turtletalk
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I am sure I have read comments about this before but cannot find them..I have used a regular stovetop pressure cooker for many years. I have not ever used an electric one and I do not know anyone who has one. Most people I know are afraid of the pressure cookers. I thought about this forum..always full of ideas. Any thoughts about the electric pressure pots?
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tessa25
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I recommend the Fagor electric pressure cooker. I had a personal chef (one day per week) and that's what she swore by. So I bought one. Love it to death. Chicken broth in 45 minutes (or 30min, too lazy to check the recipe right now).
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frogkisser
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I have one and use it often. I like the function that lets me tell it how long to hold the pressure and then automatically turning off.
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swtgran
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Nesco is the only electric pressure cooker that reaches 15 psi, like your older stovetop cookers. With the Nesco your food will cook at the same time as your old stove top recipes.
With the other electric ones you will need to add a little time. Obviously you cannot do a cold water release with the electric ones.
Walmart carries the Nesco pot, which is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, browner. It is around $69.
I own the Nesco, but much prefer my stove top B/R/K set.
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old guy
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I bought one from QVC and love it. I use it a lot. cooks fast and with the built in safety things, I don't worry about it blowing up. What ever you do, do not lose the little brush that comes with it to clean out the pressure relief valves. You need it to keep the pressure valves clean to keep it from blowing up. proper maintenance is unnecessary. a most.
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Go Dogs
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I used stovetop pressure cookers for a long time, even had one blow on me. I got a refurbished, electric one from Overstock.com for $50 and never looked back! Set it and leave the house, it keeps the food warm after it comes off pressure. It has a nonstick, removable liner. 7 qt capacity. I use it at least once a week. Now, I make brown rice, farrow, quinoa- all that stuff that is good for you but is a PIA to make! One of the nicest features is that you don't have to watch it come to pressure to start timing-automatic!I highly recommend it.
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Big Katuna
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I really like my electric PC. I have the Cuisinart and haven't had any issues, including it not reaching 15PSI. I would probably buy the NESCO next time because of the 15PSI feature. This has become my preferred way to cook a whole chicken, beans, etc.
I wish you could buy a non-teflon pot for them.
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turtletalk
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Thanks all!
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Floridafrances
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Just thought I'd top this to see if anyone has anything new to add.
We love our stove top pressure cooker for home, but want to get an electric for the RV.
I've read so many reviews on Amazon and other sites that I'm now more confused, than informed. Besides, I trust what people I "know" from various forums say more than some reviewer who might give a product a 1 because the shipping took longer than they expected. Actually saw that on one site.
Anyway, would love to hear more from those who have them - pros and cons - and what type you have.
Thanks.
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hokeypokey
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I seriously considered getting one - until I saw it was made out of the USA. All I could think of is the big to-do a while back concerning glass pyrex oven dishes that were shattering. Come to find out, pyrex was being made out of the USA and it was discovered inferior materials were used.
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