Presto Pressure Cookers

[Wonder]

Julie, I would be very interested on hearing your thoughts on pressure vs slow cooking and also if you have tried the new wave 5 in 1. I would love to try it but don't want to rush into anything.

[trudy]

Like some of you I was worried about using one and when I was given one on a visit to India was so worried that I would blow my self up it sat in the back of the cupboard.  A couple of years ago I saw a tefal one which had a timer you could put on and it didn't make the noises that had worried me before so I purchased one and have never looked back.  I have arthritis in my hands so find it hard to "screw" some of the lids into place but this one is a breeze to use and has a built in pressure gauge so cannot "blow" up.  Have a look at one and see what you think!!!!

[courton]

Meanwhile I have been checking out various pressure cookers. Presto only seems to be available on eBay...no where else

[chdv]

Bonsai, thanks for posting the hip pressure cooking link. I recently bought a Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker and it's still in it's box unopened and in the cellar. The Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker got a good review, when I get back from vacation I'm going to start using it! It was one of those buys that was not totally planned, I had just been reading Hester Blumenthal's book (he is a big fan of pressure cookers for sauces), and Migros's were offering 50% off KR pressure cookers. I couldn't resist the bargain.

Can I ask you which book has the sauces made in the pressure cooker (Hester B) please as I love using mine. (Fagor)  )  

JulieO,

The Heston T book that I have is called Heston Blumenthal at home. It was a xmas present from my daughter. After reading it, it makes you want to go out and buy a pressure cooker and a soda siphon. I used to own the latter, but seem to have misplaced it. I'm waiting for the day that Migros have a 50% sale on them!
I actually made his garden salad, http://m.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/dec/14/garden-salad-with-sauce-gribiche-recipe?cat=lifeandstyle&type=article, for a special family dinner. Used my TM for making the soil and the mayoniase.

Cheryl

[JulieO]

Thank you Chdv for that link, will have a look. 

Wonder, I love my pc.  I bought it last year and have used it numerous times, you get such good flavour from anything you cook in it.  Before getting it I was advised to get an 8 litre one so whole chickens can be put in there, which I'm glad I did as they cook in 20-25 mins and come out so tender. 
Even though 8 litres seems a lot, you've got to realise that you can only fill them between 1/2 - 2/3 full as it needs space to build up the pressure. 
I took my time reading up reviews before finally choosing mine and I've been very happy with it with no problems.

There are some good recipe books out there too, the 3 I have are; Women's Weekly Pressure Cooking book,  The Pressure Cooker by Suzanne Gibbs, and a favourite Pressure Cooker by Rachael Lane.

As for slow cookers, I'm not a fan.  It was great when I worked and had a young family, and just getting a meal on the table outweighed anything else, but seeing that need no longer exists I'm happy not to use it. 

[CreamPuff63]

I love my PC too, which I use mainly in winter for the yummy casseroles and soups. I bought a large Kuhn from here http://www.pressurecooker.com.au  They have a very good range and offer excellent service.

[JulieO]

CP, I got mine from there too. 

[pumpkin pie]

I have been using a pc for years. My mum taught me how to use one, as she had used one for as long as I can remember. I use it so much, makes the best soup, pot roast, stew, curry, corned beef, etc, and most things wouldn't take more than 20 min. I also have a sc which I really don't use that much as I prefer the taste that you get from the pressure cooker, and 20 min isn't long when you get home from work to make a stew, etc. I currently have a Tefal one, which I don't have a problem with and is easier to use than the older one I had, which i can't remember the name of, but used to have a little weight that would wobble on top of a little tube that came out the the lid, when it came under pressure and you used to have to judge the pressure in the pot by the fastness/slowness of the wobble. (which on one occasion when I didn't turn things down correctly saw pea soup shooting out the top of the tube all over the kitchen ceiling), so I can understand some people being wary of them,   But with the tefal you dial a number on the lid, decrease the temp on the stove, and set the timer. Love my pc about as much as I love my TMX

[Halex]

JulieO has got me interested in pc's. Do they still make those horrible noses? Do they jump aroud?

H

[obbie]

Hally, I bought the nu wave 5 in 1, slow cook,pressure cook, soup, rice, steamer....

easy  to use and clean,, no noise at all, meat is so tender.

[courton]

Is it really easy to use? I have a fagor PC but there are quite a few things you have to remember! Want one button on and forget it appliance

[obbie]

Courton, buy a Nu wave 5 in 1, or 6 in 1.

so simple and easy to use.

[Halex]

Obbie is it electric? I have a good slow cooker though.
 

[courton]

Obbie, i bought the fagor PC for mum ( *82) who is still trying to grapple with the 5 different things she has to remember. Can you tell me how you use the nu wave pressure cooker... exactly what are the steps to get food cooking?

[johnro]

I would not part with my PC - between the TMX, PC (I have the 8 lt KR pressure cooker) and slow cooker, winter meals and working are no problems!!!