Kuhn RikonDuromatic Stainless-Steel Saucepan Pressure Cooker - 7.4-Qt, Silver

The older I get, the more I appreciate quality cookware. This beautiful 7qt stainless steel pressure cooker by Kuhn Rikon is no exception to that rule. We took a chance and ordered a repackaged one at a substantial discount. This was a great option for us since we didn't really care that the top had a few blemishes (saved us the angst of being the first to mar its beauty), and that not all of the packing material was included (no styrofoam to throw away? no problem!). A few concessions to save ~$70 on an awesome piece of heavy and gorgeous cookware that will probably outlast me? Yes, please.The only thing that was a little disconcerting was that neither the manual nor the cookbook showed the specific directions for how to assemble the top piece. Thus, I was a little concerned about whether we had all of the required parts. My guess is that the assembly instruction sheet went by the wayside with the packing material. But we figured it out, and it worked perfectly when we used it. Such little inconveniences are to be expected when one buys a repackaged product.The night it was delivered, I made a recipe from the Internet that called for leeks, mushrooms, brown rice, fennel seeds, and saffron (omitted that, didn't have it), all cooked in a broth base. Once everything was chopped and thrown into the pot, the entire dish was done in 25 minutes. Normally I don't cook brown rice because it's always hard and dry, no matter how much water or broth I use, or how long I steam it. Let me tell you, the brown rice that came out of this pressure cooker was almost creamy. This was fantastic for someone like me who can't have dairy and totally misses those creamy risottos, as well as all other things dairy. The entire dish was so delicious, and I didn't have to stand over it and stir for an hour, either. Win!I should disclose that this was my first attempt at using a pressure cooker. I am a pretty decent cook, but I have my share of flops now and then, especially with a new recipe and a new piece of equipment. So I was really jazzed at how well this cooker worked. It did take some experimentation with our gas stove to keep the pressure in the correct zone. It got too high at one point, so I simply turned the stove off until the pressure went back down to the correct zone. I wasn't sure how that would affect the cooking time (answer: it didn't). Next, I'm looking forward to making a carnitas recipe by Bobby Flay that I found on YouTube.Cleanup was really easy, too - warm soapy water was all it took. NOTHING was stuck to the bottom at ALL - a common complaint with cheaper pressure cookers that don't have the heavy bottom that this one has. A few swipes with a dry towel and it looked like new. Believe me, I'm going to be scouring Amazon for any other deals on great cookware like we snagged with this one!

This is the second pressure cooker that I've owned and I am extremely pleased with it's performance. If you have not used one in the past, it is well worth the investment of money and time to learn how to use it. I did a lot of searching before deciding on this model, mostly due to the inordinate number of positive reviews. I was not dissapointed. You can make wonderful meals quickly, easily, and for less money that with conventional cookware. The last cooker I had was an older style with a jiggle top. It worked, but was not convenient to use, so I did not use it very often. The Kuhn Rikon is so easy to use that I've been using is several times per week and plan most of my menus around the pressure cooker. I am already thinking about buying others in different sizes. I find the 7 liter a good size for most uses. It will easily accomodate soups and stock but is not too big to use for smaller meals. For the few people that have not had good experiences with pressure cookers, I urge them to try again. It is not hard to master and the rewards are well worth it. The Kuhn Rikon is easy to use, safe, and will quickly become the primary pot in your kitchen. If you are new to pressure cooking, it is worthwhile to buy a pressure cooker cookbook at the same time. I liked Pressure Cooking for Dummies by Tom Calamita.

I highly recommend this pressure cooker. I also recommend you buy the Lorna Sass pressure cookbooks if you have never really used a pressure cooker before. I have had this pressure cooker for seven years now and would not trade it for any other. If you are new to pressure cooking, imagine having a flavorful stew in the middle of summer without heating up your kitchen. Or, coming home from work and cooking chicken and the vegetables and seasonings of your choice in less than 20 minutes. I also like to cook brown rice in my pressure cooker and put serving size batches in the freezer as suggested by Lorna Sass for reheating as needed. I find the texture of brown rice cooked in the pressure cooker much better than when a pressure cooker is not used. You do have to adjust to pressure cooker cooking which is why I recommend Lorna Sass's books. For example, you need more herbs because somehow the flavor gets muted. Before this pressure cooker I had another pressure cooker that once steam had built up in the cooking process would not open for hours - clearly defective. So I took that one back and after much research chose the Kuhn Rikon based on reviews and have been happy with my choice. Another hint. Buy one bigger than you think you need because you cannot fill it all the way up and it is great to have leftovers for the freezer. The kinds of things you cook in a pressure cooker generally get better on reheating anyway. I cut up my vegetables and meats in the morning before I go to work, then I can quickly make dinner when I get home. Of course you can do something similar with a slow cooker but I never liked the texture of the food cooked in a slow cooker. If you do, then you will not find a pressure cooker to be of much advantage except that it does not require much planning ahead to create a meal. One downside. You do have to stay close to the pot to adjust the burner temperature so that the right pressure is maintained in the pot. But things cook so quickly that I do not find this enough of a burden to stop using it. By the way, neither my mother nor grandmothers ever used a pressure cooker so all that I know about pressure cooking is from the Kuhn Rikon instruction books and Lorna Sass and I have never had a misadventure - it is just that easy.

the only inconvenient thing with this item was the nonexistence of an automatic release of the steam , you have to press and wait until the steam is done so you can open it. other than that it was goo. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,Update ==== very desapointed, after only 5 months and only very few times of use the black plastic ring on the top broke , I will try to get in touch with customer service in order to get a replacement of the part , if they answer me I will right away new review

Me gusta que se cocina rápido y sin gastar mucho gas y no me gusta los empaques, duran poco

Der Schnellkochtopf kam gut verpackt sn und da ich ihn schon einige Zeit habe verrichtet er alles was er soll.Bin mit ihm sehr zufrieden

Muy buena,super rapida

The fact is you really cannot go halfway with a pressure cooker. If you're going to get one, you need one that holds pressure and is safe. Kuhn Rikon is the gold standard. Save your money up, skip the bargain models, and get the flawless kuhn rikon.I make stocks that come out like jello, stews done in 20 minutes, and tough cuts of beef melted in a couple of hours. It's a time saver, a power saver, and just plain fun. Came faster than I expected and in perfect condition. Good seller, great product.FYI, I wouldn't go smaller than 7.4 qt. This fits most modernist recipes (like Heston Blumenthal, etc.) and can cook for about 8 to 10 people, but as little as 2 to 4.

Outstanding. Worth every penny and er... £. It is so quick, silent and very, very safe. Keep your eye on it, don't walk off. It is not an automatic tool. Made dal very fast. Made pot roast whole chicken, only 20 minutes at high pressure, allow to naturally cool, depressurise. Use Catherine Phipps presure cooker book, spot on. Fast cooking of bean, pulses and vastly reduce electricity bills. 2017 EDF price hikes, no, no, no. ;)Everyone with a mind to eco and their wallet should buy 3 pressure cookers and a microwave ;)