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Presto 01370 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
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Brand | Presto |
Capacity | 8 Quarts |
Material | Stainless steel |
Color | Silver |
Finish Type | Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 11"D x 17.4"W x 10.5"H |
Special Feature | Locking Lid |
Wattage | 1000 watts |
Item Weight | 8.85 Pounds |
Control Method | Touch |
About this item
- Chicken, fish, meat, and vegetables cook to perfection in minutes. Quickly cooks and tenderizes economical cuts of meat.
- Stainless steel construction with a special tri-clad base for fast, uniform heating. Ideal for use on regular and smooth top ranges.
- Pressure regulator maintains proper cooking pressure automatically. Pressure regulator/steam release valve offers an effortless "quick cool" option.
- Cover lock indicator shows at a glance when there is pressure inside the cooker and prevents the cover from beig opened until pressure is safely reduced.
- Stainless steel steaming basket for cooking several foods at once with no intermingling of flavors. Includes a 64-page instruction/recipe book.
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Safety Features | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Heat distribution | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Easy to clean | 4.5 | 4.1 | — | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Durability | 4.5 | — | — | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Lock Feature | 4.4 | — | 4.7 | 4.3 | — |
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capacity | 8 quarts | 1 gallons | 8 quarts | 6 quarts | 8 quarts |
operation mode | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
control method | touch | touch | touch | touch | touch |
material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless Steel, stainless-steel | Aluminum |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
weight | 8.85 pounds | 5.94 pounds | 3.6 kilograms | 2.92 pounds | 5.75 pounds |
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Special tri-clad base provides quick, even heating. |
Pressure regulator/ steam release system ensures precision cooking. |
Stainless steel steamer basket and 64-page instruction and recipe book included. |
National Presto Industries, Inc. has stood the test of time!
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Founded in 1905 in Eau Claire, WI.It is a respected producer in the housewares and small electric appliance industry. |
The company created the first saucepan-style pressure cooker in 1939.Its first electric appliance came in 1948 with the Presto Vapor Steam Iron; the first steam iron to use tap water instead of costly distilled water. In 1956, Presto introduced a complete line of fully submersible electric cooking appliances employing the first removable heat control. Other notable innovations include the PrestoBurger hamburger cooker in 1974, the FryBaby electric deep fryer in 1976, the SaladShooter electric slicer/shredder in 1988, and the Pizzazz pizza oven in 2000. |
Predicting the needs of consumers......and then fulfilling those needs through consistent product innovation and quality manufacturing has been the objective of National Presto Industries for over 100 years, and it will continue to be in the years ahead. |
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Brand | Presto |
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Capacity | 8 Quarts |
Material | Stainless steel |
Color | Silver |
Finish Type | Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 11"D x 17.4"W x 10.5"H |
Special Feature | Locking Lid |
Wattage | 1000 watts |
Item Weight | 8.85 Pounds |
Control Method | Touch |
Controller Type | Hand Control |
Operation Mode | Automatic |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
Item Weight | 8.85 pounds |
Department | Kitchen and Dining |
Manufacturer | Presto |
ASIN | B0000Z6JIW |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 01370 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #30,276 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #23 in Pressure Cookers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 1, 2005 |
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Product Description
The smart choice for healthy, flavorful meals, fast and easy. Cooks 3 times faster than ordinary methods, saving time, energy, and money. Quick pressure/steam release system. Chicken, fish, and vegetables cook to perfection in minutes. Quickly cooks and tenderizes economical cuts of meat. Stainless steel construction with a special tri-clad base for fast, uniform heating. Ideal for use on regular and smooth-top ranges. Pressure regulator maintains proper cooking pressure automatically. Cover lock indicator shows at a glance when there is pressure inside the cooker and prevents the cover from being opened until pressure is safely reduced. Easy-open cover with no buttons to push. Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Pressure regulator/steam release valve offers an efforless "quick cool" option. Stainless steel steaming basket for cooking several foods at once with no intermingling of favors. Includes a 64-page instruction/recipe book. Liquid capacity 8 quarts (7.6 liters).
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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 8-quart 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! (The USDA recommends pressure canning as the only safe method for low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats, and poultry.) 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 75 recipes, ranging from basic soup stocks to stews and pot roasts--even desserts like Petite Pumpkin 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 8-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 10-1/2 inches in diameter (15-1/2 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
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Customers like the speed, quality and ease of use of the pressure cooker. For example, they mention that it can turn out a fabulous, fast meal at astonishing speed, the steam mechanism is easy to use and the enclosed instructions are helpful. They appreciate the multiple safety features and the fact that it's not dangerous to your hands. Customers are also impresseded with the size, saying that it’s large enough to do a large pot roast in the basket.
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Customers like the quality of the pressure cooker. They say it's well made, and can turn out a fabulous, fast meal at astonishing speed. Some say that it'll cook food faster, but it'd also cook it better. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's quality.
"...Not only does it cook food faster, it cooks it better. Foods are more flavorful, roasts are more tender. You can even cook them from frozen...." Read more
"It simply works beautifully. I can eat healthier because I can cook a batch of beans in less than 40 minutes...." Read more
"...So good.A good product and well made. Keep it clean and perhaps replace the gasket every year or so, and it should last forever." Read more
"...My pork stew came out wonderful very moist and tender. I love the release steam release valve which makes it so I can add things that does not take..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the product. They mention that it's well designed, easy to set up, and simple to use. The steam mechanism is easy to use and safe, and the enclosed instructions are helpful in understanding the use of this cooker. They also say it'll save them time and is easy care.
"...Not only is cooking faster and easier, it's also tastier!" Read more
"...The product is Easy care, easy clean, has a secure regulator, includes simple directions include cooking instructions for many foods, as well as..." Read more
"...the lid on the Magafesa goes on very easily...." Read more
"...This is very well made I am really impressed with how easy to use and the quality of the product...." Read more
Customers find the cook times of the product to be fast, but not as fast as they are made to seem. They say it does the food very well and quickly. They also say the dinner comes together quickly and that it cuts cooking time way down. Customers also mention that the cooker works faster than their older models and that the beans cook in 5 minutes. They find it to be a time and energy saver.
"...Not only does it cook food faster, it cooks it better. Foods are more flavorful, roasts are more tender. You can even cook them from frozen...." Read more
"...I am very happy with my selection. The cooker seems to work faster than my older models and, of course, takes more food quantity...." Read more
"...The cook times are fast but not as fast as they are made to seem: The advertised time is `pressure time', which is very short...." Read more
"...This cooker is great, not only speeding up cook time but making things possible that I just wouldn't do otherwise...." Read more
Customers like the size of the pressure cooker. For example, they say it's large enough to do a large pot roast, and wonderful for making soups and stews. It's not huge, and attractive. It is also perfect for storing food in the fridge, and is big enough for whole chickens plus some veggies. It has a bigger base and it vents much less steam. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and functionality of the product.
"...3. Reputable Manufacturer and Worry-free spare parts. Presto fit the bill perfectly...." Read more
"...This has a bigger base and it vents much less steam so that I can put our gas burner on simmer and it maintains pressure...." Read more
"...perfectly cooked, but the resulting broth or stock is delicious and plentiful. Need I say I'm delighted?..." Read more
"...are conveniently short enough to make storage easy, but long enough to give leverage for closing and locking...." Read more
Customers find the cleaning process of the product to be easy. They mention that the product is well-made, has a secure regulator, and has nicely contoured sides. The sealing gasket is tough and easy to remove for cleaning. The instructions say it's all dishwasher safe.
"...The product is Easy care, easy clean, has a secure regulator, includes simple directions include cooking instructions for many foods, as well as..." Read more
"...2. Stainless Steel. Easy to clean...." Read more
"...It is much easier to clean than the aluminum one that I tried that is all pitted inside...." Read more
"...Clean up was a very easy, cook even everything comes out wonderful. I can’t wait to try some other recipes...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the stainless pot. They mention it's a great value for a stainless pot, and a real bargain considering the cost of high quality cookware.
"...It is my third pressure cooker, but my first Presto. It is a great value, functions perfectly and is a beautiful piece of cookware." Read more
"...It is MUCH cheap than some of the "in vogue" pot being pushed by the "go healthy" crowd out there, and it works just fine...." Read more
"...If price is an issue, the Presto 8 quart is a good pressure cooker for the money, but be VERY careful to ALWAYS keep the flame at medium-low when..." Read more
"...The Presto has the best price, and it is a solid, sturdy model that includes all the features a regular household could ever actually need." Read more
Customers are happy with the flavor of the product. They say it makes the best pot roast, chicken stock, beef stew, and spaghetti. They also say the bottom is nice and thick, and the food cooks to perfection. Customers also say it's easy to clean, and comes with some recipes that sound quite good.
"...Not only does it cook food faster, it cooks it better. Foods are more flavorful, roasts are more tender. You can even cook them from frozen...." Read more
"...Thick and rich-- can't beat it...." Read more
"...This turned out the best pot roast and potatoes I've ever had, ribs so moist and tender I just plucked out the bone with some tongs, and I'm looking..." Read more
"...The bean soup recipe was a disaster for me. The chicken soup was acceptable...." Read more
Customers like the safety of the product. They mention that it has multiple safety features that do not interfere with regular use, and it's not dangerous to their hands. The product is also equipped with redundancy, and does not even damage the surface. Overall, customers are satisfied with the safety and recommend it to others.
"...It's not dangerous to your hands, but can also exhaust part of your liquid-- this is a drawback in my opinion...." Read more
"...This is very safe to use nothing like what my grandmother or mother use to use...." Read more
"...Overall, I'm very pleased with this unit and feel safe with it." Read more
"...the lid gasket, interlock, lid handle, or overpressure plug, it will scorch your food...." Read more
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Hands down, this is the BEST addition to my kitchen in 39 years of cooking. Not only does it cook food faster, it cooks it better. Foods are more flavorful, roasts are more tender. You can even cook them from frozen. It's not the best way, but in a pinch, it will do.
I have been using it for making bone broth, and it is amazing. When I'm done cooking it (in one hour, not twelve), the bones crumble. You could feed them to a dog. And the broths are amazingly flavorful.
Here are a few things I've learned:
1. If your pot stops steaming, or the steam slows way down, turn off the heat, vent off and investigate. So far paying attention to this has saved me from burning several dishes because I did not add in enough liquid for the amount of time I needed to cook, and once unnecessarily, but still worth investigating. This CAN mean that the vents are blocked, and pressure is building. Even though there is a safety valve, using it is still dangerous, and always a cleaning disaster. This has never happened to me, but it's happened to others which you can read about in the unsatisfied customer reviews.
2. If you are cooking something for a long time, use the basket. This will raise your food just a wee bit off the bottom of the pan, and prevent burning and sticking.
3. When removing the lid, tip it away from you, and make sure your face isn't over the pot.
4. When using a ceramic-top stove, bring it to temp on high, but then reduce the temperature to the lowest temp that will continue the pot steaming steadily. On my stove that means starting it at ten, but turning it down to between 5 and 6. This will help preserve the liquid in your pot and prevent burning, particularly if you are making a soup or cooking dry beans or pasta (in soup).
I've been cooking for 39 years, since I was a small child. Growing up, we never had a pressure cooker, and I had some vague notion that they were dangerous. And it's true. Respect your pressure cooker. Pay attention to it if it stops talking. Don't try to open it until the little metal valve drops. Always check the holes in the lid before use to make sure they are clear. Replace your gasket and plug if they look worn, and every couple of years whether they need it or not.
Other complaints I've seen are that it is very difficult to open and close. That is true. Especially when I was first using it. I was also challenged by lining it up just correctly. There is an arrow on the lid that is probably supposed to direct me to line it up with something, but I have no idea what. I've looked all over the outside, and I can't find anything. I've developed the knack, and the learning curve was longer than I care to admit.
There were also a couple of times where I could not get it to close. I just had to completely take off the lid and start over. I think it had something to do with the lock valve and after a couple of tries, it just went on like it always does.
Putting on the lid has also gotten easier with age, and I have no idea if it's because it was just "tighter" when it was new, and has eased, or if I've just figured it out. Put a little oil on the gasket once it a while. It helps.
That's about it. If you're hesitant, I'd encourage you to give it a go. Not only is cooking faster and easier, it's also tastier!
Features I was looking for:
1. 8 Qt. Capacity. Perhaps the 6 qt. would have fit our needs 80% of the time, but for the other 20%, when a big stew or batch of stock was necessary, this pot gives us the flexibility in one pot.
2. Stainless Steel. Easy to clean. Additionally, this PC has the tri-ply base, so it efficiently handles heat, and allows you to saute or brown ingredients prior to putting them under pressure.
3. Reputable Manufacturer and Worry-free spare parts. Presto fit the bill perfectly. They've been around forever, and parts are readily available from a variety of sources.
I had a 6 qt aluminum prior to this pressure cooker. The aluminum cooker was a basic model with the rocking top. It did what it was supposed to do and did it well. However, I found myself wanting a larger capacity cooker with the above features.
This Presto doesn't have the fancy bells and whistles of some of the other manufacturers, but it is safe and it performs just as well. A pressure cooker either holds its pressure or it doesn't-- I wasn't convinced I needed to pay 2-4 times as much for a unit that didn't perform noticeably better or give me any real additional benefits.
The pressure regulator on this unit doesn't rock-- it simply begins to emit a wisp of steam when it comes to pressure. The lever controls 2 things-- pressure or venting. When you slide the lever to "vent", the steam exhausts straight upwards. It's not dangerous to your hands, but can also exhaust part of your liquid-- this is a drawback in my opinion. However, it's only a slight drawback for me because I prefer to depressurize the unit by running the cooker under cold water to minimize steam escaping into my kitchen.
The handles are a bit different than those found on other cookers. This has 2 small handles versus a long handle and a shorter "helper handle." I wasn't sure if I'd like the handles, but I find I'm always handling the cooker with 2 hands anyway and don't mind not having a long handle.
Here's an interesting thing I noticed as I compare my old aluminum with this Presto-- it takes significantly less energy to keep the Presto at pressure than the aluminum. When the aluminum unit came to pressure, I'd turn down the burner to about 4 or 5 to keep it at pressure. On this Presto, I can go all the way down to "1/Lo" and it keeps chugging right along.
Some of my favorite things to make with this include:
1. Stocks. Chicken, Beef or Veal-- these stocks come out perfect in 45-50 minutes versus the 4 hours I used to spend developing all the flavors. Thick and rich-- can't beat it.
2. Soups. Use some of the stock you've either made fresh or have frozen from before. Brown your meat, saute your mirpoix, add your fresh or frozen veggies and any other liquids, and then "lock and load" for appropriate time. Yummy!
3. Risotto. Follow Miss Vickie's instructions on her website. OMG!! Cook like Top Chef!
4. BBQ. Use this for a quick braise, then finish it off on the grill. Fall-off-the-bone tender!
5. Beans. Any time, any where. I used to not do as much with beans since to cook them on the stovetop, you'd use just as much energy and time to cook the whole bag as half a bag--so..... I'd cook the whole bag. Then I'd have leftovers that would go bad. Not anymore. Now I cook the exact amount I need because the time/energy used in the PC is negligible. I like to give the beans a full soak and then cook for just a few minutes.
6. Anything else that usually involves "T-I-M-E" because with a pressure cooker, time is no longer a 4-letter word for a busy person!
This is a good quality piece of cookware that should last you a lifetime.