Pressure Cookers

I've looked at the Jobar Microwave Pressure Cooker - JC2045 and the two ratings I read said this wasn't really a pressure cooker. Anybody have any experience with it, or something like it? Obviou...

by danhole 14 years ago

After reading all the threads about pressure cookers, and seeing an episode of Always Cooking with Prudhomme, I now think that might be a good thing to try. Especially since it get so darn hot in H...

by azhotdish 14 years ago

I got a 8qt Presto Pro pressure cooker for by birthday, and tried it out tonight with 3 lbs choice short ribs. For the liquid I used 1cup beef broth and 1cup orange juice and also added a 1/2 cup ...

by mariacarmen 14 years ago

At the risk of infuriating everyone, does anyone think it's possible to take a recipe for pulled pork - an oven recipe of 6-8 hours that i pulled off a chowhound post - and adapt it for a pressure ...

I know that pressure cookers should only be filled half way for a liquid, and 3/4 for food, but what if the cook is adding food TO a liquid, such as in making a soup? Which height level applies? ...

Tis the season for soup, and I've been thinking about pulling my pressure cooker (which I've primarily used for canning) out of the basement. I am confused on how to use the pressure cooker for a s...

by mariekeac 14 years ago

I just saw a really good deal on a pressure cooker. I have never used a pressure cooker in my life, but my brazillian friends say they pretty much use them for anything! What are the best things t...

Is it? Since it cooks beyond the normal boiling point, it defeats the purpose of 'slow roasting' or 'brasing' where gentle and slow heat is desired. And did you notice the flavor is dull when me...

In true Chowhound fashion, my husband's anniversary gift request was for a 10 qt pressure cooker. I have to say, I was impressed with his first effort, Asian glazed spareribs, which were delicious ...

Does anyone know where I can find an old 6 qt. Cast Aluminum Presto Pressure Cooker. It's the best! I bought mine in 1970. My handle broke years ago, but I still use it as a sauce type pan. I w...

I know you can look up recipes which use a pressure cooker on the net but does anyone know of a food blog that deals almost exclusively with day to day cooking with a pressure cooker? There are so...

Emeril cooked with a pressure cooker the other night. It didn't look like any I had ever seen. Actually didn't seem too "scarey". Anyone know what he was using? Thanks

Well, Amazon can't fulfill my order for a staub dutch oven which makes me sad because it would have been so lovely to use, not to mention just look at. Since I don't want to pay full price for a St...

Since I got this new gadget a few weeks back, I've made a pot of some stew every Sunday. I love it! But besides curries, and beef stew, what else can I make with it? Are there good pressure co...

I'm vaguely considering a PC and have noticed that some models only have one pressure setting - 15 PSI - which seems to correspond to the high pressure of two setting models. That seems to be the ...

I have now made peace with mine, and I enjoy using it on a regular basis. I can cook: chicken curry in 10 minutes, not 1 hour boston butt or chuck roast in 45 minutes, not 3-4 hours chicken o...