Who found a pressure cooker under their tree?

[pazzaglia]

Did you get a pressure cooker for the Holidays? Let us know the size, model and what you plan to cook in it!

Ciao,

L

[TJanaB]

I did! I did! I got the Fagor Splendid 4 and 6 quart double set. I am super excited. I am a bit confused though, as the book that comes with my set says that they can also be used for pressure canning and even gives a few recipes specifically for them. My understanding was that you could only use a full size (10qt and above) pressure canner to can things. The Miss Vickie website explains why you can't use the smaller pressure cookers... http://missvickie.com/canning/cookerc...

Any of you experienced pressure cookers out there know about this?

Also, I really want to make stock and pasta sauce... can I just use my regular recipes and put them under pressure or do I need new pressure recipes?

[paulj]

The Home Canning section in my Fagor booklet has subtitle (Applies to 10 qt model only). Basically the smaller pressure cookers don't have room for typical canning jars.

[Heidi cooks and bakes]

I got a Fagor 4 quart also. It compliments my 8 quart I already have. I'm planning on a nice risotto in it, to go along with a whole chicken I plan to cook in the other. Side by side pressure cookers, I can't wait!

[gordeaux]

I scored one. It's one of the prgrammable cuisinarts. First order of business will be nehari! I had an electric programmable one a few years back, and I loved it. I found that stews needed to be made the day prior to eating. So, while the p-cooker did an OK job for making stews, the product wasn't really good until the next day after being refrigerated overnight.

I'll probably stew up some lamb after the nehari.

[ratgirlagogo]

Me! A Fagor Elite 4-quart - I know, not very fancy. But I'm excited! I haven't had a pressure cooker in years and I'm looking forward to cooking some anasazi beans and kale.