Digital Pressure Cooker

Living at a High Altitude, it is difficult to get split peas and beans to cook. I realized I needed a pressure cooker to make those meals turn out. I didn't want to spend a fortune on one, so I read the reviews. I found Tracy A's video review the most helpful, as she showed how to cook beans in 15 minutes using the Porridge Setting. This unit does not have a saute option, but that's ok with me, I just use my cast iron chicken fryer to saute prior to loading the cooker. It does not come with recipes, so you will have to figure out what works best. There are some guidelines enclosed. I was able to make a beautiful split pea soup using the soup setting, 8 cups of broth, and cooked them for 30 minutes. My second attempt was cooking red kidney beans. Even though the interior is non-stick, I used some cooking spray and found that worked better as a tiny bit of my split pea soup stuck. I was able to cook the beans after a pre-soak overnight, a ten minute boil (as kidney beans can contain toxins), and used the porridge setting for 15 minutes. The end result was also perfect. I can't wait to buy cheaper cuts of meat and make stews. The interior is removable and washes easily. The non-stick spoons included are a bonus. I'm very happy with my purchase.