Fagor Splendid 6-Quart Pressure Cooker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Fagor Splendid 6-Quart Pressure Cooker
Customer Review: Fagor vs Presto
Summary: 4 Stars
I have a Presto 4 qt. pressure cooker which I like a lot, but wanted something bigger so I bought the Fagor 6 qt. The inside diameter of the Fagor is 8 3/4" vs 8 3/8" for the Presto, 3/8" difference which may not seem like much, but I cook mostly with stainless steel inserts, bowls and the like, to get the double boiler effect, and it's easier to get the bowls out of the Fagor, a tricky job when they are still hot. But the Fagor makes a hissing sound at a pitch I didn't like at all. So I went back to the Presto which makes a nice chuga-chuga sound with the little cap rocking back and forth, a sound I actually find pleasing (I'm a violinmaker, so sound matters to me). But then I found an old aluminum cooker at Goodwill, which I scavenged for the vent tube and cap, and installed it on the Fagor. Voila! A Fagor-Presto. It has the size I like and now the sound also. If you're not handy like that, I would go with the 6 qt. Presto, nice simple design, and that comforting sound heralding a good meal.Customer Review: Scary Cooker
Summary: 1 Stars
We bought this pressure cooker about 4 years ago and used it only about once a month. I liked the stainless steel and the silicone seal, but every time we used it, a little bit of steam leaked out of the handle all the time it was pressurized. Even though that didn't look right and had never happened on any other pressure cooker I used, it cooked the food ok. Then one day instead of just "leaking", it completely lost pressure and sounded like it was going to blow up. Scared the daylights out of me and everyone else in the house. We turned the stove off, quickly carried it to the sink and stood in another room waiting to see what would happen. Nothing did - the pressure had already been released. I don't even want this thing repaired. We now use the bottom as a sauce pan and as soon as I get another brand of pressure cooker, I'll put this thing in the trash. I wouldn't even give it to GoodWill. This cooker is just plain scary. Don't buy it. Find something better (hopefully made in the USA).Customer Review: a good middle of the road choice
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a well made pressure cooker. I've used it about 6 times for a beef rump roast, a pork loin roast, pinto beans and chicken dishes and all turned out great. Be careful using the quick release valve position. I blistered my hand because I did not use an oven mitt to turn the valve. I have had no problems with scorching. The interior discolored the first time I used it. If this would be a problem for you, a different manufacturer might be best. My only complaint is it is difficult to tell when to start timing. There is no indicator to show when full 15 psi pressure has been reached. You have wait to observe steam being released from the valve which can be very hard to see. Disregard the included DVD which tells you to begin timing when the yellow pop-up rises. This simply indicates the presence of pressure inside the pot, not 15 psi pressure. I am happy with my purchase, but there is a learning curve if you are used to the old-style jiggle top pressure cookers as I am.Customer Review: Satisfied customer
Summary: 4 Stars
You will be surprised how good a cook you are when you use this product. I bought mine a few months ago and continually surprise myself with many meals I've cooked. Risotto, Chili, short-ribs and beans, brownies (I'm not kidding and they are far richer than baked), cheesecake, steamed corn-on-the-cob, and pot roast. Buy a few good cookbooks with your cooker and read them first just to get a knowledge of how pressure cooking works. Start with the simple recipes and follow them exactly to form your base recipes and then modify as desired. Even dogs and kraut will disappear quickly and don't plan on any leftovers when you cook pinto beans and pork-ribs. You can make fresh hearty soups in the time it takes to heat a can of souplike chemicals from the store.
Instructions can be a little confusing but I understood enough to cook my first meal on day one.
Customer Review: Confusing instructions, but overall a great product. Worth the money.
Summary: 4 Stars
The book isn't very clear on how to tell when the cooker is at full pressure. It basically says when you see steam, then it's at pressure, but that isn't the case. You have to wait until the steam shoots out (not just wisps out) and makes a loud "shh" noise.
My error resulted in my first recipe burning. But now I know how to use it, and so my second attempt succeeded beyond my expectations. The refried beans I tried were tastier than any I had ever had before! Because you aren't cooking the ingredients as long, they retain more of their flavor and vitamins than if you cook them in a crock pot or a regular pan.
For the less-than-perfect documentation, I'm deducting one star. Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase.