It’s a question that I get asked quite often. ‘Can I put oil in my pressure cooker?’ The answer is not as straightforward as it may seem. Technically, yes, a small amount of oil can be added to your pressure cooker, but I would not advise doing so unless sauteing. I especially would not be attempting to pressure fry anything in a pressure cooker. If you’ve just started out using your pressure cooker, you may have a couple of questions, such as ‘how does a pressure cooker work?’ ‘What can you add to a pressure cooker?’ ‘Is it safe to put oil in a pressure cooker?’ etc. In the following post, I have provided detailed answers to these questions and more.
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I've been using pressure cookers for almost 40 years and wouldn't wish to be without one. They are great devices for creating easy, healthy and tasty meals in a short amount of time. That said, they do also have their limitations and challenges. This article looks at the pros and cons of pressure cooking.
This article is about a vessel for cooking food in high pressure steam. For other uses, see Pressure cooking (disambiguation).
now, you’ve certainly heard of the Instant Pot. (Especially if you’re a fan of this site.) There are several different models, dozens of devoted Facebook groups, and countless cookbooks related to Instant Pot cooking. But before there were electric pressure cookers, there were stovetop pressure cookers. Both have their merits and, here, we’re going to go over some pressure cooking basics, no matter what kind of pressure cooker you’re into. What is a pressure cooker? How does it work? What can you make it with it? Keep reading and we’ll answer all your questions.
A pressure cooker can be an amazing time saver. Food prepared in a pressure cooker is ready in about one-third the time of cooking on the stovetop or in the oven. Quick cooking also translates into less vitamin and mineral loss, so it's a snap to cook the hearty vegetables and beans that you might otherwise avoid.
