Equipment Review: Best Stovetop Pressure Cookers & Our Testing Winner and Best Buy
Equipment Review: Best Stovetop Pressure Cookers & Our Testing Winner and Best Buy
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A pressure cooker is a modern kitchen’s best-kept secret. America’s Test Kitchen testing senior editor Lisa McManus explains what to look for when buying a pressure cooker, and reveals which models performed best in our testings.
We tested 8 stovetop pressure cookers to find the best one:
Fissler Vitaquick 8½-Quart Pressure Cooker
Fagor Duo 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
Presto 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
Tramontina 8-Quart Heavy-Duty Pressure Cooker
Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 8½-Quart Stockpot Pressure Cooker
Fagor Futuro 6-Quart Pressure Cooker
Magefesa Practika Plus Stainless Steel 8-Quart Super Fast Pressure Cooker
WMF Perfect Plus 8½-Quart Pressure Cooker
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Fagor shut down and the best buy now links to presto. Not sure if amazon is randomly suggesting an alternative or if atk updated the link. Another comment says the new best buy is from Zavor, a rebrand of Fagor.
I could not see a description to “read”. But thanks for the input, I guess
You’re one to fat shame piggy
Fantastic review. Thanks you.
Sorry Americas Test Kitchen…but this is truly the worst pressure cooker I have ever purchased. After about 4 uses it was no longer holding pressure and steam was spewed all over stove…gave it another shot , same results !!!
Zavor DUO – this is where the FIRST and winning link takes you these days – 11 years later. Is this still your recommendation?
FYI Fagoe duo 8 quart is now Zavor duo on Amazon. I think I’m getting it. Hope it holds up.
Thank you for the review. I was looking to buy one and knew I did not want it occupying the counter full time. I also wanted to use the pot for general non-pressure cooking. I settled on the Fissler which you mentioned came in number one in your test. I so much appreciate the no-nonsense review and element of science used in discussing the importance of achieving and maintaining pressure. This is the third product I’ve purchased based on your testing, in each case, I have been pleased with my (our) purchase decision. Thank you for the invaluable service. I’m a devoted admirer and would not consider buying something that was not on your list.
HEY…. I’m on your side
Don’t know how I lived without this for so long! I make dog food for 2 of our dogs https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxG-7WiT7ocumjytOpHDFt632PL0pxXRAg (we have 5!) and it is so much quicker in this. Love having the inner pot stainless so I can use my immersion blender right in it without worrying about scratching. It makes potatoes great and fast! Still working on the vegetables, first time came out great, second time I did different ones and they were a little too mushy. Just need to adjust the time. I highly recommend this pot!!!
I bought a Kuhn Rikon despite the bad test score in terms of evaporation in this test.
I am glad to report that during my own test, the seal was actually excellent with no visible steam nor "bubble sound" suggesting any leaks.
I did check the manual and found that the vent will automatically vent if the pressure is too high – so this simply suggests the heat was too high during cooking.I guess its a failure on AMT’s part. They should redo the test.
I used an aluminium pressure cooker without issue for 14 years. Now have a steel one, just as good, but it’s way heavier.
Since I understand Savor is the new Fargo, I was checking were to get it here in California and checking some reviews, sadly they are not really good, which makes me wonder now what brand I have to get😳 Helpppp!!
But it’s very sharp on hand wash I had 2 or 3 cuts when ever i wash it ??? I may the only one who had this problem ????
video says best buy is Fagor; however, link points to Presto
I have had many pressure cookers in my life!!!
Some sooo expensive and they did not last and others less expensive but replacement parts were difficult to find.
So here I am looking for a large and good one!
Short, sharp, to the point. In four minutes I have everything I need to know about pressure cookers.
Stainless steel is better or aluminium
Why are American people so intelligent 🧠
any update to this vid?
#1 requirement: 15 psi. And better yet an imported pot that reaches an even higher pressure.
thank you ,,brilliant
My pressure cooker is one of the first kitchen items I pack when evacuation events (hurrican season, wildfire events) occur. Just another way to look at important household items.😊
Great video 👍🏼
Having a hard time finding forgor did they change the name
Still using, and loving my Fissler Vitaquick for 10 years! Great investment.
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Was really interested to see what she had to say about Kuhn Rikon, but unfortunately no mention of it. I love their design.
I love how she describe the pots 😂
They went out of business. Do you have a new recommendation or is it all about insta pots now? Love ATK btw 🙂
She’s very well informed! You could tell they really tested all of these cookers
Someone below quoted you as saying "The rebranded model by Zavor is our new Best Buy." But you are linking to a Presto model. I am a bit confused.
Tony Chuang Excellent Video Than you.
Excellent review 👏
I never realized it was the aluminium that was giving some stuff that metal taste. beat myself up thinking it was my fault. I was literally about to buy another aluminium one until now. Thank you very much.
I have an instant pot and I love it
Great product!!! Would buy again.
Arshia stainless steel is the best. Get the 9 liters or 7 liters one.
It’s been 10 years. Is there an updated version for pressure cooker?
Chengxing brand pressure cooker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ldzXIjmiPk
Would be nice if they told us which ones they tested?
Why wont my Fagor Duo pressurize!!? I got one for Christmas and it worked ok for a while but very hard to get it to pressurize. Not the gasket, it’s the chincy plastic pressure control letting out too much steam. Finally it blew a hole through the handel when i tried holding it down to pressurize. Just try finding a replacement part! My last pressure cooker with the weight regulator was still going strong when the kids got me this new one. I unfortunately threw it out! arghh! Later I got my daughter a pressure cooker not realizing it was the same company as mine and the damn thing has not worked once right out of the box. Same issue wont pressurize.
"Fat guy with a tight belt"?
I always rely on your expertise to make a purchase. Thank you!
I got the Fessler and I freakin love it
Works awesome … I use it to make beans (pre-soak over night to cook on high for 10 minutes then heat off natural release for 20 minutes)
Not to mention cooking in aluminum can cause dementia
Thanks!
Excellent
I just bought this "WMF Perfect" pressure cooker two weeks ago. You can do what you want but this pressure pot is just leaking. It hisses softly or it drips where you can see the rubber seal. Since WMF is always twice as expensive as other brands this is rather annoying. Of course, you can’t return the pot once you’ve used it.