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Brand: Presto
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$74.99~~
Buy New: $49.00
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

189 reviews
Sales Rank: 122

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Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.2
Dimensions (in): 19 x 9.9 x 9.8
Warranty: 1

MPN: 01362
Model: 307912
UPC: 075741013626
EAN: 0075741013626
ASIN: B00006ISG6

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Everything burns June 18, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful

It's pretty and it cooks, but everything burns on the smallest of cooking flames. And it burns evenly across the bottom of the pot, so the heat-plate is distributing the heat. My ex-wife has possession of the fancy Italian pressure cooker which never burned anything. Sweet mysteries of life.

4 out of 5 stars

"Cooking Times" may be a bit deceptive. June 12, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

The so-called "cooking times" seem short and very fast, but they don't take into account the time it takes to build up the pressure, which is often longer than the actual stated cooking times. For example, to cook potatoes the time is given as 8 minutes, but it takes 10 minutes to build up the full pressure before you're to start timing, so it's really 18 minutes. Plan accordingly. It's even worse for recipes done in parts where you cool it down to add a second step or things that would over cook if added at the beginning - then you have to build to pressure twice.

The cooking rack at the botton is nice, but no easy way to extract it when it's hot, or thicken gravy, so you have to empty it, reclaim the juice, thicken that, and add back the main dish and stir on low heat.

Since you can't fill the thing more than half way or three fourths to the top (for safety) I sort of wish I got the 8 quart one so a entire cut up chicken and vegetables wouldn't be pushing the limit.

Still, it's easy to clean up and use.

5 out of 5 stars

Great product June 7, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful

I hope our younger generation will pick up on the canning thing because it cost alot to go to the store for everything plus your home canning is better.. God Bless America

5 out of 5 stars

As good as it gets June 6, 2008
Have owned other Presto poducts as well as other pressure cookers. This Stainless model it really a good looking cooker with typical Presto quality all through it. The bottom has an aluminum core for better heat transfer properties and the finish is nice looking and easy to clean. I would recommend this to anyone.

5 out of 5 stars

Good tool, well made, highly recommended May 17, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I've owned this pressure cooker for a year, and I really enjoy it. It saves time. It saves energy. And it enables me to cook meals that I otherwise would not.

It does cook fast, so you need to use a timer and pay attention. If you do, you'll have pleasant experiences.

Buy a few cook books, especially the Presto book. Other recipes can be found by internet searches. It's good to use recipes specifically tailored for pressure cookers. Using other recipes will likely require a process of trial and error.

One time, the lid stuck on the kettle. This problem was solved by putting some vegetable oil on the gasket. Gaskets need to be replaced every year or two. I've seen them at hardware stores, and Amazon sells them too.

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