Kuhn Rikon pressure cookers are one of the highest quality stovetop pressure cookers on the market. They're made in Switzerland, have the most safety features of any brand, and are our overall favorite pressure cooker brand.
If you're interested in a stovetop pressure cooker, Kuhn Rikon is a brand you should definitely consider. Our review covers the important issues: safety, cooking features, ease of use and cleaning, pros and cons, how they compare to other brands, and more.
Kuhn Rikon Pressure Cooker Summary:
Superb quality, with more safety features than any other pressure cooker, including electric pressure cookers. They're not cheap, but they're a great tool that can save up time and effort making meals.
Highly recommended.
Kuhn Rikon Pressure Cookers at a Glance
You can see the official American models at the US Kuhn Rikon site. However, there are models available on Amazon that aren't on the K-R website. We're not sure what the availability will be moving forward, but we listed all the Amazon options here.
We will update the models listed if they become unavailable.
All Kuhn Rikon pressure cookers are made in Rikon, Switzerland.
For more information, see our Recommendations section below.
Kuhn Rikon Model | Features | Header |
|---|---|---|
Duromatic Inox--the standard K-R pressure cooker design and their biggest seller. (Just "Duromatic" in US) | -18/10 Stainless steel -Several safety features -Spring valve with indicator lines to control pressure (10/15psi) -Oven safe to 300F -Internal capacity marks -Thick disc base (excellent htg) -Short and long handles avail. -Shallow and deep pots avail. -Most sizes and buying options of all K-R pressure cookers -10 yr warranty. |  |
Duromatic Supreme/Gourmet--A Duromatic with common cooking times printed on the valve housing. (Note: This model is still sold in the US in 3.5 and 5L sizes, but is called the Gourmet.) | -18/10 Stainless steel -Several safety features -Spring valve with indicator lines to control pressure (10/15psi) -Oven safe to 300F -Pan is dishwasher safe (not lid) -Induction compatible -Internal capacity marks -Thick disc base (excellent htg) -Common cook times printed on valve housing -Long handle sizes (L): 2.5, 3.5, 6*, 8* -Short handle size: 4L -10 yr warranty. |  |
Duromatic Hotel--The Inox in large sizes. | -18/10 Stainless steel -Several safety features -Spring valve with indicator lines to control pressure (10/15psi) -Oven safe to 300F -Pan is dishwasher safe -Induction compatible -Internal capacity marks -Large sizes, otherwise the Inox -Thick disc base (excellent htg) -10 yr warranty. |  |
Duromatic Comfort--With Bluetooth connectivity so you can control your pressure cooker from your Apple or Android device. | -18/10 Stainless steel -Several safety features -Spring valve with indicator lines to control pressure (10/15psi) -Oven safe to 300F -Pan is dishwasher safe -Induction compatible -Internal capacity marks -Thick disc base (excellent htg) -Bluetooth connectivity -6/8L size -Short handles only -10 yr warranty. |  |
Duromatic Ergo--Different handle design and plastic valve housing. | -18/10 Stainless steel -Several safety features -Spring valve with indicator lines to control pressure (10/15psi) -Oven safe to 300F -Pan is dishwasher safe -Induction compatible -Internal capacity marks -Thick disc base (excellent htg) -Smaller helper handle -Black valve housing -7L model only on Amazon US -5/7L on Amazon UK -10 yr warranty. |  |
Duromatic Top--Unique steam release system: you turn the valve to slow or rapid and it releases steam automatically. | -18/10 Stainless steel -Several safety features -Oven safe to 300F -Pan is dishwasher safe -Induction compatible -Internal capacity marks -Thick disc base (excellent htg) -4, 6, and 8L sizes (see on Amazon) -Short handles only -10 yr warranty. |