If you just want to cut to the chase and know which pressure cooker I chose to buy (after hours of research) it's this one:
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Although so many love the Instant Pot, I noticed about 90% of the reviews for it were for things like making yogurt, oatmeal, beans, eggs and rice.
None of which are what I typically use a pressure cooker for!
No - I want one for main dish meals like chicken and roast and other meats as well as soups, desserts, vegetables, side dishes and yes, quick last minute (baked) potatoes! I researched many brands and styles; some tended to burn foods on the bottom, others took 3 times as long to heat up than other brands, some you could cook items faster in a pan on the stove. Still others were used for yogurt or needed for pressure canning (which is nice but I plan to purchase an All American brand pressure canner for that).
No - I want one for main dish meals like chicken and roast and other meats as well as soups, desserts, vegetables, side dishes and yes, quick last minute (baked) potatoes! I researched many brands and styles; some tended to burn foods on the bottom, others took 3 times as long to heat up than other brands, some you could cook items faster in a pan on the stove. Still others were used for yogurt or needed for pressure canning (which is nice but I plan to purchase an All American brand pressure canner for that).
In the end I chose the Cosori 7 in 1 cooker.
COSORI 7-in-1 Multifunctional Programmable Pressure Cooker, Rice Cooker, Slow Cooker with Stainless Steel Inner Pot, 6 Quart
Product Description from Amazon (where I ordered this exact one):
The COSORI® pressure cooker model number C1156-PC uses 1000-Watts of electrical energy with a durable sealing gasket. The glass lid lets you see what’s cooking at a glance. It also has a hard-plastic top with handle.
The steam pressure increases cooking temperatures inside. Your food is more nutritious and flavorful than the customary way of cooking or baking. You will have no mess and dirty pots using this one-pot method for your stew, soups, meat, and desserts.
You will enjoy the 15 preset programs with the push button LED digital control panel. The handles are cool, and the tempered glass lid will not break.
You will receive a recipe book, measuring cup, spoon, and ladle that comes with the pot along with a stainless steel rimed glass lid and extra sealing ring.measuring cup
Plug the UL certified listed cord into a USA 110/120-Volt, 50/60 Hz outlet. The power is 1000-Watts. Outside the USA you would need to buy an adapter for 220/240-Volts.Best Electric Pressure cooker
The container size is 8.66-inches and the working pressure is 70 kPa. The pressure range for the low level is 30-40 kPa; medium is 50-60 kPa and high is 70-80 kPa.
The dimensions are 18.25-inches in diameter x 13.5-inches tall packed in the box. The diameter of the inner pot is 8.5-inches. The pot weighs 16 pounds.
The steam pressure increases cooking temperatures inside. Your food is more nutritious and flavorful than the customary way of cooking or baking. You will have no mess and dirty pots using this one-pot method for your stew, soups, meat, and desserts.
You will enjoy the 15 preset programs with the push button LED digital control panel. The handles are cool, and the tempered glass lid will not break.
You will receive a recipe book, measuring cup, spoon, and ladle that comes with the pot along with a stainless steel rimed glass lid and extra sealing ring.measuring cup
Plug the UL certified listed cord into a USA 110/120-Volt, 50/60 Hz outlet. The power is 1000-Watts. Outside the USA you would need to buy an adapter for 220/240-Volts.Best Electric Pressure cooker
The container size is 8.66-inches and the working pressure is 70 kPa. The pressure range for the low level is 30-40 kPa; medium is 50-60 kPa and high is 70-80 kPa.
The dimensions are 18.25-inches in diameter x 13.5-inches tall packed in the box. The diameter of the inner pot is 8.5-inches. The pot weighs 16 pounds.
NOTE: This unit is not designed for making yogurt. The pressure cooker does not have a home canning mode.
COSORI 7-in-1 Multifunctional Programmable Pressure Cooker, Rice Cooker, Slow Cooker with Glass Lid, Extra Sealing Ring and Recipe Book, 6 Quart/1000W
Other electric pressure cookers similar to the one I bought; all available through Amazon (including the Instant Pot, Elite Platinum and Cuisinart);
Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer
Instant Pot LUX60 V3 6 Qt 6-in-1 Muti-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Sauté, Steamer, and Warmer
Cuisinart CPC-600 6 Quart 1000 Watt Electric Pressure Cooker (Stainless Steel)
T-fal CY505E 12-in-1 Programmable Electric Multi-Functional Pressure Cooker with 25 Built-In Smart Programs / Ceramic Nonstick Cooking Pot and Stainless Steel Housing 1100-Watts, 6-Quart, Silver
Elite Platinum EPC-808 Maxi-Matic 8 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker, Black (Non-Stick)
Don't forget a recipe book!
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