Question about Pressure cookers

joec

joec

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I'm looking for a 4 to 6 qt on stove pressure cooker. I have no interest in an electric types at all but I'm looking for one that will work with induction cook tops. By that the exterior bottom must be capable of a magnet sticking to it. I'm looking through tons of them but none made of stainless say if they are a magnetic stainless base or not that I can find. The one that has caught my eye is the Presto stainless which when I get a chance will check out a WalMart just around the corner from me.
 
All of Fagor's pressure cookers work on Induction cooktops. I had a Fagor pressure cooker a few years back, and it was excellent. I actually miss that one. It was older, and given to me by my MIL. The rubber seal finaly gave up the ghost after 3 years of solid use, and I never bothered to hunt down a replacement. I should have since the pressure cooker I have now doesn't stand up to that old Fagor.
 
Hi, joec. I have a couple of older Presto stainless steel pressure cookers, 4 and 6 qt. Both have magnetic stainless steel bodies. I had to double check, as I first tested the lid of one. It was non-magnetic. Take a magnet with you when you shop.
 
I got the feeling the Presto stainless would work after reading their listing of the metal used in it. The lids doesn't matter really if the bottom works with the magnet test. I now always carry a magnet with me shopping for cookware unless I know for fact it will work.

I also looked at the Fagor as I was hoping it would work also. I will see if I can find one locally and test it to see. Thanks to both you Keltin and gadzooks.
 
I just checked the Fagor web site. But finding it locally might be a challenge. When I went shopping for a new one, I couldn't find one. :sad:

Enameled iron, cast iron, most types of stainless steel, any kind of cookware with a magnetic bottom are all induction compatible. All Fagor cookware is induction compatible.
 
Here is where I saw them [ame="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_hg_0_4?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywords=fagor+pressure+cooker&sprefix=Fago&x=13&y=19"]http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_hg_0_4?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywords=fagor+pressure+cooker&sprefix=Fago&x=13&y=19[/ame]
 
I checked one of Fagor's [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Fagor-Splendid-6-Quart-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B0000717AU/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1236192923&sr=8-1"]Splendid line of Pressure Cookers[/ame] there.
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Can be used on all types of heat sources including gas, electric, ceramic top and induction.

Since Fagor also makes induction cooktops, it makes sense that all of their cookware would be compatible.
 
I almost bought a Fagor, myself. I decided I really didn't need it. Maybe one day, it is still on my wish list.
 
Yes I just ordered this pair 4qt and 6qt.[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Fagor-7-Piece-Deluxe-Pressure-Cooker/dp/B0007YWGXS/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1236192802&sr=1-8[/ame]
 
Some dried beans have bags of them and they just get tender enough without it. I've also gotten fascinated lately watching few Emeril shows lately. It seems he had a 4qt he did several dishes in that looked and sounded good. I looked up the one he sells and wasn't willing to go $150 bucks to try his out but did have a $50 Amazon gift certificate left over from Christmas so cashed it in today. My wife has been on me for years wanting one of them for herself. The last one in my family belonged to my grandmother which actually blew up which I still remember, but then I was about 8 years old at the time. With the one I got I actually got both a 4qt and 6qt so that is good too.
 
I don't know if they work on an induction cooktop, but according to the New York Times, the Rolls Royces of pressure cookers are those made by Kuhn Rikon. I have an 5-quart braiser and an 8-quart stockpot, and I would never consider any other brand. They are precision built, have multiple redundant safety devices, cook beautifully, and will last several lifetimes. Amazon has them -- search for Kuhn Rikon Pressure Cooker.
 
I looked at them also but can't find anything that says they will work on induction top stoves in the adds at the time. I did find they are induction ready when I went straight to the source and searched their FAQ.

Well I've puchased the Fagor and will stick with it for now but if it doesn't work out I will be going with the Kuhn Rikon.
 
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See my edit above. I actually found their site and looked which says it is induction ready.. It is buried in their FAQ but not posted with the spec on the models. At any rate I've got what I ordered now and will give it a try. It got as high of marks by owners as the Kuhn did.
 
A magnet sticks to my 8-quart Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker, and pretty hard even though there's aluminum between the layers of stainless steel. The bottom is very flat, probably too thick to ever warp. See photo.
 

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It doesn't matter what the core metal is as it will work fine if the exterior is capable of a magnet sticking to it. I went to the site you posted and took a few minutes to check out their FAQ which was buried. At any rate all of their stove top stuff is induction ready but I spent about a 1/3 the price for something if not as well rated at least close. I know several other members here said they had Fagor one for 30 years and loved them so I will give it a fair shot. Besides with the one I got I have two bottoms that will work with the same top. Not a bad deal really.
 
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