Presto 01282 8-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker

Description

The smart choice for healthy, favorful meals, fast and
easy. Cooks 3 to 10 times faster than ordinary cooking methods – even faster
than a microwave for many foods. Chicken, fish, meat and vegetables cook to
perfection fast. Helps tenderize economical cuts of meat. Works on regular and
smooth-top ranges. Cover lock indicator shows when there is pressure inside
the cooker and prevents the cover from being removed until pressure is safely
reduced. Includes a special rack for cooking several foods at once with no
intermingling of flavors. Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Liquid capacity:
8 quarts (7.6 liters). Pressure cookers have experienced renewed
popularity over the last several years because cooks have rediscovered what
some cooks (particularly grandmas) have known for a long time–they’re really
fast. And it’s easy to cook healthfully with pressure cookers, since the food
retains so much more of its nutrients and flavor. Presto’s 8-quart pressure
cooker is a multi-purpose pot that can stand in as a conventional soup pot as
well as perform the kitchen magic that pressure cookers are famous for.
Chicken Cacciatore cooks in 8 minutes! And it’s big enough for home canning,
too. (The USDA recommends pressure canning as the only safe method for low-
acid foods such as vegetables, meats, and poultry.) This durable, polished-
aluminum pressure cooker is an economical addition to any well-rounded set of
kitchen tools. The heavy-duty lid locks down during cooking; an inner sealing
ring keeps the steam in. In addition to a pop-up pressure indicator and a
simple steam release mechanism, there is an overpressure plug that will let
off steam if it builds up excessively. This pressure cooker is useful for
weeknight dinners or for any meal that needs to come together quickly. An
accompanying booklet contains more than 65 recipes, ranging from basic soup
stocks to stews and pot roast–even desserts like Oatmeal-Apple Crisp!
Tenderize lean cuts of beef or pork; or cook chicken, fish, or vegetables
faster than you can in a microwave, and without losing moisture. Nonabrasive
cleansers are best for cleaning this polished aluminum pressure cooker, though
occasional use of a fine metal polish will help the exterior keep its shine.
The Presto 8-quart aluminum pressure cooker is fully immersible; in addition,
the sealing ring should be removed after each use to allow cleaning of the
inside rim of the lid. The vent pipe is simple to keep clean with a small
brush or pipe cleaner, and both the air vent/cover lock and the overpressure
plug are removable. The pressure cooker measures 11-1/2 inches in diameter (17
inches including handles) and 9 inches tall (including lid). Presto guarantees
this pressure cooker with an extended 12-year warranty. A detailed instruction
and recipe booklet is included; special safety issues that pertain to pressure
cookers are clearly explained. –Garland Withers

Features:

• The smart choice for preparing today's lower calorie foods.
• Cooks three to ten times faster than ordinary cooking methods! Saves time, energy, and money.
• Pressure cooking preserves flavors and nutrients, and even tenderizes lean cuts of meat.
• Strong, heavy-gauge aluminum for quick, even heating, easy cleaning, and long life.
• Works on electric, smooth-top, and gas ranges.

Product Details:

• Brand: Presto
• Capacity: 8 Quarts
• Material: Aluminum
• Color: Silver
• Finish Type: Gray
• Product Dimensions: 11.25"D x 18.87"W x 8.56"H
• Special Feature: Electric Stovetop Compatible
• Wattage: 1000 watts
• Item Weight: 5.75 Pounds
• Control Method: Touch
• Brand: Presto
• Capacity: 8 Quarts
• Material: Aluminum
• Color: Silver
• Finish Type: Gray
• Product Dimensions: 11.25"D x 18.87"W x 8.56"H
• Special Feature: Electric Stovetop Compatible
• Wattage: 1000 watts
• Item Weight: 5.75 Pounds
• Control Method: Touch
• Controller Type: Hand Control
• Operation Mode: Manual
• Is Dishwasher Safe: Yes
• Voltage: 100 Volts (AC)
• Item Weight: 5.75 pounds
• Department: Unisex-Adult
• Manufacturer: PRESTO
• Country of Origin: China
• Item model number: 307882
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
• Date First Available: July 12, 2006