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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 3:13:18 PM
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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
www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 3:17:03 PM
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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.
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2012 : 4:36:35 PM
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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...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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jollyquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
WV
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2012 : 09:51:36 AM
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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.
www.StuffByKim.etsy.com
http://fiberandflea.blogspot.com |
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
1674 Posts |
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YakLady
True Blue Farmgirl
652 Posts
Natalie
Montana
USA
652 Posts |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2012 : 06:28:27 AM
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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
www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
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YakLady
True Blue Farmgirl
652 Posts
Natalie
Montana
USA
652 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2012 : 12:40:05 PM
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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 :)
~Natalie~ Just a farmgirl in Western Montana. http://mtnme.blogspot.com
Starting a family and raising Tibetan Yaks, Highland cattle, Laying hens, Muscovy ducks, Silver Fox rabbits, and a few dogs. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13641 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Jul 09 2012 : 7:47:36 PM
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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
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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