Kuhn Rikon 7-Liter Stainless-Steel Pressure Cooker

Second bit of advice: watch out if you buy this device from Amazon. Mine arrived in a dilapidated box that appeared to have been returned one or more times previously, and there were abrasions and other evidence of use on the device itself. No crusted food, fortunately. Because it was in working condition, I finally elected to keep it rather than go to the hassle of an exchange, but caveat emptor: you may have the same annoying experience.


Get rid of your microwave!   September 10, 2003
 18 out of 18 found this review helpful

We got this a month ago and use it for something almost everyday. Everything cooks so quickly and has a terrific taste and texture, especially beans. It is worth every penny because there is no unhealthy aluminum, just easy-to-clean stainless steel. A must for vegetarians or those who want to eat more healthfully. Just don't forget to get Lorna Sass's cookbooks to go along with it.


5 Plus years cooking with this incredible Pressure Cooker!   March 26, 2003
 33 out of 33 found this review helpful

We have owned a Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker for the past 5+ years and use it on average 4 times a week. That's over 1000 times we have cooked with this incredible pressure cooker.

It has never failed us. It is easy to use. It is easy to clean. Follow the instruction book and you can't go wrong.

This pressure cooker will open your horizons to try foods you may not have been inclined to cook because of the time required to prepare them, e.g. beans and artichokes.

There is a large variety of beans and with the Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker you will be cooking them perfect everytime in only 10-12 minutes (for most beans) compared to several hours in a regular pot. The taste of homemade beans beats the canned variety hands down. You can even make your own Senate Navy Bean Soup.

We have used it to cook beans, artichokes, rice, all types of soups, and for steaming vegetables and custards. With a new baby we have even used it to sterilize bottles (only 1 minute).

Obviously, we are very satisfied with the Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker as we hope you will be, too.


This is my first pressure cooker   March 20, 2003
 19 out of 19 found this review helpful

Obviously, I am no expert on pressure cookers, but this has got to be the easiest way of cooking I have ever used. The Kuhn Rikon construction is solid and durable. The operation is very simple and the valve construction allows for easy quick release.

I am completely sold on using this cooker. I have made complete, tasty, hardy soups/chilis from scratch to the dinner table in less than 30 minutes. And with the flavor of a soup/chili that has been simmered for hours. I cook without oils and minimal salt and I find that the foods I make are still very tasty and extremely satisfying.