Presto 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

I have had a 4 quart Presto stainless steel pressure cooker for 28 years and it is still going strong. I decided I needed a 6 quart for larger meals. Naturally, I bought another Presto.

Purchased this presure cooker for 39.99 and got free shipping. Have used it several times and I am pleased.

I would have given it five stars, but the handle feels just a little flimsy, seeing as how you have to lift the not-insubstantial-weight of the pot with it. I'm hoping it will hold up, despite my misgivings... Aside from that, I love this cooker. In my experience, the little cooking guide that comes with it is useful, but you'll have to mess around with times a bit to figure out what works best. Though the guide doesn't give cooking times for most unsoaked beans, you CAN cook them that way...however, the resulting gas will make you pay wretchedly for skipping that step! I've decided not to cook lima beans in this cooker...the foaming out past the regulator was too nerve-wracking. Cooking potatoes for mashing is a five minute snap (after the initial pressure-build time), and sweet potatoes cooked in this pot were especially flavorful. Would I buy this again? Sure would.

I've looked and checked out many other pressure cookers before buying this one. From the costly ones in department stores to others online. Department stores prices were to high and I couldn't get any product information from the sales people I would talk with. After reading the reviews here I decided to purchase the Presto. Best choice I've made. The arrival was within a few days. The Cooker is great looking after using it for four different meals. We have enjoyed a delicious pot roast, chicken with veggies, and a hard to cook oxtail stew. There was no problem with reading the directions on how to use. I did it without my husband my assistance. (he's better with gagets). I am planning on using it at least once a week for hardy winter meals.

very useful item.saves a lot of time in preparing meals.cooks even the toughest meat quickly