The Bottom Line
Pros
- Pressure indicator is easy to read
- Detailed instruction manual
- Comes with two sizes of pots for cooking different quantities
- Multiple safety mechanisms
Cons
- At $149, this set is among the most expensive pressure cooker offerings
Description
- Set includes 4- and 6-quart nesting pots; pressure cooker lid fits both
- Also comes with tempered glass lid that fit both pots; steamer basket that doubles as a grater and pasta basket
- 18/18 stainless steel construction with encapsulated aluminum base
- Spring valve mechanism with high and low settings, plus pressure release button
- Safety lock has 2 separate over-pressure release valves
- 10-year limited warranty
Guide Review - Fagor uCook Pressure Cooker
Pressure cookers make a lot of sense for busy cooksâ€â€they can cook food in as little as one-third the amount of time as conventional cooking, plus the process allows food to retain more nutrients and vitamins. But if you are worried you might not use your pressure cooker very often, Fagor's uCook set might change your mind.
The set includes two different sized pots (4 and 6 quarts), a pressure cooker lid that fits both, plus a glass lid, a steamer basket and pasta basket that enable you to use the pots as everyday cookware. The set is cleverly designed; the steamer basket doubles as a grater, with different sized holes for slicing and coarse and fine grating, and the basket can be either used in the smaller pot, or can be suspended from the lip on the larger pot, allowing you to steam food in the basket while something else cooks below.
The uCook pots have a nice heft to them; the encapsulated aluminum base ensures even heat distribution and retention. The lid has multiple pressure release valves and a locking mechanism that makes the device virtually foolproof, and a detailed and helpful instruction manual will get even pressure-cooker neophytes up to speed. With a high and low setting and an quick-release option, this set will meet all your pressure-cooking needs, and then some.
