Customer Reviews

Fagor Duo Stainless-Steel 6-Quart Pressure Cooker

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

I had a Kuhn Rikon and still have a Presto pressure cooker. I got rid of the Kuhn Rikon. I love the Fagor Duo. The Kuhn Rikon design is a real pain if you have an electric stove. It is probably almost acceptable if you have a gas stove. The Fagor models work equally well on either type stove. Also, along the same lines, the Fagor and the Presto designs are much more forgiving. You better plan on watching a Kuhn Rikon very closely -- especially on an electric stove -- but also on a gas range. It can get to an over pressure situation easily. Granted you will likely just blow out part of your gasket (the safety measure) if you get distracted. Who needs that? You better have an eagle eye and fast reactions to maintain a reasonably constant pressure inside your cooker with an electric stove.

You do lose some steam with a Fagor though typically much less than with a Presto model. (You lose nearly no vapor with a Kuhn Rikon -- that is about their only big selling point in my book.) The Fagor model uses a compressed spring to regulate pressure. The Presto uses a weight on top of a vent pipe -- this combination is called a jiggler valve -- to regulate pressure. To regulate pressure with a Kuhn Rikon you basically watch a rising spring loaded pressure indicator and adjust the heat as needed. Gas heat is more quickly adjustable than electric. You have to either hope for the best as you crank the heat up and down with an electric stove or play hop scotch between a too hot and a too cold burner. On the Fagor Duo there are two spring compression settings. You can cook at 8 psig or 15 psig. 15 psig is the normal setting used for most pressure cooking. For delicate foods, like fish, or if you are in no particular rush the 8 psig setting will come in handy.

Bottom line is I like the Fagor the best of the three pressure cookers I discussed, next I like the Presto. The Kuhn Rikon is built like a tank and it is an interesting design. I just don't like it as well as the Fagor's and I am a both a mechanical engineer and I cook for a hobby. I'd like to think my opinion is an informed one.

Length:: 2:01 Mins

The pressure cooker caught my eye after watching Iron Chef. I too wanted to cook faster with awesome results. This pressure cooker does that. I am amazed by the variety and possibilities the device has opened up to me. Potato Soup in five minutes, chicken stock in under 20 and stuff cabbages that are out of this world; all brimming with big flavor.

My recommendation is to buy it. I could not substantiate handles breaking or any failings from a cooking or manufacturing stand point. The pot is solid. It is super easy to use and seems as safe as any other pot. Check out the vid review to see it for yourself.

Verdict: BUY

This item is ideal for a small family. We save on time, natural gas and get great tasting food that is not overcooked or drained in water...

This has replaced an old Presto Pressure Cooker, which was NOT fun to use. I am very pleased with the Fagor Duo 6 quart pressure cooker. I wasn't sure whether to go with this model or an electric model. I chose this one because it was more versatile and it comes with a 10 year warranty. My chicken noodle soup came out delicious. I tried a few other recipes and the results were awesome. I find it very easy to use and very easy to clean. I would definitely recommend this cooker, even for beginners. You benefit from shorter cooking times and nutrition packed meals!

I am originally from Spain and every house has a pressure cooker, it is a must have for winter stews and soups, as it reduces the cooking time saving time an energy.

we have used a few times already and I am sorry I did not buy it earlier.

So go ahead and get yourself one!

The Fagor pressure cooker is an excellent cooker.I use mine mainly for beans and veggies.

The cooker is fast and does have a learning curve.My first pressure cooker and I am very pleased with the Fagor cooker.

I read the reviews here before buying this cooker.The handles breaking must be a shipping issue do to ruff handling.And the complaints about the pressure cooker loosing pressure is just plain silly.The cooker is a manual as in not automatic.The responsibility of keeping pressure is on the cook not the manual tool being used.

I would buy this cooker again if needed.

This cooker is EXCELLENT. Easy to use, cleans up well, and intuitive. Very highly recommended!!

Hey what can you say, its a pressure cooker. It looks good, easy to remove the lid and easy to operate. This is my first cooker so if I can do it anyone can. I've only used it once but managed not to burn the roast! It is quality material and worth the investment.

The pressure works great in getting up to pressure quickly and love the safety features built in, but the overall diameter is not big enough for cooking corn on the cob.

Because there is no noise such as on our old pressure cooker with a weight that bounced up and down when pressure was up. I find it difficult watching for the tiny indicator to pop up to indicate full pressure. I am 88 years old.