Can anyone recommend a steamer basket to use with this pressure cooker? I assume metal steamer baskets scratch the nonstick pan?
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i use the basket from my old 6 qt pressure cooker since it fits. yes, it's metal, but it hasn't caused damage. It's just slightly smaller (8-3/8" diameter) so I can gently place it in and lift it out without touching the sides. Once it's in, it's not moving at all so the bottom has shown no damage.
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I also have this pc..would also like to know what steamer basket would fit this.
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Not sure, Allen. My silicone steamer says it's ok up to 450º, but how do we find out temp inside a pressure cooker (without being sorry... ) : ) I have a flat metal (aluminum probably) steamer rack that rests on bottom of a canning pot and something like this could withstand higher heat? Hope someone knows how to find an answer.
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I have the 8 qt Presto aluminum pressure cooker-love it, a recent purchase. I wonder if that happens because of the aluminum. I used it once for a potato ragu with sirloin beef: yum!! Hadn't cooked that in a couple of years. Where I'm from people love Magnalite aluminum pots. Except for my Presto, I don't use aluminum pots because of acidic foods like spaghetti sauce that could leach out the aluminum. Will probably get the Presto 6 qt stainless pressure cooker next.
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Check with the manufacturer if they offer steamer basket ans other accessories. I use this pot as a beer brewer. Good luck
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You may contact Fagor, I believe they sell lids so you can use the pressure cooker as a regular pan
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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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Depends upon whether of not you're going to use the basket. You need more oil to cover your items if you do. I find I don't use the basket and just scoop the fried items out with a chinese strainer. Normally I put a couple of inches of oil in it. Can't give you a measurement for that, however. Update: Forgot to say that I don't use the cover either because I like to see what's going on - so I use a mesh splatter shield - so I might have done just as well using my large saucepan!
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I would say yes, unless your steamer is metal and you are concerned about scratching the nonstick surface. That's the only reason I don't use it that way. A silicone vegetable steamer should work fine.
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The handles on the side of the Wide Rim Mesh do not let it drop down in the Insta-Pot but it will fit in as far down as the top rim. I was hoping to use it to steam vegetables but that is not possible since you can't seal the Insta-Pots lid . The Secura 6-quart Electric Pressure Cooker Steam Rack Basket Set for $29.99 looks like a better alternative.
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Thought I was ,but I ended up buying the Nu wave as well. I hope you find out because it sure was an expensive pressure cooker that way. Did use the precision as a gift but still. I use my pressure pan alot now as just a nice big pan because I don't pressure cook that much. It works great and I didn't have to go buy another big pan for chili or whatever.
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Since steaming requires only a bit of water in the bottom, if your basket has legs, it can be used alone for steaming quantities of items, like carrots. The tray is usually best for steaming things like fish. However, if your basket does not have legs, then you need to use the tray, too. The idea is to keep the food above the water.
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Yes you can just steam veggies without cooking rice. The holes in the steamer tray are on the large side so peas and cut corn tend to fall through the holes on this steamer basket. I haven't figured out how to steam smaller veggies in this steamer tray. It works well for steaming larger veggies and other things that don't fall through the holes. I did post a picture here of the steamer basket and smaller diameter green beans Stainless Steel Rice Cooker Model ME81 (Formerly ME8) - by Miracle Exclusives
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I would suggest elevating the steamer in the pan then pour water up to half way of steamer. This is to prevent direct contact with the base of the pan so it will not burned. I use a veggie steamer rack that will fit in the pan. You want to make sure the lid for the pan is tightly sealed so water does not evaporate rapidly.
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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. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005YZYYE4/ref=cm_cd_asin_lnk
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Hi, My in-laws have this product and we use it quite frequently. I don't know how long they have it but it is definitely a few years. I am currently wanting to get one because it gets a little embarrassing to constantly stop by to borrow the hot pot. It appears the one from my-laws does not have the problem with the scratches like the one that you are describing. We uses the wooden spoons or bamboo made drainers most of them. I don't remember if we uses anything metal during the course of our usage. Perhaps the quality either has gone down or perhaps it was something that you did. Btw... you are just getting the "mass" to respond to you. You should call Amazon.com or go to your order page to initiate a return request. If it has been a while since your purchase, perhaps you need to contact the manufacturer for answer. Let me know if you got this work out. If it is indeed a quality issue, then, I will continue to do the borrowing vs. buying.
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Check the dimensions of your pressure cooker and compare them with the rack and steamer pan. There may be different sizes out there. Perhaps the manufacture of the product can give you an accurate answer.
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I have the same type and size burners on my stove and I use my presto pressure cooker all summer long&gt; No problems! good luck..Diane H.