10 best nesco digital pressure cookers

Product description

The CAREY Smart Canner & Cooker creates a perfect balance between safety, performance, and versatility and will soon become one of your favorite kitchen appliances. Designed to eliminate the common mistakes that cause harm or spoil food during the canning process, the Smart Canner & Cooker gives users uncompromised safety and peace of mind. Multiple built-in safety features control and regulate the pressure continuously and allow you to can and cook without worry. The multi-functional digital display and pre-set programs give you the right tools to ensure consistent results when canning fruits, jams, pickles, salsas and more. The safety lock lid with automatic float valve ensures that the lid fits correctly and identifies when pressure is present. Water Bath and Pressure functions take the guesswork out of the equation and simplify the ability to can your harvest. The removable 9.5 qt. non-stick cooking chamber is dishwasher safe and can hold and process four Quart (Wide-Mouth), five Pint or sixteen 4 oz. jelly jars at a time. The durable stainless-steel body is light-weight and has side handles for safe handling. The CAREY Smart Canner & Cooker also prepares your favorite slow-cooked recipes faster and makes healthy, delicious meals with a touch of a button. Easy to clean and perfect for quick and efficient pressure/slow cooking, browning, steaming vegetables and cooking rice. Additional accessories include a canning rack and steam rack for canning and cooking options and a removable condensation catcher for easier clean up.

• Designed for Pressure Canning, Pressure Cooking, Steam Cooking and Slow Cooking
• Multiple Built-in Safety Features - ETL Approved
• Multi-Functional Digital Display with Timer
• Features a removable 9.5 qt. Non-Stick Aluminum Inner Pot, Canning Rack and Steam Rack
• Includes Standard and High Altitude Limiting Valves, 10 PSI and 15 PSI

User questions & answers

Question:	I'm looking for a large electric pressure cooker without tons of other features. i don't can, tho. should i still consider it? thanks
Answer:	To me the whole point of this canner is it does have lots of features (electronics are cheap). This single unit has replaced my crock pot, a smaller electric pressure cooker (That was not certified to can), and gives me a way to can smaller batches (Like the leftover chili I made with this device). The extra features are easy to use, so I don't see the downside. Plus it is way easier to use than hauling out my large stove top pressure canner. So yes, I would still consider it. This purchase was well worth it and will quickly pay for itself in better food and money saved.
Question:	Can I can Apple pie filling using this canner
Answer:	Yes I have successfully done so using the Amish Canning Cookbook recipe on page 136 but you have to use wide-mouth quart jars which should be nbd given the amount / consistency of the filling.
Question:	Can you can meats
Answer:	Yes you CAN ....this is a pressure CANNER and I’ve used it extensively for canning chilli and meat sauces etc. it’s the perfect canner except for the size. It only holds four quart jars max
Question:	Does anyone know what Error Code 10 means? Can't find it in manual or online
Answer:	This is not an error code. When the Carey shows E10 it is starting the venting process necessary to pressure can. The instructions, including the revised ones, are not clear on this. When you are pressure canning, the pressure limiting valve should be on "exhaust". After a bit, the Carey will beep and show E10, do nothing...you should allow the Carey to vent until the countdown reaches E0 and then switch the pressure valve to "airtight". The timer will begin shortly after you switch to "airtight".

Product features

Carey Smart Pressure Canner & Cooker

The Carey Smart Pressure Canner & Cooker creates a perfect balance between safety, performance, and versatility and will soon become one of your favorite kitchen appliances.

Designed to eliminate the common mistakes that cause harm or spoil food during the canning process, the Smart Pressure Canner & Cooker gives users un-compromised safety and peace of mind. Multiple built-in safety features control and regulate the pressure continuously and allow you to can and cook without worry.

The multi-functional digital display and preset programs give you the right tools to ensure consistent results when canning fruits, jams, pickles, salsas and more. The safety lock lid with automatic float valve ensures that the lid fits correctly and identifies when pressure is present. Water Bath and Pressure functions take the guesswork out of the equation and simplify the ability to can your harvest.

The removable 9.5 qt. non-stick cooking chamber is dishwasher safe and can hold and process four Quart (Wide-Mouth), five Pint or sixteen 4 oz. jelly jars at a time.

The durable stainless steel body is light-weight and has side handles for safe handling. The Carey Smart Pressure Canner & Cooker also prepares your favorite slow-cooked recipes faster and makes healthy, delicious meals with a touch of a button.

Easy to clean and perfect for quick and efficient pressure/slow cooking, browning, steaming vegetables and cooking rice. Additional accessories include a canning rack and steam rack for canning and cooking options and a removable condensation catcher for easier clean up.

Multiple Built-in Safety Features

1. Pressure-Limiting Valve: If the pressure inside exceeds the limit, the pressure-limiting valve will release the pressure.

2. Lid Lock Protection: Ensures that the lid fits correctly. Pressure will not build up if the lid is not fully locked.

3. Anti-block Filter: Prevents food blockage around the exhausting valve and ensures smooth pressure release.

4. Float Valve Protection: Pressure will not increase if the lid is not fully closed or locked properly.

5. Open/Close Markings: The open / close markings for the lid identify when the lid is in the locked or unlocked position. Appliance will not operate in the open position.

6. Temperature Control: This sensor controls the temperature of the inner pot to avoid exceeding the limit.

7. Pressure Control: The flexible gasket and pressure switch controls the pressure continuously.

8. Fuse Protection: If the temperature exceeds the limit, the fuse will switch off the power.

9. Temperature Sensor: If the inner pot is empty or the temperature exceeds the limit, the sensor will switch off the power.

10. Automatic Pressure Release: If all other safety features fail and the pressure reaches a level that exceeds the limit, it will be released automatically from an area between the gasket and inner pot.

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Yield: 6 servings

A deconstructed version of chicken cordon bleu—chicken, ham, and cheese in an easy-to-make, easy-to-serve casserole—with a crispy coating on top.

Instructions

Grease a 9 × 13-inch (23 × 33 cm) ovenproof dish with butter and set aside.

Select Browning/Saute and add 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter to the pressure cooking pot to melt. Add the chicken. Saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chicken broth, dry mustard, salt, and cayenne.

Put a steamer basket in the cooking pot on the chicken. Add the potatoes to the basket. Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and 4 minutes cook time. While the chicken cooks, preheat the broiler.

In a small bowl, mix the panko and Parmesan with the melted butter. Set aside.When the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker. Use a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid. Remove the steamer basket and potatoes from the pot.

Add the sour cream and Swiss cheese to cooking pot and stir until the cheese melts. Stir in the potatoes and ham. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Top with the panko mixture. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until golden-brown—watch closely so it doesn’t burn.

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Fast Food Designed for Two:

Whether you’re a busy couple, a single-parent family, or empty nesters with adventurous palates, knowing how to cook for two is a handy skill. Leftovers are great, but using your electric pressure cooker to whip up your favorite recipes on a smaller scale not only keeps your taste buds happy, but it also reduces waste. In this book, you’ll find all kinds of tips and tricks on how to make your electric pressure cooker, a.k.a. multicooker, work for you. Here's a taste of what you'll find inside...

Over 100 Recipes:

The recipes in this book are easy to understand and use. Each recipe provides the prep time (including minutes for chopping, sauteing, and finishing), cook time (how long you should set your pressure cooker timer for), and total time (an approximate overall time from start of prep to sitting down to eat).

Quick-Reference Recipe Labels:

When time is of the essence, handy recipe labels making choosing a recipe quickly easy to do. You'll have your pick of recipes classified by: 5-Ingredient, 30 Minutes or Less, Comfort Food, One-Pot Meal, Quick and Easy, Worth the Wait. Plus: Light and Healthy, Paleo, Vegan, and Vegetarian meals.

A Guide to Electric Pressure Cooking:

Electric pressure cooking can be intimidating without a little guidance. This cookbook equips you with an introduction to the basics of electric pressure cooking, outlining how pressure cooking works and cluing you into the Do's and Don'ts of electric pressure cooking.

Sample Recipe: Stuffed Acorn Squash

Whether served on Thanksgiving Day or in June, this seasonal squash dish, stuffed with wild rice, mushrooms, and chickpeas, is the flavorful vegetarian meal you’ve been craving. A sprinkle of shaved Parmesan or vegan cheese makes it extra special.

Pressure level: High / Release: Natural.

Directions:

1. Add 1/2 cup water to the pressure cooker pot and place the steamer basket in the bottom. Place the squash halves cut-side up in the steamer basket. Secure the lid and select manual. Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes, then allow the pressure to naturally release, about 5 minutes. Open the vent at the top and remove the lid.

2. Transfer the squash to a plate and set aside. Carefully remove the steamer basket, then lift the inner pot from the cooker and carefully drain the water. Dry the pot thoroughly and return to the cooker.

3. Preheat the pressure cooker on saute mode. When the display reads hot, add the oil. Add the shallot, celery, and mushrooms and saute until softened, 3 minutes. Add the garlic, sage, thyme, rosemary, and a splash of stock and cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Press cancel.

4. Add the remaining stock, the rice, and soy sauce. Stir to combine.

5. Secure the lid and select manual. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes, then allow the pressure to naturally release, about 10 minutes. Open the vent at the top and remove the lid.

6. Stir in the chickpeas, cranberries, pecans, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Allow to warm through for 3 to 4 minutes.

7. Spoon the filling into the squash halves and serve topped with shaved Parmesan or vegan cheese (if desired).

Variation tip:

If you’re craving a fall meal and aren’t a strict vegan, substitute some browned Italian pork sausage for the chickpeas. To make the dish vegan, omit the Parmesan cheese.

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30 Minutes or Less:

These recipes take 30 minutes or less to prepare from start to finish (including prep time, time to bring the pot to pressure, cook time, and release time).

Quick Prep:

These recipes can be in your pressure cooker and ready to start cooking in 5 minutes or under.

Family Friendly:

These recipes serve 4 or more people. Plus, another category for 'Kid Friendly' recipes uses only ingredients that kids like, so they're perfect for all ages.

Easy Weekend:

These are recipes that are easy to make but will take 45 minutes or longer to prepare from start to finish.

Sample Recipe: Arroz Con Pollo

Every country in Latin America has its own version of this chicken-and-rice dish. It’s a great one-pot meal with rice, meat, and veggies that can really stretch your meal dollars while also providing amazing flavor. You won’t feel like you’re scrimping when you eat this! The recipe calls for achiote paste, which is a mixture of ground annatto seeds, cumin, garlic, and other spices. I recommend the Goya brand. A small amount of this condiment gives the dish its intense and distinctive flavor. You can find achiote paste in Latin markets, in the international-foods aisle of most supermarkets, or online.

Prep/cook time:

Prep Time: 10 minutes / Saute: 5 minutes / Rice/Pressure Cook: 10 minutes high pressure / Manual/Pressure Cook: 2 minutes high pressure / Release: Quick / Total Time: 40 minutes.

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, season the chicken with salt and pepper.

2. Select the Saute setting to preheat the pressure-cooker pot.

3. When hot, add the achiote paste and olive oil, and sear the chicken pieces on all sides, about 5 minutes.

4. Add the rice, sofrito, chicken stock, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir to ensure the rice is fully covered with liquid. Close and lock the lid.

Directions (continued):

5. Select the Rice/Pressure Cook setting and cook for 10 minutes at high pressure. When cooking is complete, quick release the pressure. Unlock and open the lid.

6. Add the carrots and peas. Close the lid.

7. Select the Manual/Pressure Cook setting and cook for 2 minutes at high pressure. When cooking is complete, quick release the pressure. Remove the lid. Stir to combine everything, and serve.

Product description

The NESCO Smart Canner & cooker creates a perfect balance between safety, performance, and versatility and will soon become one of your favorite kitchen appliances. Designed to eliminate the common mistakes that cause harm or spoil food during the canning process, The smart Canner & cooker gives users uncompromised safety and peace of mind. Multiple built-in safety features control and regulate the pressure continuously and allow you to can and cook without worry. The multi-functional digital display and pre-set programs give you the right tools to ensure consistent results when canning fruits, jams, pickles, salsas and more. The safety lock lid with automatic float valve ensures that the lid fits correctly and identifies when pressure is present. Water bath and pressure functions take the guesswork out of the equation and simplify the ability to can your harvest. The removable 9. 5 qt. Non-stick cooking chamber is dishwasher safe and can hold and process four quart (wide-mouth), five pint or sixteen 4 oz. Jelly jars at a time. The durable stainless-steel body is light-weight and has side handles for safe handling. The NESCO Smart Canner & cooker also prepares your favorite slow-cooked recipes faster and makes healthy, delicious meals with a touch of a button. Easy to clean and perfect for quick and efficient pressure/slow cooking, browning, steaming vegetables and cooking rice. Additional accessories include a canning rack and steam rack for canning and cooking options and a removable condensation catcher for easier clean up. Can the safe way with the NESCO Smart Canner and Cooker.

• Designed for pressure canning, pressure cooking, steam cooking and slow cooking
• Features a removable 9. 5 qt. Non-stick aluminum inner pot, canning rack, steam rack, safety lock lid, and removable condensation catcher
• Multi-functional digital display with timer
• Includes standard and high-altitude limiting valves, 10 psi and 15 psi
• Multiple built-in safety features - ETL listed

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this suitable for canning low acid foods like meat and green beans
Answer:	My understanding is that this is a universal part that fits most pressure cookers. I can't speak to your specific model, but I would bet it fits.
Question:	How many quarts can you can at one time
Answer:	No it does not. It's too tall and gets caught on the safety mechanism that prevents you from opening a pressurized pot. Do not buy this for the LUX
Question:	Can this cooker hold a 1/2 gal jar (64oz or 4 pint jar
Answer:	I recently purchased these for my power XL cooker twice the floater fell off the second time it did I saved the floater and just used the sealer.
Question:	do you have to use wide mouth jars in this canner
Answer:	I don’t know. I ordered it for a replacement for my power cooker XL and it fit well and works well.

Product description

Although pressure cooking can seem intimidating, it's really quite easy. The multi-function pressure cooker is perfect for pressure cooking, browning, sauteing, slow cooking, rice cooking and steaming. The NESCO pressure cooker is sleek, safe and quiet. This 8 quart NESCO pressure cooker is equipped with several built-in safety features which will not allow the cooker to open while under pressure, including a self-locking lid with automatic pressure release. Pressure cooking will totally change the way you plan and prepare meals. Nesco pressure cookers are a great way to cook food incredibly fast that will free up time for other things. The pressure cooker can cut cooking time by up to 70 percent. Slow cook for up to 9.5 hours. Features a delayed start up to 8 hours with an LED display and soft touch controls. Power cord is detachable and the dishwasher-safe non-stick cooking insert is removable. Many dishes are one pot meals which further cuts down on cleanup time. It will make the food tastier and more nutritious because it seals in the vitamins and minerals. Includes cooking rack, measuring cup, spoon and condensation drip cup. 1300 watts.

• 8 quart capacity
• Cuts cooking time by up to 70 percent
• Slow cook for up to 9.5 hours
• Self-locking lid with automatic pressure release
• Removable, dishwasher-safe non-stick cooking insert

User questions & answers

Question:	made usa
Answer:	I'm not sure email the seller.
Question:	Can I get a large capacity pressure cooker and still make small meals in it
Answer:	The difference is in thickness and weight. 800 is 8 mils thick. 1200 is 12 mils thick and 1600 is 16 mils thick. We have found that the thicker blankets work best and last longer. We have had a 12 mil blanket that lasted 5 years. The 8 mil blanket we bought started breaking down after one year. The blankets were identical except thickness and weight.
Question:	where can i find a pressure valve for a 6qt nesco pressre cooker
Answer:	I believe people Use these over pools by themselves. Don’t think it would gold enough heat in hot tub with messing with your electric bill. We use both this and regular cover and it appears to decrease heat loss (we checked with a heat gun.)
Question:	Does anyone know where I can purchase a new temp sensor for this appliance? I hate to throw it away
Answer:	Yes - that’s what I use them for, bought 2 of them to cover my 16x8 above ground. Heavier duty than the original one.

Product description

Since 1932 the Nesco brand name has been synonymous with Roaster Ovens. With a Nesco Roaster Oven you can roast, bake, cook, steam, slow cook and serve. Other than broiling, the Nesco Roaster Oven can do anything a normal oven can do but better and with less energy usage and less heat generated in the kitchen. The Roaster Oven is portable so you can make great tasting meals wherever you go. The exclusive "Circle of Heat" heating element wraps around for moist, even cooking. The automatic temperature control maintains even cooking temperatures from 175 degrees to 450 degrees. Removable steel rack, it's perfect for single-person households, couples or small families. It's large enough for a family of six yet portable enough to take to family gatherings, church or community events and outdoor activities.



Now you are ready to discover more ways to make meals that are both healthful and delicious. And, you are ready to experience first-hand the convenience and versatility of this compact portable electric cooking appliance.



Nesco Roaster Ovens have a long tradition in family home cooking, starting in the 1930s. Yet, very few cooking appliances can demonstrate that they are as up-to-date and useful today as they were in the past. Nesco Roaster Ovens have truly kept pace with cooking styles, preferences, occasions and family sizes.



In a short time, you will see the many ways to use your Roaster Oven. Its portability makes it a moveable main cooking appliance at some times, and a valued supplementary appliance at other times. Use it a home on your countertop in your kitchen (no more kitchen heat!) or in a covered patio, basement or garage or away from home in a cabin, RV or boat. Where you use your Roaster Oven, you can prepare a wide range of favorite foods in different ways - baked, slow-coked, roasted, steamed or poached. And serve your foods buffet style or at table-side, right in the Roaster Oven. Moist, good-tasting foods are yours because of Nesco's exclusive "Circle of Heat" construction. You'll taste the difference the first time you use your Roaster Oven. So, start cooking with Nesco. Explore all the ways to get the most out of this special home cooking appliance.



HOW TO USE AND CARE FOR YOUR ROASTER OVEN

1. Unpack your Nesco Roaster Oven completely and remove all packaging material and information labels. Place the Roaster Oven in a well ventilated area on a heat resistant surface. Set the control dial to its minimum setting. Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC outlet. Return control to maximum setting (450-degrees F). Operate the Roaster Oven empty (without the cookwell or cover) for approximately 60 minutes, or until any odor or smoking disappears. Some smoke and odor are a normal part of "curing" the element and will not reoccur in cooking use. When curing is completed, turn the temperature control to its lowest setting, unplug the unit from the electrical outlet and allow to cool.

2. Wash the cover, cookwell and rack in warm sudsy water, then rinse and dry. Refer to complete cleaning instructions in manual.

3. Non-stick cookwell: When 'curing' your Roaster Oven with a non-stick cookwell, we recommend that it be operated with cover and cookwell. Do this in a covered outside area or other well-ventilated area. After curing and cleaning, and before cooking in your non-stick cookwell for the first time, lightly coat the interior of the cookwell with vegetable oil.



HELPFUL HINTS

Preheat roaster oven for 20 minutes.

Roasting meat in your Nesco Roaster Oven keeps it moist and tender.

For additional browning, you can add 1 tbsp. browning sauce to oil and brush over skin before roasting.

To sear meat, preheat Roaster Oven at 450-degrees F. Add margarine. Cover, then sear meat for 10 to 15 minutes per side until lightly browned. Stir ground meat once. Time will vary depending on the quantity of meat. Alternative browning method for self-basting turkeys, preheat at 400-degrees F for 20 minutes. Roast bird for 1 hour at 400-degrees F. Reduce heat to 350-degrees using included time chart, 13-18 minutes per pound. During last hour of roasting increase temperature to 400-degrees and remove all excess juices in bottom of cookwell.

• Circle of Heat heating element cooks from the sides for moist, even cooking
• Adjustable temperature control (175 degrees to 425 degrees F)
• Removable steel rack for better baking and fat-free roasting
• Roasts, bakes, cooks, steams, slow cooks and serves
• Porcelain cookwell

User questions & answers

Question:	I need one with a lid which seals well. Does the lid on this interlock with the rest of the unit or does the lid merely rest on the rim
Answer:	The lid does not seal at all. When I need a seal to retain fluids, I place a silicone cooking mat between the lid and the cook well.
Question:	What are the dimensions of this roaster
Answer:	Inside of the insert is 12 X 8. Outside handle to handle is 17 X 10.
Question:	Will it get hot enough to brown meat then turn down to slow cook
Answer:	No. I'm not sure how the others saying "yes" define searing, but there is not enough heat on the bottom to sear. The heating element is only around the side walls, so the only heat on the bottom is what is conducted indirectly from the sides. After having the unit on 425 for 30 minutes, it will evaporate drops of water, but slowly (no rolling ball droplets that indicate searing temp). There is not enough heat to get a med-high sear as you would on a stovetop. I wish it stated more clearly that the element is only on the sides. I couldn't find that information on Amazon or Nesco's own site. I'm still looking for a true one pot solution that allows both searing and slow cooking without switching pans and/or appliances.
Question:	Are the lids covered with a nonstick surface
Answer:	The exterior of the lid has a red glaze. The interior looks like a buffed aluminum surface, though don't think it's a non-stick coating. It is, however, quite easy to clean.

Product description

Although pressure cooking can seem intimidating, it's really quite easy. The multi-function pressure cooker is perfect for pressure cooking, browning, sauteing, slow cooking, rice cooking and steaming. The NESCO pressure cooker is sleek, safe and quiet. This 6 quart NESCO pressure cooker is equipped with several built-in safety features which will not allow the cooker to open while under pressure, including a self-locking lid with automatic pressure release. Pressure cooking will totally change the way you plan and prepare meals. Nesco pressure cookers are a great way to cook food incredibly fast that will free up time for other things. The pressure cooker can cut cooking time by up to 70 percent. Slow cook for up to 9.5 hours. Features a delayed start up to 8 hours with an LED display and soft touch controls. Power cord is detachable and the dishwasher-safe non-stick cooking insert is removable. Many dishes are one pot meals which further cuts down on cleanup time. It will make the food tastier and more nutritious because it seals in the vitamins and minerals. Includes cooking rack, measuring cup, spoon and condensation drip cup. 1000 watts.

• 6 quart capacity
• Cuts cooking time by up to 70 percent
• Slow cook for up to 9.5 hours
• Self-locking lid with automatic pressure release
• Removable, dishwasher-safe non-stick cooking insert

User questions & answers

Question:	Since how long do you own it and is it still working? How durable is it compared to the instant pot? Thanks to all. Happy new year
Answer:	Sure, you can leave the solar cover on. It will still add some heat into the water but the better use is that it will keep debris out of the pool. Even if the pool is not used during the winter season.
Question:	can you can with this
Answer:	Florida: 60 degrees...Utah: 80 degrees..... Solar covers are much more effective (and necessary) in the dry sunny climate found west of the Rockies than in the more humid climate east of the divide. In dry climates pools get cold even with lots of sun because almost all pool heat is lost through evaporation, and solar covers effectively reduce that. In June and July, solar radiation keeps my pool at 80-83 degrees if I cover the pool immediately after swimming to prevent evaporation.
Question:	how do i find the sealers for this one
Answer:	Even though the water heats up, it's trapped under the cover which minimizes the evaporation rate. (It would reduce it completely if it was totally sealed) There will be minimal evaporation around the sides, and if there are any holes that allow water to come to the top, but my "refill" rate has been cut at least 75-80%. Here during the summer, I used to have to refill every 7-10 days. So far I've done it only once in the last few weeks. Not sure if I can share links, but there is an article on energy (dot) gov on Swimming Pool Covers and it references some good stuff.
Question:	what pressures does it cook at
Answer:	Bubble side down. The bubbles diffuse the sun's rays into the water warming it better than if the smooth side was down. Actually it will warm your pool a good 5 to 8 degrees more with the bubbles down (facing the water). Plus it adheres to the water better in windy situations. It is also easier to sweep or clean the solar blanket when the smooth side is up.