oil the gasket on fagor duo pressure cooker?

dcason wrote:
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh? you don't need constant steam? Good to know...I don't think mine was quite constant as I monkeyed with the temperature adjustments while trying to read the manual:?

No you don't and while I don't remember the exact time frame it is slower than the 5-10 I listed. The low limit is too slow for me, so I do a faster one so I can time it quicker.

A PC can be a help in "overcooking" some meats. Corned beef points come to mind. They can be very fatty and a long time in a PC will shrink them quite a bit, but the loss is fat.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh? you don't need constant steam? Good to know...I don't think mine was quite constant as I monkeyed with the temperature adjustments while trying to read the manual:?

dcason wrote:
Oh, didn't know that in just a few minutes BAD things could happen...hopefully I don't have to learn that the hard way...stick to recipes!

I think the hardest thing to accept, or it was for me, is that you dn't need a constant escape of steam. I don't know what the lowest time span is, but anything in the 5-10 seconds apart is plenty.

Oh, didn't know that in just a few minutes BAD things could happen...hopefully I don't have to learn that the hard way...stick to recipes!

dcason wrote:
okay, thanks will do...have a youtube night.
Donna

You always want to be cautious about the time. A PC can reduce some things to their lowest form if you aren't careful. They can tenderize to the point of disintegration.

okay, thanks will do...have a youtube night.
Donna

I learned the hard way a long time ago, about adding the oil to beans/rice. I don't want to scare you, but let's just say I've had 'problems' with the foaming up!
Check YouTube-there are lot's of good demo/instruction about PCs. There is a learning curve, but once you get the hang of them-they are really useful.
Also, do a search at the upper left of this forum for PC info. They work well with induction cooking, (if stainless steel).

I agree with Go Dogs. We have never done anything more than clean the gasket.

oops...didn't know about the oil but the black beans I cooked turned out okay. I used it first in my house with solid surface electric stove so I had to watch it and keep the steam coming out of the pc.

My reason for getting it was for the rv and cooking beans while boondocking...or maybe rice (faster cook)...don't know what else yet. I don't do much meat but I may do some of that for daughter and hubby. Daughter was interested...

I am total newbie on pressure cooking...my mother never had one and don't know anyone who does. Soooooooooo, the recipes that came with the pressure cooker will probably be a start.

You're welcome. I hope you enjoy your new Fagor! What kinds of things do you think you will use yours for?
I made a curry chicken rice dish yesterday. Leftover cooked chicken, rice, veggies,(carrots, scallions, broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, canned tomatoes), a bouillon cube, lots of Indian spices, (turmeric, curry powder, ginger, garlic/onion power, cumin). Chili oil and water enough for the rice. 8 minutes on high pressure. Turned out pretty good!
I use my PC a lot for grains/rice/beans-always use a teaspoon of oil to prevent foaming.
Good luck!