In pressure cookers, food is cooked with overpressure generated by steam. When buying the right pressure cooker, there are a few things to consider, because not every pressure stove fits every stove.
We’ll help you choose and explain what you need to know to find the right Schell cooker for you. In our checklists you will find a lot of information about materials, variants, functions and safety precautions for pressure cookers. With the product recommendations, you are sure to find the right pressure cooker for you.
- Pressure cookers are usually made of stainless steel. Stainless steel is rust-proof, durable and easy to clean.
- The sealing ring in the lid should be made of sturdy rubber.
- Make sure that the pressure stove is suitable for your stove. There are pressure cookers for the gas stove, electric stove, glass ceramic hobs and for the induction stove.
- Ideally, the pressure cooker can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
- If the pot is to be stored in a space-saving manner, stackable models with removable handles are recommended.
- Pressure cookers come in different diameters and capacities.
- For a household with one to two people, a pressure cooker with a volume of 2.5 l is usually sufficient.
- For a medium household with four people, a pressure cooker with at least 6 l capacity is recommended.
- Those who like to pre-cook portions or entertain guests will also find pressure cookers with up to 10 l capacity.
- A safety valve in the lid prevents the pressure in the pressure cooker from getting too high.
- If the pressure is too high, the valve automatically releases water vapor.
- A lid with a locking indicator and audible safety system is advantageous. As soon as the lid is firmly seated on the pot, an easily audible click sounds.
- For safe cooking, no water vapor should escape. Therefore, check the rubber seal regularly for damage. You can usually get replacement rubbers from the respective manufacturer.
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FAQ For Pressure Cookers
Goulash takes about 45 minutes in the pressure cooker.
Depending on their size, potatoes take 10 to 15 minutes in the pressure cooker.
In a pressure cooker, food is cooked with overpressure, this is created by steam generated in the pot.
It takes about 30 minutes to cook knuckle of pork in a pressure cooker.
In a pressure cooker you can prepare normal dishes, which have a particularly long preparation time in conventional pots. Ideally, the lid is not opened before the end of the cooking time, because the pot cooks with excess pressure and when the steam escapes the pressure must be rebuilt.
There are pressure cookers in different sizes. The appropriate size depends on the number of people to cook. For one to two people, a pressure cooker with 2.5 l is usually enough. For four people, it should be at least 6 l capacity and when cooking for guests, pressure cookers with up to 10 l capacity are useful.
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