subject: Using Deni Pressure Cookers - Helpful Hints and Tips [print this page] Using Deni Pressure Cookers - Helpful Hints and Tips
Getting the most from your electric pressure cooker means following some basic how to's. The following are some important tips when using an electric pressure cooker:
To get the best performance when using your pressure cooker, make sure that your recipe includes at least a cup of water or liquid. This is to ensure enough steam will be created to produce pressure.
When you use the pressure settings, be aware the timer will not begin counting down until there is sufficient pressure.
When you cook under pressure and you do not know the cooking time, it is best to under cook the meal and use the quick release method to check progress. If the food is not done, continue cooking under pressure.
Never fill the pressure cooker more than half way with food or 4/5 with liquid. As mentioned above, inadequate liquid will lead to inadequate pressure and the food will not cook properly.
Do not overload the electrical circuit when using your electric pressure cooker. Plug it in to it's own circuit. Appliances that heat up, such as toasters, cookers, grills etc., draw more power and can cause circuit breakers toover loador worse, cause a fire.
Believe it or not, tougher, cheaper cuts of meat are better suited for a pressure cooker. The process breaks down the fibersand tenderizesthe meat as it cooks.
Fresh fruit should be cooked using the "vegetable setting"
To prevent foaming when cooking beans, add a teaspoon of oil to the water.
Following the tips and hints above will help to get years of great eating from your pressure cooker
