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Wolfgang Puck has teamed up with the quality appliance makers at NovoPro to utilize old technology in a new way. Do you remember grandma's pressure cooker? Cooking with pressure, makes food cook faster yet it remains tender, hence the resurgence in interest in pressure cookers during recent years. In the new Wolfgang Puck pressure cooker oven, this old school technology is applied to the baking process. Smart idea in my book, and I've been a bit of a fan of Wolfgang for many years, so I very much looked forward to trying out his new pressure oven when the opportunity arose, courtesy of the company.
Wolfgang Puck Pressure Oven Review
What Does It Do?
The Wolfgang Puck Pressure Oven
from NovoPro bakes both with pressure and without. It comes with a rotisserie, and also has the capability to broil. It is a fully functional counter top oven, with the added option of cooking with pressure to speed cook times. Pressure also helps infuse flavor and lock in moisture, especially in meats.
Quality of Build on Pressure Cooker Oven
I was not to be disappointed. My first reaction upon unboxing this baby was "This think is built like a [insert expletive] tank!". NovoPro does not mess around. The unit would be perfectly at home in a kitchen featuring commercial style appliances. It is nearly all stainless steel.
How Big is the Wolfgang Puck Pressure Oven?
The oven is counter top style, and about the size of a microwave (though it does seem to have a little more capacity than my microwave). Actual dimensions are 19-⅞"L x 15-⅞"W x 12-⅜"H.
...and now the big question? Do Pressure Ovens Really Work?
Yes. I found all the features work as advertised. While this oven has all the capabilities of a standard oven with rotisserie, the unique pressurization feature is an amazing addition. Where I found this oven really stood out was in the combination of rotisserie and pressure. A 3 lb Pork Loin with a simple thyme rub, was ready in just a ½ hour and the flavor was amazing.
I struggled a little more with baking under pressure. A small pizza cooks in 15 minutes. The resulting crust is tender, rather than crisp at the bottom (of course I could have quickly crisped it on the rack). My personal preference in pizza is an extra crispy crust, but there are many baked dessert items that a crispy bottom is to be avoided, such as cookies and sweet rolls. The pressure function on the Wolfgang Puck oven is perfect for these.
Baking and roasting with pressure takes a little getting used to, but it is a feature well worth having.
As I mentioned earlier a 3lb. pork loin took just 30 minutes on the rotisserie with pressure. Here is the recipe for the simple thyme rub I used on it.
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Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon dry Thyme I used lemon thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 tsp. dark brown sugar
Instructions
- Mix ingredients, then rub on meat as evenly as you can.
- Let rest ½ hour before roasting.
The Wolfgang Puck Pressure Oven
would be an excellent addition to any kitchen in preparation for the holidays. It would also make a wonderful gift for the obsessed foodie in your life.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
That's awesome that it cooks like a pressure cooker and it's very sleek looking. The fact that it doesn't take up a ton of space is a plus too. Seems like a great appliance to have and your pork loin looks delicious!
Kenneth says
Best product I have tried since the Showtime Rotisserie Grill. I love it and the cook time beats the Showtime by 30 -20 or so minutes.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
OMGosh! That meat looks so freaking juicy, it's literally making my mouth water. I'm definitely going to get one of these, it looks amazing. Plus, I love how quick it cooks, which would make it a perfect addition for thanksgiving.
Liz says
Wow, I can't believe how quickly that works. I like how it keeps everything so moist!
Tammy says
This would be the perfect balance for cooking in my home with our daughter soon leaving for college - heating up the main oven for two just doesn't seem worth it to me.
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
I think I'd love this in my kitchen!
Donna says
That pork loin looks mouth-watering good! I think I need this oven.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I think I need one of these in my kitchen! I'm totally asking for one for Christmas this year.
Harv says
I bought this oven- it is incredible!!!???it cooks in a fraction of the time an the food is so moist an flavorful. It is versatile also so if you just want to use as an oven for baked goods it’s large enough to handle it an doesn’t heat up the entire kitchen. I love this product!!!❤️❤️❤️
Stefanie says
I would love to have one of these in my kitchen.
Shell Feis says
I've never used a pressure oven, but I love how fast it goes! &I actually prefer a tender crust on a pizza so that sounds perfect to me!
Colleen says
I love ours and it definitely cooks fast!
Toni says
I need one of these. I love how quickly pressure cookers go so this would definitely make dinner a faster affair
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
That looks delicious. I totally need one of those.
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
I've been wanting a pressure oven for ages! It's definitely on my Amazon wish list!
LaQuita Johnson says
I would love to have one!
Bob Moller says
Will be making this recipe on Sunday.
Pressure oven is "Great"
Susan says
Looking for a cook book specific to pressure oven
Howard says
Just cooked a rotisserie chicken in 45 minutes and couldn't stop eating it. Why buy a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken that's been sitting in a warmer for hours when you can cook it fresh with your choice of seasonings?
Robin Gagnon says
Yes, this Puck oven does cook chicken fast & juicy doesn't it. Love that the rotisserie comes right with it.
Janet says
Has anyone baked a ham with the pressure oven?
Apostle Holley says
love this baby! Everything has come out good I use it all the time . I've cook so much in it till i didn't take the time to clean after each use shame on me..! Now I have to stop cooking and start to clean ! Oh boy !! I would tell everybody they did this oven in their Kitchen!
Marcia says
Simply delightful. Yummy. I would actually cook mine for 21 minutes verses 25-30. Delightful.