Presto 4-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Review

This is an excellent pressure cooker. I also have the 8-quart stainless steel model by Presto and I don't like that one as much as this one. I like the little rocker on top better because I know exactly how much pressure it has. It is super easy to carry this extremely lightweight pressure cooker to the sink, run water over it, and in 5-10 seconds the pressure is down! It is not heavy or hot. You just have to be careful when you do this. I actually prefer this method of quick cooling to the method used in the 8-quart, which is to open the little weight and let the steam shoot out the top. That method takes about a minute, plus there's steam all over the place. That seems more dangerous to me than going to the sink.

This model is a smaller version of the 6-quart, so if you think this one is too small, that one would work for a family. This size is just right for one or two people. I always make very small quantities of food in it anyway as I don't like to have a lot of leftovers.

Cleanup with this product is very fast and easy as it is so lightweight. Another nice thing is that replacement parts are very easy to obtain (rubber gasket and overpressure plug).

I highly recommend this pressure cooker and the 6-quart stainless steel model as well.

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Cooks lighter meals, healthier, fast and easy. 3 to 10 times faster than ordinary methods - faster than a microwave. Chicken, fish, vegetables and more cook to perfection in minutes. Tenderizes leaner cuts of beef and pork. New ergonomically designed handles.

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Presto 02910 SaladShooter Electric Slicer/Shredder Review

We laughed and laughed when we received this "as seen on TV" slicing and, well, grating "miracle product" as a gift. Who would actually use such a crazy thing?Well, it turns out that we would, frequently. It may not dice, but it does slice beautifully - thin and uniform, as well as grating everything from cheese to potatoes to carrots to ... you name it. We use it almost daily. If you're a vegetable eater or a cheese lover, you won't know how you lived without it. Easy to assemble and disassemble, and it's dishwasher safe, although you do have to position the parts correctly to maximize water flow and cleaning. You can do a fine or a coarse grate, a straight or a wavy slice. You can even get an ice shaver for making snow cones. It does have some limitations. While it grates all kinds of cheeses (softer cheeses work best when chilled), it can't slice cheese at all. Nor does it slice onions, celery or other "stringy" vegetables well. It will grate them, though. It slices cucumbers, carrots, summer squash and similar vegetables beautifully, but the chute is too narrow to slice most cukes or zukes whole -- you'll have to split them lengthwise.

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Quickly slices or shreds vegetables, fruits, cheese, and more for sensational salads, perfect pizzas, terrific tacos and delicious desserts.Takes the work and mess out of making salads - one ingredient after another shoots right into your salad so there are no extra bowls to clean! Extra easy to use - interchangeable slicing and shredding cones slip right in. No complicated parts to assemble.

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Hawkins 10 Liter Stainless Steel Cooker Review

I actually have the 6 liter or 6.5 quart stainless steel version of this pressure cooker, which is no longer listed for some reason.I narrowed my choices down to the Hawkins and the Kuhn Rikon brands, since they had the best reviews with the least negatives like usability and durability problems.I've had a number of medium quality pressure cookers in the past that failed from falling apart or wearing out their o-ring seals every year, so I wanted a quality one this time.The Kuhn Rikon was about $200, so I bought the Hawkins, which I am happy with.

It's very popular in India, probably because it lasts forever and it's very energy efficient.Once it reaches full pressure I drop the heat from 10 down to a 3.It also uses almost no water, so you can use a minimum of liquid without it going dry on you. It is also safe in case of overpressure.If you do mess up and blow it up, it will release pressure below the handle, so you won't get injured or make a mess of your ceiling.It is very easy/convenient to use and it has a five year warranty, which you aren't likely to use.It appears very rugged.It has a thick completely flat bottom for even cooking on any cooking surface including flat top electric stoves.

There are some potential negatives.It does have a very narrow diameter for it's size because it is tall and narrow.It also has a lip at the top that reduces the usable width and bowls you can insert for cooking to 6.5 inches wide on my 6 liter cooker.I have a small pyrex bowl that fits perfectly for very modest size portions.If you expect to use larger bowls, you'll be disappointed.You also lose a few inches of volume at the top because you have to insert the lid at a steep angle inside the top before seating it underneath the top lip by design.You shouldn't be filling the pressure cooker more than 2/3 full anyway for safety reasons on any pressure cooker, though.You won't have much luck ordering special parts or inserts.The USA Hawkins support doesn't know anything about it.You'll have to go through India.The top lip does make it impossible to completely dry out by hanging upside down, but you can just shake it a little to get most of the water out and let the rest evaporate in the cupboard.There was a big hole in the box it arrived in but the pressure cooker was undamaged.The book manual is very cheaply made and some pages fell out of it immediately upon first opening but these complaints are minor.

I'm very happy with it since I was looking for an easy to use and very reliable stainless steel pressure cooker without paying a fortune.

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Magefesa Star R 10-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Review

We received the Magefesa Star R 10 Quart Pressure Cooker very quickly. This has to be the best pressure cooker on the market and at the best price too. It has a heavy bottom and is built safe and solid. This is our second and larger Magefesa pressure cooker and we couldn't be happier with them both. The 10 quart size allows cooking with alot of ingrediants and for more people and is a nice versital size cooker.

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Preserves vitamins and minerals that are usually lost with conventional cooking methods. Reduces cooking time up to 70% in nowdays busy life so you will be using less energy (ecofriendly) and saving money. Reduced CO2 emissions. Pot and lid made of 18/10 stainless steel.

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Gibson Generra Collection 8-Piece Cookware Set, Black Review

Only globalization and China could have an entire cookware set for $25. My only problem is that the large skillet is too small for a larger family. Unfortunately that one skillet might cost more than this whole set.

Otherwise a great set, easy to clean, hasn't caused me any problems yet!

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The Generra Collection 8 piece cookware set in black includes a 1 quart sauce pan with glass lid, 2 quart sauce pan with glass lid, 5 quart dutch oven with glass lid, 8 inch frying pan, and a 10 inch frying pan. This product is made with 2.5mm aluminum with Teflon Classic non-stick interior and tempered glass lids. The cool touch handles are riveted for extra strength.

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Vasconia 8 Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker Review

nice price, easy to use, and its in the 4 for 3, cant go wrong, you can do alot with pressure cookers as i learned on alton brown, and this ones the perfect size, with a simple safe design.

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Fagor Futuro Pressure Cookers Review

Love, love my pressure cooker! Cooks well and fast. Compatible with induction cooktop. Easy to wash. This size is for a small family. If your family is larger than three, you are better off with the 8-quart size. Instruction booklet is easy to read, really. Definitely worth every penny. Made in Spain.

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This unit can be used as a pressure cooker and as a pressure canner. The Fagor Futuro model is the ultimate in the evolution of the pressure cookers. Pressure cooker is constructed with 18/10 stainless steel and comes complete with two short handles for easy storage, an automatic locking lid for added convenience, an easy-cleaning valve, a steamer basket that doubles as a food grater, and a "Tastefully Under Pressure" cookbook with over 90 delicious recipes. Exclusive triple valve safety system plus safety lock on handle prevents opening before all pressure is released. Visual pressure indicator on handle shows when all pressure has been released from cooker. Spring-type mechanism with two pressure settings: LOW (8psi) and HIGH (15psi). Works on all types of domestic stovetops: gas, electric, ceramic and induction. Simple-to-use dial format makes it easy to regulate and release pressure, and remove for cleaning!

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Nordic Ware Microwave Omelet Pan Review

I love omelets but rarely make them due to the hassle in making via a pan/stove. We have other microwave oven products from NordicWare that are also great so I decided to try the omelet pan as well. It makes a fantastic omelet, very glad I purchased it!

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Forget having cereal for breakfast. This pan cooks perfect 2-4 egg omelets in just minutes with your microwave. Dishwasher safe for easy clean up.Proudly made in the USA by Nordic Ware.

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