GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
Andy, I got the six-quart size. It works fine for me.
I would love to get one, but we have had to make a rule - find a place for it before buying it. My kitchen is now so crowded that I would have to get rid of stuff before I bought new stuff. Hmm, that would probably be a good idea.GG has one, she loves it. I am trying to resist, but find myself weakening.
Have you posted these links?Yes, the nice thing about the IP is that you can pretty much set it and forget it. You can sauté aromatics and veggies to start, then add liquid, meat, beans, peas, and sturdier veggies, then set the timer and let it go. It automatically switches to Warm mode when the time is up. If you want, then you can remove the meat and vegetables and put it on simmer to reduce the sauce.
It's great for any kind of braise, bean and pea soups and stews, hard boiled eggs, and steamed vegetables for a mash or purée.
I haven't tried this, but there's a technique for making pasta and sauce at the same time.
People also do pot-in-pot cooking, where they put different foods in different dishes and then stack them inside the pot, so they cook at the same time but not together.
It's very versatile and there are a few really good websites with recipes and tips.
I thought I had, but here you go:
- www.pressurecookingtoday.com
- www.hippressurecooking.com
- pressure cooker | Serious Eats
Wet and dry smoker? Did you mean hot or cold smoker?The one I am still debating about getting for here in MN is the one that is a wet and dry smoker as well as a pressure cooker, etc. I have been hemming and hawing about ordering a similar one to this one: The Only 5-Quart Indoor Pressure Smoker. - Hammacher Schlemmer from Hammacher-Schlemmer out of the Christmas catalogue.
The warranty is what is attracting me. And, the company's reputation.
I have a 7-1 InstaPot and an outdoor smoker at home...I would love to have a wet and cold smoker for in the house...Just have to make up my mind in the next few days so I can order it before I leave for Ontario and play with it...In the meantime, here I use my Mom's ancient pressure cooker. It takes some planning to make sure I am in kitchen when doing things that take longer than 15 minutes. Dawg, I was terrified of the thing for years, but am now totally comfortable with it. I do like the one I have at home better because I don't have to be right there keeping an eye on the regulator and adjusting the burner temperature to hold it at 15 psi.
That's what I meant, TL. Blame it on caregiver burn out. I do smoke stuff stove top using a SS wok, foil, etc., but like the idea of being able to smoke cheese...and, I really don't need the yogurt/rice making features...I want to smoke things quickly and in the house. I have to say it is the warranty that is swaying me. I have read reviews where other, less expensive smokers "die" after about a year.
Dang it, Munky. I'm one inch away from hitting the button. Must resist.
Well we did it again.As if I don't have enough toys in the kitchen already
Mr. Munky talked me into (I was really on the fence with this idea) buying the 8qt on Amazon last night. It was $140.00. We also bought the nice steamer rack for it. As a precaution I insisted that we also buy gaskets.
I did that when I bought the Presto canner. Better to have the back up's ready, than to have to stop canning while you wait a week for the new one's to arrive.
He tossed in a few nice cook books for it as well. One that matches the the pressure cooker. And 2 for my tablet. Let Kindle be my buddy.
For those that own and use these vessels. I have a few more questions.
1.) Are they heavy enough to stay put in place while your sauteing (sp) veggies or meats? I don't like things that slide while I'm loading them up.
Safety first.
2.) Where can I find additional insert pans (The one's with lids) that fit the 8qt? Amazon only stocked the 6qt. We passed on that.
3.) How well does it braise veggies and meat? Does it get hot enough?
I've been watching videos and doing a lot of reading. Annoyed Mr. Munk a bit. To the point of "If you don't put the order in. I will." He said I was over thinking it. He was right.. Again!
Don't discount the rice feature, it makes steal cut oats fantastic, also any other whole grains.
I've been looking at the same cooker for a while.