Presto 4-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
from: Presto
List Price: $69.99
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Product Description:
The smart choice for preparing today's lower calorie foods: Cooks three to ten times faster than ordinary cooking methods! Saves times, energy, and money: Pressure cooking preserves flavors and nutrients, and even tenderizes lean cuts of meat: Pressure regulator maintains the proper cooking pressure automatically: Ideal for use on regular and smooth-top ranges. Luxurious stainless steel for long lasting beauty and easy cleaning: Cover lock indicator shows at a glance if there is pressure inside the cooker: Includes cooking rack and complete 64-page instruction/recipe book: Extended 12-year limited warranty: 4-Quart Liquid Capacity (3.8 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 4-quart stainless steel pressure cooker is a multi-purpose pot that can stand in as a conventional saucepan 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 4-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 (16-1/2 inches including handles) and 6-1/2 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
The smart choice for preparing today's lower calorie foods: Cooks three to ten times faster than ordinary cooking methods! Saves times, energy, and money: Pressure cooking preserves flavors and nutrients, and even tenderizes lean cuts of meat: Pressure regulator maintains the proper cooking pressure automatically: Ideal for use on regular and smooth-top ranges. Luxurious stainless steel for long lasting beauty and easy cleaning: Cover lock indicator shows at a glance if there is pressure inside the cooker: Includes cooking rack and complete 64-page instruction/recipe book: Extended 12-year limited warranty: 4-Quart Liquid Capacity (3.8 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 4-quart stainless steel pressure cooker is a multi-purpose pot that can stand in as a conventional saucepan 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 4-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 (16-1/2 inches including handles) and 6-1/2 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
Features:
- Heavy-duty 4-quart stainless steel pressure cooker
- Comfortably ergonomic, stay-cool black plastic handles
- Strong-lock lid with steam vent, pressure indicator and overpressure plug
- Comes with rack for steaming food or for canning
- 16-1/2 by 6-1/2 inches; 12-year warranty
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- disapointing cooker
This didn't turn out to be the top quality product I expected from Presto.
The cooker is light, not much heavier in fact than a old copper bottom Revere Ware pan.This results in two problems-
1. Hot spots.The bottom simply isn't heavy enough to spread heat well.
2. Difficulty putting lid on the hot cooker.If you use the cooker to sear meat, for example, you have to let it cool down before the lid will go on and seal.I assume that because of the light construction ... Read More
Rating: - A must utensil in every kitchen
Every family have to have this Presto cooker. I can cook any hard dry beans, chicken curry, rice etc. in this cooker in no time.
Many ONE POT MEALS I have cooked in this Pressure Cooker. It is really time saving and food cooked in it taste better because we do not loose nutrients.
My daughter being a busy college student, loves this Pressure cooker, because it saves lots of her cooking time.
Rating: - Excellent cookware for two people plus!
I've had 6 qt & 8 qt aluminum cookers since 1980 this one is my 7th pressure cooker, 4 qt presto and its stainless I love it, this is an awesome product with enough safety.
I just got second 4 qt presto as gift for friend & a young couple for there "house warm party"
I am planning to replace 6 qt aluminum cooker with 6 qt stainless pressure cooker in future.
Would certainly recommend this!
Thanks Amazon for keeping your prices competitive, and that ... Read More
Rating: - Pressure Cooker
This 4-quart cooker heats up and cools down much faster than it's 8-quart big brother.It's also easier to clean up because it's not so heavy.The bottom is very flat and it sits well on my glass top stove.The cooking rack is stainless steel too.I like my 25 year old cook book better because it has more recipes.Use a paper towel to wipe a thin layer of cooking oil on the top of the pan where it meets the gasket the first 2 or 3 times you cook with it.That will prolong the gasket life and make ... Read More
Rating: - Super speedy dinner
My Mom always told me horror stories about pressure cooker, but I really wanted one after listening to my friend's successful experience with it. I got this 4-quart one several weeks ago, and I am super happy with it!!I have been pulling an entire beef top round and pork shoulder straight out of FREEZER to cook in pressure cooker, and I was able to serve dinner in an hour.It's perfect for a poor planner like me.
I did read the manual over and over to make sure it is safe, and yes, it is safe!
- disapointing cookerThis didn't turn out to be the top quality product I expected from Presto.
The cooker is light, not much heavier in fact than a old copper bottom Revere Ware pan.This results in two problems-
1. Hot spots.The bottom simply isn't heavy enough to spread heat well.
2. Difficulty putting lid on the hot cooker.If you use the cooker to sear meat, for example, you have to let it cool down before the lid will go on and seal.I assume that because of the light construction ... Read More
- A must utensil in every kitchenEvery family have to have this Presto cooker. I can cook any hard dry beans, chicken curry, rice etc. in this cooker in no time.
Many ONE POT MEALS I have cooked in this Pressure Cooker. It is really time saving and food cooked in it taste better because we do not loose nutrients.
My daughter being a busy college student, loves this Pressure cooker, because it saves lots of her cooking time.
- Excellent cookware for two people plus!I've had 6 qt & 8 qt aluminum cookers since 1980 this one is my 7th pressure cooker, 4 qt presto and its stainless I love it, this is an awesome product with enough safety.
I just got second 4 qt presto as gift for friend & a young couple for there "house warm party"
I am planning to replace 6 qt aluminum cooker with 6 qt stainless pressure cooker in future.
Would certainly recommend this!
Thanks Amazon for keeping your prices competitive, and that ... Read More
- Pressure CookerThis 4-quart cooker heats up and cools down much faster than it's 8-quart big brother.It's also easier to clean up because it's not so heavy.The bottom is very flat and it sits well on my glass top stove.The cooking rack is stainless steel too.I like my 25 year old cook book better because it has more recipes.Use a paper towel to wipe a thin layer of cooking oil on the top of the pan where it meets the gasket the first 2 or 3 times you cook with it.That will prolong the gasket life and make ... Read More
- Super speedy dinnerMy Mom always told me horror stories about pressure cooker, but I really wanted one after listening to my friend's successful experience with it. I got this 4-quart one several weeks ago, and I am super happy with it!!I have been pulling an entire beef top round and pork shoulder straight out of FREEZER to cook in pressure cooker, and I was able to serve dinner in an hour.It's perfect for a poor planner like me.
I did read the manual over and over to make sure it is safe, and yes, it is safe!
