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How much do cooking times change when using a pressure cooker instead of a normal pot?
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∙ 11y ago
Between cooking with a normal pot and a pressure cooker the difference in terms of time is not much. The pressure cooker can be used depending on the type of food that is cooked.
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Will cooking in a pressure cooker destroy minerals in food?
No
Why a pressure cooker is used for cooking food?
A pressure cooker will cook food faster and also tenderize tougher meats.
Why are pressure cooker used in cookery?
cooking food faster than conventional cooking
Why is the pressure cooker a useful utensil?
The time for cooking is lower.
How is a pressure cooker use in saving energy for cooking and tenderizing meat faster?
pressure cookers cook faster. Instead of cooking something for 3-4 hours you can cut that down to maybe 1 hour. It tenderizes meat by forcing the steam into the food and breaking up some of the molecules
Why does color of applesauce change after cooking in pressure cooker?
because the molocules re arange into a different shape and when the heat up and take in all the gasses they change color.
How food is cooked easily in pressure cooker?
During heating the pressure increase in the pressure cooker; as a consequence the temperature increase, the cooking is faster, part of energy saved, etc.
Where online can I read more about cooker pressure and find recipies for my presser cooker?
The website http://allrecipes.com//Recipes/everyday-cooking/pressure-cooker/Main.aspx has some great recipes available. They are easy to make and very simple when using the pressure cooker.
How is solar cooker different from a normal pressure cooker?
A solar cooker and a pressure cooker are two completely different ways of cooking. A pressure cooker can still use a heat source like a gas or electric cook top. A solar cooker is as the mercy of the heat of the sun and the contents will only cook as well as the amount of heat it obtains.
How do I know when I've reached the right cooker pressure?
You can know when you have reached the right cooker pressure by checking the temperature gauge. The right temperature would also depend on what you are cooking.
Why the boiling point of water in pressure cooker high?
A pressure cooker minimizes the escape of fluids or air. The build-up of air and fluid increases the pressure inside the cooker, which also increases the boiling point. An open kettle allows the fluid and air to escape, heat is lost thus cooking time is longer.
Why should you cover frypan while cooking or use pressure cooker will it save cooking gas?
It will shorten cooking time, which in turn, can result in a modest saving of cooking gas; yes.
