Posted: 6/20/2010 12:12:52 PM EDT
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We needed to replace our slow cooker, (crock pot), with something we really liked. So we studied the marketplace and decided on this bad boy. It doubles as a slow cooker, but also does some other cool stuff. Our initial run was last night, and I gotta tell you it's a pretty slick unit. Especially how it kicks down to warm when it's done cooking. Genius. Set it and forget it. Last nights initial test was dried pinto beans. No soaking overnight or any other steps were taken. From start to finish was about an hour, and they came out perfectly cooked. In a crock pot that takes 4-6 hours, depending on the type of bean. Saves time, lots of it. Saves electricity, some claim as much as 70% Saves work.... no stirring all day or adding water, etc. There's a bunch of videos on youtube showing the electric pressure cookers off for anyone who's interested in learning more about them. Great gadget. Can't wait to try some meats in it.
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I wonder how many people will point out that an electric cooker is useless because it can't be used without electricity. :) Unlike my wall oven, I can easily hook my 22 qt Rival roaster up to a generator if needed. I also don't like to use the wall oven during the summer as the AC can't keep up, and I can place the roaster in the garage if I want to bake something and not heat up the house. Yesterday I used it to bake two loaves of this bread recipe for the first time, though I didn't remove the cover of the roaster during baking. The loaves turned out fine. |
My wife cooked a roast in our large(21 qt) Presto pressure canner(stovetop) about a week ago. It was literally the best roast I've ever had, and falling apart when done. Cooked @ 15 lbs pressure for approximately an hour, versus all night for the slow cooker, and it was better to boot. 
My wife will be learning to can pickles with my mom today. 
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I wonder how many people will point out that an electric cooker is useless because it can't be used without electricity. :) Unlike my wall oven, I can easily hook my 22 qt Rival roaster up to a generator if needed. I also don't like to use the wall oven during the summer as the AC can't keep up, and I can place the roaster in the garage if I want to bake something and not heat up the house. Yesterday I used it to bake two loaves of this bread recipe for the first time, though I didn't remove the cover of the roaster during baking. The loaves turned out fine. What happens when you run out of fuel for the generator? Backup plan? *not trying to be a smart guy, just wondering if you've considered it. 
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