Questions tagged [pressure-cooker]
A pressure cooker is a pot with a special lid that cooks food faster by regulating the pressure inside the cooker.
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Does too much heat when pressure cooking change anything?
I have been reading up on pressure cooking, and I understand that the heat in the pressure cooker is higher than boiling point. But it's unclear if there is a ceiling for this temperature?
I know when ...
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Why is my pressure cooker cooking my rice unevenly?
I have been using my 12 quart electric pressure cooker to cook 2.5 cups (dry) of basmati rice at a time. At first, I used a rice-to-water ratio of 1:1. The result was the rice on top looking ...
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Why do pressure cookers have relatively low wattage? [closed]
Most electric pressure cookers are rated at 1000 watts, and the highest I have found is 1400 watts. The Instant Pot Pro 8 quart is one example.
I checked other electric appliances I own and was ...
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Marmalade mess up
I messed up and added the sugar to my fruit for the marmalade I'm making, before soaking, and cooking the fruit. I'm wondering if I can continue or have I ruined it?
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14 oz of ...
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How to remove a bad smell from ceramic cookware?
I have a ceramic pot like this one (image below).
Something in it became moldy, and the stench is unbearable. I cleaned it thoroughly several times, using dish soap. I tried to run it in a dishwasher ...
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Should skin dissolve completely in bone/skin broth?
I just made my first attempt at bone-and-skin broth in my new Instant Pot pressure cooker. I'm more interested in the broth as a source of amino acids from the collagenous material than as a source of ...
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How to choose a pressure cooker specifically for legumes/beans and which setting is appropriate?
I am interested in buying a pressure cooker. I have only 2 requirements:
The only food I want to use it for is legumes/beans (mentioning it case it matters in any way).
Take little space
I have been ...
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When cooking in a stove-top pressure cooker, is the time to cook a particular food item the same, irrespective of the quantity?
I was searching online for how much time is needed for cooking 1/2 kg of rice in a stove-top pressure cooker and came across this guide - How Long Does it Take to Cook Rice in a Pressure Cooker? It ...
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High pressure cooker classic vs electric multipurpose
I was looking to buy a pressure cooker and I see that besides the classic ones with the valve that you put on the kitchen stove there are some that are electric and also multifunctional i.e. pressure ...
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How to figure how many whistles to put in a pressure cooker? [duplicate]
Being from nepal where pressure cookers are the norms, it is tough for me to determine if something has been cooked "properly" or not.
Mainly, I cook rice, beans (peas etc) and cereals.
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Why are my mashed potatoes getting too sticky after mashing?
I've been encountering a perplexing issue with my mashed potatoes, and I'm seeking advice from the experienced cooking community. After boiling and mashing the potatoes, they seem to spoil remarkably ...
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Canning tomato sauce without citric acid
I've seen similar posts but none that address how pressure canning changes the flavor. I am trying to make tomato sauce without citric acid because my mom is allergic to it and the foods that contain ...
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Troubleshooting an Issue with the Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Quart Model - Pot is Making Clicking Sounds When Preheating and Cooking
My 6 quart Instant Pot Duo Plus makes a clicking sound when it is preheating and cooking (it is still cooking right now; just started it a few hours ago). Please refer to the videos in the Reddit post ...
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Does the fullness of a pressure cooker effect it's performance?
We make stock in our pressure cooker and it ends up being quite full. Will this affect the cooking in some way? Will a pressure cooker that is only 1/3 full cook things differently than if it was 2/3s ...
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Why: recipe calls for more liquid in electric pressure cooker than stovetop
A recipe written for an 8 quart stovetop pressure cooker calls for 3/4 cup of chicken broth in the pressure cooker. It includes a note that a 6 quart electric pressure cooker must instead use 1 3/4 ...
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