I just received my 12 quart Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker a week ago and I've used it three times already.I was replacing my 30 year old 6 quart Presto cooker mainly because I wanted a larger utensil.I wasn't dissatisfied with my Presto, but until I tried this Kuhn Rikon, I didn't realize that such a gap existed in terms of quality.I am so glad I chose this Kuhn Rikon 12 quart model.It is a very well built, heavy gauge stainless steel cooker with a nice heavy bottom to help heat it evenly. The handles are sturdy don't get hot while cooking on my gas range. The lid attaches and twists into place very easily with no awkwardness or sticking.The lid gasket is thick and heavy duty. There is no jiggler weight to get lost.
The unit is very quiet.It is so quiet that I almost didn't notice when it had come up to pressure the first time I used it.You have to visually monitor it until you reach your cooking pressure and adjust your heat source to maintain it.There is no escaping rush of steam or hissing jiggler to alert you.But this is in no way a drawback.The cooker comes up to pressure quickly, and thanks to the red lines on the pop up pressure indicator, it is easy to adjust your heat to maintain the desired pressure.The faintest wisp of steam escapes from under the top steam deflector during cooking.
If you want to release pressure quickly, you can push down on the central pressure valve with your bare finger without getting burned.It gets a little warm, but does not get hot.All of the steam is deflected by the round deflector on top.You can also push the pressure stem down with a spoon if you prefer.
There are no negatives with this cooker from a usability perspective.I believe it is the best pressure cooker on the market.The only thing stopping this cooker from completely cornering the market is the hefty price.If it were priced 50% lower, it would easily take over market share from other contenders.
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Product Description:
If you cook for a crowd try the Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 12-Quart Hotel Pressure Stockpot, large enough to deliciously cook a 17-20 pound turkey.Serves 10-20.Everything about it is thicker and heavier to stand up to daily use year after year.The pan has a unique 11-inch diameter so there is lots of cooking surface for browning and sauteing.The aluminum heat-conducting base is especially thick. The short, stay-cool handles save space on the stovetop and for storing. This pressure cooker features an automated lid-locking system and safety release back-up system to give you ultimate peace of mind.Its spring-loaded valve eliminates guesswork.You see the exact pressure and know exactly when to start and stop cooking.So, there is no danger of overcooking and no noisy steam escapes.It's blissfully quiet.Cook healthy delicious meals in minutes, not hours.Easy to use with its interior fill lines, automatic locking system, and precision spring-loaded pressure release valve.Cooking with a Duromatic Pressure Cooker not only saves an incredible amount of time, it produces exquisitely delicious food.Vitamins are sealed in, instead of boiled away, vegetables keep their bright colors and flavors are so intense less seasoning is needed.While you are saving time you are also saving money and natural resources. Using a Duromatic Pressure Cooker also conserves energy.Included is Quick Cuisine Cookbook, a $14.00 value - free.
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