Prestige Deluxe Alpha Outer Lid Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, 2 Litres, Silver, 2.11 Quarts

Note01: Item purchased with my own funds for my own use. The review consists of my own experiences with the product and has not been checked or approved by anyone else before submitting.

Note 02: 2-liters is the internal size, it’s closer to 1.25 to 1.5-liters as the lid area and the fact that you shouldn’t over-fill the unit takes off 1-liter. If you require 2-lters of actual liquids or food get a size or two larger.

Great addition to the kitchen; I use it along with my existing 20-year old 6 liter Fagor Rapida and 4 liter Prestige Alpha I purchased June 2023. Shipping was super-fast and the unit arrived in excellent condition.

2 liters is very, very small but large enough for single portions or small amounts. For example, today I made 6 potatoes in it along with 2 cups of water (1.5 left at the end which I used for soup). If it’s your only pressure cooker a 3 liter or 4 liter might be better for 1-2 people or a 6 to 8 liter for larger families.

You can make enough for a single or double serving of beans, macaroni, small amounts of soups, even some meats. For example pressure cooking sausage (steam) and then grill them separately. It’s also handy as I can put in something like (say) carrots which require less cooking time while using the larger unit for something requiring more cooking time.

Where possible I use the smaller 2-liter size (Prestige Alpha) to save even more on energy and plan to get a 3-liter size as well. I try to choose the SMALLEST size I SAFELY can use when cooking as each size up requires more energy to bring to pressure, more energy is lost (radiated) and more is required to keep it at pressure. Sometimes due to cooking time differences I might use two. I tend to quickly press the pressure bottom quickly (being CAREFUL not to burn myself and using a glove) to get an idea of pressure and then ‘back off’ 1/2 to 15 PSI. Once you get the hang of it you can go a whole cycle and not have it vent even once (wastes liquid, steam and energy) yet be pretty close to the 15 PSI pressure limit.

Quality is very high. Stainless steel was thick enough (food doesn’t burn) with no cosmetic flaws. Handle is sturdy. The unit is the smallest I saw with a ‘pop-up’ pressure indicator which I use for timing meals. Closes tightly with no gasket leaks. Pop-up indicator is of good quality. Safety pressure release valve has a plastic core to prevent overheating; I suggest buying a spare. The 2-liter version does NOT have second smaller handle to aid in lifting the unit when it’s heavy.

The pressure regulator is very good. It gives off less steam then my Fagor 6 liter unit. It’s also not like the ‘jiggly-top’ low cost pressure cookers I’ve used in the past like Presto. This one (so far) keeps the pressure in with no leakage until it reaches a certain point then it gives off a burst. If you can keep it below this there’s no or little steam leakage. With the ‘jiggly’ regulators I find they require more water due to excessive steam venting resulting in lost liquid, steam and energy.

Tip 01: I use “Bar Keepers Friend” Stainless polish once in a while to keep it shiny, Comet cleanser in-between.

Tip 02: A black anodised version if you protect the handles/plastic parts can be used in a solar cooker setup if you’re careful (read up on-line).

Tip 03: The leftover liquid from many vegetables and even meats often makes a tasty soup. Fr this reason I sometimes add more water then required.

CAUTION 01: If you cook on a gas hob as I do you’ll need to wrap the handle with foil and make something to direct the heat away from the handle. If you look under the unit at the flame you want to make sure it doesn’t go to handle which is heat resistant plastic. This won’t be an issue with induction cook-tops of regular electric stove-tops. The unit require little heat to keep it at pressure.

CAUTION 02 – There is NO handle pressure lock so make sure the pressure indicator is DOWN, then take off the pressure regulator using gloves or oven mitts before opening to ensure there is no internal pressure. Follow the directions in the manual.

An excellent product by Prestige. Nice look, easy to use, more safety features, heavy base, nice handles. Overall too good; One star deducted for providing the warranty card without Stamp/ Seal and Sign i.e for seller.

Decent quality stainless steel cooker. It has induction cooking base. But the quantity is not 2 liters as engraved at its bottom. It actually is 1.5 liters.

I am writing this review after using the cooker for 2 weeks. It’s very good. Quality of steel is good. No spilling out while cooking. It’s very easy to clean. Sufficient for 2-3 people. Brand is trustable.

The pressure cooker is so good for cooking food. It’s easy to use. It’s small and perfect for storage.

Whenever I cook in the cooker, it is either uncooked or burns from the bottom as the whistle does not come on time or some times it does not even whistle.The pressure does not build up and the steam comes out from the red saftey valve thus whistle does not come. It had a 10 day return policy but since I could only use the cooker twice during that time, I was not sure if the cooker was defective or not. But now after cooking for so long, it’s not a coincidence that the food does not cook properly in that. Sadly, now I can’t even return the cooker and have to go to a service center to get it fixed. Its just a waste of time

Exellent quality, thick steel all round, heavy bottom. It works wonderfully on induction top. Easy to use and clean. 1-2 working persons can use it daily for cooking well in less time. Must buy one to get wonderful experience.