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Fagor 2-by-1 Splendid 5-Piece Pressure Cooker Set Review

I think this is the same product as the Fagor Rapida set sold by Costco. It works great, so I won't do a complete review. I want to share what I learned about using it to steam. After reading for hours on the web about pressure cooking grains and experimenting, I discovered that steaming is the most reliable and best tasting way to cook grains. However this requires an inner bowl to hold the grains above the water, and it's very difficult to find one that fits inside, holds a decent volume, and most importantly can be removed without burning your hands on the pressure cooker walls.

After looking high and low, I realized that I already had the perfect inner bowl for steaming: The 0.7L rectangular Glasslock brand storage container, sold as part of a larger set at Costco as well. I can actually place two of these on top of each other, inside the pasta steamer basket that comes with the Fagor Rapida, to pressure cook two different items at the same time.

Because of the rectangular shape, these Glasslock containers can be gripped on the sides with a potholder and lifted out without burning your fingers. Perfect!

After realizing that my sealing problems were caused by failure to follow the extremely poor directions included with the Fagor, I'm in pressure cooking heaven.

Fagor 2-by-1 Splendid 5-Piece Pressure Cooker Set Feature

• 5-piece pressure cooker set includes 8- and 4-quart cooker pots, interchangeable pressure cooker and tempered glass lids, steamer basket with support trivet
• Pots can be used as pressure cookers with pressure cooker lid or as regular pots with tempered glass lid
• Made of 18/10 stainless steel; works with all cooking surfaces, including induction
• Spring type mechanism with one pressure setting (high, 15psi); comes with a visual pressure indicator
• Hand washing recommended

Fagor 2-by-1 Splendid 5-Piece Pressure Cooker Set Overview

Fagor's high-quality pressure cookers are essential tools for fast, easy and healthy cooking. In today's time-starved world, any item that allows for quicker food preparation while retaining essential nutrients and vitamins is something everyone can appreciate- and that's what we offers our customers. All of our pressure cookers are made of premium quality 18/10 stainless steel. Cookers can be used on any type of cooking surface, allowing greater versatility in today's ever-evolving kitchen. All our pressure cookers are designed with a great deal of attention paid to safety, function and design. Each Fagor pressure cooker has a triple safety mechanism, a pressure control valve, and a safety lock on the handle that prevents accidental opening under pressure, plus two independent over-pressure release valves. Every Fagor is now equipped with a visual pressure indicator and automatic pressure release valve. These features all contribute to making a Fagor pressure cooker extremely user friendly. Both the pressure cooker lid and the glass lid fit the 4 and 8 quart pot interchangeably and comes with a convenient pasta basket, instruction manual, and recipe cook. UL approved, all products come with a 10-year warranty.

Fagor 2-by-1 Splendid 5-Piece Pressure Cooker Set Specifications

Pressure cooking uses pressurized steam to cook healthy meals with beans, grains, meat, poultry, and seafood in much less time than many other cooking methods require. The two pots in this set include a 4-quart size for quick-cooking sides of rice or spaghetti squash and a large 8-quart size for family dinners of pasta primavera or corn chowder. A universal lid fits both pots, locking in flavor and nutrients.

The cooker is constructed of high-quality 18/10 stainless steel with an encapsulated aluminum base for even and efficient heat distribution. For safety, the pressure cooker has dual pressure settings on its handle--one in a dial control and another on a valve. Other safety measures include two pressure release valves and a locking handle to prevent the unit from opening while under pressure. A visual indicator lets you know when all the pressure has been released and the cooker is ready to open.

For versatility, this pressure cooker set comes with a glass lid that turns the two pressure cooker bases into a regular saucepan and stockpot. The set also includes a stainless-steel steamer basket and a trivet to rest it on as well as an instruction manual and a recipe book. All components of this pressure cooker set are dishwasher-safe and carry a 10-year warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

What's in the Box:
8-quart Splendid pressure cooker, 4-quart Splendid pot, stainless-steel pasta/steamer basket with trivet, glass lid, instruction manual, full-color recipe book.

From the Manufacturer

Fagor is Green: Fagor's mission is to use resources efficiently to preserve the environment and save energy, developing highly efficient products that consume less and save money; contributing to a healthy planet for us and our future generations. From a social perspective, Fagor's environmental policy strategy offers advantages to both workers and consumers. It provides workers with environmentally-appropriate working conditions, which, among other benefits, minimizes and eliminates the handling of hazardous materials, while for consumers, the end-users of Fagor's products and services, it allows for efficient use of the appliances, which reduces energy and water consumption. Fagor has manufacturing systems established to minimize environmental impact on soil, water, energy, and air during the production process. There is also proper waste management and recycling procedures in place after the manufacturing process is completed. In addition to numerous European product certifications and environmental stewardship awards, Fagor is also notably a participant in the Energy Star program in the USA, a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department Of Energy. Products that bear the energy star label allow consumers to recognize such products that have been manufactured to save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

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Customer Reviews

Excellent bang for buck - J. Wells -
I know squat about pressure cookers but hubby wanted one. However, he objected to the 0 price tag his friends paid.

This is killer. Short ribs in 30 minutes. 2 pot sizes with interchangeable lids (one glass & one pressure cooker). Has steamer basket (only fits larger pot).

GREAT gift for someone that is just going out on their own...HIGHLY recommend!

Can't quite understand why you'd buy the more expensive Fagor 5-in-one.



love it - wipackerfan - Albuquerque, NM
I love mine so much that this purchase was a Christmas gift.Fagor Splendid 2-in-1 5 Piece Pressure Cooker Set



Convenient 4-quart pot, solid make - Sparkly - Fairfax, VA
I immediately fell in love with this set as soon as I opened the box. It is shining stainless steel, very thick and solid. I have used pressure cooker for 15 years. While my old aluminum one is wearing out and I broke another stainless steel one's handle, I have been looking for a new pressure cooker for 2 years. I have searched many local stores. Most are aluminum, some are hard anodized. They tend to wear out quickly. I was set to get a stainless steel one. Finally I bought this stainless steel set from [...]. Most pressure cookers are deep, good for stew and for cooking meat. This set comes with a 4-quart shallow pot which I could easily think of many things I could do with, like rice, stir fry, pancake,....... And it is easy to clean!

Today I cooked rice, it took only 8 minutes, Rice tastes much better than those made without using pressure cooker.

I would give it a 5 star, but the manual is a little confusing. if you haven't ever used pressure cooker before, it'll be hard for you to make certain what the signs on the safety valves exactly mean and when to use. Figure 8 and 9 are particularly confusing and IMO not accurate. I had to use some deduction, along with my past experience to eventually figure it out.



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