Let's Talk BBQ
Other Cooking Equipment => Other cooking Eqipment => Other cookers => Topic started by: hikerman on February 22, 2015, 01:34:33 PM
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Just got a new pressure cooker to replace my Fagor 8qt. cooker. Nothing is really wrong with it, and Fagor makes very good pressure cookers, but mine has a non-stick lining and we are replacing all of our non-stick cookware as deals occur. ;) This new addition is an 8 liter Kuhn-Rikon Duromatic. The grandkids will probably inherit it...if we get any! :D
Anyway, dying to give it a test run...... This work week no doubt!
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you make a good point on non-stick and I have replaced almost all of my non-stick cookware except my PC.
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we are replacing all of our non-stick cookware as deals occur. ;)
I know you have a good reason but why?
Looking fwd to seeing some fine meals coming out of that pressure cooker.
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you make a good point on non-stick and I have replaced almost all of my non-stick cookware except my PC.
Yeah RAD, we think it's a wise thing to do. And so far with good choices, we don't miss the convenience of non-stick.
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we are replacing all of our non-stick cookware as deals occur. ;)
I know you have a good reason but why?
Looking fwd to seeing some fine meals coming out of that pressure cooker.
I am no Doctor or expert and this is only my personal opinion but I have read several articles linking Teflon to some types of cancer and Alzheimer's Disease.
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you make a good point on non-stick and I have replaced almost all of my non-stick cookware except my PC.
Yeah RAD, we think it's a wise thing to do. And so far with good choices, we don't miss the convenience of non-stick.
In most cases I like to use the original non-stick pans made of cast iron.
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we are replacing all of our non-stick cookware as deals occur. ;)
I know you have a good reason but why?
Looking fwd to seeing some fine meals coming out of that pressure cooker.
Art, some of the chemicals used in the process of making non-stick nonstick, are highly toxic. That is why the "industry" tells you to replace if any scratches appear in cookware. When using non-stick the lining is slowly scraped into the food over many, many cooks. We are trying to be healthier and we both enjoy cooking, so we thought this was an area to change.
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you make a good point on non-stick and I have replaced almost all of my non-stick cookware except my PC.
Yeah RAD, we think it's a wise thing to do. And so far with good choices, we don't miss the convenience of non-stick.
In most cases I like to use the original non-stick pans made of cast iron.
Same here, CI is still among my favorites. ;)
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Just got a new pressure cooker to replace my Fagor 8qt. cooker. Nothing is really wrong with it, and Fagor makes very good pressure cookers, but mine has a non-stick lining and we are replacing all of our non-stick cookware as deals occur. ;) This new addition is an 8 liter Kuhn-Rikon Duromatic. The grandkids will probably inherit it...if we get any! :D
Anyway, dying to give it a test run...... This work week no doubt!
Great looking PC, looking forward to seeing what you cook in it. ;)
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Nice looking cooker.
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Thanks now what to do.
All our cookware is stainless 18/10, 304 or cast iron other than our 4 gallon chili pot which is non-stick.
Been unable to cook our family size chili recipe in anything but non-stick lined without it it sticking and burning.
Other than chili I rather use and do use non stick becasue it cooks better but never thought of it for health reason.
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Thanks now what to do.
All our cookware is stainless 18/10, 304 or cast iron other than our 4 gallon chili pot which is non-stick.
Been unable to cook our family size chili recipe in anything but non-stick lined without it it sticking and burning.
Other than chili I rather use and do use non stick becasue it cooks better but never thought of it for health reason.
I use enameled cast iron for chili. My pot is huge and doesn't stick
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I use enameled cast iron for chili. My pot is huge and doesn't stick
That would be great.
How many gallons does your enameled cast iron pot hold?
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I use enameled cast iron for chili. My pot is huge and doesn't stick
That would be great.
How many gallons does your enameled cast iron pot hold?
15 1/2 quart, so just shy of 4 gallons. Le Creuset is the maker. Bought it new on ebay years ago. I love it! Weighs as much as a Buick. :)
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Just show common sense.
While no one can promise there's no risk, as long as you don't overheat the pans the risk is low.
While I cook with cast iron or stainless steel I still have a 10 in fry pan for cooking egg!
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Congrats on the new toy Gene!
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15 1/2 quart, so just shy of 4 gallons. Le Creuset is the maker. Bought it new on ebay years ago. I love it! Weighs as much as a Buick. :)
Sounds good but I do not have nor want to buy a small crane to move it plus 20 to 30 lbs of chili.
How much does it weigh??
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15 1/2 quart, so just shy of 4 gallons. Le Creuset is the maker. Bought it new on ebay years ago. I love it! Weighs as much as a Buick. :)
Sounds good but I do not have nor want to buy a small crane to move it plus 20 to 30 lbs of chili.
How much does it weigh??
Amazon says 24 pounds. Here is a pick of old blue
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Excellent cookware, BUT, it is VERY heavy. We inherited a couple pieces of my mom's Le Crueset, including the BIG dutch oven. We finally passed them on to our strong sons (both excellent cooks, BTW). They are just TOO heavy for us old folks to deal with, especially with safety in mind. Mom had them for years and years--BRIGHT orange.
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I like the pot but I am not into moving 45 to 50 pounds of pot plus chili. so for now I am stuck
with my non-stick stainless pot
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You should be able to find a SS pot at a restaurant supply store. And they come in a wide range of sizes
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I use enameled cast iron for chili. My pot is huge and doesn't stick
That would be great.
How many gallons does your enameled cast iron pot hold?
I got an 8qt Calphalon Enameled CI through Amazon for $99.99 a couple of years ago. Not as heavy as a Buick but it would do some serious damage to the floor if dropped.
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You should be able to find a SS pot at a restaurant supply store. And they come in a wide range of sizes
It w burn in a normal SS pot.
I would need to get one of those copper core stainless steel but they cost a fortune.
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at home I make the choices I can when I can, but if anyone eats out you're not going to get away from non-stick or aluminum. It just isn't going to happen. So, if you use your chili pot for chili once in awhile I really don't see any issues. this is just RAD's opinion. Do what you can when you can without compromising your safety.