KUHN RIKONDuromatic Stainless-Steel Stockpot Pressure Cooker - 8.5-Qt

Summary of reasons to like this pot:1. Regardless of its being a pressure cooker, the pot itself is high quality;2. It is easy to clean;3. It is easy to use;4. It can make cooking go faster; and5. It forces flavor into meats and beans better.1. I was surprised by the quality of the actual pot itself. I cook real food almost every day and have a nice pot set. The aluminum sandwich bottom for this pot is better than any I've tried before. When you're browning meats to enhance flavor and taking them off to brown onions and garlic, it is not uncommon to have scorched spots in the bottom of your pan because of where the flame hits it. The heating on this pan is so even, that the browning effect (where so much flavor is!) is even as well.2. Because the browning is even, it's easier to clean, plus there are not too many parts to remove and clean.3. Although it works a little differently than some pressure cookers, bringing items up to temperature first and then putting the lid on is easy. Wait for the first or second red line to appear (as directed in the accompanying cook book), and turn down the flame to very low. You'll get the hang of it quickly.4. Cooking real food takes time. Chopping onions, vegetables, meat, etc. is a chore and there's way around this fact. Browning in the pan adds flavor, but also prep. time. Where a good pressure cooker can help you is to reduce the time needed to simmer and enhance flavors. Because so little steam escapes from this unit, all the flavors are forced together and intensified. Example: I have a bean recipe I got from a friend I've made regularly since 1998. It's simple, flavorful, has few ingredients, and everyone loves it. I make extra so that I can render the fat out of chorizo to make refried beans, which my kids love even more. If you did not soak the beans the night before, you have to boil them hard for 1 hour, pour the water out, rinse the beans, put them back in, add the other ingredients, and wait 1-1/2 to 2 hours. If you want beans tonight, you need to know in advance and start early. BUT, with this pan you can "pre-soak" in 10 minutes time and have the beans ready, from start to finish, in under 1/2 an hour. Stews, soups, broths all go ridiculously quickly and easily. Even when preparing ingredients to add to a casserole, using this pot makes the entire process shorter.5. I'll admit, I really don't understand why, but somehow using this pot intensifies flavors. The first time I made the bean recipe I referenced above, both of my kids (14 & 16) like them better--and so did I. Same ingredients, same amount of water (I could have used a lot less), better result. That's been the case for just about every trusted recipe I've cooked in this thing. But in less time.Yep. This item's a little spendy. It's worth it.

I am a 50 year old male and I do most of the cooking in our home. I have been researching pressure cookers for over a year and decided to buy the Kuhn Rikon because of the rave reviews and Swiss quality. This cookware does not disappoint; very well made and extremely quiet! My first meal was the basic 101 beef stew; 20 minutes and it was delicious; it was better the second day on re-heat though. Second meal; 20 minutes; good ole fashion pinto pre-soaked beans & ham; again very good. Third use; 2 cups of Jasmine rice; 4 minutes and presto; done to perfection!This device is very simple to use and easy to clean; it's safe and cosmetically appealing. It cooks very fast to say the least and the food taste as good as cooking something for 14 days in a slow cooker! Needless to say I'm very impressed and excited and that is saying a lot because at 50 years old I don't get excited in the kitchen anymore that is of course unless Giada De Laurentiis was to show up and help me cook a meal...!!! I can't wait to try it out on more recipes. I just wish I would have discovered this thing 30 years ago! Don't waste your money on cheap wana be pressure cooker imitation devices; make a wise investment and buy the good stuff; Kuhn Rikon; you won't be sorry! My next soon to be meal; pulled pork; Carolina style ... yum!

Purchased in 2019…got about 1 year’s worth of usage out of this pressure cooker, and for the last few months the metal panel on the bottom of the pressure cooker is coming loose. I don’t think it’s even safe to use as a pressure cooker, so only been using it as an unpressurized cooking pot. I wonder how much Kuhn Rikon stands behind this product, and if they will replace?

Loving my new pressure cooker. My mom used them but like so many other reviewers I was afraid to try it myself because of all the cautions I was given in childhood. The new technology, however, makes pressure cooking a snap. Was anxious the first time but it turned out to truly not be a big deal at all. Just don't open it under pressure and it's easy to know when it's not. I like being able to make quality, healthy meals in less time and they taste great. I happen to prefer this over slow cookers just due to my personality and lifestyle. I simply don't tend to plan meals ahead very often so my slow cooker gets very little use. In just a couple months I've already used my pressure cooker more (weekly) than the slow cooker I've had for more than 10 years (not even 5 times total). No looking back for me. I compared products way more than intended to and opted to pay a little more for this one because of the overall positive comments about quality and customer service. Another plus is the construction makes them really nice pots for regular cooking. They hold heat well making for more efficient cooking and keeps food piping hot for second servings. So, I purchased the glass lid. and got rid of my other pot that was the same size Very satisfied with this purchase. Will invest in the family size sometime in the future.