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Pressure Cookers
- Pressure cookers have been
in existence for hundreds of years. Unlike pressure cookers of the past,
the pressure cookers of today have numerous safety features such as
locking handles and pressure release valves that make this type of
cookware completely safe and easy to use. Conventional recipes can be
used with slight modifications and several foods can be prepared in a
pressure cooker at one time.
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TRADITIONAL COOKING TIME (Minutes)
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PRESSURE COOKING TIME (Minutes)
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Broccoli
(2cups) |
15
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2
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Chicken,
Whole (2-3
lbs.) |
60
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12-15 |
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Risotto
(1 cup) |
25
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7
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White
Potatoes, Cubed
(2 cups) |
25
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6 |
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Black Beans (1 cup dry) |
60 |
13-18 |
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Soups |
45
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12
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Lobster (1 1/2 - 2 lbs.) |
10
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2-3
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White Rice (1 cup) |
20
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5
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Brown Rice
(1 cup) |
40
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20
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Red Kidney Beans (1 cup dry) |
60 |
12-15 |
Pressure cooking has
numerous health and energy saving advantages over the traditional method of preparing meals with
conventional cookware:
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It saves time by
cooking foods three to ten times faster than ordinary cookware,
as fast as a microwave oven in many instances.
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It saves money
through reduced energy consumption from faster cooking times.
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Foods are more
nutritious because they are cooked quickly in a sealed
environment and with little liquids. Water soluble vitamins and
minerals are not cooked away.
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Vegetables retain
their natural color and flavor.
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There is tremendous
versatility in preparing food, from a simple entree to a
complete gourmet meal in minutes.
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Pressure cookers are
safe. Multiple safety valves permit any possible excess pressure
to escape so the cooking experience is completely secure.
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Steam pressure
breaks down the fibers in the food in a very short time, so
foods are moist and succulent and retain their flavor.
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A few different options exist when considering the materials used to manufacture
pressure cookers. Stainless steel is a very durable, non-porous,
easy to clean metal that does not react with foods, however it is a poor
heat conductor. Aluminum is a good heat conductor and is relatively
lightweight, but it is difficult to clean, dents, stains and scratches
easily and oxidizes to a dull gray finish. Most importantly, aluminum
reacts with food and can leach aluminum salts into the food we want to be
healthy and nutritious. Excessive aluminum in the diet may accumulate in
the brain and nervous system tissues, possibly causing a variety of health
disorders and has been implicated in the development of Alzheimer's
disease. Quality pressure cookers are multi-layered, combining the
benefits of both materials and use stainless steel in areas that contact
food. Read the
Fagor Frequently Asked Questions on
Pressure Cookers.
- How
it works
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Steam is produced when
water or other liquids boil. A pressure cooker is tightly sealed
and traps this steam and causes pressure to increase inside the
pressure cooker. A pressure regulator allows a specific pressure
level to be maintained inside the pressure cooker. When steam is under
pressure the temperature will rise above the boiling point of water. The increased
pressure found inside a pressure cooker significantly increases the
temperature beyond what is possible with conventional cookware.
The result is a super-heated steam that cooks foods quickly, evenly
and nutritiously. View the Pressure
Cooking Steps and see how easy it really is to use our
pressure cookers. View a sample of Pressure
Cooking Recipes and Pressure
Cooker Cooking Times for a variety of foods.
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Fagor Splendid
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- Reduces cooking
time by as much as 70%
- One pressure
setting - high (15 psi, 250°F), the most popular setting, plus
gourmet steam only setting.
- 18/10 high
quality stainless steel construction with mirror finish.
- Impact bonded
thermo heat conductive base places aluminum between two layers
of stainless steel for even heat distribution.
- Easy to clean -
dishwasher safe body.
- Ideal for use on
all heat sources including gas, electric, ceramic top and
induction.
- Triple safety
system includes safety lock on handle, stainless steel pressure
control valve with color indicator to monitor cooking pressure
and two independent over- pressure release valves.
- Safety system
prevents cooker from opening under pressure.
- Available in 4
qt, 6 qt and 10 quart sizes.
- Comes with
detailed instructions and Fagor cookbook with over 50 recipes.
- U.L. approved.
- 10 qt sizes are 10"
diameter.
- 4 & 6 qt sizes are 9" in
diameter.
- Weight: 4qt - 7.5lbs, 6qt - 8.25
lbs., 7qt - 9.25lbs., 10 qt - 11 lbs.
- 10 Year
warranty.
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- Fagor Splendid
Pressure Cooker - 10 quart
- Price:
$79.95
- Fagor Splendid
Pressure Cooker - 6 quart
- Price:
$64.95
- Fagor Splendid
Pressure Cooker - 4 quart
- Price:
$59.95
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Fagor Duo
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- Reduces cooking
time by as much as 70%
- Two built-in
pressure settings - high (15 psi, 250°F), low (5 psi, 225°F)
plus gourmet steam only setting. No pressure valves to change.
- 18/10 high quality
stainless steel construction with mirror finish.
- Impact bonded
thermo heat conductive base places aluminum between two layers
of stainless steel for even heat distribution.
- Easy to clean -
dishwasher safe body.
- Ideal for use on
all heat sources including gas, electric, ceramic top and
induction.
- Triple safety
system includes safety lock on handle, stainless steel pressure
control valve with three-color indicator to monitor pre-selected
cooking pressure and two independent over-pressure release
valves.
- Safety system
prevents cooker from opening under pressure.
- Available in 10,
8, 6, and 4 quart sizes.
- Comes with
detailed instructions and Fagor cookbook with over 50 recipes.
- U.L. approved.
- 8 & 10 qt sizes are 10"
diameter.
- 4 & 6 qt sizes are 9" in
diameter.
- Weight: 4qt -
7.5lbs, 6qt - 8.25 lbs., 8qt - 10.25lbs., 10 qt - 11 lbs.
- 10 Year
warranty.
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- Fagor Duo
Pressure Cooker - 10 quart
- Price:
$99.95
- Fagor Duo
Pressure Cooker - 8 quart
- Price:
$89.95
- Fagor Duo
Pressure Cooker - 6 quart
- Price:
$79.95
- Fagor Duo
Pressure Cooker - 4 quart
- Price:
$64.95
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- Pressure Cooking Kits
- Pressure cooking sets expand the
capabilities and versatility of your pressure cooker by
including additional accessories such as lids, bases and
internal baskets.
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Fagor Splendid 2 in 1
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- Reduces cooking
time by as much as 70%
- One pressure
setting - high (15 psi, 250°F), the most popular setting, plus
gourmet steam only setting.
- 4 and 6 quart nesting pots.
Can be stacked during cooking like a double boiler or in
storage.
- Quality glass lid fits both
pots.
- Pressure cooker lid fits
both pots.
- 18/10 high
quality stainless steel construction with mirror finish.
- Impact bonded
thermo heat conductive base places aluminum between two layers
of stainless steel for even heat distribution.
- Easy to clean -
dishwasher safe body.
- Ideal for use on
all heat sources including gas, electric, ceramic top and
induction.
- Triple safety
system includes safety lock on handle, stainless steel pressure control valve
with color indicator to monitor cooking
pressure
and two independent over- pressure release valves.
- Safety system
prevents cooker from opening under pressure.
- Comes with
detailed instructions and Fagor cookbook with over 50 recipes.
- Stainless steel
1.5" tall gourmet steamer insert included for steaming vegetables, fish,
meats, etc.
- U.L. approved.
- Pots are 9" diameter.
- Weight - 13.5 lbs.
- 10 Year
warranty.
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- Fagor Splendid
2 in 1 Pressure Cooker Set
- Price:
$89.95
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Fagor Splendid 2x1
Multipressure Set
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- Reduces cooking
time by as much as 70%
- One pressure
setting - high (15 psi, 250°F), the most popular setting, plus
gourmet steam only setting.
- 4 and 8 quart pots.
- Quality glass lid fits both
pots.
- Pressure cooker lid fits
both pots.
- 18/10 high
quality stainless steel construction with mirror finish.
- Impact bonded
thermo heat conductive base places aluminum between two layers
of stainless steel for even heat distribution.
- Easy to clean -
dishwasher safe body.
- Ideal for use on
all heat sources including gas, electric, ceramic top and
induction.
- Triple safety
system includes safety lock on handle, stainless steel pressure control valve
with color indicator to monitor cooking
pressure
and two independent over- pressure release valves.
- Safety system
prevents cooker from opening under pressure.
- Comes with
detailed instructions and Fagor cookbook with over 50 recipes.
- Stainless steel
5" tall gourmet pasta basket insert for making perfect pasta fast.
- U.L. approved.
- Pots are 10" diameter.
- Weight - 18 lbs.
- 10 Year
warranty.
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- Fagor Splendid
2 x 1 Multipressure Cooker Set
- Price:
$99.95
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Fagor Duo Combi Set
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- Reduces cooking
time by as much as 70%
- Two built-in pressure
settings - high (15 psi, 250°F), low (5 psi, 225°F) plus
gourmet steam only setting. No pressure valves to change.
- 4 and 8 quart pots.
- Quality glass lid fits both
pots.
- Pressure cooker lid fits both
pots.
- 18/10 high
quality stainless steel construction with mirror finish.
- Impact bonded
thermo heat conductive base places aluminum between two layers
of stainless steel for even heat distribution.
- Easy to clean -
dishwasher safe body.
- Ideal for use on
all heat sources including gas, electric, ceramic top and
induction.
- Triple safety
system includes safety lock on handle, stainless steel pressure control valve
with three-color indicator to monitor pre-selected cooking
pressure and two independent over-pressure release valves.
- Safety system
prevents cooker from opening under pressure.
- Comes with
detailed instructions and Fagor cookbook with over 50 recipes.
- Stainless steel
5" tall gourmet pasta basket insert for making perfect pasta fast.
- U.L. approved.
- Pots are 10" diameter.
- Weight - 18 lbs.
- 10 Year
warranty.
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- Fagor Duo Combi Pressure Cooker
Set
- Price:
$115.95
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Fagor U Cook Set
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7 piece deluxe
pressure cooking set.
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4 and 6 quart
nesting pots with pressure cooker lid to fit both pots.
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Quality tempered glass lid fits both
pots for use as conventional cookware for sauces, steaming and
cooking pasta.
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Includes stainless steel
5" gourmet pasta basket insert for making perfect pasta fast and
1.5" steamer basket that also serves as a food grater.
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Nesting pots allow
use as double boiler and compact storage.
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Reduces cooking
time by as much as 70%.
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Spring valve
mechanism in dial format with visual pressure indicator.
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Two built-in pressure
settings - high (15 psi, 250°F), low (5 psi, 225°F) plus
gourmet steam only setting. No pressure valves to change.
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18/10 high
quality stainless steel construction with mirror finish.
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Impact bonded
thermo heat conductive base places aluminum between two layers
of stainless steel for even heat distribution.
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Easy to clean -
dishwasher safe body and easy cleaning valve.
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Ideal for use on
all heat sources including gas, electric, ceramic top and
induction.
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Triple safety
system includes safety lock on handle, stainless steel pressure control valve
with three-color indicator to monitor pre-selected cooking
pressure and two independent over-pressure release valves.
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Automatic safety system
prevents cooker from opening under pressure.
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Comes with
detailed instructions and the Fagor full color cookbook
"Tastefully Under Pressure" with over 50 tested recipes.
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Made in Spain.
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U.L. approved.
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Pots are 9"
diameter.
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Weight - 16 lbs.
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10 Year
warranty.
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- Fagor U Cook Pressure Cooker
Set
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- Price:
$124.95
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- Home Canning
- Home canning
is a method of preserving foods such as fruits, vegetables,
meats, relishes and sauces, which can be done in all seasons.
Canning your own food means your healthy recipes can be enjoyed
later when the foods may be out of season or you can give your
food specialties as gifts to others. Understanding the basic
steps for preparation and the right equipment are all you need
to create a fabulous array of provisions.
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Fagor Home Canning Kit
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Note: This canning kit can only
be used with the 10 quart size pressure cookers.
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Preserved
soups, sauces, veggies, baby food and more retain their
taste and nutritional value..
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Designed to
yield 4 pints at a time.
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7piece home
canning kit
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Includes
100 page full color cookbook with illustrated step by step
instructions and over 30 recipes translated in English and
Spanish.
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Includes
stainless steel canning rack holds 4 - 1 pint jars (jars not
included), jar lifter, jar wrench, stainless steel wide
mouth funnel, magnetic lid wand, stainless steel ladle and
bubble freer.
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Weight - 3
lbs.
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- Fagor Home
Canning Kit
- Price:
$18.95
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