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Vasconia 4-quart aluminum pressure cooker
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Beginners; But Has a Few Nuances,
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This review is from: Vasconia 4-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker (Kitchen)
When I bought this pressure cooker, my goals were: (a) learn how to quickly prepare healthy meals, thereby avoiding fast food; and (b) not blow up my kitchen. Price was a major consideration, as my salad shooter, electric cheese grater, ice cream maker, and electric frying pan don't need another expensive companion in the "haven't used it in years" cabinet above the refrigerator.
Since I only paid $19.95 for the pressure cooker, I figured my first meal should be frugal as well. I bought some fresh broccoli, peas, mild chilies, and carrots on manager's sale at the local grocery. I sautéed a small onion and a diced tomato in the bottom of the cooker , then added the vegetables, three cups of rice, pepper, and a 26 oz. container of chicken broth. I clamped the lid on, cranked up the burner until steam started coming out, then put on the steam valve, lowered the heat, and cooked the whole thing for about 5 minutes. The result was a very tasty vegetable paella. Here are a few hints for anyone buying one of these cookers. First, the master steam valve cap comes in a very small unmarked brown box in the bottom of the big box with the pressure cooker. It's very easy to miss, and I actually had to go fishing through my recycle bin to find it. Also, there is a safety lock on the handle that engages when the cooker is under pressure. It is a small metal rod that protrudes down into the cooker and rises when pressure builds. You have to be careful not to over fill the cooker, or the valve can get stuck. If this happens, all the steam will escape through handle and you'll end up with a steamer instead of a pressure cooker. I tested my pressure cooker by filling it with a few cups of water, letting the steam build, and checking the valves. I couldn't find an answer in the directions, but I think you are supposed to hand wash these cookers; not put them in the dishwasher. Overall, a pretty handy gadget for well less than the cost of a family dinner. For now, I'm keeping mine on the kitchen counter, close the the drawer with all the fast food menus. I'm hoping it stays there, in use, for a good while.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad but needs improvement!!,
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This review is from: Vasconia 4-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker (Kitchen)
This is a great little cooker, that really cuts down on cooking time and makes the most tender meat so much faster than a crock pot. Thank god because I hate planning 8 hrs ahead to cook with the crock pot. The only real downside is the safety latch needs a trigger on top to keep it in position while you place the lid on it. Otherwise pretty well built for the price.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
steam escapes,
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This review is from: Vasconia 4-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker (Kitchen)
I have owned pressure cookers before. each has its own safety and pressure buiilding mechanisms. This pressure cooker has a lid-lock pin assembly in the upper handle. The manual says that after putting the lid and allowing the pressure to build, the pin is pushed up. But in my case, the pin is not pushed up and that is why steam continues to escape through the pin hole and there is no pressure being built at all. NO PRESSURE. I am sure i received a defective piece since i really want this to work. i like the size and the price. If anyone had faced similar issues and has been able to find a solution, pls share. thanks.
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