Buffalo QCP430 32-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker [Commercial series]

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I bought this unit primarily for canning (at sea level). The 21 quart size was the largest size that would fit under my Induction range hood. The base plate of this canner is 9" which is right for my largest burner, and the 11" interior works well for holding 14 pint jars (2 levels of 7). I am using the 11" racks, which are a little cumbersome because of the close tolerance but do work. I started with a water level of 3" and using normal canning practice I vented steam for 10 minutes before installing the pressure regulator, and when it began to wobble I cut back the heat until it sounded right. I mention this last sentence because the manual only speaks to cooking processes, not canning. Performance was perfect! The unit and I will be canning for many years.

This is a phenominal pressure cooker, just the kind of coommercial unit that I was looking for.

The Buffalo 12 quart unit is Very NICE. The fit and finish are a beautiful high polished stainless. My first test was two cups of water on a portable induction burner. Up to full pressure in 5 mins on High and the center weight made a nice steady ratllesnack sound. I shut the burner off and lifted the weight to do rapid venting. Lots of STEAM!!! SO COOL!!! NEXT I browned some bacon and onions In the Buffalo 12 quart pot on high. Added 5 cups of water and 1 cup of DRY PINTO BEANS. DRY BEANS!!! LOCK & LOAD We HIT full pressure in about 10 mins. Cooked at pressure for 25 mins. Shut off and allowed slow cool down till red tits DROPPED 10 mins (very neat indicators) OPENED it up and had delicious tender beans from start to finish in 45 mins total. Unbelievable. Pintos used to take all day. The Buffalo pressure cooker is a game changer for me. I'm very glad I did NOT buy an instant pot. Way too many bells and whistles for me. I DON'T need more microprocessor electronics in my life. SIMPLICITY please!!! Very easy clean up. Very easy to lock and load too!!! I love my new machine! Next will be canning. It HOLDS 5 quart jars by the way. FIVE. Good cookware is NOT cheap Cheap cookware is NOT good. PS. This unit is very Safe and easy to operate. It exudes quality through out. Thanks to Buffalo Thanks to Amazon Ashley Overstreet

Well made. Easy to use. Instructions are not real well written (or translated) but there is enough to get you started.