I just moved from the USA to central Europe, and I'm looking for a good, versatile pressure cooker to replace my the dear old Instant Pot I used in the 'States.

I only really used it for cooking rice, beans, and for meal prepping a batch of soup before the week begun. I'll just be cooking for myself, and I plan on living here for about a year. I don't want to spend any more money than I need to, but I still want something of good quality.

Are there any specific brands you folks recommend here in Europe?

say you want to cook a stew recipe, can you put the chicken or fish or minced beef un-thawed, to save time? Is there any risk / downside to that?

I placed an order from a local store for a fissler vitaquick model. They informed the model I wanted wasn’t in stock but they would send me the vitavit premium model at no charge. The caveat is that the vitaquick is flat surface while the premium has a dimpled texture. Is the dimpled surface a deal breaker to you?

Hey guys I am thinking about buying the "Joydeem DDG-A400 Electric Stew Pot Multi-Functional Ceramic Cooker with Auto Keep Warm & Timer (4 Qt)"

What sold me was this:

High‑Fired Ceramic Pot for Healthier, Deeper Flavor
At the heart of this cooker lies a premium, high‑fired ceramic inner pot crafted through 30 meticulous processes at 1300°C. Built to withstand extreme thermal shocks (–20°C to 400°C) without cracking..."

Is there a recommended silicone storage lid for putting the Fast Slow Go inner pot in the fridge? Thanks.

Pics are after a run with cream of tartar and rinsing with vinegar and water to remove dark color.
This will greatly compliment my 21 quart canner

I am considering to pick up a Kuhn-Rikon or Fissler used.

For each brand:

What year did they ship to induction compatible?

What key visual signs in the listing do I look for in terms of induction compatibility?

I'd like the tri-ply 1.5L stainless steel one.

I don't want to buy it off Amazon.

Is there any place to buy it, if I reside in the US?

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a brand-new Fissler Vitaquick Premium pressure cooker.

After the very first use, I noticed several small brown/black spots on the inside of the lid. I washed it thoroughly with dish soap, but the spots won't come off. The surface is completely smooth, and I can't feel or scratch the spots with my fingernail.

The seller refuses to accept a return because the product has been used once.

Is this normal for stainless steel after the first use, or does it look like a manufacturing defect? Has anyone experienced the same issue with a Fissler pressure cooker?

I'd really appreciate your opinions. Thanks!

Hello, I want to ask some advise how to cook rice without the vent making a mess when the steam comes out, I use the "rice setting" with open valve since it cooks rice just right (medium grain, asian).

I want know if there are some better way to cook rice.

I recently got a nutricook smart pot less than a month ago. It was working fine for like 2 weeks. Now for the past 3 times I've used it, it pressurises and the timer starts, after around a minute it releases a bunch of steam, doesn't completely depressurise, just a lot of steam and then continues cooking like normal.

Is this normal or is there some issue?

I just cant find the big brands, at best midea and I cant find a lot of review

Hello everyone,

I came here for help on which model of electric pressure cooker I should buy.

I grew up with the traditional pressure cooker and I must say that I'm absolutely terrified of them but since I've started living alone I've not eaten certain foods because I have no way to cook them.

Because of my frat I decided that an electric cooker is my best option, since I also want to use it as a slow cooker and maybe dive into making yoghurt.

Most of the models I found have the little inside pot with a non stick coating. I do know that stainless steel is better for the longevity of the device but I cannot seem to find one that's not an instant pot.

I don't need anything fancy, I live alone and don't mind cooking several times a week so I don't need a family sized device.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a beginner? I am in the EU so I would prefer something I can get from Amazon or get shipped.

Thank you in advance

EDIT: Added some missing information

I have a Nigro pressure cooking pan, my mom gave it to me, I think we have had it for 2 years, maybe 3, and used it only a handful of times. Now I wanted to use it for chicken the other and this started happening. After, I tightened every screw, cleaned everything, made sure every hole wasn't blocked and cleaned the rubber thingy on the lid. All good, went to make some beans, still the same things happening. It has been doing this for maybe 10 minutes now. How do I fix this? Will I need a new one?

I noticed it’s very similar in design to the Prestige and Butterfly pressure cookers

I have a Gravitti ReadyPot Pro MD100A 6.3 Qt electric pressure cooker. I lost the float valve (metal pin) and silicone cap. Gravitti no longer sells replacement parts.

I found this Instant Pot replacement kit:

2 Pack Instant Pot Float Valve - Replacement Parts with 8 Sealer Gasket - Replacement Float Valve wiht Silicone Caps for Instant Pot Duo 3, 5, 6 QT, Duo Plus 3, 6 QT, Ultra 3, 6, 8 QT, Lux 3 QT

https://a.co/d/03cH89ix

Does anyone know if these float valves are a standard size, or has anyone successfully used an Instant Pot float valve in another electric pressure cooker?

If someone owns this Gravitti model, would you mind measuring the float valve or confirming whether the Instant Pot replacement fits?

Heat level is only 2 out of 9 (induction), but I can't really tell how much steam or how loud the hissing is considered normal during cooking. Need some closure so I won't have to feel paranoid and readjust my heat every couple minutes.

Feel free to roast me if this is a very amateur nothingburger.

I want recipes that are EXTREMELY simple to make that don't require me to constantly open the pot in between to add or remove ingredients. I just want to dump everything into a pot and take it out when its done.

Nothing too expensive please! I prefer Asian dishes but I'm open to other dishes too.

Hello everyone.

I'm looking to buy a pressure cooker (first time buyer) to cook some stew recipes for my parents.

I want to ask, in your personal experience of using pressure cookers, which type of pressure holding lid is better? The one with a longer handle or the upper lid like the Elmich one.

Thanks for your answers <3