GSI Outdoors Halulite Pressure Cooker for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

I was really excited to get this pressure cooker as I love cooking this way. First time I used it, the food was burnt. I tried it in my kitchen instead of over a camp fire and could not get the desired results. Sigh. I wish it would whistle instead of rock as that would give me a better idea of what's going on inside. I may dust it off and try again someday, but most likely this will end up in a garage sale or getting thrown out.

I tested this out twice. The first time I was a little anxious about turning up the heat. I also didn't have the knob on top properly situated so all the water evaporated and the food got burnt. The second time, the knob was in place and I cranked up the heat to high. I watched the knob rock gently for a few minutes with a beef stew that I'd browned in oil before along with enough water to cover it before setting the lid on tight. I should have given it more than 5 minutes as the meat wasn't completely tender. 10 minutes might have worked better. Make sure you read the instruction before using and you'll have a one pot meal in much less time than you thought. Ultimately, it's reasonably well made for the price and will do the job for one or two people. I have a bigger one in my kitchen for more people that is much more robust and whistles when the pressure reaches its peak. I prefer that as you can set your cooking time by how many whistles you get. I'm sure I'll dial this cooker in with more use.

I haven't used or even seen a pressure cooker since I was at my grandma's house decades ago.. but this little guy is great for cooking foods in minutes rather than hours. So far I love it for beans, vegetables and rice. I've only used this in my kitchen at home but this would also be super handy with a propane grill while glamping. Simple to use and I haven't burned anything yet! The small size is perfect for 1-2 people.