Secure 5 Neo Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, 6L, Induction | 2 Cooking Programs, 5 Safety Devices, Auto-Lock System, Ergonomic Handles, All Hobs, Silver, P2530738

This pressure pot works just as advertised and has made cooking much quicker and more convenient. The sturdy construction and secure lid make it feel safe to use, while the controls are simple to operate. It heats evenly, cooks food thoroughly, and cleans up easily afterward. It’s a dependable pot that offers good value for the price.

Although I have never used a pressure cooker myself before, my wife has grown up with her mum using them almost daily. The distinctive hissing sound that almost instills a fear of a ticking bomb about to explode, tales of when pressure cookers go wrong are common place... so needless to say both of us were somewhat hesitant allowing such a utensil into the home. However the thought of cooking delicious chicken broth in less than 20 minutes, beef casseroles in under half an hour and an all round healthier way of cooking and saving energy was tempting enough. Well after shopping around on which model to get, I decided that stainless steel was a must (easy cleaning and better wear), at least 5-6 litre capacity, a good wide base and of course a reputable brand. This Tefal model ticked all the boxes and with Amazon's excellent price and prime delivery, it turned up at our door within 24 hours in its original box with the delivery labelling on the outside. Inside there's not much to shout about, the impressively huge saucepan occupies most of the box space, wrapped in plastic and accompanied with a small multi language booklet. Inside the saucepan there's a vegetable pan which can optionally be fitted inside to separate foodstuffs when cooking. The Tefal certainly looks impressive in its mirror stainless steel finish and heft, although its not too heavy when empty. The base seems well made, solid and thick and should easily cover the largest gas burners on a hob without flame spill. The flexible sealing gasket is a translucent thick extrusion ring which sits comfortably inside the lid and can be removed easily to clean. Of course spares are available but it looks as though it should last many years of service. Closing the lid is simple and fuss free, simply allow the weight of the lid to sit on the pan with the alignment arrows opposite each other and turn the handle so that the lid locks into position with a satisfying click. Our first try at cooking a meal was a chicken broth using drumsticks, stock and raw vegetables. We first quickly browned the chicken pieces with a little oil in the bottom of the pan (lid removed) and then added vegetables and hot stock (water and oxo) to just below the top of the ingredients. The lid was then secured and locked and the green selector on the lid turned to the meat position. With the hob burner turned up to max, slowly the pressure began increasing and after a little steam emitted from around the pressure indicator (normal) the red marker moves upwards so its flush with the inside of the window (note the red marker does not pop up above the handle so you do need to peer over the lid to see it). Once the marker is raised the pressure now begins to build and eventually steam will emit from the selector valve hole with a distinctive hiss. At this point you then reduce the heat of the burner/hob until there's just a gentle whisper of steam emitted from the valve. We were both impressed at how quiet the cooker is in operation, just a gentle whisper as it goes about its business! After about 20 minutes we turned off the heat and then over the course of several minutes very carefully turned the selector level back towards the steam position so to gentle release the pressure. Once the pressure has dropped to a safe level the red indicator will drop down and the steam should stop. You can then slide the green lever to unlock the lid and turn it to remove. As far as I can understand it is not possible to unlock the lid until the pressure has dropped to a safe level i.e. the indicator has dropped down. The chicken was cooked perfectly and fell off the bones! We did try cooking some vegetables separately using the lower pressure setting on the selector lever, again results were perfect. I was extremely impressed at just how efficient the Tefal was at cooking a meal in a fraction of the time usually taken in an oven and saucepans, and at how succulent and tasty it was. Unfortunately the supplied handbook doesn't contain any recipes, although it does give some guide times for cooking different ingredients. Best bit of all though was cleaning the Tefal, the stainless steel construction meant that no effort at all was needed to clean it other than a gentle sponge with hot water and dishwashing liquid! Brilliant! The Tefal secure 5 neo has changed our opinion of pressure cookers completely, it's a lot quieter than I had imagined and I feel confident that it's safe to use. Oh and I forgot to mention the very generous warranty supplied that I believe covers it for 10 years. Definitely would recommend this cooker and a great size for a small family. The steamer basket is a bonus and the two pressure settings helps optimise cooking times for vegetables and meat. The stainless steel construction not only looks fantastic, it's a dream to keep clean!

I love a tefal pressure cooker. Great size for me. Speeds up cooking times. Very versatile . No leaks like my old one. Very durable.

The product itself is good quality but the instructions are not easy to understand not the normal top for a pressure cooker cannot get on with it.

This has been remarkable. It's fast and easy to use. Saves on energy usage and it's indeed a stainless steel, we use it quite often without any issues. You need to be careful though but if you follow the instructions of how to use it, you should be fine. This is my personal opinion based on years of using it. It's been a good experience. I hope this helps in your decision making.

Great quality. Cook in 30min

Excellent standard of manufacture. Well packaged. Item was well above the standard of the documentation which was almost unreadable due to its size. Tefal marketing department needs to consider the customer experience created by cheapskating what is a peripheral, but is a major part of the product's first impression.

I recently started to eat more pulses, legumes and whole grains so I was looking for a pressure cooker to reduce my cooking time. After some research I decided to go with stovetop pressure cooker as most reviews confirmed cooking time was a lot less comparing instant pot which was my other candidate. The reason I decided to pick this one was: • Tefal brand • Personal research • Amazon customer's feedbacks I have induction cooker and I soak all pulses, whole grains etc. I can cook 250g brown rice in 11minutes if I add boiling water which by the way one of the best tips I have learned whilst I was doing my research. 450g beans in 20 minutes filled with cold water and releasing pressure only takes couple of minutes so your beans are ready to eat in 20-25 minutes. I also cooked some green lentils and they were ready to eat in 17 minutes. I am sure cooking times will differ a little bit depends on how long you are soaking them, where you live etc. I am very happy with my pressure cooker. No overflowing pots, long cooking times, higher energy bills. It is so easy to use and clean and comes with a useful manual. Thank you Tefal for making my cooking time much more fun.

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Je n'ai pas l'habitude de laisser des commentaires sur Amazon, mais ce Cocotte-minute Tefal mérite vraiment un petit mot. Depuis mon achat en janvier, il est devenu mon meilleur allié en cuisine. Ce que j'apprécie le plus, c'est sa simplicité d'utilisation et surtout le gain de temps incroyable pour préparer mes plats mijotés. La sécurité à 5 points me rassure beaucoup (j'avais toujours une petite appréhension avec les autocuiseurs avant). La qualité de l'inox est impeccable, le nettoyage est facile et il fonctionne parfaitement sur ma plaque à induction. C'est du solide, on sent que c'est fait pour durer des années. Si vous hésitez encore, allez-y les yeux fermés, c'est le rapport qualité-prix imbattable pour cuisiner sainement et rapidement !

Toller Schnellkochtopf. Würde ich immer wieder kaufen.

Het is een prima stoompan ik heb hem al gebruik 😀👍