Product Description 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Perfect for today's lifestyle! Cooks three to ten times faster than ordinary methods, faster than a microwave for many foods. Cover lock indicator shows at a glance if there is pressure inside the cooker. Bimetal-clad base provides fast, even heat distribution. Gleaming stainless steel body ensures lasting beauty and easy cleaning. Includes cooking rack and complete instruction/recipe book. Extended 12-year limited warranty. 6-Quart Liquid Capacity (5.7 Liters).
Amazon.com Review 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 6-quart stainless steel 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! 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 more than 65 recipes, ranging from basic soup stocks to stews and pot roasts--even desserts like 5-minute 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 6-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 9 inches in diameter (17 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
Presto pressure cooker reviewSeptember 3, 2008 I learned to cook using a pressure cooker - save time and fuel in addition to making healthy tasty meals. Soups and stews that use dried beans can be accomplished in minutes rather than in hours. I have cooked with Presto 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker for a number of years. I use it at least 4 days a week. I am very happy with the product. It is not as expensive as some other makes but it does the job well. I have had to replace some of the rubber parts that wear out once in a while. Other than that, there is no maintenance. I am using a 6 qt cooker. It is big enough to hold two smaller flat (handle-less) stacked vessels such that I can cook two different dishes. You can buy these cooker-inserts in Indian grocery stores.
Second oneAugust 27, 2008 Mother in Law liked ours so much......SHE TOOK IT for herself!...aaarrgghh!
We liked it so much WE BOUGHT A SECOND ONE for ourselves! HANDS OFF MOM!
Go to the Presto website and order the drop-in basket; it helps keep the veggies in one place and makes them easy to get out of the cooker.
Great pressure cooker-highly recommendedAugust 13, 2008 This is not my first pressure cooker. I was looking for a replacement for some weirdo one my hubby's ex left him years ago. I have a giant-sized Presto pressure canner and love it. So I like Presto and liked the size of the ex's weirdo canner. (weird because it had handles that came off all the time, no instructions, no visible brand I could find and was a strange operator.)
I wanted stainless steel--easier in the long run, to clean and to cook in. Six quarts is just about the perfect size since I rarely cook for a crowd anymore.
This is a nice, solid, reliable cooker. Presto does a good job on the owners manual, some basic recipes, etc. The cooker has a little rack so you can keep your meat off the floor of the cooker.
This is not a canner. You could (and I have) use it as a little baby canner for a small load of small jars. I have used it as a canner for about 4-5 pints. The instructions do not say this is a canner, and you probably should know what you're doing if you plan to can with this. It takes about the same amount of time whether you can in this or in the giant cooker, so why not do a large load, I say.
Pressure cooking doesn't necessarily save time depending on what you're cooking, when you consider it takes a while to build the pressure. This takes some practice, and knowing your food and your stove. I like it because it cooks meat really tender quicker than any other method.
It takes very little experience to get to know the proper pressure without a guage. It makes a rythmic rocking noise, not too fast,not too slow.
I find clean up a breeze. This baby is dishwasher safe. I soak it a couple minutes, if needed, then pop her in the DW. Take the rubber gasket off first. You should always hand wash the gasket.
Excellent Pressure CookerJuly 23, 2008 I have been using this pressure cooker for over a year now and haven't had any problems. I use it at least once a week for cooking lentils, chicken etc. It cooks excellent food in much less time than a regular pot. Stainless steel interior makes it very easy to clean. The exterior is still shiny and it should remain that way if not scratched. The handles are sturdy. I am really glad that I selected this one after carefully reviewing many options. It's a great buy, especially at this price and does the job very well.
I like the noise it makesJuly 13, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like the noise the Presto makes; if it didn't make noise, I might forget about it. I start it on a high setting (7) and lower it to 4 when it starts to make noise. Then I time it for whatever I am cooking. Mostly I use stainless steel bowls like a double boiler, perfect rice every time, and the bowls are easier to clean than the cooker itself. The recipe book says not to cook split peas but if you rinse them well and put two tablespoonfuls of cooking oil on top, they cook just fine, I never see any signs of frothing on the inside of the top after cooking. 8 minutes and they are done, much, much longer with a conventional pan. I think my digestion has improved since I started using the pressure cooker.
