Comments on: Why America’s Test Kitchen Calls the Fagor Duo the Best Buy for Stovetop Pressure Cookers

By: Pibbles 'n Bits

Pibbles 'n Bits — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:52:27 +0000

When venting the steam on my fagor duo, it melted. Poor product.

By: starshooter1003

starshooter1003 — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:52:27 +0000

Obviously the Fagor is not an option any longer, so is the Zavor Duo a good cooker in the similar price range? I am a bit concerned that I read a mention that the Zavor wont quite get to the 250F target temp range. Are current Zavor owners ok with this cooker?

By: Momma Bears Corner

Momma Bears Corner — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:52:27 +0000

i love mine. just not sure how to use it on canning without showing what pressure or temp things are. normal cooking, doesnt matter. works like a charge. if unsure can just check it.

By: S. Sensibility

S. Sensibility — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:52:27 +0000

If it wasn't for comment from Nora Charles, I would not have known that Fagor was replaced with Zavor. You should add an "UPDATE" alert on this video.

By: hajj623

hajj623 — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:52:27 +0000

I think I got a dud. It was a gift for my wife. She didn't open it right away but once she did, I realized that the steam valve dial wasn't functioning as it should. It remains in the steam release position and is not even aligned properly. This is a very dangerous position for the dial to remain in because it's constantly releasing steam at high pressures. And, the moisture is leaving the pot much too early, causing whatever is in it to burn easily. Very frustrating. Any advice!?

By: A James

A James — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:52:27 +0000

Is steam supposed to release during cooking, if so how often? Tried several times but nothing cooks as stated. Please and thank you.

By: Chicken Lips

Chicken Lips — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:52:27 +0000

Can you sear/brown things in it like an
instant pot?

By: Shahrdad

Shahrdad — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:52:27 +0000

I've used the Fagor as well as the Fissler pressure cookers, and the Fissler is by far the better cooker. It was also rated as the best by Test Kitchen, but since Fagor was cheaper, it got the best buy title. I can say that the Fagor definitely feels much cheaper, both in the metal parts as well as the plastic parts. What I really didn't like about the Fagor was that when the little yellow button pops up, it just means that it was beginning to build pressure. It did not mean that it had reached the proper pressure. For that, you have to listen to the pot, and when it begins to hiss, then you turn down the heat. With the Fissler, the pressure indicator slowly rises (it just pops up on Fagor) and when you see two bars (Or the green ring on fancier models), it's come to pressure. Also, the yellow pop up indicator on Fagor is much harder to see, since it doesn't rise above the surface of the plastic handle. If money is tight, I think Fagor is a good buy, but if you really want a truly great cooker, spend a little more and get a Fissler. It's really the Mercedes of pressure cookers. Also check out this video from the Test Kitchen, where they also explain why the Fissler is the best. You can actually see the difference in quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv25Kx0dKBU&t=367s

By: •Winter Sweet•

•Winter Sweet• — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:52:27 +0000

My fagor's duo safty valve broke yesterday and I have searched everywhere to buy replacement but just learned it's discontinued. So sad that it's useless now just because I can't buy a $10 piece

By: Kathy Fann

Kathy Fann — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:52:27 +0000

Did you test the T-Fel