Why would anyone want a pressure cooker?
It's minus a zillion degrees outside. Let's talk comfort and health foods. I mentioned that QVC had a PC on sale, Sunday. I have used stovetop and electric pressure cookers for many moons. Yes, I had ...
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My 2 cents again. If anyone is interested in getting a pressure cooker, (electric or stovetop)there is lots of info on YouTube and internet. I would avoid getting a second-hand, or used one. There are lot's of older stovetop pressure cookers at flea markets and thrift stores. The most common missing pieces, (gasket and weight) can be hard to replace. You will have much more positive results with a quality model.
The biggest plus in getting an electric one is that you won't have to wait until it comes to pressure to start timing. It's automated. You can also set if for a delayed start. When the electric one has finished pressure cooking-it will go to a 'keep-warm' mode.
The electric one also has a non-stick liner, so it's easy clean.
I have both kinds, (stove-top and electric). The stovetop can do everything the electric one does, just a little different. Once you get used to them, you will assign them different 'jobs'.
They are very popular in other countries. They conserve fuel, and allow the cook to use inexpensive ingredients, (tough cuts of meat, whole grains, dry beans, etc)
The biggest plus in getting an electric one is that you won't have to wait until it comes to pressure to start timing. It's automated. You can also set if for a delayed start. When the electric one has finished pressure cooking-it will go to a 'keep-warm' mode.
The electric one also has a non-stick liner, so it's easy clean.
I have both kinds, (stove-top and electric). The stovetop can do everything the electric one does, just a little different. Once you get used to them, you will assign them different 'jobs'.
They are very popular in other countries. They conserve fuel, and allow the cook to use inexpensive ingredients, (tough cuts of meat, whole grains, dry beans, etc)
