Customer Reviews

Chef's Design 9-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

Fairly robust rubber seal looks like it will last a while. Instructions suggesting use of cooking oil on seal during each use are being followed. Little water loss and low flame required to keep pressure up. Quiet. Was a MUCH better deal when I got it in May 2003 for $... . . . Shipping box was quite flimsy.

This items has some strong points; it is 18/10 Stainless Steel with thick alum sandwiched in base, is was $45 with free shipping when I bought it, and it came with a glass lid so you can use it as a stainless steel stock pot or store food in fridge. However there is a weak point. This pressure cooker is limited to 11.6 PSI. It is undesirable not to hit the standard 15 PSI, cooking temp will be nearly 10 degrees less, and cooking times 2 to 3 minutes more. It this item's defense, I have not seen evidence that other brands in this price range reach 15 PSI either, which leads me to suspect they don't as this is something to brag about. I purchased two spare gaskets from an on line source that I found, a little over $20 with shipping. Five years from now, I don't know if they will be that easy to find, and these do wear out. The item came well packaged, and in perfect condition. Everything about this item is super, except that it would be much better for it to reach 15psi. Do a search on 'Miss Vickie' to learn more about pressure cookers.

This is a simply great kitchen utensil:

It's made from stainless steel which is easy to
keep clean and which has none of the corrosion
problems that plague aluminum.

The price is right. You can pay a lot for a fancy
Swiss model-four times as much in fact and in this
case, you don't get what you pay for.

It will add a dimension to your cooking. Dishes
that used to take all day can be cooked in an hour
or two and homemade stocks and soups will return
to your table.

All of the safety problems that used to come with
pressure cookers have been solved and there's no reason
to deny you and your family all that good food.

Lynn Hoffman, author of The New Short Course in Wine and
the forthcoming novel, bang-BANG from Kunati press.
(ISBN 1601640005)

I have never owned a pressure cooker before, but this one made a good first impression. Dishes that normally take hours are done in minutes, and all the food's flavor and nutrition is preserved.

This unit is very sturdy and well-made. I like having a second lid so I can use it as a regular sauce pan as well as a pressure cooker. It is quickly becoming one of the most frequently-used pans in my kitchen.

My new pressure cooker arrived yesterday. I used it last night to make a delicious soup. It's a perfect size for a family with children or anyone for that matter.

The ease of use amazed me. I would suggest getting

Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure or

Cooking Under Pressure by Lorna Saas to help get the most out of it.

It's a way to prepare healthy foods in a short amount of time.

Since it comes with a glass lid also, it can be used like a regular stock pot.

If you need a pressure cooker, I feel this is the best deal out there right now. I spent hours on the internet looking and this was my choice!

If you take the time to really learn how to use a pressure cooker then the pressure will be off when it comes to the question..What's for dinner?

Have fun!

The pressure cooker works great, it even has two different valves dependenig on the pressure you want to cook on, and a security lock.

I love this cooker, it's big and sturdy and is of stainless steel. But it took me a little while get it to work properly. Initially I loaded it to almost the top and noticed steam leaking out. I then rearranged to fit about 3/4th the size of the cooker and the food was cooked very fast!
I have used it several times since and have consistently gotten great results. It's quick and pressure cooking retains a lot of the nutrition. Although 9Qt maybe a little big for daily use, I still find it really useful especially if you find vessels that fit in it and can be stacked (3/4 of the cooker, DON'T FILL IT TO THE TOP!)and can cook multiple items at once!
I plan to getting the smaller sizes for daily use! Cooks rice and steams veggies in as few as 15 minutes!
I paid $37 for it and for that price, it's a great deal!

Great price and excellent cooker. A very good buy. A stainless steel cooker for the price of aluminum cooker in other stores!

Thanks Amazon!

Why? This is a great all around pot with heavy construction, nice sandwiched bottom, and a good secure feel to the top. I used to stay out of the kitchen when my old pressure cooker was whistling away, but not anymore. I highly recommend the book Pressure Perfect to go with this pot.

The product is terrific- generally it is well made and works well. The only two things I see as being problematic are 1] There is a cheap plastic catch under the lid that will likely eventually break. Hopefully not...... and 2] The arrow to put the lid on and remove it is not vey well marked so it is a slight nuisance to work with (and especially if the pot is extremely hot). Otherwise, I really like my purchase and use it several times a week.