Automatic Chef: Top 5 Pressure Cookers

Polaris PPC 0305AD

The model boasts 14 preset programs, which allows you to cook a wide variety of dishes, including those under high pressure, which should please fans of healthy food. Among the implemented programs, we note such as: “Porridge”, “Pilaf”, “Soup”, “Baking”, “Stew”, “Steaming”, “Toasting”, “Beans”. Additionally, a slow cooker function is implemented. This is for dishes cooked over low heat — jelly, some types of cereals, yogurt, cottage cheese.

Cooking under pressure not only speeds up the process, but also helps to better preserve the vitamins and taste of the products. At the same time, the Polaris PPC 0305 has three different levels for adjusting the pressure. It can not only cook, but also heat food.

The volume of the pot is 5 liters, but it is important to note that 5 liters is the total volume of the bowl, to the brim. While the actual volume of the container is 0.5–1 liter less. The pan is coated with a layer of Teflon, which avoids burning. Management is carried out using the buttons located on the case. Delay start timer — up to 24 hours, there are traditional auto-off and temperature maintenance functions.

There are mostly positive reviews on the network about Polaris PPC 0305. Users talk about cabbage rolls that can be cooked in the "Porridge" mode in 10 minutes, about a wonderfully tasty jellied meat that is cooked in just an hour and a half. But a significant disadvantage, which was noted by many — the multicooker does not give time to think when choosing programs, everything needs to be done very quickly. In general, buyers note the correspondence between price and quality.

Externally, the pressure cooker is quite simple and will look organic in any kitchen interior. But if you want a brighter model with more functions, then you should pay attention to the device of the same manufacturer, Polaris PMC 0531AD . This stylish little thing is familiar with Italian cuisine and will cook for you not only jelly, but also confiture.

Scarlett SL-1529

Another multicooker-pressure cooker in our review, but in this case the emphasis is on the word “cooking” — this model does not know how to fry and bake meat, only stew, steam, cook and bake a variety of buns. That is, the device is definitely not for french fries fans.

Scarlett SL-1529 has a power of 900W, and the capacity of the double non-stick pan is 5 liters. The number of automatic cooking programs is 10, among which a very useful function “Own recipe” is implemented. The latter allows you to customize the multicooker at your discretion.

Like other models in this review, she can cook under pressure, and for a certain period of time she can maintain the temperature of an already cooked dish. There is a classic delayed start function. The device is easy to operate, but, according to user reviews, it is not without flaws. So, some users on the network complain about the failing bowl and the difficulty in finding a replacement, but it cannot be said that such complaints occur regularly.

If fried foods are an integral part of your diet, then you should take a closer look at another Scarlett model. For example, a slow cooker Scarlett SC-MC410S01 . The capacity of the bowl in it is slightly smaller, 4 liters, but it is relatively inexpensive and can fry, including, as users note, excellent onion rings.

Moulinex CE502832

This premium French kitchen helper can cook just about anything. The compact model boasts 37 cooking programs with a 5 liter non-stick ceramic bowl.

In addition to the already familiar cooking, frying / deep-frying, steaming, stewing and heating, Moulinex CE 5028 implements such “chips” as modes for making yogurt and pizza, pilaf and pasta. She can cook legumes, preserves and jams. There is a special mode "Children's menu" — cooking baby food with maximum preservation of the useful properties of products, and "Free mode", in which the values are set by the user himself.

Equipped with a thermostat (from 40 to 160°), auto-shutoff and delayed start timers. Moulinex CE 5028 distinguishes between soft and hard foods and adjusts the cooking conditions accordingly.

User reviews are mostly positive — most note the speed of work and the ability to cook even complex dishes. And, of course, families with small children are happy — there is much more time left.

Moulinex CE 5028 cannot be called a low-cost model. Those who want to choose a cheaper multicooker should take a closer look at Moulinex MK 106 or Moulinex MK 305 . Their capabilities are somewhat more modest, but the necessary minimum is met — you can safely fry, stew and boil, steam, and also bake pies in them.

Philips Avance Collection HD 2173

Like all the other participants in our review, this pressure cooker is equipped with a 5-liter pot. But at the same time, a touch control panel is implemented, which can be called a more modern and convenient solution.

A total of 14 automatic cooking programs have been implemented, and the manufacturer claims that the built-in microprocessor is designed to ensure easy cooking of any dish. So, the device can cook porridge, aspic, meat, pastries, soups and vegetables, stews, casseroles, fish, vegetables, cabbage rolls and pilaf. There is a delayed start timer and the ability to maintain the temperature of already cooked food.

Judging by user reviews, the capabilities and features of this multicooker take some getting used to. For example, the pressure cooker valve needs to be opened manually and only after cooking to release the pressure in the pot. Also surprising is the absence of the usual "Power" button. Nevertheless, there are more positive reviews: Philips HD 2173 also cooks exotic Thai noodles, basturma and curry.

If these possibilities seem modest to you, pay attention to one of the most advanced models of this manufacturer — Philips Avance Collection HD 2178 . She can do much more and, in addition, is equipped with a 6-liter bowl.

Redmond RMC-PM190

An almost perfect model for fans of popcorn and good movies. It has 23 automatic programs, including: cooking legumes and yogurt, pilaf, milk porridge, soups and pasta. Redmond RMC-PM190 fries French fries, cooks fish soup and steam rice. Well, he makes popcorn, of course.

The nominal volume of the bowl is 5 liters, inside it is covered with ceramics. Features of the model that the multicookers listed above do not have are the ability to pre-shut off auto-heating, heating baby food and, especially for lovers of baking, dough proofing.

Users note that the model cooks quickly and tasty, it does not cause any complaints, it works like a clock. At the same time, you can cook almost everything — from pizza to yogurt, as well as fry, boil, bake, stew and steam. At the same time, a fairly large number of users note that the pressure cooker valve can let steam through. However, in some cases, this can be “cured” by fixing it more tightly.

The American brand also has low-cost offers, for example, Redmond RMC-PM4507 . There are no pre-installed automatic programs, the user adjusts the time and temperature himself.