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Presto 01341 4-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker

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At a glance

Condition
New
Size
4 qt
Style
Cooker
Dimensions
5.1"D x 15.75"W x 6.5"H
Weight
5.8 lb
Color
Silver
Material
Stainless steel
In the box
Complete Instruction/Recipe BookCooking RackPresto 01341 4-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
Warranty
1 Year Limited

Features 5

  • Chicken, fish, meat, and vegetables cook to perfection fast. Helps tenderize economical cuts of meat. Pressure regulator maintains the proper cooking pressure automatically.
  • Ideal for use on regular, smooth-top, and induction ranges. Complete 64 -page instruction /recipe book included.
  • Cover lock indicator shows when there is pressure inside the cooker and prevents the cover from being opened until pressure is safely reduced.
  • Special rack for cooking several foods at once with no intermingling of flavors, colors, or odors. Extended 12 year limited warranty.

Description

The smart choice for healthy, favorful meals, fast and easy. Cooks 3 to 10 times faster than ordinary cooking methods - even faster than a microwave for many foods. Chicken, fish, meat and vegetables cook to perfection fast. Helps tenderize economical cuts of meat. Works on regular and smooth-top ranges. Cover lock indicator shows when there is pressure inside the cooker and prevents the cover from being removed until pressure is safely reduced. Includes a special rack for cooking several foods at once with no intermingling of flavors. Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Liquid capacity: 4 quarts. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying with oil (3.8 liters). Pressure cookers have experienced renewed popularity over the last several years because cooks have rediscovered what some cooks (particularly grandmas) have known for a long time--they're really fast. And it's easy to cook healthfully with pressure cookers, since the food retains so much more of its nutrients and flavor. Presto's 4-quart stainless steel pressure cooker is a multi-purpose pot that can stand in as a conventional saucepan as well as perform the kitchen magic that pressure cookers are famous for. Chicken Cacciatore cooks in 8 minutes! This professional-quality stainless steel pressure cooker is a handy addition to any well-rounded set of kitchen tools. The heavy-duty lid locks down during cooking; an inner sealing ring keeps the steam in. In addition to a pop-up pressure indicator and a simple steam release mechanism, there is an overpressure plug that will let off steam if it builds up excessively. This pressure cooker is useful for weeknight dinners or for any meal that needs to come together quickly. An accompanying booklet contains more than 65 recipes, ranging from basic soup stocks to stews and pot roasts--even desserts like 5-minute custards! Tenderize lean cuts of beef or pork; or cook chicken, fish, or vegetables faster than you can in a microwave, and without losing moisture. Nonabrasive cleansers are best for cleaning this stainless steel pressure cooker, though occasional use of a fine metal polish will help the exterior keep its shine. The Presto 4-quart pressure cooker is fully immersible; in addition, the sealing ring should be removed after each use to allow cleaning of the inside rim of the lid. The vent pipe is simple to keep clean with a small brush or pipe cleaner, and both the air vent/cover lock and the overpressure plug are removable. The pressure cooker measures 9 inches in diameter (16-1/2 inches including handles) and 6-1/2 inches tall (including lid). Presto guarantees this pressure cooker with an extended 12-year warranty. A detailed instruction and recipe booklet is included; special safety issues that pertain to pressure cookers are clearly explained. --Garland Withers

Specs 24

Brand Presto
Capacity 4 quarts
Material Stainless steel
Color Silver
Finish Type Stainless Steel
Product Dimensions 5.1"D x 15.75"W x 6.5"H
Special Feature Locking Lid
Wattage 1000 watts

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Top Amazon Reviews


Great deal
Size: 6 Quarts Style: Cooker
Use this almost daily. Will make the toughest meat tender engh to cut a fork. A must have and easy to use and clean
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2026 by Deniece

Wonderful pressure cooker! Very sturdy and efficient
Size: 4 Quarts Style: Cooker
I have a larger Presto pressure cooker that I don't use that often as it is just too big for me and my small kitchen. This one is just the right size to make smaller meals when I want, or larger ones when I am feeding more people. It works great and is very easy to use and clean. I can make a soup that will feed 8 people in this! When cooking beans, especially lentils, I recommend adding some oil to reduce foaming. I have not had any issues with the screw rusting as other viewers have mentioned. If I do, it looks like it will be easy to replace them cheaply at my hardware store. I have borrowed a $250 Fagor pressure cooker and this one works just as well. I cook more because this speeds up cooking time (especially at my high altitude), and everything tastes so much better. I don't bother adding broth to soups anymore as the simple act of cooking the ingredients in the pressure cooker amplified the flavor. I can cook heirloom beans in 20 minutes, potatoes in 5 minutes, lentils in 5 minutes, soup in 7 minutes, brocolli in 1 minute (may be faster for you if you are at a lower altitude). Yesterday I whipped up a chili with potatoes in 7 minutes that tasted like it had simmered all day. I have turned many friends onto pressure cookers because the speed and taste is so much better. Fresh cooked beans are a million times more delicious than canned! And cheaper! Do keep your eye on the time. It is easy to overcook your food and thus have it burn. But that is no fault of this pressure cooker. Set a timer and keep your eye on it. The included mini cookbook is helpful and a good start. But I recommend buying a cookbook. Follow the instructions to always remove the seal and wash it each time, then store it with the lid upside down. A friend didn't do that and his seal adhered to the lid, which was a pain to remove. I expect this cooker will last me for many years. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2014 by OceanWaves

00 so the stainless is not surgical quality but IT IS GOOD!!
Size: 4 Quarts Style: Cooker
I received the 4 qt version of this cooker a few days ago. I almost did not order it because of the negative reviews but, having canned/cooked with pressure cookers for over 60 years, I realized many of the negative reviews were written by folks who simply had no business messing with a pressure cooker!!!!!! There is absolutely nothing wrong with this cooker. It cost $40.00 so the stainless is not surgical quality but IT IS GOOD!!!! The "rusting screws" is simply pure non sense. The screws for the handles are stainless, too, BUT the locking washers with them ARE NOT!!!! So, it may be necessary to replace the lock washers along the line or simply get rid of them and occasionally "snug the dern screws"!! Don't use "lock tight" on the screws on the lid as that handle might need to be removed for maintenance in the future. The business about the handles coming loose is mentioned above. If, perhaps, someone initially over tightened them then that would completely flatten the lock washer and if you then backed the screw out the washer would no longer serve a useful purpose and the handles probably would, over time, loosen a bit. No big deal. Do not "gorilla" tighten them! Just firm, snug, secure ... all that is necessary. I used the 15 psi regulator that came with this unit and it works just fine if you are looking for 15 psi. I don't like to cook at 15 psi, I like 10 psi at my altitude of 750 ft msl. Therefore, I tried the Presto variable regulator, part number 50332, that I have for two other Presto pressure cookers and it works just fine on this one. This allows me to cook at either 5 or 10 psi and that makes a huge difference re: texture and quality on some foods. This part is available here on Amazon or at PCO. This is a small pressure cooker so most of the time it will be operating at the edge of acceptable operational limits. Therefore, in my view, it is not a good choice for a Newbie to pressure cooking!!!!!! Volumes must be kept within limits and HIGH heat must be used to activate the two safety devices, over pressure plug and interlocking mechanism, so THE MOMENT DESIRED PRESSURE IS REACHED, regulator is jiggling a little, THE HEAT MUST BE TURNED DOWN IMMEDIATELY!!!!! The first downward adjustment would be slight and then a moment later a little more and a couple of minutes after that a little more!!!! Sorry, if you are not willing to do these things to gain the advantages of pressure cooking then don't fool with the devices. Heat must be adjusted downward until a slight jiggle is maintained on the regulator. Heat is controlled by the pressure, NOT BY THE BURNER!!!!! The burner must simply provide the bare amount of heat necessary to bounce the jiggler for the pressure you have selected. Bottom line, this is a fine device. It has three safety systems that must be maintained. The over pressure plug, the vent tube and the interlocking mechanism and seal must be kept clean and must be attended after each use!! Do not give one of these cookers to someone who is not able to follow instructions, not capable of remembering to turn down the heat, or, someone who is not willing to CLEAN THEIR TOOLS AFTER EACH USE!!!! Many of the negative reviews posted here are pure rubbish from a science perspective. Overfilled, over heated, under maintained pressure cookers are not apt to kill anyone but they can make a variety of messes!!!!! All this can be avoided by taking time to understand the basic physics involved in this wonderful cooking option. Again, small pressure cookers are not, in my view, a good choice for the novice. A 6 or 8 qt. unit is more apt to be used at safer loading levels and that is why I am pushing this point! Replacement parts are available for this and other pressure cookers at Amazon and at PCO, Pressure Cooker Outlet! I don't work for either but I enjoy doing business with both!!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2014 by SenseSeeker

Read instructions, talk to experienced users and then enjoy this very good piece of equipment.
Size: 6 Quarts Style: Cooker
I bought this for my own birthday present a couple of years ago and just started to use it, in the 6 or so times I've used it--it works well. Vegetables are a breeze, potatoes cook in a reasonable amount of time, and if you time it right you will be able to cook different portions of your meal that will all end up in the pot at the end--leaving clean up to be one big pot (with a few pieces). I was unnecessarily hesitant to use it--wish Grandma had been around for me to ask how--that would have relieved some of my internal pressure! Recommend you read the book, and reread the section on the specific food you are about to cook. That will save unnecessary worry. Overall quality is good for a $75 kitchen appliance--you can pay quite a bit more in the store. If you are unfamiliar with pressure cookers take your time and talk to someone who has used them. I forgot to follow one of the warnings, and while the consequences were not dire, the food did not cook as quickly as expected. The direction was to put the rice or beans in a separate metal bowl in the pot to avoid bubbling up the starchy food and clogging the valves. Another way to deal with the frothing when you want the stew to cook together is cook your rice or beans first in the bowl, then pour the starch into the pot, and put your meat and vegetables on top being careful not to exceed the fill lines. That will keep the frothing down and cook everything. Given it is stainless steel you don't have to worry about it exploding, it feels sturdy and looks great. My one concern, and it is a foreseeable one rather than of immediate nature, is the handle--it is held to the pot by one screw, and if overtightened it will strip. A more solid stainless screw or even two would hold the handle more tightly without the concern for stripping. In short, I like the capability of making stews without using a crockpot running all day while I tend the vessels in the harbor, but the handle could be better. I would certainly buy this for a young couple's house warming present especially if you take the time to show the cook how to use it a couple of times. Looking forward to making a lentil stew with salt pork and beets next. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2014 by Harbormaster

great value, sturdy cooker
Size: 6 Quarts Style: Cooker
I bought this cooker 6 months ago from amazon for $35, and frankly, although the reviews I read on this product all said that it's great, I was very skeptical about the $35 price tag and was not expecting much. On top of that, both my mother and my mother-in-law warned me that cheap pressure cookers are dangerous, and I *must* buy something more expensive for safety reasons. I am just very glad that they were both wrong! This is definitely one of the best purchases I have made on amazon. I still cannot believe they sell this for $35! The pot does not feel cheap at all. It has very sturdy handles, and a thick, heavy bottom, which holds in heat well. I like this pan so much that sometimes I use it instead of my skillet to sautee meat, because of the deeper pot + the cover, less cleaning up for me :-) I love making soup and stock, but it usually takes up so much of my time when the stock is simmering. With this pressure cooker, I can make a meat-fall-off-the-bone soup in an hour! Some might find this pot to be a little on the small side, but this pot works great for my wife and I. Although we have guests over regularly, I find the capacity of the pot to be very good. I would guess that this pot would work well for up to a 4-person family. Pros: ===== - Cheap, at $35, it's hard to beat - Sturdy, I was afraid that the plastic handles would break easily, but they are in fact quite strong - Stainless steel makes it great for browning meat pieces for stew or stock, and it heats up fast and holds heat well. - Safe, you cannot open it when it's pressurized. - Dish washer safe, though I prefer to wash it by hand. Cons: ===== - The handle can be tricky to hold with one hand. My hands are small, and when you've closed the top, the handle is kind of big. Luckily, I don't need to do this very often, and when I need to move it around, I just use both handles. - The top cap can be tricky to clean. I usually soak it in hot soapy water, and then clean it thoroughly with Q-tip. Watch outs: =========== - The handle curves in a way that it catches any dripping liquid, I've hurt myself once when I wasn't careful at opening the cover. - Do *NOT* remove the cap while it's blowing! The steam from inside is extremely hot and as soon as you remove the cap, the hot steam will shoot up faster than you can move your hand(s) away. Tips: ===== - I keep some water bottles in my freezer, and when I need to cool this off in a hurry, I can make a bath of cold water in my sink, put the hot pot inside, and throw the froze water bottles in. This usually cools it down very fast, great when I want to refrigerate it overnight to skim off the fat, and didn't want to wait too long for it to cool down. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2006 by Joshua M. Kuo

Better than expected. Great value.
Size: 6 Quarts Style: Cooker
Based on the price I worried it would be too cheaply made but my first impression is that it's of higher quality than expected. You have to put it together which involves attaching the handles with four screws. Takes about a minute. It does feel a little on the lightweight side compared to my similar sized pots; the handles in particular. I was afraid of stripping the screws that hold the handles on so I wouldn't feel comfortable lifting it full with just the one handle (as I would with a regular saucepan). It's possible I'm just being over-protective because it's new and the handles would actually be fine. I'd been researching pressure cookers forever and price wasn't an issue for me. Two popular pressure cooking websites seem to look down on rocker-style cookers, but if you look at the European models, all of them have one flaw or another. Fagor handles break off and there's no indication you're at pressure besides the amount of steam coming out. The Kuhn Rikon has a decorative plastic valve cover that breaks, and valve parts need frequent replacement. WMF only sells their lower-end models in the US, their handles crack, and US customer service is poor. The Fissler Vitaquick seems nice but many units have shipped with defective valves (easy to replace though). By contrast, the rocker-type pressure cookers seem bulletproof. Considering the price difference and that I wasn't really sure what size to get, this Presto seemed like an economically risk-free introduction to pressure cooking. Most of the negative comments seem to be focused on the screws rusting. I can't tell if Presto has switched them to stainless but after one water test and one beef stew, I haven't seen anything yet. The screws that hold the handles on aren't exposed to the inside at all, so I think they'll be fine. there's only two screws on the inside (pre-installed) that attach the lid handle. If I do notice rust, I'll replace them with stainless versions (specs helpfully pointed out in another review). It seems people have also gotten replacement stainless versions from Presto when they complained about the originals. It comes with a trivet. I don't think I'll use it because I never needed one for normal braising. It's made of aluminum which seems to bother some people. The health risks af aluminum cookware have long been debunked by Cooks Illustrated and others. Most restaurants use aluminum for everything because it's cheap and performs better than stainless. Aluminum will tarnish and pit over time but I don't fuss over how my pots and pans look. However I believe the Presto 6 quart aluminum version doesn't have a very thick (or flat) bottom so for $12 dollars more, this seems like a better value. My first attempt at using it (beef stew) left me quite impressed. I used a pound of beef, a bunch of peppers and onions, and 1.5 cups of beef stock. Since the rocker-style loses steam faster (needing a higher neat setting), I was worried about running out of liquid and having food burn and stick to the bottom. Nothing stuck and it used up a lot less liquid than expected. It might have actually gained liquid from the beef and vegetables. I was amazed it was able to tenderize the meat after only 20 minutes (plus 10 to depressurize). I still believe you get what you pay for and I might eventually end up with a Kuhn Rikon or Fissler, but my first impressions are that this is a great product for the price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2015 by ErikaH

Great
Size: 6 Quarts Style: Cooker
Very good pressure cooker. The material feels sturdy and high quality, it has excellent capacity, and it is easy to clean. I’m very satisfied with it and definitely recommend it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2026 by Pedro

WONDERFULLY EASY TO USE
Size: 4 Quarts Style: Cooker
I got this to combine with my presto 8 qt My wife likes homemade mashed potatoes...that's what she makes for her family probably 4 times a week (we eat at home 95% of the evening meals --she is a wonderful mom and teaches our 11 and 13 her tips and tricks--she spoils us. But mashed potatoes take 20-30 minutes cook time. Well after reading bunch of things and watching video's i said lets try this cut our cooking time by 2/3. So potatoes are easy now---1/ 1/2 cup water 5 russet potatoes cook 5 min at pressure (bobble rocking starts the timer) take off heat let come to base pressure. prep other things mix right in the same pan. easy peasy WOW they are done SAVED A TON OF TIME OK OK i'll get to the review---this is wonderful, simple effective EASY TO UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY VALVES. stainless steel for durability and EASY cleanup. its stove top (ours is gas lucky us) gets to the 15psi quickly, has a thick conducting bottom. Very easy to tell if still under pressure. you stop hearing the bobble head pressure thing, but look near the handle it has a pop up indicator that if its down its safe to open--very easy to understand...not intimidating easy on lid-- HIGH QUALITY--i'd recommend this to friends in a heart beat. I bought both this and the 8 qt presto to give my family flexibility i'd suggest this as well, maybe you could go with the lover priced 6 qt but the 8 qt quick release valve is THE BOMB to get this to quick release as per recipes (not all request it) reguires you to put under cold water till the safety indicator drops its a tad of a hassle but thats pressure cooking. I don't think this model comes with the newer style release valve ---maybe but didn't find it. if so get it with the same valve system as the 8 qt SIMPLY WONDERFUL no regrets would do it again----but if presto makes this size with the newer valve i'd get that I was at first intimidated by pressure cooking but this system really made the learning curve easy and quick. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2014 by nofeer
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