Presto 4-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
from: Presto
List Price: $69.99
as of 09/02/2010 13:03 EDT
Amazon.com's Price: $46.95
You Save: $23.04 (33%)as of 09/02/2010 13:03 EDT
Product Description:
4 QT. Stainless Steel Pressure
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
4 QT. Stainless Steel Pressure
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: 
- My new favorite cooking method
This is my first pressure cooker and I love it.So easy to use and clean.Safety mechanisms are easy to understand and quite reassuring.
Rating: - A great pressure cooker
This is a great pressure cooker so far.It is my first pressure cooker, so I didn't know what to expect.The 4-quart is perfect for a meal for 2 or 3 people.It had to be assembled, but it was very easy to do.
Rating: - Love this Presto!
This is my second Presto pressure cooker. Previously I had a much bigger aluminum one to go with my much bigger family. I loved using it, but it was much too large. I found the 4-quart just right and have used it A LOT since it arrived. I have not had any of the problems getting the lid on that other reviewers mentioned. I am very happy with the cooker. I think Presto makes a really high-quality product.
Rating: - Good Quality
I've had several pressure cookers.This one is easy to handle, good quality, and so far so good in terms of stains.I read the instructions, and follow them to the letter.Love my pressure cooker.
Rating: - I love this cooker
this is a wonderful cooker.The size is great for 2 or 3 people but I would get a larger one for more people.Everything comes out tasty and the meat are tender in such a short time.The only problems I had were in the beginning.I thought you needed to keep the pressure regulator jiggling to cook the food but if you do that the heat is too high and it burns the food so turn the heat down once it starts jiggling.Also be careful when you wash the lid.If the pressure plug gets caught the steam ... Read More
- My new favorite cooking methodThis is my first pressure cooker and I love it.So easy to use and clean.Safety mechanisms are easy to understand and quite reassuring.
Rating:
- A great pressure cookerThis is a great pressure cooker so far.It is my first pressure cooker, so I didn't know what to expect.The 4-quart is perfect for a meal for 2 or 3 people.It had to be assembled, but it was very easy to do.
Rating:
- Love this Presto!This is my second Presto pressure cooker. Previously I had a much bigger aluminum one to go with my much bigger family. I loved using it, but it was much too large. I found the 4-quart just right and have used it A LOT since it arrived. I have not had any of the problems getting the lid on that other reviewers mentioned. I am very happy with the cooker. I think Presto makes a really high-quality product.
Rating:
- Good QualityI've had several pressure cookers.This one is easy to handle, good quality, and so far so good in terms of stains.I read the instructions, and follow them to the letter.Love my pressure cooker.
Rating:
- I love this cookerthis is a wonderful cooker.The size is great for 2 or 3 people but I would get a larger one for more people.Everything comes out tasty and the meat are tender in such a short time.The only problems I had were in the beginning.I thought you needed to keep the pressure regulator jiggling to cook the food but if you do that the heat is too high and it burns the food so turn the heat down once it starts jiggling.Also be careful when you wash the lid.If the pressure plug gets caught the steam ... Read More
