REAL pearl barley that takes up to an hour to cook, takes only 20 minutes. Just add 1/2 cup more water than the barley.
Rice is a cinch; SAME AMOUNTS of water and rice. If You have two cups of rice, you cook for only 2 minutes (and etc.) after the pressure gauge begins to jiggle or signals it is reaching the pressure point of cooking. There is no over boil to deal with either!
Pinto beans that may take up to 4 hours to boil tender or done in 30 minutes!
Even tough meat can be tenderized in a pressure cooker. I just marinade it and the flavor gets soaked in record time. I don't soak it, just put it in, and begin cooking! Depending on the amount and the way it is cut, it will take from 15-30 minutes.
I have seen STAINLESS STEEL pressure cookers starting as low as $30. It will definitely be worth the cost even if it costs $70 initially. Aluminum burns easily and has been thought to be a probable cause of Alzheimer's disease.
So what do you do if there are burns on the bottom? I put the pressure lid back on the pan and let it set. That alone usually loosens the burns.
By Tim from Science Hill
Any one know how to get presser cooker top off? it's a large one that can be used for canning, It was closed after it was washed by mistake, We tried running hot & cold water over it. I sure would like you help. Thanks Sharry
I have an 8-qt pressure cooker with no user manual (Mirror 92080 model). I have never used a pressure cooker in my life. Could someone give me some guidance?
By LFP
I have a pressure cooker that was used one time after I bought it about 5 years ago. It is like new, even the gasket. However, I lost the pressure gauge and had to buy another one. Unfortunately, the brand is discontinued (Innova), but I was told by another company that they could send one that would work. I am not familiar with these cookers and have lost the manual as well (can't replace it). Can anyone tell me, is the pressure gauge supposed to snap on the lid?
I was told by a saleswoman that it was, but I can't get it to do so. I don't remember my mother's snapping on (years and years ago). Will the gauge fly off from steam if it just sits on the lid? It is very heavy. I didn't snap it on the one time I used it and either this one I have doesn't need to be snapped on or it doesn't fit. Please help, I hate to waste this cooker as it was about $80 when I bought it about 4 years ago. Any tips or advice would be appreciated. Recipes.
too, if I can get it to work!
Sandy from Kenner, LA
By Noella
03/21/2008
Now, after googling Innova pressure cookers, I notice that the "regulator" as they call it is adjustable for 5-10-15 lbs of pressure. You might want to google your brand and order exactly what came with your cooker - even though your model might be discontinued, there are probably parts still available.
Is a pressure cooker worth the investment? How does it differ from a crock pot?
Sara from Missouri
I have an 8-qt pressure cooker with no user manual (Mirror 92080 model). I have never used a pressure cooker in my life. Could someone give me some guidance?
By LFP
Can you use a pressure cooker on a smooth surface stove, is it safe?
Debbie from Gainesville, GA
I have an 8-qt pressure cooker with no user manual (Mirror 92080 model). I have never used a pressure cooker in my life. Could someone give me some guidance?
By LFP
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Using a Pressure Cooker on a Glass Top Stove