Pressure cookers...which one?

treitz3
treitz3 Posts: 19,015
edited August 2013 in The Clubhouse
Hello folks. This past weekend while on vacation, an irreplaceable piece of my tried and true pressure cooker has failed [missing a piece]. That was the pressure release valve that is normally would be replaceable but unfortunately, not on the unit I have [Innova model 42108] due to it's location on the handle. In searching the web today, I have narrowed my search down to two models.

Fissler Vitaquick 10.6qt.
http://www.metrokitchen.com/product/FS-60070010079?utm_source=nextag&utm_medium=scs&utm_term=FS-60070010079&mr:referralID=d72a7756-082b-11e3-9dea-001b2166becc

or

The Fagor Duo 10qt.
http://www.chefscatalog.com/product/28061-Fagor-Duo-Stainless-Steel-Pressure-Cooker.aspx?utm_source=nextag&utm_medium=shopping&utm_content=28061-1000&utm_campaign=Fagor&sourcecode=EW1CS1018&gdftrk=gdfV23800_a_7c2214_a_7c9325_a_7c37915

Both have been top rated for ease of use, safety, convenience, no hot spots or burning, minimal water loss, quietness while cooking as well as having a consistent internal temperature. While one is a "frugal" type pressure cooker, the other is a professional cooker that in theory should last a lifetime. I was just wondering if any of you and/or your wives have used either model and could offer some real world experience.....or if you have another suggestion I haven't ran across yet. Looking for at least an 8qt. cooker because you can only fill up the pressure cookers to 2/3 capacity and *most* recipes will call for a pressure cooker at least this size. One can always cook in a bigger cooker with the same results but this can not be reversed into a smaller cooker.

I have been spoiled with the Innova over the years and this is something that I most definitely consider a staple for the kitchen in my household. Any comments or suggestions are welcomed and I look forward to any input you may have to offer.

Tom
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited August 2013
    I use a Fagor myself. Great build quality.
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  • jephdood
    jephdood Posts: 1,671
    edited August 2013
    The CIA and NSA are tracking you now. :cheesygrin:
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited August 2013
    jephdood wrote: »
    The CIA and NSA are tracking you now. :cheesygrin:



    Yes , dont email or call as i dont want to be on the list with you
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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    edited August 2013
    Red Flag words....really,my grandma from the old country used one of those...cooked sheep tongue in it and sliced it thin,was very good
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,015
    edited August 2013
    Alright, I posted this same question on another forum and they basically said the same thing.....what gives with being on a CIA/NSA watch list? I plan on using mine for canning, pressure cooking and steaming. I have nothing to hide and they are more than welcome to come and see my kitchen but now my curiosity is up. What gives?

    Tom
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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    edited August 2013
    Pretty much the same thing I said on another post...someone took the whole thing wrong....o well...
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited August 2013
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Alright, I posted this same question on another forum and they basically said the same thing.....what gives with being on a CIA/NSA watch list? I plan on using mine for canning, pressure cooking and steaming. I have nothing to hide and they are more than welcome to come and see my kitchen but now my curiosity is up. What gives?

    Tom
    I'm curious myself. Anybody care to explain ?
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    edited August 2013
    Boston marathon
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited August 2013
    rpf65 wrote: »
    Boston marathon
    Thank you !!!
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    edited August 2013
    Got one of those Wolfgang Puck models for Christmas. Only used a few times, but seems to work well. Only 7 qt capacity, but still fairly good
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,958
    edited August 2013
    Msabot1 wrote: »
    ...cooked sheep tongue in it and sliced it thin,was very good


    Now that.....may explain a thing or 2. :lol:


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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2013
    A pressure cooker, with Wendy's so close? LOL
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,424
    edited August 2013
    which one holds more powder:mrgreen:
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