The days when you had to worry about an explosion in the kitchen due to improper use of the pressure cooker are long gone. Today's modern pressure cookers simply won't allow you to do that.
Their efficiency in cooking makes them the best helper in saving time and energy in the home.
How does a pressure cooker actually work?
A pressure cooker is enclosed by a sealing lid that does not allow steam to escape and accumulates steam inside. The retained steam causes pressure in the pot and increases the cooking temperature. Due to the higher temperature and humid environment, the cooking time is reduced.
Did you know that cooking in a pressure cooker can save up to 70% of time and energy?
The pressure cooker can be considered one of the most economical "appliances" in the home. It can save 70% or more of the energy needed to prepare food. While you cook beef broth in a regular pot for about 140 minutes in a pressure cooker, it only takes 60 minutes.
You can even cook completely frozen meat in the pressure cooker. The cooking time will only increase minimally.
In addition to the time and energy needed to prepare the food, the pressure cooker saves you time on cleaning
Cooking in a pressure cooker is much cleaner. By cooking under the lid, there is no sizzle, spatter or boiling water from the pot onto the stove.
Cooking in a pressure cooker is healthier and tastier
Food retains far more vitamins and beneficial substances thanks to the shorter cooking time and the fact that vitamins do not escape into the air with the steam. Because the beneficial substances remain in the food, the food tastes stronger and better than when cooked conventionally. In addition, the meat separates beautifully and easily from the bones.
Forget the worries associated with using a pressure cooker
Some housewives have given up on the pressure cooker because of the potential explosion in the kitchen. With the use of modern pressure cookers, you need have absolutely no worries in this regard. They have modern, well locking safety latches that won't allow you to open the pot before it is relieved of the pressure inside.
Many people are also concerned about squeaking and noise when cooking in a pressure cooker. Well, this attribute is no longer true either. You can safely use modern pressure cookers even when your baby is asleep.
Are there any disadvantages associated with using a pressure cooker at all?
Like all appliances, yes, a pressure cooker has its drawbacks. One of them, for example, is that it's harder to add ingredients while cooking or to taste the food. In fact, it is always necessary to depressurise the pot before opening it.
Another potential disadvantage is that food can easily overcook. Food is cooked at a higher temperature and so, it is necessary to gain experience of cooking in a pressure cooker. It is easiest to start with broths.
Modern pressure cookers are mostly suitable for all types of heating and are even dishwasher safe. If you're ready for efficient and energy-saving cooking, browse our range of pressure cookers here Pressure cookers (berndorf.sk), or stop by our Berndorf Sandrik stores in Žarnovice or Trnava, we'll be happy to help you with your selection.
