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Default Pressure cookers

On Thu, 24 Nov 2016 07:47:55 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
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>On Mon, 21 Nov 2016 20:11:17 -0800, koko > wrote:
>
>>
>>I'm checking out pressure cookers. The main reason I want a pressure
>>cooker is for cooking beans so I don't need a large one.
>>I'm leaning toward the Fagor 4qt.
>>https://www.amazon.com/918060242-Sta...ressure+cooker
>>or
>>http://tinyurl.com/grbfvtq
>>
>>I haven't had, or used a pressure cooker for many years so any advice
>>would be appreciated.
>>
>>I await your counsel.
>>
>>koko

>
>I would go for the 6 quart. You may only want to do a few beans now.
>But should you ever decide to so stock with all your frozen bits and
>pieces or want some stock pronto from a whole frozen chicken, you will
>find that those awkward shapes won't fit into a 4 quart. My examples
>may not apply to you, but think about awkward shapes that you do --
>ham bone? beef bones?
>Janet US


Yes, I think the 6 qt would be better. Never thought of stock, I'm so
used to simmering it on the stove, pressure cooking it would be great.
Thanks for your input.

koko

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