r/PressureCooking • u/Bright-bluebird_8294 • 24d ago

Pressure Cooker Features

I'm thinking about getting a pressure cooker. What are the most important features? I'd like to get one that's non-toxic, so ideally with a pot that's stainless steel.

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u/Confuseduseroo2 24d ago

You've already got the idea. A simple stainless stovetop pressure cooker will do all you need. No features required.

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u/shaghaiex 24d ago

I just have a pressure pot. It does the job perfectly and I don't have another big appliance standing in the way.

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u/Bright-bluebird_8294 24d ago

That’s what my Mom had when I was a kid. She used it all the time!

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u/babybear68 24d ago

Make sure it has a manual pressure cook setting. The ones that have just presets make precise adjustments a pain in the butt.

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u/Bright-bluebird_8294 24d ago

Thank you! That’s really good to know! Do you have a favorite brand / model?

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u/babybear68 24d ago

I have a 6qt instant pot, and after two I still love it. Midea has an instant pot pro clone that seems to be a really good value and has a stainless liner.

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u/Bright-bluebird_8294 24d ago

Thank you!! The Midea looks like a great option!

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u/overmyski 23d ago

First, decide if you want a stove top PC or a standalone pot. We wanted to keep our range uncluttered with big pots so we went with a Instapot 8 qt. So far (3 months) we have zero regrets or failures. It does everything we ask of it. It has a stout pot that can be used alone for soups, etc. with very good handles for placement. This pot is the only part that gets washed after use.

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u/Dismal-Importance-15 23d ago

I say this a lot, but I love my Presto stovetop. It’s stainless steel, affordably priced, and is compatible with induction cooktops.

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u/Dismal-Importance-15 23d ago

https://reddit.com/link/p2ookyz/video/p0fx3q781eih1/player

Here’s my cooker. The ring on the out is because my son put it in the dishwasher. Don’t do that, ha-ha.

This 6-qt model is $98 US on Amazon, but you may find a better price elsewhere. ( I don’t know if you live in the U.S.).

My 1st Presto was a wedding gift in 1979. Someone boiled it dry while I was at work and warped it. My sons are more important than material possessions—but I know one of them must be the culprit.

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u/Bright-bluebird_8294 23d ago

Thank you for the video! My Mom had a stovetop pressure cooker when we were kids. Seems like lot of people are recommending the stovetop options! I was thinking about getting an electric pressure cooker, but now I think I’ll get the stovetop version.

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u/Dismal-Importance-15 23d ago

You’re very welcome!

My only caveat is that you need to stay in or near the kitchen with a stovetop cooker. You will need to adjust the burner heat higher if the rocker slows down

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u/Wooden-Lawfulness534 23d ago

Kuhn Rikon are brilliant. They have one that has a switch-off pressure valve, but I wouldn't find that necessary - take it off the hob and it'll come off pressure in 15 minutes or so anyway. We use it for stews, ragouts, risotto, stock, etc. Brilliant, and saves a fortune.

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u/Bright-bluebird_8294 23d ago

Thank you. I’ve never heard of that brand, but their products look great!

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u/Wooden-Lawfulness534 22d ago

Top brand in Europe. Swiss.

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u/donphilip 22d ago

Check out Consumer Reports.