Kuhn Rikon 6-Piece Duromatic Duo Pressure Cooker Set

Product Description:
Kuhn Rikon 6-piece Duromatic DUO Pressure Cooker Set - Kuhn Rikon DUO

Amazon.com Review:
Splendid examples of why modern, safe pressure cookers are popular with contemporary cooks, the 5-1/4-quart pressure cooker and 2-1/8-quart pressure frying pan in this set quickly and healthfully cook foods with trapped steam at temperatures higher than boiling. Two lids, which fit both pans, are included--the pressure lid and a glass lid--so one pan can be used to cook under pressure while the other is used conventionally. Made of heavyweight, mirror-finish, 18/10 stainless steel, each pan has two handles and an aluminum disk sandwiched in stainless steel in its bottom to quickly and uniformly conduct heat.

Using a pressure cooker saves time and 70 percent of the energy normally consumed while cooking. Pressure-cooking requires little water so nutrients, flavor, and color are not boiled away. Vegetables emerge vibrantly colored. Stews, soups, beans, even meat loaf and pork chops and desserts like bread pudding come out tasty and nutritious. (A detailed instruction booklet containing dozens of recipes is included.) Meats can be browned before the pressure lid is locked on. The pressure lid's valve stem shows high and low pressure so heat can be adjusted for different foods. After cooking, pressure can be reduced slowly (by just letting the cooker sit a while), normally (by pressing the pressure indicator), or quickly (by running tepid water on the lid's rim).

Safety measures abound for the pressure lid. A rubber gasket ensures a tight seal. A vent releases steam if pressure builds too high, as does a valve that also locks the lid when any pressure whatsoever is inside the cooker. Cleanup is a bit involved. The pans, gasket, and lid require hand washing, and the gasket needs a light oiling. Normally, the valve is self-cleaning, but if food passes through it disassembly is required. --Fred Brack

Features:

• Set comprises 5-1/4-quart pressure cooker and 2-1/8-quart pressure fry pan
• Quickly and healthfully cook foods under steam pressure with little liquid
• Pressure lid and glass lid interchange between 18/10 stainless-steel pans
• Two pressure-release valves and pressure indicator; instruction booklet and recipes
• Saves time and 70 percent of energy normally consumed while cooking

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - Good price But Kuhn Rikon has better pressure cookers
This pressure cooker set is a great entry level set, although I find the large size sometimes not large enough.But, watch what you are purchasing, there are 2 separate types of lids on the Duromatic pressure cooker.This set has the inferior lid that is more difficult to read the pressure from a distance and more difficult to release the pressure (although it is still very good)As far as I can tell, the pressure cooker itselfare the same, with the exception of the lid/release.If you have ... Read More
Rating: - It's easy to use.
I like the both different size of pot. I can use both for different style of cooking.
they are durable and easy to use.
Fast shipping, good manual book. Great for a macrobiotic cooking.

Rating: - Ultimate pressure cooker
I am essentialy a vegetarian, and I am coming from various Walmart, and French T-Fal pressure cookers.None have worked for a length of time.Kuhn Rikon's strength lies in being able to cook without losing any liquid.No liquid loss means spices and aromatics stay in the food, you will lose some spice tones as you are cooking at 220 F but most of the flavor will stay intact. There are other premium Pressure Cookers that can do this also (Fisslers for one), but I have found Kuhn Rikon to be simple ... Read More
Rating: - Beautiful, expensive choice
I used to cook with a pressure cooker that my mother had given me and I loved the time saved using it.Somehow in one of my many moves, it disappeared.After considerable research, I chose the Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Pressure Cooker Set.It is a beautiful set of pans that work very well.My only hesitation in recommending this purchase to someone else is the expense.I think the cooking results could be obtained with other pressure cookers.I must admit I was swayed by the brand reputation.The fact ... Read More
Rating: - Great product, very expensive replacement parts!
I have had Kuhn Rikon Duromatic Duo for nearly 5 years. This is a great pressure cooker from the point of view of functionality, construction and looks. For this, I would have rated the product five stars. However, I am taking two stars off because prices for replacement parts for Kuhn Rikon pressure cookers border on daylight robbery. Be aware that every two years or so you would need to replace as many as 3 gaskets. Herein lies the problem -the tiny rubber valve costs $16.00, the big gasket is about ... Read More