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electric pressure cooker?

12 years ago

I saw an ad on t.v. the other night (couldn't sleep...sigh) and they look pretty neat! They appear very safe and will keep the kitchen cool in the summer. Also, I like the idea of cooking food so fast. Does anyone have one? Do you like it? Any recommendations?

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redcurls
12 years ago
Love, love, love mine. Hope you didn't see it on a high-priced infomerical....I got mine about 4 or 5 years ago from Amazon around $70.
jel48
12 years ago
I used to have one and I loved it!
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I've thought a few times about a pressure cooker and came close to making the plunge a couple times. But then I started seeing how the speed is not quite what it's hyped up by the manufacturers. Cook in 20 min... OK, but they fail to mention it also takes 20 min or so to bring it up to pressure, then another what, 10-20 min to depressurize so the time savings isn't as significant. I didn't grow up with one and haven't been with anyone who uses a pressure cooker to know what the food is like so I don't know how I'd like it. The other concern I have is whether I'd clean it well enough. Seems to me you have to be pretty careful to disassemble and clean all the seals, valve and other parts of it thoroughly or it wouldn't seal properly. I've also read that the electric units don't build up the same pressure as a manual one so it would be longer to cook than an old fashioned one, although I would think I'd much prefer an electric unit. Lastly, can't quite justify the cost although I've seen that Aldi occasionally has a unit at a pretty reasonable price. I need to get more of an education on them to make a decision. I enjoy reading about peoples' experiences and thoughts on them. Have watched a lot of videos on them already!
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ranch_girl
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks for the information. The one I saw was Wolfgang Pucks. I think it was around $100. What size do you all have? We have one son left at home but sometimes do cook for a bunch. Was thinking of a 6-7 quart.
ruthieg__tx
12 years ago
I have several pressure cookers and they are so nice when you need to cook something quickly or to tenderize. Mine are not electric but if I needed a pressure cooker, I'd certainly like to have an electric. You can probably buy one just as good and cheaper without his name attached.
lynn_d
12 years ago
Ranch girl, that is the one I have and tho I am quite sure Ruthie is right, I would buy it again. I love it! Mine is an older generation than the one he has out now, or at least the one I saw him promoting this past weekend. I love all the settings, I use it to steam nearly as often as I use it as a pressure cooker. I really do love having it to depend on. I thought that I would only use it in the winter but I often use in in summer to avoid heating the house, and I even take it to camp with us!
redcurls
12 years ago
6 or 7 quart size sounds good to me. Not 5 quart....too small. They really only hold about HALF that amount because you have to leave some "air space" for the pressure.
joyfulguy
12 years ago
This may be interesting to someone who may not have seen on its original cycle.

ole joyful
grannieofgirls
12 years ago
Thanks joyful for bringing this around again! I ended up buying the electric one and I really like it. Can't believe how fast it cooks a whole chicken for chicken salad or soup. Also, tried some less tender steaks with a sauce and 15 min. later, supper was ready. Also, it doesn't heat up the house :)
jannie
12 years ago
I love my pressure cooker I use on the stove. Makes the best mashed potatoes. I wouldn't give it up for anything. I lost the pressure top once, ordered another from the company (Mirro or Presto?) , found the original, now have two.

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