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Clordio
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What size pressure cooker?
#7978198 - 02/04/08 03:54 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I'll be buying a pressure cooker off of amazon (mega cheap especially with free shipping) and I wanted to know what a good size would be (6qt 8qt etc...) I'll only be doing 3-4 cakes any time I go through the preps to grow, so I'd like to hear your info!
Have shroomy day
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shroober
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Re: What size pressure cooker? [Re: Clordio]
#7978230 - 02/04/08 04:01 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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if you're buying a new one and there is even a slight possibility that you will continue to practice mycology then go for the 23qt (or around there)
you can get a presto 23qt for around 80 bucks on amazon
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thedefone
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Re: What size pressure cooker? [Re: Clordio]
#7978236 - 02/04/08 04:02 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I bought an eight quart Mirro for 40$ from Wal-Mart. It fit 10 half-pints, or 4 quart jars. However, I have since purchased a AA921 All-American, which saves so much time that it isn't even funny. It was worth every penny. Spend the cash, and be happy.
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im_on_a_boat
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Re: What size pressure cooker? [Re: thedefone]
#7978254 - 02/04/08 04:05 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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same.
i would recommend anything bigger than an 8 quart..
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Clordio
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Re: What size pressure cooker? [Re: shroober]
#7978274 - 02/04/08 04:08 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Quote:
shroober said: if you're buying a new one and there is even a slight possibility that you will continue to practice mycology then go for the 23qt (or around there)
you can get a presto 23qt for around 80 bucks on amazon
Had my eye on that one, but I thought it might be too big.
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Premedman1
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Re: What size pressure cooker? [Re: Clordio]
#7978275 - 02/04/08 04:08 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I use a 23 quart Presto I bought on sale at Wal-**** for $65. I love it. It fits 10 quart jars comfortably, has a pressure gauge, and has held up for years. They have a smaller 16 quart model you might want to check into.
Personally I'd look into one a little larger than what you think you'll need. If you ever decide to enlarge your operation, you don't need to upgrade. A decent PC is the best investment you can make in this hobby.
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im_on_a_boat
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Re: What size pressure cooker? [Re: Clordio]
#7978281 - 02/04/08 04:08 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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no such thing as too big 
thats what she said
at least not if you move up to grains and want quart jars
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dumbfounded1600
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Re: What size pressure cooker? [Re: im_on_a_boat]
#7978297 - 02/04/08 04:13 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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AA921
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Day Tripper
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Re: What size pressure cooker? [Re: im_on_a_boat]
#7978298 - 02/04/08 04:14 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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I love the All American 941, 20 quarts at a time baby!
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Clordio
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Re: What size pressure cooker? [Re: Day Tripper]
#7978345 - 02/04/08 04:23 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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Ha ha you've all convinced me! I won't take the cheap way out, I shall invest.
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dumbfounded1600
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Re: What size pressure cooker? [Re: Clordio]
#7978350 - 02/04/08 04:23 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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*You cannot get BETTER, FASTER, CHEAPER......
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Clordio
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Just took a peak at some of these all americans...WOW. Gargantuan things. You guys must grow like once every year and just store store store those fun-guys
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im_on_a_boat
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Re: What size pressure cooker? [Re: Clordio]
#7978371 - 02/04/08 04:28 PM (15 years, 11 months ago) |
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werd.
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