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ReviewPressure cookers have experienced renewed popularity over the last various years because cooks have rediscovered what a lot of cooks (particularly grandmas) have known for a long time–they’re genuinely fast. And it’s easy to cook healthfully with pressure cookers, since the feed retains so much more of it is nutrients and flavor. Presto’s 4-quart stainless steel pressure cooker is a multi-purpose pot that may stand in as a traditionalisti saucepan as well as carry out the kitchen magic that pressure cookers are famous for. Chicken Cacciatore cooks in 8 minutes! 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 for the duration of 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 utile for weeknight dinners or for any meal that needs to come together quickly. An accompanying booklet holds more than 65 recipes, ranging from basic soup stocks to stews and pot roasts–even desserts like 5-minute custards! Tenderize lean cuts of beef or pork; or cook chicken, fish, or vegetables quicker than you may in a microwave, and without losing moisture. Nonabrasive cleansers are best for cleaning this stainless steel pressure cooker, altho occasional use of a fine metal polish will aid the exterior keep it is shine. The Presto 4-quart pressure cooker is totally immersible; in addition, the sealing ring will have to be got rid of after each use to concede cleaning of the inside rim of the lid. The vent pipe is simple to keep clean with a little brush or pipe cleaner, and both the air vent/cover lock and the overpressure plug are removable. The pressure cooker measures 9 inches in diameter (16-1/2 inches including handles) and 6-1/2 inches tall (including lid). Presto warrants this pressure cooker with an extended 12-year warranty. A elaborate instruction and recipe booklet is included; particular safety issues that pertain to pressure cookers are without doubt or question explained. –Garland Withers

New Presto 4 Qt Stainless Steel Pressure Image

New Presto 4 Qt Stainless Steel Pressure Picture

New Presto 4 Qt Stainless Steel Pressure Photo

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108 of 108 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent Product
By Paula
This is an excellent pressure cooker. I also have the 8-quart stainless steel model by Presto and I don’t like that one as much as this one. I like the little rocker on top better because I know exactly how much pressure it has. It is super easy to carry this extremely lightweight pressure cooker to the sink, run water over it, and in 5-10 seconds the pressure is down! It is not heavy or hot. You just have to be careful when you do this. I actually prefer this method of quick cooling to the method used in the 8-quart, which is to open the little weight and let the steam shoot out the top. That method takes about a minute, plus there’s steam all over the place. That seems more dangerous to me than going to the sink.

This model is a smaller version of the 6-quart, so if you think this one is too small, that one would work for a family. This size is just right for one or two people. I always make very small quantities of food in it anyway as I don’t like to have a lot of leftovers.

Cleanup with this product is very fast and easy as it is so lightweight. Another nice thing is that replacement parts are very easy to obtain (rubber gasket and overpressure plug).

I highly recommend this pressure cooker and the 6-quart stainless steel model as well.

66 of 66 people found the following review helpful.
Heavy duty, love this pressure cooker
By Elena Snyder
I own three pressure cookers, I reach for this one the most. I use the bowl within the pot method to cook brown rice (I am too lazy to clean, this allows storage of the rice directly into the fridge.) After cooking brown rice in a pressure cooker, don’t know how people have the time to wait around for a rice cooker. I like the audible rocking noise it makes, this way I know pressure is being maintained when I cook. I make mostly beans and brown rice, I cook for one and the bowl method allows me to have rice all week (using the 4qt Presto) I like this one best out of all three, because it seems not to clog like the others.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful.
Fast, Quick
By Mary Wilson
4 qt. stainless steel pressure cooker is great. I had a 6 qt I’ve used for years and years. The 4 qt presto cooks really quick. It seems faster than my old one. I highly recommend this product.

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