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big pot/stock cooker vs Pressure Cooker
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other than the faster time w/ the pressure cooker are the results usually just as good?

i'm a newbie to this so i'm just wondering. I'm trying to use a big pot first and then a pressure cooker if my results are not favorable.
It is more a money issue.... I can afford one but i'd rather use the cheaper of the 2.

gnome


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Re: big pot/stock cooker vs Pressure Cooker [Re: ElectricGnome]
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you can do this big pot thing for the pf style cakes using the flour and vermic and water but if you ever plan on making spawn or using grain a pressure cooker is a must. you have to be able to reach a temp of 250 or above because waterr boils a 212 thats what the temp would be without using the pressure cokker


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Re: big pot/stock cooker vs Pressure Cooker [Re: ElectricGnome]
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I used to do a big pot, it was a pain in the ass, trying to get a towel to stay put, replacing water, etc. Pressure Cookers are cool.

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Re: big pot/stock cooker vs Pressure Cooker [Re: ElectricGnome]
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If you can afford one, I would recomend getting yourself a pressure cooker. If you buy a quality one like an All American, you'll never have to buy another one as long as you live. Mirro makes some cheaper models, but with pressure cookers, you really do get what you pay for.

-Grimey

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Re: big pot/stock cooker vs Pressure Cooker [Re: Pinner]
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yes thanks for the Info.... i'm just starting out and will be doing the basic PF TEK. with brown rice / verm. I go back and forth trying debating on getting a pressure cooker or not......


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..........this darknesss has got to give........
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....there are many who will never evolve in their consciousness and thought....
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Re: big pot/stock cooker vs Pressure Cooker [Re: ElectricGnome]
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oppppps one more add on question...... they have the nice ones with pressure gauges at walmart for 69-89 bucks...... but they also have the ones that are a bit smaller and range for 39-59..... are these cheaper ones any harder to operate without a psi gauge? For me it is all a learning process and I'm trying not to cut any corners but i know i may make a few mistakes while in the process.


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-So, if a duck floats and so does wood then wood must weigh the same as a duck. - Monty Python
.....One way or another....
..........this darknesss has got to give........
-Hunter/Garcia
....there are many who will never evolve in their consciousness and thought....
-Me

Edited by ElectricGnome (06/24/02 06:05 AM)

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Re: big pot/stock cooker vs Pressure Cooker [Re: ElectricGnome]
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I'm not quite sure about the ones at Walmart, but I can tell you mine *doesn't* have a gauge because it's fully automagic.

I just set weights on the top to either 5, 10 or 15psi and let the baby steam up. If she goes over pressure, she lets off some steam.

-psyconaut


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Re: big pot/stock cooker vs Pressure Cooker [Re: psyconaut]
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is that how it works, I only got one weight, I think is a 50 gram weight, anyways, what psi you think that is?

Edited by nugsarenice (06/24/02 08:35 AM)

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Re: big pot/stock cooker vs Pressure Cooker [Re: Macey Howard]
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dude tried to seal up a pressure cooker, whas he making a bomb!

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Re: big pot/stock cooker vs Pressure Cooker [Re: ElectricGnome]
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Well, I guess you really have to ask yourself where you plan on going with this little hobby. If you're looking to just produce a few specimens, then you shouldn't have a problem with the higher contam rate and don't need a PC. If, on the other hand, you are interested in perfecting your technique or growing on anything other than PF cake (which really aren't all that groovy, once you've tried casings), then I suggest picking one up sooner than later. If you do buy one, I would personally reccomend the All-American canners (they don't use a rubber ring, so it ought to last forever). You can fit 7 quart-sized jars (or many more 1/2 pints) inside the 15.5qt one. My cat owns one, and he loves it to death. Makes the mice nice and tender.

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