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The pressure cooker for the evening you got home late

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The pressure cooker for the evening you got home late

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This is a 6 quart electric pressure cooker with a stainless steel pot, and the listing names seven functions: pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, rice, yogurt and keep warm. The range also includes a 3 quart version.

Six quarts is the figure that decides who this suits. The listing gives the capacity but no outside dimensions, wattage or pressure settings, so counter space and power draw cannot be judged from the text. A 3 quart version is also sold, and the listing says nothing further about it. It does not mention a warranty or included accessories either.

The pot is stainless steel, grade 18/8, with a bottom built in three layers. The listing ties this to searing and sautéing, which describes intent rather than measuring anything, since no thickness or weight is given. It names 13 programs at the touch of a button, from soups to cakes, and an Easy Release steam switch for letting off pressure.

The listing also claims up to 70% faster cooking. It names no recipe, quantity or test method and gives no baseline, so read it as marketing rather than measurement. Cooking time will depend on what goes into the pot, and the text does not say how long the pot takes to come up to pressure.

What we like about it

  • Capacity is 6 quarts, and a 3 quart version is also sold
  • Seven functions: pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, rice, yogurt, keep warm
  • Pot is 18/8 stainless steel with a three layer bottom
  • The 70% faster claim comes with no stated recipe or test method

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