How to choose a slow cooker with a pressure cooker function

Due to the lack of kitchen space and time, slow cookers have firmly occupied the top positions among kitchen appliances. It is not surprising, because such a device is able not only to reduce the cooking time, but also to control the degree of readiness of the dish. Slow cookers with a pressure cooker function are characterized by faster cooking. This is explained simply: due to the tightness, the access of cold air is excluded, due to this, the water reaches a boiling state faster, and the temperature increases due to the pressure that has arisen. All this affects the cooking speed.

Despite the external similarities, slow cookers with the function of a pressure cooker have their own characteristics that should be taken into account when choosing this technique so that you do not have to be disappointed later.

So, if you value your time or simply do not have it and want to buy a pressure cooker, pay attention to the following nuances:

The material of the pan. There are two options - either food grade aluminum or stainless steel. Aluminum is cheaper, lighter and heats up faster, but when interacting with acidic and salty dishes, harmful substances are released into the food.

Stainless steel bowls are an order of magnitude better, there is a layer on the bottom for heat distribution, which is indispensable if you plan to cook fried dishes. Laying the pan. It can be rubber and silicone. The latter are more reliable. You can find models without such seals, however, with the slightest damage, the tightness will be broken. It is worth considering how much food you plan to entrust to the pressure cooker. The devices have different capacities. The type of lid closure. There are pressure cookers, where the lids are pressed from the inside, and sometimes from the outside. You should choose from personal preferences and individual convenience. The location of the valves. They are intended for steam release, usually there are two of them. If the jet from the valves goes to the sides, the risk of getting burned will be minimal, therefore it is preferable to choose models with a similar valve arrangement.

Protection functions. Pay attention to the presence of the lid lock function during cooking, when starting with an empty saucepan, when there is an excess of pressure. Pressure regulator. It is located inside the container, controls the pressure level and, if there is an excess of it, turns off the heating. The number of modes in different models may vary, so choose a model whose modes will be used directly by you. The presence of functions for heating food and delayed start. Very useful features. The first allows you to warm up food, the second allows you to program the preparation of a certain dish in advance. For example, you need fresh porridge in the morning. You can put all the ingredients in a container in advance, set the time to start cooking and get a freshly prepared dish in the morning. The function may not be available for all modes, you need to ask the consultants about this.

These are the main criteria for choosing a slow cooker with a pressure cooker function, considering which, you will get the optimal assistant in the kitchen! official zlibrary domain z library . Find free books