Pressure cookers have become popular again for two main reasons – cooking is fast and foods retain more of their nutritional value. The Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker is a good basic tool that can change the way you cook. It will tenderize lean cuts of beef or pork and it cooks chicken, fish, or vegetables faster than a microwave while keeping food moist and tasty.

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The cooker has 15 pounds of pressure which is appropriate for most recipes. The handles make the pot easy to carry and handle. Its stainless steel construction is preferable to aluminum because the material won’t interact with foods and the cooker is easy to clean with non-abrasive cleansers. A pressure cooker like this will last a long time, providing you with many delicious meals for years to come.

However, before using this or any other pressure cooker, you must be sure to read and follow the directions in the instruction booklet.

Here are some of the features of the Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker :

• Heavy-duty 8-quart stainless steel pressure cooker
• Comfortably ergonomic, stay-cool black plastic handles
• Strong-lock lid with steam vent, pressure indicator, and overpressure plug
• Comes with rack for steaming food
• 15-1/2 by 8 inches
• 12-year warranty

Here is what current owners have to say about the Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker:

P. Shepard: “I bought this cooker to replace an old one that began to malfunction. It is very easy to use, performs flawlessly, and it well made. It is also a great value, since many other pressure cookers with the same or smaller capacity sell for more. It comes with a little instruction/recipe booklet, and a food holding basket. It has a reliable pressure release valve.I would advise people to avoid aluminum pressure cookers and go with stainless steel like this one. I would definitely recommend it! “

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