Definition: A pressure cooker is a cooking implement that is used for cooking foods under pressure. They are sold in either a stove-top or electric model and have a tight-fitting locking lid and a pressure relief valve.
When a certain amount of pressure is confined to the pot, foods tend to cook very quickly, in fact in a fraction of the time it takes to cook with a regular pot, oven roaster or cooker. These handy cookers have been around for generations and though the main design has not changed that much, there has been a stronger emphasis on safety features. However, I cannot stress enough the importance of following product manual instructions when using a pressure cooker.
Pressure cookers vary in size from 3 quarts and up with the 10 quart size being the most versatile for large batch cooking.
Pressure cookers were extremely popular decades ago and today's busy family schedules have brought these back to the kitchen as a time-saving, budget meal cookware.
Some prefer the stove-top pressure cookers which are lower priced, but digital electric models are considered safer by many and are more convenient.
A pressure cooker fitted only with a pressure relief valve should not be used for home canning. Learn about pressure canners which are used for canning and preserving.
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When a certain amount of pressure is confined to the pot, foods tend to cook very quickly, in fact in a fraction of the time it takes to cook with a regular pot, oven roaster or cooker. These handy cookers have been around for generations and though the main design has not changed that much, there has been a stronger emphasis on safety features. However, I cannot stress enough the importance of following product manual instructions when using a pressure cooker.
Pressure cookers vary in size from 3 quarts and up with the 10 quart size being the most versatile for large batch cooking.
Pressure cookers were extremely popular decades ago and today's busy family schedules have brought these back to the kitchen as a time-saving, budget meal cookware.
Some prefer the stove-top pressure cookers which are lower priced, but digital electric models are considered safer by many and are more convenient.
A pressure cooker fitted only with a pressure relief valve should not be used for home canning. Learn about pressure canners which are used for canning and preserving.
Learn More About Cookware & Canning
Cookware
5 Reasons to Cook With a Pressure Cooker
Difference Between a Pressure Cooker and Pressure Canner
Canning & Home Preserving
Go to Home Page
Pronunciation: Pres.sure Cook.er
Also Known As: pressure cooking pot
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Pressure cooking results in extremely tender meats, meals and vegetables. It's an excellent way to cook cheap cuts of meat or make a quick large batch of soup or pasta sauce.
