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Pressure Cookers - What to Consider Before Buying a Pressure CookerHave you ever cooked with a pressure cooker? Today's modern pressure cookers are safe and easy to use. Look for a pressure cooker with an easy locking lid. Some pressure cookers feature lids that cannot be removed until zero pressure is reached. Almost all of today's pressure cookers feature an easy push of the button steam release and easy to read pressure indicators. Look for a pressure cooker that is made from 18/10 stainless steel, as aluminum pressure cookers will not hold up over time. Also look for pressure cookers with triple wall construction or aluminum cores, as these pressure cookers will heat more efficiently. Consider getting a pressure cooker that comes with a trivet that is placed in the bottom of the cooker, as this will help prevent the scorching of foods.
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Tips on Using a Pressure Cooker
- Use a high heat setting to establish the desired pressure in the pressure cooker and then immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting possible that Will maintain the desired pressure.
- Cut meat or poultry into similar sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Cut dense vegetables such as Brussels sprouts into larger pieces than less dense vegetable such as broccoli to ensure even cooking.
- Place a trivet in the pressure cooker to help minimize scorched food.
- Never fill a pressure cooker more than 2/3's full with food and liquid.
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