How to Use a Pressure Cooker (Fagor Duo)

Using a stovetop pressure cooker: pressurizing, depressurizing, cleaning, and storing.
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[@vickylalonde]

This video might be 7 years old but it’s the most helpful I found! Very well explained, Thank you so much! :) The storing and oil tips are very helpful too!

[@justnoted2995]

Except the oil part: preferably don't oil any non-permanently fitted rubber gasket; instead, just gently rinse with cold water, or wipe with damp (slightly soapy) cloth (only necessary when the gasket has sticky food stains on it). Then store in fridge until next use... prolongs the life of the gasket

[@popsugar3042]

Better instructions than the manufacturers manual!

[@hrofinfi]

Finally a pressure cooking video which makes perfect sense and is clearly explained for novices like me!

[@UncleSiam]

I just purchased the 10 quart version. Your presentation was tv/professional quality and provided information that no one else covered. Thank you so much ,, keep up the great work, I will certainly check out your other presentations.

[@helenrennie]

UncleSiam Glad I could help

[@britlady52]

Brilliant - thank you!! I bought a pressure cooker a few weeks ago but somewhere deep in my childhood psyche, I had been told (probably by my mother) that they were dangerous so I have been very wary about using it. This fear - along with trying to remember everything in the manual has prevented me. Your video was just what I needed. Thank you for taking the time to make it ! Terri :-)

[@helenrennie]

+Terri Jones So glad I could help! Yes, that manual is overwhelming.

[@withlesego]

The only “How to Use a Pressure Cooker” tutorial that matters. This helped me so much!

[@dominicfong6341]

This is coming from someone who absolutely have no patience reading instruction book: your video is extremely helpful. Thank you so much Ms. Rennie.

[@fairyconomy7856]

I wish I could give this 5 stars, and a 2nd 'like', I already liked it awhile back. I use my pressure cooker infrequently enough that I had to watch it again, 9 months later. You made it so clear and easy! I hope Fagor rewards you. If they made this into a DVD to include with the pressure cooker purchase would be helpful, too. Anyway, thank you for this excellent presentation.

[@woofbark4475]

Great 6 years later and even better than the official sites explanations. Great thanking you!

[@berthayellowfinch1744]

Thank you so much for an excellent video. Although I know how to use a pressure canner, when it came to a pressure cooker I just never had any feeling that I really knew what I was doing -- and I was actually afraid of the pressure cooker. Thank you again for explaining everything so well.

[@helenrennie]

Glad I could help!

[@AnneArjani]

Thank you for your brilliant analysis of how to test your Fagor Pressure cooker, and your tips and tricks for getting it up to true pressure. Truly, I am very appreciative.

[@helenrennie]

Anne Arjani so glad I could help :)

[@belsomarin7944]

Se me quebró la agarradera grande donde se compra.

[@AllysonLeah]

this was so incredibly useful. I was really dragging my feet on reading the manual (ugh) and you helped me get up and running really quickly! Thankyou so much! Wonderful production and super clear instructions!

[@woofbark4475]

Amen

[@lauriephillips8054]

The manual was useless

[@qaqaization]

Fisrt vedio i saw is talking about burner level when using pressure cooker.. Perfect and professional vedio

[@justnoted2995]

One funky lady explaining the basics of the ole stovetop pressure speed cooker 😘😘

[@suzannetai132]

Kudos to you PRETTY GAL! This is the BEST EVER FAGOR PRESSURE COOKER STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS that i ever come across. I don't have to pore over the manual now. Cheers!

[@farzadadam]

love her class. she mentioned so many useful instruction for how to use any cook pressure. . thank you.

[@cuathebigtop]

You are so good. Thank you. It's too early in the morning to call my mom, and you saved my dinner.

[@TrudiMercury]

I had not used my Fagor Pressure cooker for a long time - and being lazy - I thought I remembered how to use it....everything went wrong....and now I know what I didn't do to make things right - from this wonderful video. I wish ALL appliance came with this kind of video - would be SO helpful. I HATE reading the directions - I learn more quickly when it is shown to me.....Thank you for this great video - I am now ready to cook what I tried to the last time - but failed!!!

[@songsuyoap]

Thank You Helen I got a pressure cooker as a gift and do not how to use but after your explanation I understand

[@camrob1973]

Thanks so much Helen. I was watching your video whilst my Fagor Duo was hissing away. Thought I better wiggle the handles and check.....they were loose. A simple second push on the sliding lock and "hey presto" - all good! You're a champ!

[@helenrennie]

so glad I could help!

[@maryc954]

Fantastic video! I just started using my Fagor pressure cooker and your tips were most helpful! Thank you!

[@helenrennie]

+Mary C So glad I could help!

[@eftsoulpath333]

Great video. So much better than reading the manuel initially! thank you

[@JeffGilcher]

Thank you so much! Bought the pressure cooker and have been afraid to try using it, but all my questions have now been answered with your brief video. Again, thanks!

[@helenrennie]

Congrats on your first pressure cooker. Don't be afraid. They really are quite tame :)

[@bacnneggs]

I just got a Fagor for Christmas and this video saved me a ton of time. Subscribed! 😄

[@helenrennie]

+bacnneggs Thank you :) Enjoy your pressure cooker and merry christmas!

[@micheleolson9914]

Hi, thank you for your video, I will definitely try this! I use a huge 23qt Presto cooker/canner, want to buy a 8qt stainless one for meals. You are right, too big is difficult to handle. I have a suggestion for you. I was a Holistic health major and my 78 yr old dad is pre-diabetic. It's a good step to omit the flour to reduce carbs, but the carrots, apple slices and applesauce are carbs. Yes, foods with fiber are better, the carbs absorb slower to not spike your blood sugars. If your numbers are higher than you or your doctor like, it would be a good idea to meet with a diabetic nutritionist, to tweak things. Many blessings to you! :)

[@AVDH-zn9mv]

Helen...thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to make this video. I picked up some tips and you are great!

[@Pebblesaregreat]

I am about to buy my first pressure cooker. This video was very helpful. Thank you!

[@garybsg]

thanks Helen. I got more information from you than all the books I got with my pressure cooker

[@rjcote45]

What a great video and a very fun, charming lady. If I was Boston I would definitely take a class. I appreciated your info and your very warm and friendly style.

[@d.bartholomew50]

Thank you. Thinking about getting this 8 quart duo as a present for my bride. The Fagor seems to fit the bill for use and cost. I'll show her this video when she opens the gift.

[@helenrennie]

That would be a wonderful present. Congrats on the wedding :)

[@Tuchulu]

Thank you for this video, when I heard the steam come out but the indicator didn't pop up I gave it a gentle nudge and it popped up right away. I made vegetable stock with 4 lbs of Mirepoix (adding 6 small cloves of garlic, 1 clove, 1 bay leaf and 10 pepper corns) and a gallon of water, it just about reached the max capacity marker. Should anybody be interested I will give an update on how it tasted but I can't imagine it not turning out great.

[@helenrennie]

Yay! Awesome. Pressure cookers are really great, but can be intimidating to use in the beginning.

[@sultanrumi]

Thank you so much for this video :-) I used to use much simpler pressure cooker. I recently upgraded to this kind and your video was really helpful.

[@nancycaccioppo9946]

ha +Rose Asemanie, I was expecting to hear the pressure make noise. I hope you are enjoying cooking now, as it has been some time since you posted, I have just purchased mine in June

[@21millionreasons]

I have the 6qt duo and I have been washing the lid and and gasket in the dishwasher for years with the dryer heat off and zero issues

[@ICookAndPaint]

Great video! Just bought one today and can't wait to use it. Thanks for your help!

[@helenrennie]

+I Cook And Paint So glad I could help!

[@laurahamilton6528]

Helen, a million thanks. You've saved me hours.

[@helenrennie]

you are welcome :)

[@sseraj2898]

Thanks a bunch I have debated for past 5 yrs, because I'm so afraid of all the horror stories of pressure cooker going wrong and deadly accident, finally after watching ur video I know understood how to use it and I bought the pressure cooker finally today same brand slightly different style.😜

[@wholeNwon]

I've had the same problem locking my Fagor. Lots of fiddling with the mechanism gets it done, but I'll try your technique. Have no difficulty with our other 4 PCs.

[@DemetersRest]

Ahhh thank you so much for this video. I bought my Fago Duo about 4 months ago after being really disappointed with my electric model. I'm now a lot more confident about ensuring I am reaching pressure and all the handle is set correctly. The first time I used it all the meat stuck to the bottom and burnt (about 40 minutes at setting 2). I browned the meat and veggies in the pressure cooker. This time I am trying by browning in a frypan first to see if it makes much difference. Because I can't stir or check it during the process how do I ensure it won't stick? Thanks in advance.

[@Dakiniwoman]

I am so thankful for your excellent video on this pressure canner... as I am looking to buy one.

[@catefrank1795]

I fear the pressure cookers but from your great instructions I think I'm now ready to buy the model you're using...

[@helenrennie]

I don't think this model is made anymore. Also, I switched to electric pressure cooker and now use Instant Pot Duo. I really like it :)

[@steverid]

Hi Helen! I just got one of these (Express) last week & cannot wait to use it.....thank you for the informative video! :)

[@helenrennie]

Great! Have fun with your pressure cooker. Let me know if you have any questions once you start using it.

[@vvvmarko]

Thank you. This video helps a lot. Preparing for my first use of pressure cooker.

[@pia.santos.]

Thank you for this! Just got myself a pressure cooker and your demo was really helpful!

[@helenrennie]

Enjoy your new pressure cooker!

[@heleneglidden49]

totally love my pressure cooker. Fast and easy. I prepare the pot's contents, go play a round of golf, come home and in 10 minutes, dinner is ready.

[@supermelodia]

I saw several videos that did not show the cleaning part lifting the part to check if it's not clogled. Thank you.

[@debbykellis1122]

I LOVE this video! to the point, didn't waste my time. great sense of humor to entertain me while I learn! Hey, Helen, have you tried home canning with the 10 quart. I would watch your videos on that! All of them, lol.

[@ngoron]

I'm glad I found your video. It was one small tip that I needed to hear. Thank you! ! !

[@doumanseiman2645]

Simple and quick explanation. Perfect, thanks !

[@Dakiniwoman]

I just bought this same pressure canner and so I am doing the test you show here... I did find this video useful... I am wishing that I bought a bigger canner now though as I see it only holds four jars.

[@c00ch47]

Sorry to join the chat so late. But I'm looking to buy one of these for pressure canning. I'm new to canning so I have no idea. Are they suitable for pressure canning?

[@Tony-ct5ww]

2021 and still relevant, thank you!

[@arlenepadden1243]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL... Thank you for sharing this important information.

[@ychilds99]

Perfect! Thank you for sharing your experience. You saved me a lot of time and frustration.

[@annjean4369]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[@josephfox1012]

Great video! Trying mine out for the first time today. Thank you!

[@thecrazyamericano8870]

Very simple and instructive. Thanks!

[@rebeccas8207]

Thank you for this super helpful video!! 😊

[@jfarinacci0329]

Good video. Good information. Thank you.

[@annjean8709]

Great tutorial video!👍🏽

[@GOODNESS-sp4hm]

Excellent presentation 👍🙏

[@penandinkdesignservices7596]

do you have pressure cooker recipes too? This video is great! I'd love to see some pressure cooker recipes too

[@richardasanoff8406]

Thank you! It was much help for i am a first time user.

[@jude4381]

Thank you for this video, perfect. I did try to take the little gasket, but when I pull it up, it does not come loose, any suggestions?

[@ruthallen3481]

Thanks for the info . very easy to follow you

[@huxdroid]

Such an amazing video! Helped me immensely! Thank you!

[@luciarivera6772]

You saved my lunch. Thank k you so much

[@tridsonline]

I have 2 pressure cookers that i would like to compare for maximum pressure. Can you think of some way to measure the actual pressure of each one (not just the claims of the manufacturer), so that i can make informed decisions when i need to use one? If not measure in actual psi/kPa, then some way to compare so that i know which one reaches a higher pressure?

[@fred306801]

This is a Great Video !! Please make more. After several days of research I found that the Fagor DUO is considered to be one of the best pressure cookers. So I got one, well I got the 5 peace set. It just arrived today. Never owned one and know nothing about one. Odd thing if this is suppost to be so good where are all the videos of people showing off there recipes ? There are a boat load of videos of the digital type pressure cookers. They say your are not suppose to mix water with electricity. You would not take your laptod and put it on your stove would you ? All that heat and steam, how long would it last ? I may be wrong but that is what I think of when I see these digital type pressure cookers. They may be eaiser to use but how long are they going to last. That is why I got the stove type pressure cooker. If anyone has any simple but good recipes please make a video or tell me.

[@helenrennie]

check out www.hippressurecooking.com/ she has a ton of recipes for pressure cookers. you don't need special recipes for stove top vs. electric pressure cookers. they are basically interchangeable. if you like beans, here is my video on cooking dry beans in a pressure cooker: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6nWaZ2ZpK2Hrck

[@paradiseawaits821]

Thanks a bunch, I'm sure you saved me hours of frustration

[@helenrennie]

Yay! That's what my channel is all about :)

[@esthermaria1928]

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[@Madisson02]

thank you for the explanation!! it was very detailed and now i feel ready to use my pressure cooker :)

[@yawnaisian]

Excellent tutorial! 👏

[@ctndiaye1]

Do all pressure cookers have a gasket? I've owned mine several years but never used it as pressure cooker. I've never seen a gasket.

[@remarkable6111]

Thank you for this vid. Clearly explained

[@nancyferraro4398]

Hi Helen, I have the exact same cooker. I was cooking beef soup today and I've noticed right through the cooking time (set it on 2) it was gushing steam the whole time. I stopped it and checked to see if the seal was on correctly, and all good. I proceeded again and the same thing happened. Is this normal?

[@helenrennie]

If the steam was coming out of the valve on top, that's normal. Just reduce the heat. It's normal for a little water to drip around the handle. If the steam is coming out of the sides of the pot, that means the seal wasn't completely tight. If the pressure indicator was up the whole time, it's probably not a biggie, but if you notice that stuff isn't cooking as it should, you might need a new gasket.

[@nancyferraro4398]

Helen Rennie Many thanks for your reply, it was the steam coming out of the valve on top. My soup was cooked to perfection!

[@preshussunshine]

This is really good information

[@adelmoumen6139]

Very helpful video thank you

[@eriklokensgard2351]

So helpful, thank you!

[@elizabethvidler6447]

This video was very helpful, thank you!

[@meetasingh5132]

Great explanation Thanks

[@paulgoodman7716]

i was given one used, years ago. just decided to try it, i can not get the lid off. you would struggle with a crow bar. can not turn the lid, will not close or open, looked under the lid, and it does line up with the open slots, so will not come off

[@paulgoodman7716]

OK got it someone had moved the lid to far to the right, a bit of jiggling and it came loose. works great now, as per instructions

[@pbasa]

Thank you so much for this video! It was so helpful!

[@reginaacoeli]

Thank you Helen!

[@kimt2au]

Excellent video. Thank you so much.

[@arlenepadden1243]

GREAT VIDEO!! Thanks Renie!

[@elainejan]

Thank you very much. This was so helpful.

[@Taricus]

My mom just gave me that exact pressure cooker and I wasn't sure what to do with it LOL! This was perfect XD By the way, what is the difference between the "1" and "2" settings? That's the main part I was confused about.

[@helenrennie]

1 is low pressure, 2 is high pressure. Each recipe specifies what pressure they want you to use "low" or "high"

[@danseabreeze1404]

I was looking at pressure cooker brand names and I do prefer the simple pressure cookers put saw on Amazon that the Presto brand pressure cookers have regular screws that rust easily even though the rest of the pot is stainless steel. Have you noticed any rusting of screws in the Fagor brand pressure cooker?

[@helenrennie]

no rusting so far on Fagor.

[@madthumbs1564]

I've had one for years now. I think those are really old reviews. The screw would be easy and cheap to replace unlike the fagor handles that are breaking. Pretty sure they remedied the problem though.

[@skylark304]

I strongly recommend to read the manual / hand book at least 5 times so that you know everything correctly

[@poppledirac]

This was super helpful, thank you!!

[@ellenpaul678]

Thank you so much for reading that damn manual for me!

[@jfarinacci0329]

So good. Thank you.

[@jdljm]

Thank you for this helpful video!

[@andredsouza2320]

My Fagor pressure cooker constantly lets steam out the entire time. Is this normal? Is my heat too high?

[@rohibano3738]

Cool .. mam i wanna ask risk of expulsion in fagor cooker is ?? Bcz i am afraid of expolsion

[@helenrennie]

From what I understand none of the modern pressure cookers explode.

[@KikoMaggiña]

Great video, thanks for sharing the info.

[@minerallady]

With this model, you have to lock it manually? Not automatically lock when the lid is close? I hope that user don't forget to lock it...

[@helenrennie]

you have to lock it manually, but it won't pressurize unless you locked it, so it's not a safety hazard.

[@valjalava1951]

I have an older model just wondering if I can use olive oil or avocado oil

[@abikeolamakinde5035]

Thank you, it was so helpful

[@gericheng3156]

So helpful!

[@BMac6928]

Helen I purchased my first fagor duo pressure cooker. I notice after my first use, the inside/bottom of the pot no longer looks new. Its look as if the stainless is defected. Did you experience this after your first us of this pot? Or maybe this is the way it look after using it. Please help!

[@helenrennie]

+B Bailey Hi Bailey, How did you wash it? Try bar keeper's friend. That usually helps restore stainless steel surfaces. Mine is somewhat darkened on the bottom inside (but that's after many uses). You can always call Fagor America tech support and see what they recommend.

[@BMac6928]

+Helen Rennie Hi Helen, thanks so much! The bar keeper's friend worked! I did notice it may be the process the stainless go thru when under pressure. However, I decided to keep the Fagor Elite pressure cooker. It worked perfectly. Thanks again for helping me resolved my problem. I so enjoy your You tube channel. Happy Easter

[@arshiamannan1243]

Need to replace my pressure cooker's safety valve. It popped out. Please help me