The 8-quart pressure cooker perfectly suits the requirements of making variety of stocks, cooking soups, vegetables, rice, meats, soups and even desserts. The food cooked in pressure cooker certainly has more flavor and tastes better as the process of cooking needs low volumes of water. In addition, the high-pressure trap within the cookware retains the flavor of beef, pork, chicken, or whatever type of food is cooked therein.
Some of the renowned brands offering an 8-quart capacity include the Fagor, Kuhn Rikon, Magefesa, Mirro, WMF, Wearever, and Presto. Kitchenware companies offering this product have been around for years but each offers a model different in terms of features, design, price, and performance.
Though the Kuhn Rikon, Fagor, Magefesa and WMF brands of pressure cookers are originally European, they also have offices in the US. Most of these come in sleek and modern design made from finest 18/10 stainless steel. Their designs include multi-safety features, efficient working and guaranteed durability. The prices for these cookers of an 8 quart capacity are on the higher side, varying from $100-$300, depending on the brand and its features.
However, cheaper brands like Presto, Mirro, and Wearever are also available. They offered 8 quart size made from aluminum for as low as $80. But the trouble with aluminum cookers is that they tend to react with acidic foods. They develop dents and get scratched easily, but we know that aluminum is an excellent conductor of heat. That is the reason for most of the stainless steel cookers to have aluminum base for quick heating.
At the end, all the 8-quart pressure cookers have the same functions and perform equally well. It all depends whether you are brand conscious or budget conscious!
