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| SandraM |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 3:13:18 PM
I want to get a pressure cooker.
I would love to use more beans and grains in my cooking.
Anyone have any suggestions.
Your experiences, recommendations??
I would like to get an electric one.
Thanks!
Sandra
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jul 09 2012 : 7:47:36 PM
My mom taught me ALL about pressure cookers and how to use them, both for cooking and for canning.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM!!!!
I have Prestos and Mirros. I have a "canner" and since it is huge that is all I use it for. I have about 3 smaller ones that I use for cooking. I have never had an electric one so have no experience there.
I would NOT be without a pressure cooker!
CJ
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| YakLady |
Posted - Jul 09 2012 : 12:40:05 PM
Mine has a few different settings- low, high, browning, saute, and simmer. and when the time you set it for is up, it automatically goes to 'keep warm' until you turn it off.
I have a few crock pots, so I really only use it as a pressure cooker, though :)
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| SandraM |
Posted - Jul 09 2012 : 06:28:27 AM
I have a mirro and presto pressure canner that I use for canning. Have never used them for cooking.
I was looking at an electric pressure cooker that could be a slow cooker as well.
It also has a browning feature so it was one pot cooking.
I have read some articles and seen a few cooking shows where they used the pressure cookers and I would love to be able to use more bean and brown rice with the less cooking time.
Sandra
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| YakLady |
Posted - Jul 08 2012 : 2:32:15 PM
I have both a *normal* and an electric pressure cooker. I use the electric a LOT for my home-made formula for my baby. We did buy a stainless steel pot for it, though- the one it came with was hazardous when the coating became compromised! I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CPC-600-1000-Watt-Electric-Stainless/dp/B000MPA044/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341783055&sr=8-1&keywords=cuisinart+pressure+cooker
It was a wedding gift. We then bought this pot for it: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YZYYE4/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00
~Natalie~ Just a farmgirl in Western Montana. http://mtnme.blogspot.com
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| Okie Farm Girl |
Posted - Jul 08 2012 : 1:33:08 PM
I have a Presto pressure cooker and a Mirro pressure canner. Love them both and have had them for 36 years, using them constantly!
Mary Beth
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| jollyquilter |
Posted - Jul 08 2012 : 09:51:36 AM
I have 2 pressure cookers and 2 pressure canners. Presto's and Mirro's. I love them and I will say I have never used an electric one either. Seems to me they would have more thngs to go wrong with them and thus not last as long.
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| oldbittyhen |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 4:36:35 PM
I have 3 Presto's, and use them all for cooking and canning, as Kathy said replace the seal when needed, also the guage as needed, never had an electric one, so I can't advise you there...
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| nut4fabric |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 3:17:03 PM
I have had a stainless steel Presto Pressure cooker for 30 years and it's great. Have to replace the rubber seal every 10 years or so but other than that no issues at all. I use it at least 3 times a week and used it to make baby food when my kids were babies. Wouldn't trade it for anything.
Kathy |
