Pressure cookers? [Archive] - MomsMenu.com Forums

Cooked

02-02-2009, 12:31 PM

I keep hearing about the virtues of Pressure cooking. There are so many different kinds out there! Does anyone have one and use one? Is there something one should look for when purchasing one? I have seen digital, and short ones, and tall ones and heavy ones and light ones. Help?

dallasalice1

02-02-2009, 01:33 PM

I used one with my Mom way too many years ago. The kind with the metal top on that whistled. I think they are making a come back. I would check out pressure cooker recipes before investing in one. This is coming from a kitchen gadget freak.

Alice

DeBora4BobbyL

02-02-2009, 02:12 PM

Oh my goodness, I haven't used a pressure cooker in a long time. I mostly use a slow cooker as I can cook while I am gone. But, pressure cookers speed up the process of the cooking. Mine is a heavy one for cooking stews and such. The top and 3 pressure settings. I have never used a digital one and I would fear that it would break, but I am old-fashioned.

We also have a pressure cooking forum (http://www.momsmenu.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=93) if you want to check it out for recipes.

Good luck.

Cooked

02-02-2009, 02:35 PM

Going there now! Didn't know about the forum. Thanks

cat lover

02-03-2009, 02:11 PM

I have several pressure cookers , but they have been sitting in m pantry for several years. When the boys were living with us and I worked I used them a lot to speed up cooking. But now that I don't need to "hurry" I just don;t use them much. Not geting rid of them because they are a useful kitchen tool when you have the need. They can make tough meats tender too! I have Presto brand pressure cookers and still can get the new inner rings that need to be replaced once in awhile. They can be a good useful tool if you have the need. One other thing; you can't go off and forget about them, they must be tended to as they cook so the pressure doesn't build up too much. Before you decide on one read up on the proper way to use them; they can be a great tool!

Cooked

02-04-2009, 11:17 AM

Cat Lover, thanks for your advise. I really appreciate it. I am going to purchase one when I find the right one. Do you have any recipe favourites you would share with me?

cat lover

02-04-2009, 12:37 PM

Cat Lover, thanks for your advise. I really appreciate it. I am going to purchase one when I find the right one. Do you have any recipe favourites you would share with me?

I have quite a few recipes that I have used in the pressure cooker; is there anything special you would be looking for? Main dishes, veggies or just everything? Will be glad to share; let me know here what you want and I'll post them in the pressure cooker forum so it will be easy for anyone to see about pressure cooking recipes.

Raynell

02-05-2009, 01:06 PM

Hi, I am new but would like any pressure cooker recipes. My daughter lives with me; I work days and she works nights so anything quick and fast would help. I read that cat lover has a lot, so anything would help. I also love cats and have 7.

DeBora4BobbyL

02-05-2009, 07:14 PM

Raynell, welcome to Moms Menu. If you get a chance, be sure to stop by the Introduce Yourself (http://www.momsmenu.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20462#post20462) forum so others can welcome you! We'd love for you to share your recipes with us!

cat lover

02-06-2009, 12:43 PM

www.momsmenu.com/forums/showthread.php?t=862

The above is the link to pressure cooker recipes; I'll post some new ones there. Have fun!

Cooked

02-11-2009, 12:35 PM

Cat, thank you so much. I have just tried my brand new 9ltr pressure cooker! It is de pressurizing as I type. I am trying chicken broth first as I am sick with a cold and have to recover really fast as I have surgery in 6 days! I will let you know how it came out! I am so excited.

I wold love any and all recipes, as I think I will be using it a lot!

Cooked

02-12-2009, 07:24 PM

OMGOODNESS!!! That was the best soup I have ever made! I am amazed at how the flavours really get concentrated.

Tonight I made chili in it. It is the same chili I always make and everyone was asking me what was different. I still can't taste a lot, but it was real good!

I think I am in love with my new pressure cooker!!!! I need recipes!!

cat lover

03-13-2009, 07:53 PM