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I normally am cooking for only two but had a friend tell me to get the 8 quart for the ability to cook larger cuts of meat/roasts. I'm on the fence. His reasoning was I'll never think "I wish this was smaller" but he isn't living in a condo like I am where storage is somewhat limited.
How did the tenderloin turn out? What size were you using? I've heard mixed things about cooking meat in them, but I'm fairly certain those who got poor results were using cheap cuts or not using the pot properly.
jeanines
516
Jan 10, 2018
Vintage1982BenzI am also cooking for two, and counter space is hard to come by in my kitchen. I have the 6 quart version and so far meat has turned out fine. I haven’t cooked any huge cuts of meat, but things like the pork tenderloin were no problem (enough to feed 2 people + 2 lunches the next day). I think it makes sense for two people that need to be thoughtful about how to use space. I haven’t felt limited by the size at all yet.
jeaninesSold. My better half is vegetarian so this will largely be for curries, stews and making some home made veggie stock, anyway.
LeCheffre
42
Jan 10, 2018
Vintage1982Benz6 quart is good for me and the wife. Will fit pretty much anything I care to put in it. I'm skeptical about doing a giant roast in it, as I have an oven and a sous vide device.
LeCheffreYeah, I figure I can stick with the good ol' fashion method of the roasting pan and rack. Half the enjoyment is having the house smell great for hours on end, anyway.
LeCheffre
42
Jan 10, 2018
Vintage1982BenzYeah. Every now and again, I just want to rip through something and get it done. IP is better for stews, soups, and the like.
LeCheffreI could see myself doing pork shoulder for al pastor or something like that in the IP. I'm excited for it to arrive!
LeCheffre
42
Jan 10, 2018
Vintage1982BenzYeah, pork shoulder works well. You don't have to do a full 8 lbs shoulder. You can get a nice 4lb, and break it down a bit. I shared a recipe from the NYTimes for crispy pork that I made in my P-cooker. It was fantastic. Same method would work for al pastor or Philippine adobo.
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