Hamilton Beach (34501) 6 Qt. Multi-Function Pressure Cooker Reviews

Awsome!!! Very useful, very fast , I really recommend it and the food is very taste

This is my new go to appliance for when I dont know in the morning what I am going to fix that night! You can take food out of the freezer and before your side dishes get done the main dish is finished! This machine has all the features of a more expensive brand. It compliments all the HB brand appliances that are on my counter! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Most HAPPY to own this product. Easy to clean. Looks to fit in with other items on my counter. Enjoy using in place of toaster oven for bagels. Glad to have in my kitchen equipment arsenal. Recommend this appliance to everyone. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

PRO: Another wonderful, well made, reliable and convenient product from Hamilton Beach! I have now used it several times for slow cooking and soups, and most recently for pressure cooking a roast...it is AMAZING in the ease of use and quality of the results; and cleaning is SO EASY!!! A real time-saver. CON: I had a bit of difficulty in initial assembly- it is a good thing that the directions had illustrations; as it was confusing to 'line up the arrow' when there are 2 different 'arrows' at opposite sides of the lid! Also, there is some inflexibility in overriding the preset time and temperature selections; but what is available has been sufficient for my purposes so far. The Cooker itself is a bit heavy and bulky in contour. OVERALL, I am VERY satisfied w/ this appliance, which has already been a big help to me in preparing good-quality homemade, fresh meals w/o any hassle. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this very good cooker, especially for busy, novice cooks like me! THANK YOU Hamilton Beach! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

This pressure cooker is well designed and easy to use. The buttons on the front are well organized, the lid opens easily and is not attached to the unit, and this pressure cooker can be used as a slow cooker. The only problem I have come up against so far is the float doesn't always go back down after all pressure has been released and I have had to manually tap it to go down so the lid can be opened. Other than that I look forward to making delicious meals with this pressure cooker. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Have only had the chance to prepare a couple of meals so far, but this pressure cooker really is awesome! Instructions are easy to follow, cuts cooking times, is easy to clean and the food tastes great! Made super tender fall off the bone spare ribs and a chicken broccoli cheddar soup - Couldn't believe how fast dinner was ready. Would definitely recommend this cooker to anyone looking to venture into the realm of pressure cooking! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

I started using this Hamilton Beach electric pressure cooker last month. Being able to use one pot for sauteing vegetables, browning meats, and pressure cooking whole meals in one pan has seriously cut down on the dishes we do. There are electric pressure cooker accessories online, that easily allow you to put your meal in layers. First meal was a rice pilaf with chopped veggies, and a delicious steamed salmon in a second layer. I was able to cook both dishes at once, and didn't have to tend to them once I pushed the button. It was well received by the family. 5 stars! Works great with wild rice too. I made a chili in it as well (sauted onions, garlic, then browned meat in pot insert) dirtying only the one pot. Then added tomatoes, beans, etc. The pot insert is so easy to clean. This can replace your slow cooker, rice steamer, and stove top pressure cooker. There are even cake and bread recipes online I am anxious to try. Selecting the pressure cooker mode cuts your cooking time 50-70%. I take a few minutes to prep all ingredients in the pot, and cover the top, and put in the refrigerator in the afternoon. This only takes a few minutes. When it is almost time for the family to get home from work, I turn on the pressure cooker, and forget about it. Dinner is ready in a snap! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

I like how you can brown meats right in the pan. The non-stick pot washes up easily. It is a great value since it came with accessories including an extra gasket. One-touch selection makes it easy for all the different functions. Even though electric pressure cooker recipes are all over the web, I wish it came with some recipes specific for the pot to make it easier to get acquainted with it. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Is it OK to say that I'm in love with my pressure cooker? Because I am, and I honestly don't know why it took me so long to purchase this multi-function behemoth. Don't let its large size or various features deter you. It's easy to use and clean up is a cinch. It steams vegetables, it slow cooks the toughest meat into tender morsels, it sautés onions to a flavorful mouthful, and so much more. I can't even tell you how awesome it is to say that I've even made perfectly hard-boiled eggs in it. Yes, boiled eggs with fluffy centers! I'm not a super stellar chef but my family now thinks that I am because I can even make pork carnitas and roast beef that has my kids and husband begging for seconds. But here's the clincher, the versatility of the pressure cooker gave me a ton of options to choose from so no more stale lunches and dinners for this household. Easily my best purchase, its saved me a ton of time by cooking lunches and dinners ahead of time when I'm at work or church. If it has a con, then I'd say that it would be that it takes a few minutes to heat up. But that's easily resolved by using the 'saute' function to warm it up beforehand so don't forget to keep that in mind and adjust a few more minutes to your cooking times. Definitely a game changer, I've happily replaced my old crock-pot and I am not looking back. Highly recommended to buy! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

My Hamilton Beach 6QT Multi-Function Pressure Cooker is fantastic! I have always been scared of using a pressure cooker. Though, with easy to follow instructions my fear was gone after my first use. I love all the pre-programmed cook choices where I only have to push a button, along with the measuring cup, spoon and roasting rack that are included. For me, there is no other kitchen appliance that could compare to this cooker. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]