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Cooks lighter meals, healthier, fast and easy. 3 to 10 times faster than ordinary methods - faster than a microwave. Chicken, fish, vegetables and more cook to perfection in minutes. Tenderizes leaner cuts of beef and pork. New ergonomically designed handles.
Pressure cookers have experienced renewed popularity over the last several years because cooks have rediscovered what some cooks (particularly grandmas) have known for a long time--they're really fast. And it's easy to cook healthfully with pressure cookers, since the food retains so much more of its nutrients and flavor. Presto's 6-quart stainless steel pressure cooker is a multi-purpose pot that can stand in as a conventional soup pot as well as perform the kitchen magic that pressure cookers are famous for. Chicken Cacciatore cooks in 8 minutes! This professional-quality stainless steel pressure cooker is a handy addition to any well-rounded set of kitchen tools.

The heavy-duty lid locks down during cooking; an inner sealing ring keeps the steam in. In addition to a pop-up pressure indicator and a simple steam release mechanism, there is an overpressure plug that will let off steam if it builds up excessively. This pressure cooker is useful for weeknight dinners or for any meal that needs to come together quickly. An accompanying booklet contains more than 65 recipes, ranging from basic soup stocks to stews and pot roasts--even desserts like 5-minute custards! Tenderize lean cuts of beef or pork; or cook chicken, fish, or vegetables faster than you can in a microwave, and without losing moisture.

Nonabrasive cleansers are best for cleaning this stainless steel pressure cooker, though occasional use of a fine metal polish will help the exterior keep its shine. The Presto 6-quart pressure cooker is fully immersible; in addition, the sealing ring should be removed after each use to allow cleaning of the inside rim of the lid. The vent pipe is simple to keep clean with a small brush or pipe cleaner, and both the air vent/cover lock and the overpressure plug are removable. The pressure cooker measures 9 inches in diameter (17 inches including handles) and 8-1/2 inches tall (including lid). Presto guarantees this pressure cooker with an extended 12-year warranty. A detailed instruction and recipe booklet is included; special safety issues that pertain to pressure cookers are clearly explained. --Garland Withers

Technical Details

-Heavy-duty 6-quart stainless steel pressure cooker
-Comfortably ergonomic, stay-cool black plastic handles
-Strong-lock lid with steam vent, pressure indicator and overpressure plug
-Comes with rack for steaming food or for canning
-17 by 8-1/2 inches; 12-year warranty
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 "Presto Cookers" 2010-08-30
By davidfromkeno
I have used stainless presto pressure cookers for over 30 years, This was a gift to my daughter.


 "Leaks steam" 2010-08-29
By Todd Mansfield (Cincinnati, OH United States)
Leaks steam. Have to run the burner so hard it scorches the food on the bottom before the safety lock and gasket will seat. Yes I removed and cleaned the gasket. Unacceptable


 "Well built, quiet, good looking, and gets the job done." 2010-08-27
By R. Hettinger (Boston, MA USA)
Overall, I am very happy with this cooker.

Good parts:
* It is surprisingly quiet and easy to use.
* It looks better than its photo.
* Stainless steel cleans easily in the dishwasher.
* Fantastic value.

Minor nits:
* Some assembly required (screwing on the handles).
* Would be nice if it had a fast pressure release valve.
* The including steaming rack is too shallow (less than 1 centimeter).
* The short handle gets hot (this is probably unavoidable though).

Interesting results:
* Cooks fantastic baby back ribs (2 1/2 lbs) in 40 minutes.
* Perfect pearled barley in 16 minutes.
* Not suitable at all for steel cut oats (they foam and jam the vent).


 "Presto Pressure Cooker" 2010-08-19
By Steve
This is a wonderful product. I have three of them. With them I am able to prepare a meat and two vegetables in a matter of minutes. I would recommend using a pressure cooker to anyone.


 "Very tough" 2010-07-20
By Takechi
It's very product to cook food. I just bought this for my friend. she likes too much.


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