup maker. Automatic keep warm.

18/10 stainless steel dishwasher-safe cooking pot; Cool-touch handles; Stainless steel lid with cool-touch finish, safe and energy efficient.

Micro-computerized temperature and time-control system; Digital display; Convenient lid bracket; Up to 24-hour delay timer.

Package includes: Secura pressure cooker with stainless steel cooking pot, measuring cup, rice spoon, user’s manual and recipe book.

Optional accessories: stainless steel steam basket and steam rack, non-stick cooking pot.

List Price: $ 129.99

Price: $ 105.98

Prestige Deluxe Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, 6.5 Liters Reviews

Prestige Deluxe Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, 6.5 Liters

• Designed to give you more body capacity as compared to normal outer lid pressure cooker.
• Comes with a first time 2-in-1 safety device called PI (Pressure Indicator).
• Uses best quality virgin steel with stronger lugs and thick base to give your cooker a safe and long life.
• Enables "Separator Cooking" -a hygienic form of cooking to retain nutritional value and taste of food while enabling you to cook 3 dishes at a time
• ISI certified - conforms to international quality standards.

Prestige Pressure cookers are one the fastest and easier ways to cook any hot food. These Prestige Deluxe Stainless Steel Pressure Cookers come in a fully assembled fashion and are ideal for both home use and cooking in bulk quantities. This cooker will also come with a very detailed instructional booklet, safety valve, and manufacturer's warranty. This cooker is easy to clean and has a heavy bottom which means nothing will stick to it.

List Price: $ 86.99

Price: $ 46.25

Big Boss 5 Quart Stainless Steel Electric Pressure Cooker Reviews

Big Boss 5 Quart Stainless Steel Electric Pressure Cooker

• Preserves nutrients and flavors in food
• Safety lock ensures safe cooking
• Condensation reservoir that collects excess condensation while the unit is in use
• Pressure regulator knob indicates pressure/steam settings. Also used for quick pressure release
• Cool to the touch stainless steel outer shell

The Big Boss 900-Watt Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker makes it easy to prepare hearty, healthy meals for your family. Designed with the busy home cook in mind, this nonstick pressure cooker comes with a delay timer as well as fast and slow cook settings to make it easier to prepare home-cooked meals. This all-in-one cooker makes it simple to prepare meat, seafood, vegetable dishes, and more. This 5-quart pressure cooker also offers safety features including a locking mechanism and automatic shut-off.

900-Watt Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

At a Glance:

• Removable, nonstick cooking pot for easy cleaning
• Simple digital display is easy to use
• Offers fast and slow cook settings
• 5-quart size ideal for families
• Timer offers up to 24-hour delayed start
• 900-watt power
• Safety lock ensures safe cooking
• Cooks food fast, browns, steams, slow cooks, and keeps food warm

Stainless Steel Shell Stays Cool to the Touch

This conveniently sized pressure cooker was designed with an attractive, sturdy outer shell of stainless steel, which remains cool to the touch even after hours of cooking. Inside, the Big Boss Pressure Cooker has a removable nonstick cooking pot that provides even heating and easy cleaning.

The roomy 5-quart cooking pot can fit ample food to feed a hungry family and also provides an easy way for to feed friends while entertaining.

Offers Fast and Slow Cooking Options

The Big Boss cooker's easy-to-use digital display allows you to choose between six modes at the push of a button including steam, brown, warm, slow cook, and delay.

When used as a pressure cooker, the Big Boss speeds up the cooking process, locking in flavor. This versatile appliance can also be used to steam rice, vegetables, and other foods. Just place your food in a small, heat-resistant rack or basket (not included) inside the cooking pot.

Busy cooks will appreciate the cooker's timer settings, which let you set up a meal up to 24 hours before cooking time begins. The slow cook and warming settings also make it easy to prep food ahead of time and have it perfectly cooked at dinner.

Cooker Offers Advanced Safety Features

The Big Boss Pressure Cooker comes with a variety of safety features. The sturdy lid is equipped with a sliding lock, which holds it firmly in place during high-pressure cooking. The lid also comes with an easy-to-grip handle.

Additionally, the cooker has an automatic shut-off feature and a safety valve which prevents excess pressure from building up inside.

What's in the Box

Main container, lid, removable cooking pot, mixing spoon, and measuring cup

Parts	Features
Pressure Regulator Knob	Pressure/steam settings, removable for cleaning
Self locking Lid	Prevents from opening until all the pressure is gone
Floating Valve	Indicates presence of pressure, keeping the lid in locked position
Rubber Gasket	Creates a super tight seal for proper pressure cooker operation
Removable Cooking Pot	Nonstick pot where food is cooked
Main Housing	Contains stationary pot with temperature sensor and control panel
Condensation Reservoir	Collects excess condensation while the unit is in use
Instructions/Recipe Book	Contains important info as well as a variety of delicious recipes

Prepare healthy meals without a lot of hassle using the Big Boss Pressure Cooker. View larger.

The pressure cooker comes with simple buttons as well as a time delay that lets you start your food when it's convenient. View larger.

The 5-quart cooking pot provides plenty of room for feeding a hungry family. View larger.

List Price: $ 129.99

Price: $ 94.99

Kuhn Rikon 2 1/2-Liter Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Reviews

Kuhn Rikon 2 1/2-Liter Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

• Quickly and healthfully cooks foods under steam pressure with little liquid
• 18/10 stainless steel; aluminum disk on bottom for quick, even heating
• Automatic lid lock won't release until pressure is released
• Three pressure-release valves and pressure indicator ensure safety
• 92-page pressure-cooking recipe book included

Now that the kids are gone from home, you need to figure out how to cook only one or two servings at a time. Never fear! The Kuhn Rikon Duromatic® 3346 2.5 Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, known as our ''Empty Nester,'' is here. Brown or saute foods first on the waffle-texture base, then pop on the lid and cook it up fast under pressure. This is a perfect first-time all-purpose cooker for small households, too. This cooker features solid aluminum sandwiched between stainless steel for fast, even heating.

Additional features

• Dishwasher-safe
• New generation spring-loaded precision valve
• Includes Quick Cuisine Cookbook - .00 value
• 9.5 diam. inches (24cm), 2 to 4 servings
• 10-year warranty on non-replaceable parts, workmanship

About Kuhn Rikon Kuhn Rikon, originally of Switzerland, is a manufacturer of high-quality pressure cookers and kitchen tools. The company has been in business since 1926, and is known specifically for the famous Duromatic® line of quality pressure cookers. Today, Kuhn Rikon headquarters is located in the United States. With a reputation for superior technology, superior people and superior customer service, the company's mission is to provide unique, quality products for the kitchen that blend old-world craftsmanship with innovative technology and design.

2.5-quart pressure cooker for small households. Waffle-texture base for fat-free sauteing and frying. User-friendly operation. 5 integrated safety systems. 18/10 stainless steel construction.This is not your grandmother's pressure cooker. After two generations of busy cooks employed pressure cookers to prepare family meals, the next generation--with memories of valves dancing and hissing on stovetops--then snubbed pressure cookers. Now pressure cookers have come back, those old valves replaced by modern versions that ensure safety while delivering the speed, ease, and nutritional benefits of pressure cooking.

This heavyweight 18/10 stainless-steel beauty is a fine example of contemporary engineering and style. Its mirror finish gleams, and its black handles stay cool. Its spring valve doesn't hiss unless too much steam has built up and the heat needs turning down. Two other valves offer backup safety, and the top automatically locks until all pressure has been released. Pressure-cooking traps steam to heat foods at temperatures higher than boiling. This cooker has an aluminum disk sandwiched by stainless steel in its base to speed the process even more through fast heat conductivity. Little water is required, so nutrients, flavor, and color are not boiled away.

At 9-3/4 inches in diameter and 3 inches deep, this 2-1/2-liter (2.65-quart) cooker resembles a deep frying pan. A waffle pattern on the bottom releases food quickly after browning. Cleanup is a bit involved: hand wash the cooker, rubber gasket, and lid with a mild detergent; lightly oil the gasket. Minor cleaning inconvenience, however, should not overshadow the major convenience of pressure cooking. Accompanying the cooker is a 92-page pressure-cooking recipe booklet. --Fred Brack

List Price: $ 220.00

Price: $ 167.95

Prestige Deluxe Stainless Steel Mini Handi Pressure Cooker, 3.3-Liter Reviews

Prestige Deluxe Stainless Steel Mini Handi Pressure Cooker, 3.3-Liter

• Prestige stainless steel cookers use the best quality stainless steel with stronger lugs and thick base to give your cooker a safe and long life
• Comes with a first time 2-in-1 safety device called pi pressure indicator ; The device will rise while there is pressure inside the cooker and will come down when there is no pressure thus indicating
• Designed to give you more body capacity as compared to normal outer lid pressure cooker
• Enables "separator cooking" , a more hygienic form of cooking to retain the nutritional value and taste of food while enabling you to cook 3 dishes at a time
• ISI certified - conforms to international quality standards

Prestige deluxe pressure handi offers the aroma and taste of ethnic cooking combined with the efficiency and speed of pressure-cooking. Prestige pressure handi allows you the unprecedented convince of slow cooking, pressure-cooking and serving, all from the same vessel. The pressure handi is an ideal cook-and-serve vessel with the unique finish maintaining it is new look for years.

List Price: $ 70.99

Price: $ 39.50

Cuisinart CPC-600 1000-Watt 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker, Brushed Stainless and Matte Black Reviews

Cuisinart CPC-600 1000-Watt 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker, Brushed Stainless and Matte Black

• 6-quart electric pressure cooker reduces cooking times by 70 percent
• Push-button controls; easy-to-read digital display; precision thermostat
• Settings for pressure cooking, browning, simmering, sauteing, and warming
• Timer; cool-touch handles; nonstick dishwasher-safe cooking pot and trivet
• Measures 12-1/5 by 12-1/5 by 13-1/5 inches; 3-year limited warranty

Cook Faster, Eat Healthier!

Reduce time spent in the kitchen preparing meals with the help of this 6-quart electric pressure cooker--it cuts cooking times up to 70-percent when compared to traditional stovetop cooking methods. The unit traps steam inside, which builds up pressure to create hotter temperatures, and its tight seal locks in heat, moisture, and flavor, as well as vitamins and minerals for exceptionally healthy, great-tasting meals like soup, chili, and other one-dish entrees. It also works well for cheesecake and custard, because dessert should never be left off the menu. The unit's push-button controls and easy-to-read digital display eliminate guesswork, while its precision digital thermostat regulates temperatures. Choose from preprogrammed settings for high- or low-pressure cooking, browning, simmering, sauteing, and warming. For safety, the cooker must be fully locked for pressure to build, and it will remain locked until the pressure inside drops to zero. Other highlights include a 99-minute timer with an LED countdown display, cool-touch side handles, and a nonstick cooking pot that cleans up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. A dishwasher-safe trivet also comes included. Housed in brushed stainless steel, the 1000-watt pressure cooker measures 12-1/5 by 12-1/5 by 13-1/5 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

You're about to experience a better, faster, and healthier way of cooking. Your Cuisinart Electric Pressure Cooker seals in steam to cook hotter and faster, and it seals in nutrients as well. Cook in less water and experience textures and tastes that are simply sensational. Features easy touch-button settings, a countdown timer, and a cooking pot big enough for a pot roast with all the fixings. Enjoy!

Pressure Cooker Settings

• Low Pressure

• High Pressure

• Browning – This preset temperature allows cooking over high heat, without the lid, before pressure cooking. Browning foods in a small amount of fat in this way seals the outer surfaces of meats and vegetables, producing a visually appealing, flavorful exterior with a moist, tender interior.

• Sauté – The preset temperature, done prior to pressure cooking with lid removed, allows you to quickly soften vegetables in a small amount of fat or liquid without browning, and to cook items such as rice (Arborio, brown, Carnaroli, white, etc.) for pilafs and risottos.

• Simmer – This preset temperature allows you to cook liquids at a lower temperature. It is primarily used to finish cooking some items, i.e. to add ingredients to a risotto, sauce, or stew or to continue cooking process to achieve preferred texture.

• Keep Warm – Holds and keeps cooked food warm for up to 12 hours. Automatic Keep Warm Feature: When LED display reaches, the pressure cooker automatically shifts to Keep Warm temperature. The Keep Warm light will turn on and unit will beep to indicate cooking is complete.

Product Features

• 6-quart capacity
• Fingerprint-proof brushed stainless steel housing
• Digital thermostat
• Push button control for cooking options and programmed settings
• 99-minute time and LED countdown display
• Cool-touch side handles
• Nonstick cooking pot
• Trivet included (dishwasher safe)
• Dishwasher-safe cooking pot
• 1000 watts
• Recipe book included
• Limited 3-year warranty

Effortless Cooking

1. With the unit on and the LED displayed, press the MENU button to select the desired cooking function. The function light will flash.
2. Select Low or High Pressure setting.
3. Press TIME to select number of minutes needed for pressure cooking. Time increases in 1-minute increments up to 40 minutes. Time increases in 5-minute increments from 40 to 99 minutes.
4. Press START/CANCEL to start cooking. The pressure cooker will begin to heat. The red float will rise as pressure builds. When the selected pressure level is reached, the light in lower right-hand corner of LED will stop flashing and remain lit. At this point pressure cooking begins and the timer will start to count down. The timer will not begin to count down until full pressure is reached, which may be several minutes after the red float has fully risen.

Recipe Tips and Hints

• Many family favorites can be easily adapted for preparation in your Cuisinart Electric Pressure Cooker – soups, stews, side dishes and more.
• The amount of liquid needed is much less than for traditional cooking methods.
• Never exceed the Maximum Fill Amount of the pressure cooker.
• Make sure the lid is on firmly and tightly, and moved as far counterclockwise as it will go to allow proper locking.
• Hot foods/liquids will come to pressure more quickly than cold foods/liquids.
• When pressure cooking is completed, follow recipe instructions for releasing pressure. For Quick Pressure Release it is important to begin immediately upon completion of pressure cooking; otherwise foods will continue to cook, and may overcook.
• Do not store pressure cooker with lid on tightly. This saves on gasket wear and tear.
• More nutrients are preserved during pressure cooking than with traditional cooking methods, as less liquid is used and thus fewer nutrients are lost to evaporation.
• To adapt your own recipes, find a similar one in our cookbook and use it as a guide. In general, cooking time will be at least 1⁄3 to . of the traditional cooking time. Reduce your cooking liquid by at least half – you may need to "play" with your recipe to get it right. You may wish to add vegetables at the end of cooking to avoid overcooking. You can also use the cooking charts provided as a guide.

List Price: $ 185.00

Price: $ 80.46

Cuisinart EPC-1200PC 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker, Brushed Stainless and Matte Black - Club Model Reviews

Cuisinart EPC-1200PC 6-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker, Brushed Stainless and Matte Black - Club Model

• 6-quart electric pressure cooker reduces cooking times by 70 percent
• Push-button controls; easy-to-read digital display; precision thermostat
• Versatile Settings for pressure cooking, browning, simmering, sauteing, and warming
• Timer; cool-touch handles; nonstick dishwasher-safe cooking pot and trivet
• Lid stays locked until pressure is released. 3-YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY.

Reduce time spent in the kitchen preparing meals with the help of this 6-quart electric pressure cooker--it cuts cooking times up to 70-percent when compared to traditional stovetop cooking methods. The unit traps steam inside, which builds up pressure to create hotter temperatures, and its tight seal locks in heat, moisture, and flavor, as well as vitamins and minerals for exceptionally healthy, great-tasting meals like soup, chili, and other one-dish entrees. It also works well for cheesecake and custard, because dessert should never be left off the menu. The unit's push-button controls and easy-to-read digital display eliminate guesswork, while its precision digital thermostat regulates temperatures. Choose from preprogrammed settings for high- or low-pressure cooking, browning, simmering, sauteing, and warming. For safety, the cooker must be fully locked for pressure to build, and it will remain locked until the pressure inside drops to zero. Other highlights include a 99-minute timer with an LED countdown display, cool-touch side handles, and a nonstick cooking pot that cleans up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. A dishwasher-safe trivet also comes included. Housed in brushed stainless steel, the 1000-watt pressure cooker measures 12-1/5 by 12-1/5 by 13-1/5 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

List Price: $ 219.99

Price: $ 87.95

Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Reviews

Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

• Cooks three to ten times faster than ordinary cooking methods, saving time, energy, and money.
• Luxurious stainless steel with tri-clad base for fast, even heating.
• Quick pressure/steam release system.
• Includes cooking rack and complete 64-page instruction/recipe book.
• 10-3/4 by 15 by 9-1/3 inches; 12 year limited warranty.

The smart choice for healthy, favorful meals, fast and easy. Cooks 3 to 10 times faster than ordinary cooking methods - even faster than a microwave for many foods. Chicken, fish, meat and vegetables cook to perfection fast. Helps tenderize economical cuts of meat. Works on regular and smooth-top ranges. Cover lock indicator shows when there is pressure inside the cooker and prevents the cover from being removed until pressure is safely reduced. Includes a special rack for cooking several foods at once with no intermingling of flavors. Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Liquid capacity: 8 quarts (7.6 liters).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

List Price: $ 119.00

Price: $ 119.00

West Bend 6-Quart Stainless Pressure Cooker Reviews

West Bend 6-Quart Stainless Pressure Cooker

• 6-quart round cooking pot with non-stick interior and exterior
• Multifunctional with adjustable setting controls
• 7 built in safety features with cool touch locking lid and pressure release dial
• Includes wire cooking rack/trivet, measuring cup, spoon,spoon holder and condensation drip cup
• 1000-watts, 1 year warranty

West Bend stainless pressure cooker, 6-quart round cooking pot with non-stick interior and exterior, multifunctional adjustable setting controls includes high or low, slow cooking, steaming or browing, perfectly cooks rice, warm setting for serving and holding food at food-safe temperature, features 7 built in safety features, cool touch locking lid has an easy to use pressure release dial, brushed stainless steel finish with heavy duty handles, cover and base are cool-touch heat-resistant, includes cooking rack/trivet, rice measuring cup, spoon, spoon holder and condensation cup, 1000 watts, 1 year warranty.

List Price: $ 149.99

Price: $ 69.54

Nesco PC6-25P 6-Quart Electric Programmable Pressure Cooker, Stainless Steel Reviews

Nesco PC6-25P 6-Quart Electric Programmable Pressure Cooker, Stainless Steel

• 6-quart Pressure Cooker with automatically locking lid
• LED display and soft touch buttons
• Programmable with presets
• Delayed start up to 8 hours
• Cool-touch lid and handles

3-in-1 Digital Electric Pressure Cooker

This Nesco Digital Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker has everything you need to make delicious meals fast. And they'll taste like they were slow cooked. It can pressure cook, slow cook, brown, steam and warm – all in one convenient appliance. It's ideal for making healthy meals; delicious homemade soups, stews and chili. Fish, chicken, and vegetables cook to perfection in just minutes. Pressure cooking preserves flavors and nutrients and speed cooks inexpensive cuts of meat into great tasting meals. Stainless Steel body and lid makes for an attractive, durable appliance.

Programmable with Presets

Features:

• 3-in-1 Cooker cuts cooking time by up to 70-percent
• Self locking lid with automatic or manual pressure release
• LED display and soft touch buttons
• Programmable with presets
• Delayed start up to 8 hours
• Cool-touch lid and handles
• Removable dishwasher-safe non-stick cooking insert
• Slow cook up to 9.5 hours
• Brushed stainless steel exterior
• Cooking rack/trivet

Detailed Highlights:

6 Quart Pressure Cooker features

A state-of-art digital control panel that gives you complete cooking control. With the control panel, you can set precise cooking times, cooking method and cooking pressure. For convenience, the Cooker can also be programmed to delay the start of cooking. Also features a WARM setting that can be used to keep cooked foods warm or reheat foods. Presets automatically switch to keep warm mode after the time expires.

Self-Locking Lid

3-in-1 Cooker

Cuts cooking time by up to 70-percent and performs several functions: pressure cook, slow cook, steam, brown and warm.

Safety features include

Self-locking lid with automatic or manual pressure release valve and stay-cool handles prevent burns.

Make delicious meals fast

Makes meals 70-percent faster than conventional cooking, which makes this a must for two career families.

Cool Touch Lid and Handles

Hints and Tips for cooking in your Pressure Cooker

To ensure best cooking performance when pressure cooking, always make sure the recipe calls for at least 1 cup (8 oz.) of water or other liquid so enough steam can be generated to create pressure.

When using HIGH or LOW pressure settings, timer will not start counting down until sufficient steam pressure is generated.

When pressure cooking, if you are not sure how much cooking time is necessary, it is better to under cook. Then use quick release method, remove Lid and check for doneness.

Never fill Removable Cooking Pot more than half full with food or 2/3 full with liquid. The NESCO Professional 4-in-1 Pressure Cooker must have enough liquid to create steam or food will not cook properly.

If the 4-in-1 Cooker and other appliance(s) are plugged into same electrical outlet, an electrical overload may occur, causing the circuit breaker to open. Make sure the 4-in-1 Cooker is plugged into a separate 120 volt electrical outlet.

Tougher, less expensive cuts of meats are better suited for your NESCO 4-in-1 Pressure Cooker because steam pressure helps break down tough fibers in meat making it more tender and palatable.

Fresh fruit should be cooked under low pressure.

When pressure cooking beans, add a teaspoon of oil to water to reduce amount of foaming.

Any liquid such as oils, oil-based marinades and dressings should not be used in NESCO 4-in-1 Pressure Cooker.

Liquids that contain water can be used when pressure cooking. These include wine, beer, stocks, tomato and other vegetable and fruit juices. Wine must be mixed with an equivalent amount of water because it evaporates quickly during cooking.

NOTE: The boiling point of water decreases as altitude increases, and this changes your 4-in-1 Cooker's performance. When pressure cooking at higher altitudes, the following will apply: Add 5-percent to cooking time for every 1,000 feet above first 2,000 feet.

Example: At 3,000 feet add 5-percent; 4,000 feet add 10-percent; 5,000 feet add 15-percent; etc.

Remember, the longer you cook, the more liquid needs to be added to the 4-in-1 Cooker.

List Price: $ 119.95

Price: $ 74.00

Fagor 670040230 Stainless-Steel 3-in-1 6-Quart Multi-Cooker

• 6-quart multi-cooker functions as rice cooker, pressure cooker, and slow cooker
• Low/high pressure; self-locking lid; auto pressure release; 2 pressure-control valves
• Overheat protection; "brown" and "keep warm" settings; LED screen; 8-hour delay timer
• Stay-cool handles; recipes included; dishwasher-safe nonstick cooking pot
• Measures approximately 12 by 12 by 13 inches

Fagor's 6 -quart Electric Multi-Cooker is a pressure cooker, a slow cooker and a rice cooker in one. It also features a brown and a warm function for a truly one-pot-cooking, and a six quart removable cooking pot that is dishwasher safe and nonstick coated for easy cleanup. PROGRAMS: The pressure cooking program drastically reduces cooking time. Choose between high (9 psi) and low (5 psi) pressure to prepare a great variety of healthy meals in minutes. Use the slow cooker setting to prepare slow cooker classics such as pot roasts, soups and stews. Add ingredients in the morning and dinner will be waiting for you. No more soggy or burned rice dishes. All your recipes will be cooked to perfection with the automatic rice cooking program. The versatility and safety features distinguish Fagor's Electric Multi Cooker: Programmable delay-timer for up to 8 hours. Multi-cooker will go automatically to keep warm; function after any cooking program. Self-locking lid and automatic pressure release setting for your convenience. The lid will not open while there's pressure inside the cooker for safety. Two independent pressure control valves and anti-overheating protection for added security. LED screen with soft-touch control buttons. Brushed stainless steel exterior. Manual includes 40 delicious recipes for the three cooking programs. Compact size: 12 inches in diameter and 13 inches tall. • Requires regular 110 V household power. ETL approved.

List Price: $ 119.99

Price: $ 89.99

Cooks Essentials 5-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker - $20

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