pumper
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Does anyone have one? Does it do the job? I've never used a pressure cooker but want to try just to see what it can do.
Electric Pressure Cookers
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I've got an early 50s Presto model - it works beautifully but I did replace the lid gasket.
vacerator
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I tried one
then returned it. It was the power cooker XL. My meals were either under done, or burning. When I called the help line, I couldn't understand the person other than "it teks twenty menutes for pressuere to builled." I already knew that.
Then, when I washed it, the tiny silicone seal for the relief valve got lost. I figure it went down the garbage disposal.
Even though the instructions said not to return it to the store, I did, and they gave me a full refund.
Not for me. Now the daughter loves her oval shaped one she got from QVC, but those are not made anymore. She does have to cut most large recipes into two batches, as I found out when I borrowed it to make bbq ribs. I followed the direction to the "t" for the proper amount. Not done.
then returned it. It was the power cooker XL. My meals were either under done, or burning. When I called the help line, I couldn't understand the person other than "it teks twenty menutes for pressuere to builled." I already knew that.
Then, when I washed it, the tiny silicone seal for the relief valve got lost. I figure it went down the garbage disposal.
Even though the instructions said not to return it to the store, I did, and they gave me a full refund.
Not for me. Now the daughter loves her oval shaped one she got from QVC, but those are not made anymore. She does have to cut most large recipes into two batches, as I found out when I borrowed it to make bbq ribs. I followed the direction to the "t" for the proper amount. Not done.
iheartmaytag
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I have one
I bought a 16 function 10 QT on HSN after Christmas. Does a great job, does take up a lot of room on the counter.
You have to play with it a bit to get proper results, as the pre-programming is not for all situations. I think the roast beef setting must be for medium, whereas I like my roast that I cook in the PC fall apart done. this takes about 90 minutes instead of the 45 the program sets.
Being only 110V it does take it some time to build up pressure. But I enjoy the automatic part of the cooking where I can push a button and not worry about pressure getting too high. Once the cooking cycle is finished it will begin to naturally drop the pressure which give a little more cooking time, and then it goes to a keep warm function.
One complaint. I have only used it about six times, where it always worked perfectly, but the last time I went to use it the lights would come on but would not heat.
I have to call and get a R/A (Return Authorization) Last time I tried, though the manual said they were in CA, I would suspect it was Taiwan or Beijing. Very, very difficult to understand person on the phone. I decided I would try to get the R/A online.
I bought a 16 function 10 QT on HSN after Christmas. Does a great job, does take up a lot of room on the counter.
You have to play with it a bit to get proper results, as the pre-programming is not for all situations. I think the roast beef setting must be for medium, whereas I like my roast that I cook in the PC fall apart done. this takes about 90 minutes instead of the 45 the program sets.
Being only 110V it does take it some time to build up pressure. But I enjoy the automatic part of the cooking where I can push a button and not worry about pressure getting too high. Once the cooking cycle is finished it will begin to naturally drop the pressure which give a little more cooking time, and then it goes to a keep warm function.
One complaint. I have only used it about six times, where it always worked perfectly, but the last time I went to use it the lights would come on but would not heat.
I have to call and get a R/A (Return Authorization) Last time I tried, though the manual said they were in CA, I would suspect it was Taiwan or Beijing. Very, very difficult to understand person on the phone. I decided I would try to get the R/A online.
I had one. I don't remember the brand, it was an el cheapo one. I didn't use it very often, but after about two years it quit working. I bought a regular pressure cooker as a replacement. Much happier!
Electric pressure
I bought one cheaply on ebay last year, its called a Pressure Pot here (I think) - made in China - in truth I have not used it that much, although have been pleased when I have. Mostly done stews and the like (37mins) and it has been just fine although I do find they don not have quite the depth of flavour that long slow cooking gives. I know it is a lot more versatile I just have not had the time or opportunity to put it to the test. There are a lot of interesting recipes out there on the net for them too.
Al
I bought one cheaply on ebay last year, its called a Pressure Pot here (I think) - made in China - in truth I have not used it that much, although have been pleased when I have. Mostly done stews and the like (37mins) and it has been just fine although I do find they don not have quite the depth of flavour that long slow cooking gives. I know it is a lot more versatile I just have not had the time or opportunity to put it to the test. There are a lot of interesting recipes out there on the net for them too.
Al
I love my 1968 Presto Electric Pressure Cooker...
There is no better way to make pulled pork or beef....it comes out so tender when you lift it out of the pot it just falls a part in all its juice........PATRICK COFFEY
There is no better way to make pulled pork or beef....it comes out so tender when you lift it out of the pot it just falls a part in all its juice........PATRICK COFFEY
1968 Presto Electric Pressure Cooker
Wow, Pat, I love your '68 Presto, too! I've never seen one with a timing unit like that before. Way cool!
Wow, Pat, I love your '68 Presto, too! I've never seen one with a timing unit like that before. Way cool!
Paul, that is the optional Automatic Control Master...
It was an accessory made to fit any Presto Portable appliance that takes the Control Master Probe and it is a great device. I also use it with my Presto Portable Countertop Oven...PAT
It was an accessory made to fit any Presto Portable appliance that takes the Control Master Probe and it is a great device. I also use it with my Presto Portable Countertop Oven...PAT
Wow! I had no idea... Thanks, Pat!!
Pressure cookers
I have a Presto from the 50's and i can still get parts for it. I did buy A Cuisinart Electric a couple of years ago. The 50's model goes to 15 pounds of pressure and the Cuisinart only goes to 10. Can't beat pulled pork.
I have a Presto from the 50's and i can still get parts for it. I did buy A Cuisinart Electric a couple of years ago. The 50's model goes to 15 pounds of pressure and the Cuisinart only goes to 10. Can't beat pulled pork.
vacerator
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I'd get
either a Fagor, or a Kuhn Rikon non electric type for the cook top.
All the electric ones are from China.
either a Fagor, or a Kuhn Rikon non electric type for the cook top.
All the electric ones are from China.
pumper
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Today I found a Power Cooker XL 6-Qt in a thrift store for $20, looked unused. I threw in a couple pieces of chicken, some penne pasta, and covered it with a jar of spaghetti sauce, just like on the QVC. Had to add an extra 10 minutes to cook the pasta more thoroughly, but it came out ok.
mieleforever
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Good day, we have an AEG electric Pressure cooker and can't fault it at all, it must be in the region of 3-4 years old, it is really fast, you can put in any meat, and it will be cooked to perfection in about 30 min, I have never used it any longer than that. It really is convenient in that you can set it and continue with other tasks, once the set time is reached it will let the steam down gently and revert to a keep warm function.
Like one of the previous commenters mentioned, there is a learning curve involved and it also took us a while to figure out how much water to add and the different times to cook certain foods.
However once that bridge is crossed you are on your way to speed cooking.
Regards
Like one of the previous commenters mentioned, there is a learning curve involved and it also took us a while to figure out how much water to add and the different times to cook certain foods.
However once that bridge is crossed you are on your way to speed cooking.
Regards
I took back the electric
I use a presto dark aluminum stove-top pressure cooker. I didnt like the electric modern model. I would love that 1960s presto one pictured above. I use it to make stuffed cabbages, soups, stews, pot roasts. It is always in use. Fresh green beans too. They are inexpensive to purchase but a real time saver.
I use a presto dark aluminum stove-top pressure cooker. I didnt like the electric modern model. I would love that 1960s presto one pictured above. I use it to make stuffed cabbages, soups, stews, pot roasts. It is always in use. Fresh green beans too. They are inexpensive to purchase but a real time saver.
I've had one for years
<span style="font-family: 'courier new', courier; color: #993366;">And I love it for making Chicken Soup. Thirty minutes on high then let the pressure drop naturally. Great pot of soup. I've done the pasta thing in it a few times and it's OK but sometimes you need to add extra water depending on the bottled sauce you use.</span>
<span style="font-family: 'courier new', courier; color: #993366;">I couldn't agree more about the pulled pork and Italian beef. I used to bake the beef in a 200 degree oven for a day to get the results you get in under an hour in the PC.</span>
<span style="font-family: 'courier new', courier; color: #993366;">As you've read some love them and some hate them. Mine is an Emeril version I picked up at QVC or HSN. I don't remember which but they are all pretty similar in function. Though you get what you pay for in Quality. The first one I had was a Cook's kitchen or whatever they call their brand. I just wanted a larger one. I gave away the old one and she is still using it. I bought that one in the 2002 time frame.</span>
<span style="font-family: 'courier new', courier; color: #993366;">And I love it for making Chicken Soup. Thirty minutes on high then let the pressure drop naturally. Great pot of soup. I've done the pasta thing in it a few times and it's OK but sometimes you need to add extra water depending on the bottled sauce you use.</span>
<span style="font-family: 'courier new', courier; color: #993366;">I couldn't agree more about the pulled pork and Italian beef. I used to bake the beef in a 200 degree oven for a day to get the results you get in under an hour in the PC.</span>
<span style="font-family: 'courier new', courier; color: #993366;">As you've read some love them and some hate them. Mine is an Emeril version I picked up at QVC or HSN. I don't remember which but they are all pretty similar in function. Though you get what you pay for in Quality. The first one I had was a Cook's kitchen or whatever they call their brand. I just wanted a larger one. I gave away the old one and she is still using it. I bought that one in the 2002 time frame.</span>
Some useful videos
If you want an electric, buy a good cooker with an induction-capable base and get a good induction cooking unit. It will be far faster to use, much easier to clean, does not have to be a big piece of equipment on the counter and you can enjoy the induction cooker for other pans and in other locations.
joe_in_philly
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I have an inexpensive electric pressure cooker I bought at ALDI since I wanted to try a pressure cooker to see if I would like it. I have used it several times, and it worked well, so I don't see a need to purchase a different one. Since I had no experience using a pressure cooker, I liked that I didn't have to monitor it and adjust the heat like with a stovetop model. It also has other functions, like slow cook, cook rice, and sear, so you can brown and presure cook meat in the same pot. It is nice to be able to make tasty split pea soup and stew when pressed for time.
