anyone know a rule of thumb for converting stovetop PC recipes to electric? Does the lower PSI affect the food quality if cooked for the right timing?
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My favorite PC cookbook is the Great Big Pressure Cooker Book by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough. They tested all the recipes on this model, so I recommend it as there is some variance in cooking time.
517205
according to my research, the lower PSI on High pressure setting can affect the cooking time slightly. if a recipe shows a time range, obviously the longer time would be selected for the electric PC. i don't understand the one reply that said to "knock off 2/3rds..." when the lower PSI of the electric model would clearly call for slightly more time.
517206
Knock off 2/3rds of the recommended cooking time. I have an old book that told me that.
517207
I don't think there is any conversion needed. I use various pressure cooker cookbooks and recipes from the web without changing any of the cooking times. Pressure Cooking for Dummies has a lot of useful info and good recipes too. I love this, bought it to replace a Wolfgang Puck machine that died just at a year. The Cuisinart has been going and going. Just made delicious corned beef, so tender, cook the meat for 1 hour in 2 cups of broth, take the meat out, add your veggies and cook for a few more minutes, then slice corned beef and dinner is done. So easy and yummy! The guys in my husband's office perk up their heads when he reheats these leftovers! I don't think there is any conversion needed. I use various pressure cooker cookbooks and recipes from the web without changing any of the cooking times. Pressure Cooking for Dummies has a lot of useful info and good recipes too. I love this, bought it to replace a Wolfgang Puck machine that died just at a year. The Cuisinart has been going and going. Just made delicious corned beef, so tender, cook the meat for 1 hour in 2 cups of broth, take the meat out, add your veggies and cook for a few more minutes, then slice corned beef and dinner is done. So easy and yummy! The guys in my... » Read More I don't think there is any conversion needed. I use various pressure cooker cookbooks and recipes from the web without changing any of the cooking times. Pressure Cooking for Dummies has a lot of useful info and good recipes too. I love this, bought it to replace a Wolfgang Puck machine that died just at a year. The Cuisinart has been going and going. Just made delicious corned beef, so tender, cook the meat for 1 hour in 2 cups of broth, take the meat out, add your veggies and cook for a few more minutes, then slice corned beef and dinner is done. So easy and yummy! The guys in my husband's office perk up their heads when he reheats these leftovers! « Show Less
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Funny you should ask me at this moment as I have the pot on the stove as we we speak. I have three Fagor pressure cookers( am not connected to the company if you are feeling cynical). I use the 6ltr one the most. I cook for mostly for myself and my wife. My favourite feature is the lower psi setting which allows me to cook 'soft' vegetables for curries without them being pulverised. I will bring these vegs like cauliflower, zucchini & egg plant up to pressure for three minutes, max!! They are still firm. That is my favourite feature of this pressure cooker. I have no safety issues to report.
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The one in the picture is heat flow optimized for heating with gas and is the one I bought and use on a Gas stove. I don't know if there is a restriction to using it on electric - I assume you have both gas and electric. I'd check with Simplex and they do have kettles for strictly electric use.
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I am a vegan and cook in this wok constantly. Love it. Always watch what you are cooking so it doesn't burn. You don't want to use high heat. Use middle heat on a gas burner. I don't have electric so I don't know how that would work. Hopes this helps you make your decision. Great wok
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I have an electric stove and they work great. Hopefully someone with a gas stove will also answer. With the electric they cook like other pots but they do hold the heat and it is an even heat that is not always with electric. Therefore I like these better.
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The Nesco site says that high is 10 psi, which is higher than Cuisinart claims for their equivalent model, but not as high as other electric pressure cookers from Nesco and others go. They claim low is 5 psi.High on "normal" stove-top pressure cookers is usually 15 psi. So some recipe times may need to be extended, but the temperature still gets high enough to get all those good pressure cooker results. Though I love the convenience, I do wish that electric pressure cookers went higher.
1596221
I cook on a gas stove so cannot answer that question accurately. I'd contact Analon.
1002973
I have an electric range, and have never had a problem with my teapot. I never use the high setting though. I find it boils well at just a little past medium. It might take a little longer, but I don't mind.
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Just noticed the list from mfg in the description. It says USE WITH ELECTRIC STOVES. Ask the mfg for a photo of the bottom of the pot and again, ask if it could be used on a conduction heat electric surface. Good Luck. Stainless Steel2.5 literSturdy stainess steel, use with electric stovesPlastic handle will not get hotTapered handle for easy pouring!
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The instructions state that the insert should not be used directly on a gas/electric stovetop. The saute setting works well for this application; just do not set the timer for an extended period of time. And, I must say this company provides the best customer service. The cooker is great and I use it several times a week. I cannot say enough good things about this product. I just wish I had a good place to store this when not in use.
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This is all I could find... hope it helps...higher altitude more time and liquid.. gg By:sailorgirl Location: sailing the upper Great Lakes Gear Style: Comfort Driven Describe Yourself: Casual Adventurer PRACTICE BEFORE PACKING November 6, 2011 GSI pressure cookers seem to cook slightly slower than standard home use units. One document I read said they max. out at about 12.5 psi where houshold ones work at 15 psi. I've found that cook times for standard presure cooker recipies must be extended by a few minutes. It would be handy if the max. psi were given on the instructions or in the product description above. Also, don't be too conservative with liquids, especially where cook times get up to 20 min. or more (i.e. breads), as these lose a fair bit of steam out the pressure valve - not a failure, just a "design feature". Where a recipe calls for 1 C. liquid, go with 1.25 C., if 3 C. go with 4 C. Still, they're light weight and a good size for 1 person up to maybe 4. I use mine on a boat and it lets me eat well on long trips.
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I do not use my stovetop pressure cooker to brown meat. I prefer using my cast iron pan to brown meat for pressure cooker recipes. Nevertheless, you could use the cooker to brown meat. I rather not.
1424098
Sorry, I do not know. I used it only with a normal electric cooking plate. I cannot image anymore to prepare meal without Pressure Cooker.The description mentions the possibility to use induction stoves ("Suitable for all stovetops, including induction; 10-year limited warranty; dishwasher-safe except for pressure lid".
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Hi , This was an X-mas gift to my Brother who lives in a condo and he uses it on an electric stove , not sure of the results . But he hasn't complained about it either . I think the biggest thing is seasoning it which could be accomplished by putting it in the oven at a low setting due to the handle .
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I have a gas stove but I do not see any reason why it would not work well on an electric burner. JC
1639700
I think the description said yes for electric stovetop. Read through and you may find what you're looking for.
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I use it several times a week on an electric stove with no problems at all. My mother and my grandmother both used a pressure cooker on electric stoves. The pressures comes up quick and regulates quite easily on my stove, I'm sure it would do the same on others.