How is this different from a pressure cooker with a weighted regulator?

The dial gauge shows the pressure level directly, so you can hold a steady setting instead of counting jiggles. A weighted cooker is simpler but gives less feedback.

Does it work on an induction cooktop?

No. The aluminum body needs a gas, electric coil or ceramic cooktop.

Do I have to watch it while it cooks?

Yes. There is no timer or automatic shutoff, so you adjust the burner to keep the gauge at the pressure you want.

What can I cook in it?

It handles the usual pressure-cooker fare: beans, stews, braises, rice and stocks, plus browning in the pot before the lid goes on.

How do I release the pressure?

Use the steam release dial on the lid to vent pressure by hand, or let the pot cool for a natural release.

Where is the Presto 85772 cheapest?

At Walmart, for $32.52, as of our latest check.

Presto 85772

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Presto 85772

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Our take on the Presto 85772

The Presto 85772 is a stovetop pressure cooker with a dial gauge and a steam release dial on the lid. The gauge lets you watch pressure rise and hold it at the level a recipe calls for, which most stovetop cookers with a jiggling weight cannot show. It suits cooks who want to learn pressure cooking and keep an eye on the pot rather than trust a weight and a timer. Against rival stovetop cookers it trades the simplicity of a weighted regulator for more feedback, and it lacks the electric set-and-forget convenience of countertop models.

Best forCooks new to pressure cooking who want visible pressure feedbackStovetop cooks browning and braising before locking the lidSmall kitchens without room for an electric cooker

Pros

Dial gauge shows actual pressure instead of a jiggling weight
Steam release dial lets you control and vent pressure from the lid
Works on gas and electric stovetops
Simple aluminum body with few parts to fail
Familiar Presto design with widely available seals and parts

Cons

No timer or automatic shutoff; you watch the stove yourself
Aluminum body is not induction compatible
Gauge and dial add parts that need care and eventual replacement
Stovetop heat control takes practice to hold steady pressure

Presto 85772 prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Owners of Presto dial-gauge cookers generally like seeing the pressure on the gauge and controlling the release by hand. Complaints center on watching the stove and on keeping the gauge and seals in good order.

What people mention

Pressure gaugePraisedOwners like reading actual pressure on the dial instead of guessing from a weight.
Stovetop attentionCriticisedCooks say they must stay nearby and adjust the burner to hold pressure.
Steam releasePraisedThe dial release is described as quick and easy to control by hand.
Gauge upkeepMixedThe gauge is useful but owners note it and the seals need care and replacement over time.
Cooktop fitCriticisedThe aluminum body does not work on induction cooktops.

About the Presto 85772

Presto 85772 Dial Steam Gauge

Questions and answers

How is this different from a pressure cooker with a weighted regulator?: The dial gauge shows the pressure level directly, so you can hold a steady setting instead of counting jiggles. A weighted cooker is simpler but gives less feedback.
Does it work on an induction cooktop?: No. The aluminum body needs a gas, electric coil or ceramic cooktop.
Do I have to watch it while it cooks?: Yes. There is no timer or automatic shutoff, so you adjust the burner to keep the gauge at the pressure you want.
What can I cook in it?: It handles the usual pressure-cooker fare: beans, stews, braises, rice and stocks, plus browning in the pot before the lid goes on.
How do I release the pressure?: Use the steam release dial on the lid to vent pressure by hand, or let the pot cool for a natural release.
Where is the Presto 85772 cheapest?: At Walmart, for $32.52, as of our latest check.

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