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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 8-quart 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! And it's big enough for home canning, too. (The USDA recommends pressure canning as the only safe method for low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats, and poultry.) This durable, polished-aluminum pressure cooker is an economical 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 roast--even desserts like Oatmeal-Apple Crisp! 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 polished aluminum pressure cooker, though occasional use of a fine metal polish will help the exterior keep its shine. The Presto 8-quart aluminum 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 11-1/2 inches in diameter (17 inches including handles) and 9 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
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| Summary: | Thanks for other feed back |
| Comment: | I always read the customer reviews and they do influence whether I buy the product or not. The reviews of this cooker were positive and I can say that I positively agree with them. It was even better than I thought it would be. Large, heavy, excellent buy. |
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| Summary: | Works as good |
| Comment: | Works as good as the expensive stainless steel ones. I can now cook beef (bone in), pork hocks etc. in less than 15 mins. The 8-quart size can serve 8-10 person, I'm very satisfied with my purchase. |
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| Summary: | Great Product |
| Comment: | I couldn't be happier with this product. It is a great pressure cooker at a good price. The quality has been very good and I have had no problems with this unit in over 1 year. I recommend this to anyone. |
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| Summary: | The Best Pressure Cooker On The Market |
| Comment: | We have been using the Presto Pressure cookers for over 50 years and have found them to be as good as they get. The aluminum models are less expensive than stainless steel,cook just as well, and last just as long. |
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| Summary: | Great value for the price |
| Comment: | I purchased this for canning pint jars and smaller and it's perfect for small batches. I've had a Presto stainless steel cooker for over 30 years and it's been wonderful. While the aluminum cooker is more lightweight, so far it's been great and very easy to use. |
