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16 years ago

I have the regular on top of the stove pressure cooker but tonight I read on a thread about electric pressure cookers. I will be getting an induction range eventually and I'll need a different pressure cooker or I will need to buy a hot plate for my existing pressure cooker. I'd like to hear about the electric ones. I need something big enough to hold at least 10# of chicken hindquarters. I make my own dog food so I need a big cooker.

Comments (6)

  • 16 years ago

    Some discussion of various reviews at http://www.consumersearch.com/pressure-cookers/best-pressure-cookers. Based on that quick read, I was dissuaded from further pursuit of the electric option, but I do have a gas range.

    What about a cast iron frypan or round griddle underneath your current cooker? I don't know -- trying to be creative. Our 12SK has an 11" flat bottom (and the helper handle is beyond helpful in moving the thing). A quick check shows it priced at $19 from Target.

  • 16 years ago

    I have a small (4 qt) electric PC--it was a gift. I never use it. I GREATLY prefer the stovetop models.

    I have a 6 qt Kuhn Rikon and a Fagor 'Splendid' set with an 8 and a 4 qt pot with a lid that fits them both (about $99 on Amazon, $90 this week on Overstock). They work fine on induction (I have an induction hot plate and I've tested them) as well as gas.

    You can get a Fagor 10 qt 'Splendid' PC for $80 at Amazon or their 'Elite' for about $90...yes, that's not cheap but IMHO it's a quality item and worth the $$$.

    I doubt that you'll find an electric PC with that capacity for that price. I do a lot of pressure cooking, and I think Fagor is a very good value--and the models I've used work fine on either gas, electric or induction.

    Here is a link that might be useful: Fagor PC

  • 16 years ago

    Lagostina in Canada sells induction capable pressure cookers. I believe that Sears Canada carries some.

  • 16 years ago

    My Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker is induction capable. It is a lovely a pressure cooker and I have used it for about 3years now. I started out with a Fagor that was very bad in maintaining the pressure and everything came out burnt.

    Good luck!

    Here is a link that might be useful: Pleasant Hill Grain Kuhn Rikon Info

  • 16 years ago

    I started out with an electric pressure cooker. It was a Russell Hobbs, and I thought it was fabulous. Until it died. After replacing it under warranty TWICE more, I decided that it wasn't ever going to be reliable and they gave me my money back and I bought the Kuhn Rikon. MUCH, MUCH better, you have a lot more options with a stovetop, like being able to quick cool in the sink if you want to, adjust your cooking time easily, etc. I've since read that many of the electric cookers are unreliable. If you need a big one, I'd go for the 10 quart Fagor or one of the restaurant sized Kuhn Rikons, if you want to spend the money. Both are induction capable. I use my K-R on my induction burner all the time, it's great.

    Good luck.

  • 16 years ago

    I didn't find any Fagor Pressure Cookers bigger than 10 qt. Do you know if there is one? I liked the Kuhn Rikon until I got to the price! That won't work for me! I will investigate at Sears. I have time......or I'll buy the hot plate suggested by someone else on another thread. Darn! Really liked that Rikon.
    Thanks so much for the info on the electric. I think I'll cross that off my list.