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Customer Reviews: Average Rating:  Rating :  - My first Pressure Cooker
Executive summary: I really like the cooker and highly recommend it to others.
I was visiting friends in Canada and my friend used a pressure cooker that she has had for about 20 years to cook potatoes, turnips and carrots in only 5 minutes! I thought this was great! My mother had never used a pressure cooker and wanted to give it a try. I first purchased a Mirro 8qt at a discount store for $40. I read the Safety Instructions and it said that I could not use the cooker on a glass top or ceramic smooth surface cooktop-whic is what I have-darn!
My partner suggested that I see if anyone makes an electric cooker. I checked Amazon and found two listed from Nesco and Cuisinart. Since this was my first, I chose the Nesco because it was less expensive. I read the reviews and was on the look out for dents in the body and brain dead circuit boards. It arrived in perfect condition. It arrived the next day (Amazon Prime $3.99 next day-I don't work for them) and on Saturday I prepared a 3lb beef rump roast in about an hour (prep time, browning and cooking) and my vegetables (potatoes, carrots, parsnips and turnips) with only 5 minutes of cook time. And...I did it perfect the first time!
The most important and valuable information that I can give you is to be sure to read the safety warnings and operating instructions carefully, because you are cooking with hot pressurized steam. The locking pin will not permit you or others from taking the lid off while the cooker is at pressure, but you can really burn your hands or face when releasing the steam using the pressure release valve on the top. Always use a thick kitchen towel to protect your hands when releasing pressure.
It is easy to clean with the removable cooking pot inside. I forgot to mention that you can also use it as a slow cooker and a steamer, so my crock pot is on its way out to the garage.
I really like the cooker and highly recommend it to others.
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