PRESSURE COOKER SAFETY
PRESSURE COOKER SAFETY
DON’T BE SCARED OF PRESSURE COOKERS.
The lovely folks at Prestige in Bengaluru took us through all of the safety features of their pressure cookers. Pressure cooker safety is something I talk about a lot in classes and video recipe because they have a reputation among some quarters for being a kitchen threat. But identifying the cookers’ safety mechanisms, and how to see when they might be failing, is the key to cooking confidently.
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How does pressure cooker safety work?
Pressure cookers have a ring seal, a pressure release valve, an additional safety valve, and a pressure plug. Four separate elements in the lid of a non-electric pressure cooker designed to ensure safe pressure release.
I’m scared of the noises pressure cookers make. Why are they so loud?
Noise in a pressure cooker is a GOOD thing. It means the cooker is working properly by releasing steam and controlling the pressure inside the cooker.
Are pressure cookers safe?
Yes. Pressure cookers are wonderful to use, are built safely, and have all sorts of built-in safety mechanisms to ensure they cook efficiently and without issue.
How can I tell if my pressure cooker is going to explode?
Firstly, pressure cooker explosions aren’t common. And explosion is a strong word! But if a pressure cooker is going to fail, you will notice that food starts to stick to the bottom of the pot and burn instead of cooking. They will also cease to release steam properly.
