I was thinking about buying an 8 qt but I like to cook a big roast with veggies, would this one be better? I've never used a pressure cooker before
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The 10 quart will hold a roast and vegetables. Before you use a pressure cooker find a good resource book. Another responder recommended Miss Vickie. She has a vast amount of information. I used my cooker weekly. It has been a fantastic investment for me! I am completely happy with this pressure cooker.
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I have two ot the Fagor pressure cookers a smaller one and the 10 quart and the small one is great for smaller dishes but the ten quart is fantastic for large roasts and hugh corned beef and cabbage dinners. My suggestion is go for the larger unit.
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Yes. Get the 10 qt. because you are not supposed to fill a pressure cooker to the top. If you ever want to cook beans, they foam, so you fill the pot halfway for beans. Better to err on the side of bigger. It's also a great (regular) pot. I feed a family of six with mine. Look at Miss Vickie's website for lots more pressure cooker info. I bought cookbooks from her and from Lorna Sas (?). I had been searching for a good quality large crockpot, but they don't get good reviews. Then I read someone's comment, "Why go slow when you can go fast?". I've been very happy with my 10 qt. Fagor. I also bought an 8 qt. some time after, but the 10 qt. is my go to pot. I use it much more frequently. Yes. Get the 10 qt. because you are not supposed to fill a pressure cooker to the top. If you ever want to cook beans, they foam, so you fill the pot halfway for beans. Better to err on the side of bigger. It's also a great (regular) pot. I feed a family of six with mine. Look at Miss Vickie's website for lots more pressure cooker info. I bought cookbooks from her and from Lorna Sas (?). I had been searching for a good quality large crockpot, but they don't get good reviews. Then I read someone's comment, "Why go slow when you can go fast?". I've been very happy with my 10 qt.... » Read More Yes. Get the 10 qt. because you are not supposed to fill a pressure cooker to the top. If you ever want to cook beans, they foam, so you fill the pot halfway for beans. Better to err on the side of bigger. It's also a great (regular) pot. I feed a family of six with mine. Look at Miss Vickie's website for lots more pressure cooker info. I bought cookbooks from her and from Lorna Sas (?). I had been searching for a good quality large crockpot, but they don't get good reviews. Then I read someone's comment, "Why go slow when you can go fast?". I've been very happy with my 10 qt. Fagor. I also bought an 8 qt. some time after, but the 10 qt. is my go to pot. I use it much more frequently. « Show Less
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There are two pressure setting n this Fagor pressure cooker. According to the manual the lowest pressure or the first setting is equal to 8 psi and the second setting is the highest pressure is 15 psi. I have personally on used the highest 15 psi on this pressure cooker so far; however, if I were to steaming vegetables such as broccoli I would use the low setting 8 psi. I recently purchased this pressure cooker and I am pleased with it so far. In the summer I tend to use the high setting 15 psi in order to cook faster and I tend to eat my fresh veggies raw. Whereas in the winter I often eat cooked veggies, which is why I haven't used the low setting yet. Hope this helps
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I think so. All you need is heat to cook with the pressure cooker, just be sure to follow the guide sent with it. Ours is wonderful!!
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I've never used a pressure cooker before. I assume you would want a constant source of heat to retain the pressure/temperature. This stove cycles off and on regularly during cooking so I don't think it will work very well for pressure cooker.
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I use this pressure cooker daily to cook food. I had for several years, using sometimes twice a day. something happened and would not turn on anymore, so I bought another one. I cannot live without it. I work full time and need something to cook our food fast, and that is what I use. It cooks the chicken in less than 30 minutes, meat to be so tender 1 hour. and pasta, potato, any vegetable in 5 min. I do not know how to can? but I use it for everything else daily.
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Hello there Phillip, I've never tried this in a pressure cooker myself and it is not designed to be used with one, but from reading the Amazon reviews it looks like many customers have removed the handles from this item and have been more than happy with the result. I don't know the size of you pot but according to Amazon it is frequently sold together the 6 quart pot. I hope this helps! Kind regards - The Cookbook People
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The rice that I use don't need a pressure cooker. I usually cook only things that otherwise will take longer to cook on a regular pot like beans, chick peas, and other dry grains. It is excellent to cook chicken, beef and other meets. I love my little Hawkins Contura because in my household we are only my son and I and is the perfect size plus an excellent quality.
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ABSOLUTELY! This is the best 'soup pot' going. Brown the meat, do your thing with the veggies, then make the soup - all right in one pot. It is a slow cooker, too. Boiled roast? No problem. We've used these pots for years! They are a major tool in our kitchen.
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I am not sure.... It really isnt a pressure cooker. I tried to cook a piece of meat in it and it was worse than . It was more like a rock.... I use it for veggies and warm ups
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We all decide how to spend our money. I bought the FreshTech last summer as a bit of a splurge and ended up using it 3-4x/wk and was very happy with it. It is much easier than boiling giant pots of water and lugging them around the kitchen. It is not a substitute for a pressure cooker and if you want to can low acid vegetables, meat, or seafood, then that is what you will need to buy. Most sources do not recommend canning jams or jellies in a pressure cooker because the heat and pressure are so high that it can break the jell in your preserves. This item does fill a niche, but it is niche that worked for me. I appreciated the convenience and water conservation. We all decide how to spend our money. I bought the FreshTech last summer as a bit of a splurge and ended up using it 3-4x/wk and was very happy with it. It is much easier than boiling giant pots of water and lugging them around the kitchen. It is not a substitute for a pressure cooker and if you want to can low acid vegetables, meat, or seafood, then that is what you will need to buy. Most sources do not recommend canning jams or jellies in a pressure cooker because the heat and pressure are so high that it can break the jell in your preserves. This item does fill a niche, but it is niche... » Read More We all decide how to spend our money. I bought the FreshTech last summer as a bit of a splurge and ended up using it 3-4x/wk and was very happy with it. It is much easier than boiling giant pots of water and lugging them around the kitchen. It is not a substitute for a pressure cooker and if you want to can low acid vegetables, meat, or seafood, then that is what you will need to buy. Most sources do not recommend canning jams or jellies in a pressure cooker because the heat and pressure are so high that it can break the jell in your preserves. This item does fill a niche, but it is niche that worked for me. I appreciated the convenience and water conservation. « Show Less
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No it is better to have more room then less.you will find out you can cook more meals in the larger cooker then in the smaller. The 6 qt is the perfect size. I know you will love it
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http://www.amazon.com/6-quart-Pressure-Cooker-Stainless-Cooking/dp/B005YZYYE4/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
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This pressure cooker is awesome. I don't know anything about cooking meat in it because I am vegan. Good luck anyways...
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yes, you can saute things in the cooker before actually using it as a pressure cooker. you can evenbrown meat in it.
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I am not familiar with the pressure cooker you mention. I use it with my 6 or 8 qt Presto pressure cooker and it works very well. I guess it would depend on the measurements of your pressure cooker.
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If it can be canned in a pressure cooker, this one will do it very well. The whole point of the pressure cooker is to use the pressure to raise the boiling point of the water in the cooker, which results in faster cook times and in sterile canning. Kuhn Rikon is a very quiet and very safe pressure cooker. I do much more than can jellies and jams in mine, as I have found it indispensable for cooking beef, pork, venison, broth and stews. I bought the stock pot, but you might want to consider the shorter pot if you wish to do more canning, as the shorter pot will have a wider bottom, allowing more jars.
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I have never used an electric pressure cooker. Having said that, I use a gas stove and growing up my family used an old style pressure cooker (with a weight on the top instead of a release valve) that is still going strong - Gotta be 50 years old!! So, I would stick with the one I bought (non-electric). In my review I mention a separate lid (glass) for keeping things warm - and I would get that in addition to the press. cooker because it really helps. I use this about twice a week - no complaints AT ALL. I put the bottom half in the dishwasher. I DO NOT put the lid or gasket in the dishwasher.