How to use a pressure cooker

The pressure cooker has long been very popular among housewives. Indeed, thanks to its capabilities, it is possible not only to make delicious meals, but also speed up the cooking process. To uncover the taste of the products and transform the texture of the ingredients, such a pan would take much less time. A pressure cooker can be a great helper in the house if you know how to cook it properly.

What can you cook

Modern devices have a huge range of functions, they can cook a variety of dishes. You can cook anything in a pressure cooker. Among the most common programs can be identified:

• cooking soups;
• stewing vegetables;
• cooking cereals;
• jelly;
• canning and more.

As a rule, it is preferable to use a pressure cooker for cooking those dishes that are cooked on a conventional plate for a long time. For example, pea or bean soup can be made in 30-40 minutes. Many housewives prefer to cook in her aspic - meat will boil down in an hour and a half. In general, the pressure cooker reduces the time for cooking 3-5 times.

However, it should be remembered that the pressure cooker takes time to relieve pressure at the end of cooking. It takes about 30 minutes.

Another indisputable advantage of modern devices is the presence of heating modewhich allows the dish to remain constantly warm. This mode is most attractive for caring mothers who are worried about the child using the gas stove to heat lunch while the parents are at work.

Basic principles of use

The main mistake of hostesses who are just beginning to use pressure cookers is cooking at too high temperatures. Such modes may simply result in overloading the unit. And they can provoke an earlier failure of technology. First of all, it is important to read the factory instructions before use, which clearly defines the limits of pressure and temperature. This will help find the answer to the question of how to cook in a pressure cooker.

The whole process of cooking in such dishes consists of the following steps.

1. First follows prepare ingredients. When cooking in a pressure cooker, you can avoid wasting an extra frying pan on steeping individual ingredients. For example, if you need to pre-fry a little carrot, then it is allowed to do this with the lid open. And only then close it for subsequent extinguishing.
2. After the ingredients have been added, stir everything thoroughly. This procedure will allow you to evenly distribute the fat and liquid in the pan, which in turn will help to avoid burning. It is worth remembering that after the lid is closed, it will be simply impossible to mix.
   

3. First, the pan works at a high temperature to achieve the desired pressure. And only after it gives a signal, should regulate temperature for absolute pressure.
4. Each recipe indicates the time required for cooking. Its countdown should begin from the moment when the pressure of the desired level is reached. If the valve beats steam jet, the pressure should be reduced, as this phenomenon means that the device is overloaded.And this in turn can damage the sides.
5. After the end of cooking, be sure to allow time for the pressure cooker to cool down a bit so that the pressure drops. If this is not done, the dish will not only not get the desired flavor, but will be spilled throughout the kitchen. Most modern models have a special pressure release button, which can be used to speed up the opening of the pan.
   

If after opening it turned out that the dish is not ready, then you should not be upset. You can finish the cooking process with the lid open.

Observing simple rules and relying on instructions, you can speed up and simplify the process of cooking your favorite dishes, making them rich and fragrant.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that the most advanced technologies and reliable and environmentally friendly materials are used to manufacture modern models. Thanks to this technology is durable and reliable. If once thoroughly figure out how to use the miracle pot, then in the future there will be no problems with its operation.