Just started using a pressure cooker. Some recipes, artichokes for example, call for using a steamer basket. Can this be used in a pressure cooker?
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The temperature at the standard maximum pressure of a pressure cooker is hotter by only about 21 degrees Celsius or 38 Fahrenheit than normal boiling water, which puts you nowhere near the temperatures silicone is rated for.
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Not sure, Allen. My silicone steamer says it's ok up to 450º, but how do we find out temp inside a pressure cooker (without being sorry... ) : ) I have a flat metal (aluminum probably) steamer rack that rests on bottom of a canning pot and something like this could withstand higher heat? Hope someone knows how to find an answer.
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I really don't know if will work on pressure cooker. I think it will be better to check with manufacture
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Not sure, Allen. My silicone steamer says it's ok up to 450, but how do we find out temp inside a pressure cooker (without being sorry... ) : ) I have a flat metal (aluminum probably) steamer rack that rests on bottom of a canning pot and something like this could withstand higher heat? Hope someone knows how to find an answer.
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(1) There are no nutrients lost in the steam. The water turns to a gas but the MUCH larger molecules in your food do not. (2) ALL PRESSURE COOKERS MUST HAVE A RELEASE VALVE to release steam when the pressure gets too high; otherwise they can explode causing a SERIOUS accident. For your reference: I hold a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering and I have taught high school chemistry and physics for 20 years.
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I do not own the Secura cooker, but I have purchased the Pot and use it with my Cuisinart Electric Pressure Cooker in the Low Pressure setting. Yes, the Steam rack basket fits fine.
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Yes and no depending on what you want to cook. Yes : For anything that won't retain too much water e.g. Potato or when you evaporate all water e.g. rice dishesNo : Veggies, fish etc. These could get soggy (disintegrate) and you will have to strain things out at the end. Buying a separator (<$10 in any Indian store) or steamer basket is a good investment. Remember to remove the 'whistle' and steam for desired amount of time if you plan on using this as a 'steamer' and not a pressure 'cooker'.The quality of the steel (as others have already mentioned) is stellar. Cleaning it is extremely easy, unless you burnt something in it of course :) Yes and no depending on what you want to cook. Yes : For anything that won't retain too much water e.g. Potato or when you evaporate all water e.g. rice dishesNo : Veggies, fish etc. These could get soggy (disintegrate) and you will have to strain things out at the end. Buying a separator (<$10 in any Indian store) or steamer basket is a good investment. Remember to remove the 'whistle' and steam for desired amount of time if you plan on using this as a 'steamer' and not a pressure 'cooker'.The quality of the steel (as others have already mentioned) is stellar.... » Read More Yes and no depending on what you want to cook. Yes : For anything that won't retain too much water e.g. Potato or when you evaporate all water e.g. rice dishesNo : Veggies, fish etc. These could get soggy (disintegrate) and you will have to strain things out at the end. Buying a separator (<$10 in any Indian store) or steamer basket is a good investment. Remember to remove the 'whistle' and steam for desired amount of time if you plan on using this as a 'steamer' and not a pressure 'cooker'.The quality of the steel (as others have already mentioned) is stellar. Cleaning it is extremely easy, unless you burnt something in it of course :) « Show Less
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Not sure, have not tried it. But imagine if you do it long enough, it would work out ok, that steam isreally hot! I use pressure cooker to cook up meat and veggies for my 2 dogs, it is so much faster and energy efficient. And it seems to infuse and accentuate flavors that the dogs go crazy over.
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Sorry, i really dont know., because i removed the handles in order for the basket to fit perfectly inside my pressure cooker. I use it to steam veggies and fruits.
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If you use a microwave use it as a bowl in which to microwave veggies or anything else for that matter. I do NOT use it as a pressure cooker. You can cook pasta in it. Just cover the pasta with plenty of water and microwave for about the same time it says on the pasta box.
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Yes, you can use it without the steamer basket. It is not non-stick but would work fine for other things that wouldn't burn. It is a small pan however. Perfect for two people.
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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.
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Since steaming requires only a bit of water in the bottom, if your basket has legs, it can be used alone for steaming quantities of items, like carrots. The tray is usually best for steaming things like fish. However, if your basket does not have legs, then you need to use the tray, too. The idea is to keep the food above the water.
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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.
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Any pressure cooker recipe will work , you may have to cut the ingredient amounts down so as not to fill over 2/3 full, it takes that amount of empty space to create the steam to make the pressure for cooking. Lorna Sass has several good pressure cooking recipe books here on Amazon, I use them regularly.
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"The cooker"?? It is not made for any special cooker that I know of; it's simply a steamer basket/collander.
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I steamed butternut squash in the basket in the pressure cooker. First order of business was to remove the handles so fit. You could cook other veggies such as beets, potatoes, turnips etc
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Yes. But not all items need the pressure cooker as a canner. I bought this for my daughter before she realized that jams & jellies only need boing water method.
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Yes. This is one versatile well made pot w/ different size steamer baskets, one deep one for cooking & draining pasta if needed. Bought this for my grandson & his wife for their starter kitchen, a must have. SO much better quality than the one I now have. I would suggest you buy it.
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I have the same type and size burners on my stove and I use my presto pressure cooker all summer long> No problems! good luck..Diane H.