Amazon Basics Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, 4 Litre, Silver

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Size: Most pressure cookers have a 6-quart capacity — a suitable size for most families — but some are as large as 12 quarts. You can also find some smaller models if cooking for an individual or a couple. Just remember: You can’t fill a pressure cooker to its full capacity (only ⅔ full), so a 6-quart model won’t actually yield 6 quarts of food. As Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, Nicole Papant oniou has tested dozens of multicookers, slow cookers, and air fryers. Previously she worked in product development for small kitchen appliances and tools since 2014 as well as in several test kitchens, where she tested and developed recipes and food content starting in 2012. Nicole lent her expertise to the reporting and editing of this story, as well as oversaw the testing process. Electric pressure cookers work automatically. Simply set to your desired programme and your cooker will do the rest. Timers mean that they are a great option if you wish the food to be prepared for when you get home. Which brand of pressure cooker is best? We got ours in October and it has been fantastic. We cook a lot of Pakistani food in there, wholemeal rice is super fluffy and light, beans/lentils very easy to cook. I like the fact it’s not just a pressure cooker. (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter TakeMe2Insanity) Our verdict

I have a 6-litre Kuhn Rikon duromatic stovetop pressure cooker - not the cheapest, but it’s excellent. Very energy efficient and durable, and the perfect size for a family meal with plenty leftover." (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user burblish)The science behind Pressure Cookers is impressive but simply achieved by the boiling point of water being dependent on air pressure. We have crafted several Pressure Cooker Recipes that you can use to make easy Meals, Desserts & even Jams! Discover our selection of Prestige Pressure Cooker Recipes below: I use mine every day. It does everything!” (Recommended by Mumsnetter Fairydustandpixies) Our verdict If you grew up in the seventies or eighties then chances are you have slightly terrifying memories of a pressure cooker ominously rattling away on the stove, making all manner of strange noises. Regular Mumsnet visitors will know that one of the most recommended products on our forums is the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker (and has been for years).

We’ve seen consistent, excellent results from cooking with Pressure Cookers, and we know that you will too. If you're feeling inspired to try a new method or two, why not browse our comprehensive range below? Both are convenient methods of cooking because you simply place your ingredients in the cooker and it prepares the dish for you, with little intervention needed.It depends on what you're looking for - in terms of budget options you can't beat the Tower 4L Pressure Cooker, but for something a bit more stylish the Lagostina Mia Pressure Cooker is a solid, reliable option. In terms of large-scale cooking, opt for the Kuhn Rikon Pressure Cooker. How we chose our recommendations

The Ninja Foodi combines two popular cooking styles — pressure cooking and air frying in one machine. For those who love both the tenderness that pressure cooking offers and the crispness air frying can bring, this multicooker is for you. Available in both 6.5-qt. and 8-qt. visions, this updated model uses only one lid, unlike the original Ninja Foodi XL 8 Qt. Pressure Cooker. The smart-lid slider enables you to select up to 14 different cooking functions including pressure cooking, air frying and steam frying — which fries and steams simultaneously.One-Touch Ultima Pressure Cooker with Detachable 60-Minute Timer Brown, boil, steam, braise, stew and roast a range of delicious dishes with Tower’s Ultima Pressure Cooker I have a Kuhn Rikon stovetop pressure cooker and it would be instantly replaced if anything happened to it. Brilliant for soups and cooking pulses - I do a big batch of beans and freeze them. It’s a zillion times better than a slow cooker and makes amazing macaroni cheese."(Recommended by Mumsnetter MoltoAgitato) Our verdict In general, though, browning food first is an additional step that’s worth the effort, since it adds depth of flavor to whatever you’re cooking. Then, make sure to add enough liquid like water or broth to allow the pressure cooker to heat, build steam and create pressure. Typically, ​​pressure cookers require somewhere between ½ to 1 cup of water, but be sure to consult your owner’s manual and the recipe. It’s important to note: While you need enough liquid, you don’t want to go overboard. A pressure cooker should never be more than two-thirds full since you need to leave enough room for steam to build. Because we know that there’s nothing like a real recommendation from a real parent, we first headed to the Mumsnet forums to find out which pressure cookers discerning Mumsnet users had bought for themselves. Mentioned on the Mumsnet forums almost as much as the Instant Pot is the Pressure King Pro, another outstanding performer in the world of pressure cookers. Plus, it's so compact that you can simply pop it away in the cupboard next to your food storage containers when you're done.