Topic: Pressure cookers

[Unclefrank]

Hi all what pressure cooker do you recommend, also has anybody tried an electric pressure cooker.
Thanks, would appreciate your wisdom and views.

[vinotinto]

I have a Tefal Clipso- Its pretty expensive (it was bought as a present) - but I find it great to use, has a digital timer that automatically starts when you reach pressure.  I find it great for making stock in particular, and it also did my Christmas puddings this yr.  Whether Id pay that amount for a pressure cooker I am not sure, they all do pretty much the same job.

[Unclefrank]

Thanks vinotinto like you say its a little expensive, i found the Morphy Richards Rapid Cook http://www.amazon.co.uk/Morphy-Richards-48815-Electric-Pressure/dp/B003TSE25Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1325334097&sr=1-1
But not really got good  reviews(for the price).
 I also found this http://instantpot.com/
But only in USA (i think)
So i need some more info and feedback on which pressure to get.
Thanks for your reply.

[Peripatetic Phil]

Hi all what pressure cooker do you recommend >

Very happy with my Fagor 6l, except that we lost (literally lost) the pressure seal/gasket recently and I had to do yesterday's Christmas pudding without a seal :-(

** Phil.

[chewytikka]

Hi UF
I've got two Pressure cookers, an old Aluminium Prestige 6ltr, had for years, don't know how long. Which I use in my kitchen at home. (It's never been a problem)

The other is a new Russell Hobbs Aluminium 4ltr, (25 quid ASDA) which I use at my old man's kitchen, which is where i shoot my curry vids.
Really good pot, nothing fancy and cheap as chips. would recommend this one.

Both great for making curry base and much much more.
watch the Russell Hobbs in action here
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5606.0


cheers Chewy

[Unclefrank]

Chewy you are a life saver thanks for posting will invest in an ASDA one, have you used an electric pressure cooker?
Thanks also Phil will have a closer look into the Fagor one as well.
Cheers.

[chewytikka]

Hi UF
Nope never used an electric one, truth is I don't really like using my electric deep fat fryer, much prefer the stove top.
I think the advantage of say the Russell Hobbs Aluminium 4ltr is its a really good all round cooking pot, the pressure part is just the added bonus.
I have loads of pots and pans, but I usually make a grab for this one.
I cook all my Handi Curries (on the bone) in it and its spot on.
cheers Chewy

[Razor]

Just come back from Asda and they've got a 4ltr pressure cooker in there for 20 quid.  Didn't get the make of it though, sorry

Ray

[Unclefrank]

Cheers Razor might get one from ASDA.

[natterjak]

Quick question for those who have pressure cookers - what do you find yourself cooking in them? I can see the logic of reduced energy consumption but I can't think what I would cook apart from the occasional boiled gammon. I know chewy makes curry base sauce with his but to be honest I'm finding my slow cooker ideal for that at present, you just load it up and run it overnight.

I'm open to being persuaded - just need to know what they're good at