pressure cooker function: Has anyone used the pressure cooker function?
853943
I haven't chosen the pressure cooker function per se, but I find that when I cook beans in the cooker (by choosing "white rice" and "regular texture") it works like a pressure cooker. It cooks garbanzo beans in less than a half hour--that usually takes up to 1 1/2 hours on the stove top. The cooker doesn't go off on its own, however. I have to press "stop" after about 30 minutes of cooking.
425097
Yes, and it works just .....great! You may have to figure out your set point after you meet your PSI; but that is simple and seems to work for all the cooking I have completed!! GREAT PRODUCT....I RECOMMEND IT TO ALL!!!!
899083
Funny you should ask me at this moment as I have the pot on the stove as we we speak. I have three Fagor pressure cookers( am not connected to the company if you are feeling cynical). I use the 6ltr one the most. I cook for mostly for myself and my wife. My favourite feature is the lower psi setting which allows me to cook 'soft' vegetables for curries without them being pulverised. I will bring these vegs like cauliflower, zucchini & egg plant up to pressure for three minutes, max!! They are still firm. That is my favourite feature of this pressure cooker. I have no safety issues to report.
188460
I have only tried using that option one time, and I admittedly had some difficulty figuring out how to use it. You have to put in the pounds of the item, and I think I may have ended up having it in too long. It actually did start to cook a little. Sorry I'm not more help on this question.
1357689
It is more of a steam kettle not a true pressure cooker. That means that it will not tenderize tough cuts of meat like a true pressure cooker will. However,it is a pretty good microwave steamer for vegetables. I have not had any luck cooking meat in it.
1111470
I was unable to answer the question I just received as I have not used my pressurecookers yet. I will use them this summer for canning as this is why I purchased them.I received my cookers to late in the season for canning last year.
325029
YES all digital pressure cookers can use any and all pressure cooker recipes. The pressure inside these is NOT the same but for some unknown reason they can use any and all pressure cooker recipes without any changes in time or ingredients. Trust me I know I own a Yahoo pressure cooker group with over 6000 members and everyone that has a digital cooker there agrees with me on this.
1073085
Yes you can even though that is not the purpose of a pressure cooker. The best use for this would be to cook meat/vegetable/rice faster with the build up of steam inside.
1226683
I have. The hole wasn't an issue. I believe its there to accommodate the other cooking methods (steaming, baking) but it didn't change the result of my recipes. I totally love that thing and it's multi functions. Hope this helped a little.
1170591
I used it for pressure cooker it was intended for n works like a charm.the number was on the pressure cooker handle. Do call tfal. Get idea from them n then order here.
392044
I've been pleased with mine. It seems to be accurate (i.e. meat does not seem to be undercooked). It also helped when the pop up button on the turkey didn't work. I find it really helpful when re-heating casseroles when the internal temp needs to be high enough to kill the bad guys. I like having the temp registering outside the oven. Haven't tried it on the grill. The only problem I've had is remembering that the part that goes in the oven gets hot!
2123818
I'm sorry I do not know, the only pressure cooker I have is the Instant Pot.
1357688
yes i have cooked chicken in it there is a recipe that comes with it for chicken you could probably do pork or steak.there are cookbooks for pressure cookers
1404933
We have not tried it yet, but my wife says that watching Wolfgang Puck on TV he said that when you turn it on the element in the base will allow you to brown meat. You then add the rest of your ingredients, put the cover on, set the timer and when the pressure gets to the right level the timer will start. The booklet that comes with it does not say anything about browning. We have ordered 2 electric pressure cooker cookbooks from New England Mobile Book Fair hoping they will have more information.
1908237
Sorry Betty. I'm no help, my experience is with an electric stove top; however, in either the Rikon owner's manual or one of the pressure cooker cook books this subject I is covered.
480461
Yes. But I have trouble figuring out how to time cooking; I mostly just use the pre-set times by pushing 1 (for 1 min.) or 2, etc.
2239842
Here is a link for the manual. http://westbend.com/media/catalog/product/doc/L5861_82011_Pressure_Cooker.pdf