How much liquid is suggested with the 2.5 pressure skillet? I need to put a full up with my larger electric cooker
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It is recommended, not to fill the skillet more than 2/3 of its capacity. Which is about 2 quarts of water.
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I suggest that the liquid for pressure is under a half volume of the pot, skillet.
1150232
We use a 6 qt. steel pot, nearly full, with no problem. Also a large cast iron skillet. I can't imagine that a heavy weight would damage it, unless dropped on it. About the heat settings: it is geared for fast heating of lots of water. For anything else, including frying, anything above 3 is too hot. Simmer is "1". The larger the pan the higher the setting can be as the energy is spread over a larger area.
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Liquid has to come to the bottom of the sensor. So far, I have been able to use as little as 1 inch or maybe 1.5 inches of oil. You don't want the sensor to touch the bottom of your cooking utensil for sure.
1407659
1 (one) liter - Relatively small and I've been advised by the manufacturer that it should not be used as a "pressure fryer" although that's why I bought it - pressure cooker, yes, but not pressure fryer.
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According to the manual that came with the cooker, it has two settings. Pressure one operates at 7 lbs. (7psi). Pressure two operates at 12 lbs. (12psi).
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I have two ot the Fagor pressure cookers a smaller one and the 10 quart and the small one is great for smaller dishes but the ten quart is fantastic for large roasts and hugh corned beef and cabbage dinners. My suggestion is go for the larger unit.
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I would take this as an exception to the rule. You're not adding much oil if it's just a teaspoon. You don't want much foaming or it could plug up the vent with food particles. Remember that you will sometimes be cooking meats that have some fat that will render into oil, so it's not like a little oil will damage the cooker. I agree that the wording could have been written better.
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it is a thing of great beauty my pressure cooker!you can,you need some liquid or stock.i use a few carrots to lift the meat off the bottom of the pan.
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I haven't cooked more than 2-21/2 lbs so far, the recipe book that came with it only has a few recipes but the most amount of meat shown in there is 3 lbs.I have cooked a larger amount if you include vegetables and potatos. the instructions say do not fill over 2/3 full though.There is a toll free number you can call at Presto though; you can call 8 AM- 4PM central, weekdays at 1-800-877-0441
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The pot holds exactly six quarts and not a drop more... For large amounts I cook with five quarts in mind and you for sure follow recommended amount when use use the pressure cooker setting... The pot cooks evenly and cleans up easily. It is great for searing and sautéing.
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There is only my husband and myself. I have cooked smaller portions of stew in this. The cast iron maintains the temperature so you can have less product inside, and is holds a temperature without fear of burning. A five quart would probably suit you well but this is great if you ever want to make a big pot roast, entertain, or make extra to put aside. I guess the question is - why too large? A shortage of storage space would be my only reason to scale down.
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I'm sure they both work perfectly, but as a general rule bigger is always better when it comes to pressure cookers. The 26cm pan has more surface area for browning food and has a larger capacity. You with be able to brown in fewer batches and have more flexibility in the amount of food you can make. You can always put a smaller batch in a larger cooker and get good results but it is never o.k.to over fill a smaller pressure cooker.
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someone posted this link for a stainless steel insert but i did NOT go through ratings and comments on what electric pressure cookers adapt well w/it.Secura 6-quart Pressure Cooker 18/10 Stainless Steel Cooking Pot
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You should not fill it with liquid more than 2/3 of the capacity. Like any other slow cooker. You can leave it on the level of cooking as long as you want. There is no timer on it. If you are not home to switch it to warm, it will continue to cook until you turn it to warm or off.
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I have mine set on 6, but it depends on the roast you use. The other big factor is getting the right tamp on it to achieve the proper pressure. Lots of tube videos that will help,you out.
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It will hold 4 quarts to the very top, but with 3 quarts there is about an inch to spare from the top. If you have something boiling, you would not want more than 2.5 quarts. I just love this skillet! It is so easy to clean, and I really like that extra handle to hold the skillet when removing from the stove. It is well worth the buy!
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I haven't measured the capacity, but I'd say 6.5 quarts is right. I've had it full nearly to the lid line with no problems. I left in on low for 7-8 hours one day on black beans while I was gone, no problems. teh ONLY problem so far is a slight scratch in the non-stick coating in the insert, even though I've been very careful not to use metal in it. Might be from the browning I have done in the insert before slow-cooking, which is the best feature of this cooker.