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Pressure Cooker

Photo Egg
Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
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Friend picked this up at a thrift store for me today.
It's an All-American 921. Built like a tank.

Thank you,
Darian

Galveston Texas
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    I have the same one. (Craigslist) They're built like a tank. Out of Wisconsin if I'm not mistaking. Gasket less is a big plus. Congrats on the score!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,452
    Love the way that dome is bolted down! 
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    WeberWho said:
    I have the same one. (Craigslist) They're built like a tank. Out of Wisconsin if I'm not mistaking. Gasket less is a big plus. Congrats on the score!
    Is this strictly canning?
    was reading reviews about rougher interior not great for cooking food directly in pot because everything sticks.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    edited May 2018
    Photo Egg said:
    WeberWho said:
    I have the same one. (Craigslist) They're built like a tank. Out of Wisconsin if I'm not mistaking. Gasket less is a big plus. Congrats on the score!
    Is this strictly canning?
    was reading reviews about rougher interior not great for cooking food directly in pot because everything sticks.
    I've really only used it for canning. I'll steam my pastrami in it but that's about it for food. I've watched a few videos on YouTube in the past where people were using them as a cooker.

    You will have no problem selling it on Craigslist if you find something else. All American brand sells quick. Your friend found a great piece. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Pretty Cool!
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    You've got nice friends :)

    If its rough on the inside, and solid aluminium, could you smooth it out a bit with a sander or wire wheel?

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,885
    edited May 2018
    those old ones always scare me..

    @hydrogen_bomb
    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

    Fat Willies BBQ
    Ola, Ga

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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,678
    edited May 2018
    I have an American pressure cooker. It is really too big to be used on a cook top.
    I have to use it on an outdoor burner.
    It's fantastic quality.
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    Wow, you can still buy that Som Beach on A Zon $280.00,  you got a score
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • six_egg
    six_egg Posts: 1,112
    That is awesome. @Photo Egg  

    XLBGE, LBGE 

    Fernandina Beach, FL

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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    billt01 said:
    those old ones always scare me..

    @hydrogen_bomb
    This one I believe was made in the 80s but it's almost identical to current model.
    New or old, it's important to make sure your gauges and pressure valve are kept in good working order.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    over and over, you just get the deals over and over.... good job
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    Mickey said:
    over and over, you just get the deals over and over.... good job
    Thanks Mickey. I definitely put in the hours surfing the thrift stores and pawn shops.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • bboulier
    bboulier Posts: 558
    Great find!
    Weber Kettle, Weber Genesis Silver B, Medium Egg, KJ Classic (Black)
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    It looks pretty yuge.  Could you place a smaller lot inside to cook in?

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    SmokeyPitt said:
    It looks pretty yuge.  Could you place a smaller lot inside to cook in?
    Yes, that's a possibility.
    Almost too big to even use on my non commercial stove.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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