Comments on: The Pressure Is On! Star Anise Turkey

By: sante

sante — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:48:43 +0000

I am using pressure cooker for saving energy.
By using pressure cooker the taste and vitamins remains as it is.

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:16:23 +0000

Hi Judy. I wound up getting the Fagor 8-quart:

Eight quarts is big. This is a very large pot. It’s pretty bare-bones and basic, and it does the job. I preferred the 8-quart one because I cook all the time, often in large-ish quantities. I’m happy with it.

If I was solo though and not cooking as heavily as i do, I would probably pop for the Kunh-Rikon:

http://tinyurl.com/nztrjf

It’s smaller (5 quart), with a way better design. Pricey though!

No take on slow cookers, alas…..

By: Judy

Judy — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:00:49 +0000

Hi, Eric. I hope it’s not too late to send a comment on this one — I got behind and just saw it. I had one of the old scary pressure cookers — now I can’t even get a replacement gasket for it! Was considering a new one, and lo and behold, found your post.

Can you recommend a brand, or are the new ones pretty much all good? And is 8 quarts a good size for a small family? I live alone, but I cook a lot, and make stock and so forth most weeks.

And do you have a take on slow cookers?

Thanks.

By: Amy Sherman

Amy Sherman — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:37:07 +0000

I love my pressure cooker! I use it to cook beans without bothering to soak them, artichokes come out juicy and moist in minutes and it’s great for making chicken soup or stock.

By: jimrich

jimrich — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:36:35 +0000

I use a pressure cooker all the time. Love it for things like short ribs.And it makes great vegetable stocks from the trimmings,etc.