Steam juicers
zxcvbob wrote:
> George Shirley wrote:
>> Have been looking at stove top steam juicers. Seems there are at least
>> three brands out there that are stainless steel. Of course the costly
>> Mehu-Liisa, (replacement for the Mehu-Maija) top of the line at around
>> $200.00. Then there's the Victorio model that looks like the Mehu, at
>> roughly $135.00. Lastly there's the Cook N Home 9.5 quart model (looks
>> exactly like the Victorio one) at about $99.00. Looking at the
>> schematics of all three they appear to be made almost exactly the
>> same. It's possible there is a difference in the gauge of the
>> stainless steel. The Cook N Home has a clad bottom for even heat
>> distribution, don't know about the others as that wasn't mentioned.
>>
>> Any opinions out there?
>
>
> I have a Mehu-Liisa or Mehu-Maija, not sure which. My opinion is it
> makes watery-tasting juice (maybe I just never got the knack for it.) I
> get better extraction by chopping the fruit and simmering in water and
> doin' that jelly bag thing.
>
> I bet it makes a great tamale cooker tho'. I'll have to try that this
> winter -- just a few weeks away... :-)
>
> Bob
Thanks.
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