subject: How to Find the Best Pressure Cooker For You [print this page] Author: Martha Fay Gardner Author: Martha Fay Gardner
Pressure coocker is practical to use as it saves cooking time by almost 70% making it energy efficient and eco-friendly.. In our present rapidly-paced society, anything that can rush up time and effort is a great plus. No wonder, pressure cooker is being used and suggested nowadays by a lot of home cooks, gourmet chef and restaurant owners.
When deciding what pressure cooker is precise for you, you have to distinguish first on what you desire to achieve with it as not all pressure cookers are created equal. They vary in sizes, designs and materials depending on your actual need. If you are a small household, you are better off with a 3-4 quart size, and for medium household, 6 quarts would be enough. For huge family, 8-10 quarts would be enough to feed the entire members and also applicable for use during parties and events.
When looking for the best pressure cooker, you will see that they are either made of stainless steel or aluminum depending on the brand name or manufacturers. Stainless steel pressure cookers are more durable and looks chic. They are also scratch and warp resistant and doesn't react with foods. Aluminum, on the other hand, are better conductors of heat than stainless steel and is relatively cheaper. However, they react with acidic food and scratch and dents easily. The best combination when choosing is to find a pressure cooker that is stainless steel finished but has aluminum materials at the bottom for better heat conduction. The leading European and American brands have this type of designs for their lines of pressure cooker. Electric pressure cooker, on the other hand, are not for use on gas tops and some prefer it because it does not need watching. However, several users have issues with safety and speed of cooking.
Whether electric, stainless steel or aluminum pressure cooker, the best thing about this cookware is the fact that it can save up to 70% of your cooking time without affecting the flavor and nutrition of the food. Pressure cookers have really made cooking simple, easier and convenient. Just don't forget to go through the user manual for safety precautions before using your pressure cooker for the first time. .About the Author:
