Choosing a pressure cooker and accessories

How to choose a pressure cooker

When using run-old mom or grandma knows that the only way to quickly release the pressure to the cover has to be solved, the pot in the sink in his place and let the cold water to lower the temperature and the pressure . This can take 5 minutes or up to 20 minutes for a stew or soup. Obviously waste water is used in the cooling process, is of importance.

However, today's pressure cookers give you the choice between a quick release option in even less time to finish the meal with no waste water, cool things.

By purchasing a pressure cooker, consider the size of 6 liter is the norm for most recipes.

Choose a pot with a removable pressure regulator can the pressure at low (£ 5 = 220 degrees F / 100 ° C), set medium (10 pounds = 235 degrees F / 115 ° C) or high (15 pounds = 250 ° F / 120 ° C). The higher the pressure, the higher the firing temperature is lower than the cooking time required. The steam discharge safety valve automatically.

Choose a pot with heat-resistant handles is the cover easy to maneuver, and stainless steel construction is heavy bottom lock, so you can use the same pan to fry school.

Kitchen Accessories

• One of the most important accessories that you need is a timer. A few minutes of cooking a roast is probably not hurt, but it can ruin a vegetable dish or delicate foods.
• A stand or tripod is a common condition and comes with the frequency range.
• A steamer on food above the liquid hold is also suitable for cooking vegetables.
• When baking cakes, have a flat 5 cups blown heat resistant 2.1 cup heat-resistant molds for desserts, puddings and timbales and springform pan with 7 or 8 inches (which is next to the kitchen) (to fit in your oven) for cheesecake.
• There is also a heat sink, the direct contact between the heat source and the bottom of the pot should be prevented. It will be necessary to prevent in the production of rice, pasta or beans sticking.

Learn more about pressure cookers:
• How to choose a pressure cooker and accessories
• Tips and Tricks pressure cooking
• Pressure Cooker Recipes
• Compare the prices for kitchens
• Pressure cooker History

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