Presto Model 1370 Tri-Clad Base Stovetop Pressure Cooker, 8-Quart

Last updated: February 17, 2023


This stovetop pressure cooker allows home chefs to cook up everything from chicken to green beans with bacon. You can even cook more than one food at once thanks to the included steaming basket. The unit also has several safety features, such as a cover lock indicator and a pressure regulator.

Presto Model 1370 Tri-Clad Base Stovetop Pressure Cooker, 8-Quart

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Product Details

Key Takeaway: Included with this stovetop pressure cooker is a steam basket that allows you to cook multiple foods with just one pot.

In our analysis of 65 expert reviews, the Presto Model Tri-Clad Base Stovetop Pressure Cooker, 8-Quart placed 15th when we looked at the top 21 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

The smart choice for healthy, flavorful meals, fast and easy. Cooks 3 times faster than ordinary methods, saving time, energy, and money. Quick pressure/steam release system. Chicken, fish, and vegetables cook to perfection in minutes. Quickly cooks and tenderizes economical cuts of meat. Stainless steel construction with a special tri-clad base for fast, uniform heating. Ideal for use on regular and smooth-top ranges. Pressure regulator maintains proper cooking pressure automatically. Cover lock indicator shows at a glance when there is pressure inside the cooker and prevents the cover from being opened until pressure is safely reduced. Easy-open cover with no buttons to push. Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Extended 12 year limited warranty. Pressure regulator/steam release valve offers an effortless “quick cool” option. Stainless steel steaming basket for cooking several foods at once with no intermingling of favors. Includes a 64-page instruction/recipe book. Liquid capacity 8 quarts (7.6 liters).

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Julie Chernoff is a long-time member of Les Dames d’Escoffier (past president of the Chicago Chapter, and current co-chair of the LDEI Legacy Awards Committee), the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Chernoff is the dining editor of Better, a lifestyle website and print magazine. Her journalism started in the test kitchens of Weight Watchers Magazine. She holds a BA in English from Yale University and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She has spent the last few decades styling, photographing, teaching, developing recipes, editing, thinking and writing about food.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

Easy to use, large capacity, includes steaming basket insert
The Presto 01370 is an inexpensive pressure cooker that offers superior cooking quality in comparison to other models. A firm favorite with me and my household, and a definite must-have for mums and dads!
It has high quality stainless steel coating and also includes heavy gauge lightweight aluminum in the base pot to guarantee durability for a long time.
It is backed up with a massive 12 year warranty which guarantees you years of quick, stress free cooking. With a price tag of around $70 that works out at less than $6 a year.

What reviewers didn't like

Top can be tricky to get off if you don't have great grip strength
The pot is dishwasher safe but you will need to wash the pressure regulator and gasket in warm soapy water by hand.
There is only one pressure setting of 15lb which may be limiting for some people with more varied requirements. Closing the lid is more difficult than opening it but obviously for safety reasons it is important to get this right. If you have limited strength in your hands or wrists then this could be a little tricky but most people are absolutely fine using it.
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