Discover the Pressure Cooker

Cooking with a Pressure Cooker

I received my first pressure cooker in my early 20's. It was a handy-me-down from my aunt that had already seen many years of service. It was a 4 quart Mirro-Matic that made quite a clamor when cooking. I was single at the time and I seldom used it, but once I got married I discovered some of it's finer points as I began cooking regularly.

This page is dedicated to cooking with a pressure cooker. You'll find handy information about how to use and care for them, pressure cooker recipes, as well as an opportunity to shop for a pressure cooker and related parts.

The Advantages: Or, Why I Love My Pressure Cooker

Pressure cookers offer a number of advantages over other methods of cooking.

They're fast. Slow cookers are nice, but they are just what their name implies: slow. In fact, pressure cookers generally cut cooking time by 1/3 over most traditional methods. Shorter cooking times can also result in energy savings as well time savings for you.

Meats come out moist and tender. When I prepare meats in the pressure cooker I never have trouble with them coming out dry or tough. In fact, I can often opt for a less expensive cut, because the pressure cooker always gives me good results.

Convenience. I have a number of recipes that are basically one pot meals so there aren't alot of pots and pans to clean after the meal. Slow cookers can sometimes do this, but I often find I have to cook the ingredients on the stove top first before placing them in the slower cooker.

Safety. Old pressure cookers were feared by many due to the built up pressure and the risk of burns from the heavy steam they can create. Pressure cookers have a variety of safety features such as quick pressure relief valves that make this risk minimal. They also don't splash or boil over.

They're quieter. Old pressure cookers would create quite a racket in the kitchen as the pressure built up and the pressure control would "pink" loudly. Modern pressure cookers are much, much quieter.

They are a healthy option. Unlike frying you won't be using a lot of extra fat and unlike oven roasting, boiling, or slow cooking you won't be losing as many vitamins and other nutrients due to long cooking times.

Who Makes Pressure Cookers?

There are many manufacturers that offer pressure cookers. T-Fal, Oster, Deni, and Sunbeam for instance are in the market. However Presto, Mirro, Cusinart, and Nesco are better known for these products. All American makes well known electric models but Wolfgang Puck also has his name on some. Kuhn Rikon, Magefesa, and Fagor are newer names in the American market and are well respected.

In the end, you need to find the features you want and the ones that match up to your budget as there are a wide range of options.

Choosing a Pressure Cooker

There are a number of things to consider when choosing your pressure cooker.

Capacity. Obviously if you're cooking for two, a 4 quart pressure cooker may suffice, but if you have a family, a 6 or 8 quart model might be a better option.

Special duties. For those who want to can, some pressure cookers do double duty.

Construction. Most pressure cookers are either aluminum or stainless steel. Aluminum is lighter weight and less expensive. Stainless steel is considered higher quality, more durable, and heavier. Certainly, with stainless steel there is no risk of aluminum leaching into the food. The most common pressure cookers are made for stove top use, but there are also electric pressure cookers. Electric pressure cookers are certainly portable but have the drawback of having additional parts that, should they malfunction, will render the pressure cooker useless (i.e. a heating element) and can be a bit harder to clean. Just as with any pot, finding one with heat resistant handles is useful to avoid burns.

Pressure control. Some pressure cookers have a single pressure control, which requires no adjusting. Others have a selective pressure control that allows you to adjust the pressure from 5, to 10, to 15 pounds or so. Obviously this gives you more flexibility. If the pressure cooker has only a single setting, 15lbs is recommended to assure the quickest cooking. The traditional pressure control that "jiggles" around is common with more affordable models, while higher end models sometimes use a pop-up pin to indicate the pressure inside the cooker. Both work well, although the spring indicator is even quieter as they release less steam during the cooking process. For safety, jiggle top pressure cookers typically have a pressure release valve which will "blow" if too much pressure builds up. (I've never had this happen, but certainly it could). Cookers with pop-up pins and dials however have other safety features which vent steam or, in case of excessive pressure build up, pushes out the gasket.

Accessories. Some pressure cookers may come with steamer baskets, a rack to keep items off of the bottom of the pot, and additional pots for inserting inside of the cooker itself for special items (such as desserts, rice, and so forth). Certainly a canning rack is needed for those who will use their cooker for canning. Some cookers will come with a gasket that goes along the inside of the lid to assure a tight fit, but some are designed to operate without this. Gaskets are probably the most frequently requested replacement part. Of course a pressure cooker with a timer is also a good idea, although if you're diligent, using any other timer in the kitchen can suffice.

A Few Tips On Using a Pressure Cooker

The manual you receive when purchasing a pressure cooker will cover all the details on how to use it. I will include links to many of the most popular models on the market for online access to the manuals.

However, in general:

Never fill your pressure cooker more that 2/3 full. Be especially careful when cooking foods that might expand, like rice. Avoid cooking foods that tend to froth a great deal. Pastas and so forth are examples.

Be conservative on the cooking time. It's easy to over cook foods in a pressure cooker, so err on the side of a shorter cooking time and adjust as necessary the next time you prepare the meal.

Use a timer. As stated above, it's easy to over cook foods with a pressure cooker.

Be sure to know the pressure level inside the cooker. Some pressure cookers read the pressure level more accurately than others, but no matter which type of pressure control it has, be sure you know what pressure level it is at or set on, so that you get the cooking time correct.

Be sure the lid is on snuggly. Pressure can't build up if the lid is not on properly. Typically, if the lid handle aligns with the handle on the pan, and you get them latched, you're in good shape. If you have a gasket and there is excessive steam or water leakage before you reach pressure, you may want to adjust the lid and try again.

Never force the lid open, and don't try to open a pressure cooker that hasn't been allowed to release pressure. Read the manual about how to release pressure. Some cookers have to sit for 5 minutes or longer (the slow method) to normalize and others many need cold water run over them (the quick method).

Never attempt to remove the pressure control while the pot is still pressurized.

Don't allow the cooker to run out of water. Recipes and cooking tables will indicate the amount of water to be used. When first using a pressure cooker, it's better to err on the side of a bit more water to assure it doesn't run dry.

Don't leave the cooker unattended. Remember, it cooks fast.

Generally speaking, you want to cook at the lowest temperature that will maintain the desired pressure. Start out at a high heat setting until pressure is reached and then reduce the heat so that pressure is maintained. Generally a low or medium heat setting is all that is needed. A pressure control that jiggles or rocks, should do so gently, and only periodically once the pan has reached the desired pressure.

How to Use a Pressure Cooker: The Basics

How to Use a Pressure Cooker

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Pressure Cooking Times

If you're using a recipe, knowing how long to cook something is simple; it's stated in the recipe. However, if you're cooking an item without a recipe, then having a table to give you approximate cooking times is wise as overcooking can result in mushy food! Here are some handy online references.

Pressure Cooker Cooking Times: Find estimated cooking times laid out in easy to read tables for vegetables, beans, meats, poultry, seafood, fruits, and more.
Miss Vickie's Pressure Cooking Time Charts: Find more tables for cooking times when using a pressure cooker.

Taking Care of Your Pressure Cooker

After purchasing your pressure cooker, be sure to read the manual thoroughly and follow the care/cleaning instructions provided there.

However, in general:

Keep the vent tube clean. Check it before every use by holding it up to the light and looking through it. Most can be cleaned by using a wire to remove any obstruction. Avoid cooking foods that tend to "froth" to prevent this blockage from occurring.

Clean the pressure cooker after every use. Generally, they should be washed by hand with warm soapy water but should not be submerged in water. If your cooker has a gasket that too should be washed and dried with each use.

Replace the gasket (if your pressure cooker has one) when it begins to leak steam consistently when cooking. The gaskets can dry out, crack, shrink, and so forth over time.

Store the pressure cooker with the lid off, particularly if it has the gasket. (I used to store mine with the lid resting on top of the pot, upside down.)

If using your pressure cooker for canning, getting the pressure gauge calibrated periodically can be an important safety precaution.

Stove Top Pressure Cookers

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Electric Pressure Cooker

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A Pressure Cooker Canner

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Presto 23-Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker/Canner

Using a Pressure Cooker for Canning

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Pressure Cooker Cookbooks

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Pressure Cooker Recipes: Beef

Kerala Recipes | Kappayerachi /Kappa Erachi (Tapioca with Beef): For stew beef, I pressure cook it on medium heat for 2 whistles. The beef which we get in Kerala has a longer cooking time whereas the beef in US cooks in no time. So pressure cook accordingly (If you don't have a pressure cooker, ...
Kerala Recipes | Kerala Beef Fry (Erachi Ulathiyathu): For stew beef, I pressure cook it on medium heat for 2 whistles. The beef which we get in Kerala has a longer cooking time. So pressure cook accordingly (If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can cover and cook the beef in any big ...
Salt and Spice » Blog Archive » Tomato Beef Curry: My Collection of Kerala, Indian & International Recipes ... tomato-beef-curry4. Method. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the whole spices and then the sliced onion. Fry till it is light brown in color. Then add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes. Add all the spice powders and fry for a minute. Add chopped tomatoes, green chillies and curry leaves. Fry till oil separates. Now add the beef cubes, half a cup of water and salt. ...
Hendrikas Blog: Pressure Cooker Beef Recipes: You can have a very tasty beef dinner on the table in a very short time. Pressure cooker beef recipes are tasty and the beef is tender without the hours of cooking. There is no reason why you cannot use pressure cooker beef recipes for ...

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Pressure Cooker Recipes: Chicken

Chicken Soup – Cures Almost Anything | Cheap Stock Pot: This recipe calls for the use of a pressure cooker which gives it a unique flavor and consistency. If you're going to use the pressure cooker method, combine all Ingredients except the rice in the pressure cooker. ...
Easy Chicken Soup - Pressure Cooker Recipe: Make Flavorful Chicken ...: Cook delicious, healthy, preservative-free homemade chicken soup in about an hour using a pressure cooker and this simple chicken soup recipe.
Hendrikas Blog: Pressure Cooker Chicken Recipes: Pressure Cooker Chicken Recipes can range from simple meals for the family to elaborate tasty Pressure Cooker Recipes fit to entertain with. You save a lot of time and energy if you cook with a pressure cooker and it is really worth ...
Cooking Chicken- Different Ways Of Cooking Chicken | thailand: Pressure cooker. For this method, simply select your thawed chicken on the stove along with your herbs and spices to add. Add about 1 / 2 cup of water and you can cook it up. Their meat will be ready in about 12-15 minutes. ...

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Pressure Cooker Recipes: Pork

One Page Cookbooks - For the first time cook: North Indian Curry ...: Protein Source: Lentils (Mung dal, Channa Dal, Tuvar dal, Masoor dal, Whole urad dal), Chickpeas, Kidney beans, Chicken, Mutton & Eggs. Beef / Pork are uncommon. Fish / seafood is less prevalent than in coastal cuisines. .... 9.: Dal ( Lentil Curry ) Basic Recipe: Dal Butter Fry Take a handful of tuvar dal.. Add a cup of water, a slit green chili and two pinches of salt. Pressure cook for two whistles. Let cool, open cooker and coarsely mash dal. Heat two spoons of butter . ...
A Gutsy Risotto - Bitten Blog - NYTimes.com: As I reheated the pork yet again, I used a half cup of this pepper mixture to start a risotto: not the typical elegant kind, but an in-your-face risotto. (These gutsier risottos could become a habit.) This one was flavored only with the pepper sofrito, ... Recipe at: http://goodstuffnw.blogspot.com/2009/11/habitual-behavior.html. ? KAB. 2. December 1, 2009 4:39 pm Link. I'm hoping that some time you'll have a chance to try making risotto in a pressure cooker. ...
One Page Cookbooks - For the first time cook: South Indian Curry ...: Beef is common in Kerala due to the Syrian Christian / Arab influence & Pork was popularized by the Portuguese along the west coast. Common Vegetables: Eggplant, String beans, broad beans, French beans, Cauliflower, Radish, Potato, ... Basic Recipe : To a cup of lentils ( tuvar dal / Mung dal) add two cups of water, a pinch of turmeric and two pinches of salt. Add to a pressure cooker and pressure cook for three whistles. See 1001 Paruppu Masiyal, 10 Pappu for variations. ...
Well Fed Network - » Review: The Everything Pressure Cooker Cookbook: Oh yeah, and 300 recipes for everything from jams and preserves to entrées and even desserts. So just how fast is pressure cooking? Remember grandma cooking her pot roast for hours? Hahn's takes 45 minutes. Fall-off-the-bones pork ribs ...

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Pressure Cooker Recipes: Soups and Stews

Chicken Soup – Cures Almost Anything | Cheap Stock Pot: This recipe calls for the use of a pressure cooker which gives it a unique flavor and consistency. If you're going to use the pressure cooker method, combine all Ingredients except the rice in the pressure cooker. ...
The Bad Girl's Kitchen: Potage Parmentier (Leek and Potato Soup): doubt Julia, her soup only has 6 ingredients (4 main ingredients). Martha's recipe has many more: subtle spices, shallots, garlic, and honestly I simply LOVE Martha's soup. I guess we'll have to see what happens with Julia's. ... I don't have a pressure cooker, but I've included those directions because I know a lot of people do. I stirred in cream at the end, but had I not had cream, I think butter would have been fine. We served our soup with a loaf of Artisan Bread. ...
Welcome to OuR KrAzy kItChEn...: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner ...: BGK is a little website I created back in January 2008 for my family and friends to share recipes, learn some new techniques, and maybe find some new family favorites! Since then, the site has grown to about 400 fantastic recipes, ... I don 't have a pressure cooker, but I've included those directions because I know a lot of people do. I stirred in cream at the end, but had I not had cream, I think butter would have been fine. We served our soup with a loaf of Artisan ...
Red Lentils Curry or Soup Recipe | Bukisa.com: Lentils reduce the risk of heart disease by a high percentage. It contains high fiber, magnesium and foliate, these combinations work wonders. Red Lentils & Okra Curry 1) Pressure cook or boil 1/2 cup of red lentils ...

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Pressure Cooker Recipes: Desserts

Making Heavenly Desserts with a Pressure Cooker | The Recipe Mom: Making scrumptious desserts couldn't be easier than with a pressure cooker. Baking takes time but with a pressure cooker you can have a heavenly dessert in.
Pressure Cooker Dessert Recipes: I think it is something few pressure cooker users think about, Pressure Cooker Dessert Recipes. There are many desserts that can be made in a pressure cooker.
Pressure Cooker Pumpkin Puree « lawolf.net: The dishes we prepared for Thanksgiving were no exception, and I was determined that the absence of canned pumpkin puree at our local grocery store was not going to prevent us from eating delicious pumpkin waffles for dessert (we don't have ... Then I hacked it up into smaller pieces, and into the pressure cooker it went, with about 3 cups of water. About 20 minutes later I had the ?meltingly soft? pumpkin that every recipe demands. After it cooled, it went into the food ...
Survival Kitchen–Is a Pressure Cooker an Undiscovered Secret?: They require less energy and won't heat up your kitchen. Food cooks 70% faster under pressure. Experiment with everyday meals and even desserts. Try this Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 5-quart model pressure cooker on holiday recipes. ...

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Pressure Cooker Recipes: Casseroles

Broccoli Cheddar, Chicken and Tater Tot Casserole… | Picky Palate: 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (bake or I throw mine in the pressure cooker). 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco or Chalula). 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper. 1/8 teaspoon Lawry's Garlic Salt with Parsley. 1/2 bag Ore Ida Seasoned Tater Tots, frozen ... Mmmm, I heart tater tots and I don't think they are used enough in recipes! :) This looks very yummy. Glad you had fun in AZ with your family. ...
How To Cook Beans: A Fast, Foolproof, No-Soak Method | Apartment ...: I am just finishing my first cookbook, a collection of fresher, faster casseroles, and I played around with beans quite a bit during recipe development. One technique I came across was from Russ Parsons of the LA Times, who bakes his dried beans. ... I haven't tried the oven method for cooking dried beans but have had great results with a pressure cooker. The beans don't split or get mushy, although I'm sure they'd turn to a mushy mess if left on pressure too long. ...
Wolfgang Puck: Pressure cooker takes the pressure off of making ...: Carefully remove lid. (Note: Lamb should be fork tender. If not, bring back to pressure for 5 minutes, turn off pressure cooker, let pressure return to normal and proceed with recipe.) To serve: Transfer meat to skillet or casserole. ...
Stew in a Jiffy: Moroccan Lamb Stew - Wolfgang Puck Recipes ...: The lamb should be fork tender. If it is not, bring back to pressure for 5 minutes, turn off the pressure cooker, let the pressure return to normal, and proceed with the recipe. Transfer the meat to the skillet or a casserole. ...

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Pressure Cooker Recipes: Side Dishes

Kerala Recipes | Kappayerachi /Kappa Erachi (Tapioca with Beef): Cooked Tapioca and beef are simmered in a paste of fried coconut and spices, which makes this dish heavenly. You can have Kappayerachi as an entire Meal or as a Side Dish or as an evening Snack. It is left to you :-) ... For stew beef, I pressure cook it on medium heat for 2 whistles. The beef which we get in Kerala has a longer cooking time whereas the beef in US cooks in no time. So pressure cook accordingly (If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can cover and cook ...
Fab Frugal Food » A Sweet and Savory Thanksgiving Side Dish: Smoky ...: Written by Donna on November 23, 2009 in Side Dishes, Vegetarian Entrees. Smoky Sweet Potato Tamale Recipe. Who says sweet potatoes must be smashed into a 9 by 13 and covered with browned mini-marshmallows? ... Jen Nov 23rd 2009. Also, I have a question. Can tamales be steamed with basic kitchen equipment, or do I need some sort of rack? I have a pressure cooker with a rack-ish thing that goes on the bottom. Would that work, or do I need more space? Anne Nov 24th 2009 ...
Life Time Fitness » Healthy Way Of Life Post: Good Food, Fast: Using the grating disk on the food processor to cut long-cooking root vegetables like beets, carrots and potatoes for a quick side dish. She also likes to use thinner varieties of pasta when she's in a rush because they take less time to cook. .... Some are quick cooking, like quinoa; others she'll make in a pressure cooker. Kornfeld describes the following meal as one of her favorites when she has only minutes to put something together. These lemony chickpeas and greens ...
Mashed Pumpkin/Butternut Squash | eCurry - The Recipe Blog: In a Pressure Cooker: Add the required amount of water in the pressure cooker (Follow instruction for your cooker). Put all the diced pumpkins/butternut squash in a bowl in the middle of the pressure cooker and steam it for about 10 -12 minutes. ... Tags: autumn, autumn recipe, bengali, butternut squash, charred chili pepper, Eastern India, easy side, easy vegetarian dish, Fall, fall recipe, gluten free, healthy recipe, heart healthy, holiday, holiday side, ...

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Pressure Cooker Recipes: Vegetarian

Indian food, Andhra recipes and Global cuisine inspired cooking ...: 1 In a pressure cooker, add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of water and tuvar dal and pressure cook upto 3 whistles. If cooking over stove top, cook till the dal is almost cooked. 2 Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed vessel, add cumin seeds and as they ...
Should I Use A Pressure Cooker? | Manjula's Kitchen | Indian ...: I am frequently asked about cooking with a pressure cooker. Pressure cookers are convenient and can save you a lot of time in the kitchen! Lentils and dry beans. ... Videos and Recipes. expand all | collapse all ...
Dawn Ponders: Comfort Food: Everything was thrown into the same pressure cooker and emerged with the same hue-a sort of off-colour taupe. It tasted taupe too! Salads, unless marinated, were non-existent. Ancient recipes handed down for generations were staples, ... to hand to hand combat in my family over the additions or deletions of certain Passover recipes at the seder table. It is a true demonstration of the passion that our food can engender. Could my family envision a wholly vegetarian seder? ...
Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure | Vegetarian Recipes Online: Under pressure, reduce fat and cholesterol? When the pressure for a long run in a vegetarian meal instead of the second guide cooker Luonasasi safe and delicious. After the phenomenal success of pressure cooking, this recipe collection ...

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Pressure Cooker Recipes: Diabetic

5 Food Label Tips That Can Save A Diabetic's Life: In fact, if you love to cook and can and are a diabetic, you can still make things just for you. Mirro Pressure Cookers, for example, are a great way to help you make diabetic recipes in bulk so you can easily can and enjoy them for a ...
Lily's Wai Sek Hong: Conch, Dried Scallops, Mushrooms Herbal Soup: Shiitake are not only a delicious addition to just about any recipe, they are also a healthy one. These mushrooms are not only a source of high quality protein because they contain all essential amino acids, but shiitake also are a ... Return clean chicken pieces to the pressure cooker, add in the reconstituted conch, scallops, mushrooms, wolfberries, yuk chuk and enough water to cover the ingredients. Close the lid of pressure cooker and when pressure builds up to 15 lb, ...
Crock Pot Target, Microwave Pressure Cooker, Easy Pressure Cooker: Fall Stew. This stew works very well in either a pressure cooker or a crock pot as well as with beef or lamb. ... Crock Pot Recipes. Dessert Recipes. Diabetic Recipes. Drink ... beef.betterrecipes.com/fallstew.html ...
Butternut Squash Aerobics - Diabetes Forums: Once you've mastered this recipe, you can take the soup in different ways by adding pearl barley, dried pasta, or some chopped smoked bacon. Even the smallest amount of dried porcini. PS I made this in my pressure cooker the other day, ...

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Pressure Cooker Canning

Preservatives for Canning Soup: Process the jars in a canning pressure cooker and make sure they have a tight seal. I suggest that you do a Google search to find a canning website and read how long their shelf-life would be. Posted on 12/02/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse ...
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Ask Jackie » Blog Archive » Winter is finally here: Usually all cukes do quite well, with plenty of water in dry times. They do like plenty of compost to grow in. ? Jackie. Canning turkey soup. I don't own a pressure cooker. Can I can turkey soup and how long should I give it? ...
Missouri Preppers Network: Is a Pressure Cooker an Undiscovered ...: If you've got a pressure cooker for canning, have you considered how useful it may be in the absence of electricity? Why couldn't you put a pressure cooker over a heat source, such as a gas stove, camping stove, or perhaps a roaring ...

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Pressure Cooker Instruction Manuals and Parts

Presto Pressure Cookers: Find Instruction Manuals for a variety of Presto products as well as replacement parts.
Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Instruction Manual: Get the instruction manual for Cuisinart's electric pressure cooker.
Nesco Pressure Cooker Instruction Manual: Here is the manual for the Nesco 3-in-1 pressure cooker.
Fagor Pressure Cookers: Find Fagor replacement parts here.
Kuhn Rikon Pressure Cookers: Find replacement parts here.
Fagor Instruction Manuals: Find links to PDFs for the various cookers by Fagor.
Kuhn Rikon Instruction Manuals: You'll find some Kuhn Rikon Instruction manuals here.
Mirro-Matic Pressure Cooker Manual: The instruction manual is available as a download.
All American: Find parts for All American Pressure Cookers/Canners.
All American Pressure Cooker Instructions: Find a PDF of the manual here.
Cuisinart Pressure Cooker Instruction Manual: The Cuisinart parts and accessories online.
Mirro-Matic Parts: A resource for replacement parts for Mirro-Matic pressure cookers.

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CherylK CherylK Nov 9, 2009 @ 8:31 am

Tons of terrific information here about pressure cookers! Great job. That's a cute video, too.

I had a pressure cooker and used it for canning...gave it to my daughter with all of my canning stuff and have been kicking myself ever since. I'm getting another one, for sure.

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partybuzz partybuzz Nov 3, 2009 @ 9:45 pm

What a nice lens, and great choice of subject. I do have a pressure cooker, but have always been afraid to use the pressure! I've seen those things blow before! :-) Maybe I'll consider purchasing a newer model that is more safe.

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mulberry mulberry Nov 3, 2009 @ 12:26 pm | in reply to JaguarJulie

Yes I can believe it. I was scared of them too, thought they were old fashioned etc. But they've gained more popularity in recent years as they've improved and now provide an eco friendly, healthy,and quick way of making delicious foods.

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JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Nov 3, 2009 @ 7:30 am

We had a pressure cooker when I was a kid -- I was always afraid to use it would you believe? So, I never owned one. Do people really use pressure cookers today?

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AndyPo AndyPo Nov 3, 2009 @ 4:40 am

Excellent lens. I haven't used a pressure cooker for years.

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Irenemaria Irenemaria Nov 3, 2009 @ 3:47 am

Yes - this is a fantastic invention. The first time I used mine, I stood there staring at it waiting for it to explode and hit the ceiling...hehehe

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Upon-Request Upon-Request Nov 2, 2009 @ 7:46 pm

I think you've made an excellent case for me to re-familiarize myself with the pressure cooker!

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Discover the Pressure Cooker

Cooking with a Pressure Cooker

Contents at a Glance

Contents at a Glance

The Advantages: Or, Why I Love My Pressure Cooker

Who Makes Pressure Cookers?

Choosing a Pressure Cooker

A Few Tips On Using a Pressure Cooker

How to Use a Pressure Cooker: The Basics

How to Use a Pressure Cooker

Pressure Cooking Times

Taking Care of Your Pressure Cooker

Stove Top Pressure Cookers

Electric Pressure Cooker

A Pressure Cooker Canner

Using a Pressure Cooker for Canning

Pressure Cooker Cookbooks

Pressure Cooker Recipes: Beef

Pressure Cooker Recipes: Chicken

Pressure Cooker Recipes: Pork

Pressure Cooker Recipes: Soups and Stews

Pressure Cooker Recipes: Desserts

Pressure Cooker Recipes: Casseroles

Pressure Cooker Recipes: Side Dishes

Pressure Cooker Recipes: Vegetarian

Pressure Cooker Recipes: Diabetic

Pressure Cooker Canning

Pressure Cooker Instruction Manuals and Parts

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