The Science Behind Pressure Cookers



Dan explains how pressure cookers quickly work to produce delicious results.

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35 Comments

  1. You guys are my bible. And the video was like a tiktok. That's fine, but one pot roast does not a TEST KITCHEN example make. This was like a remedial 6th grade science class.
    No talk of the REAL dangers associated.
    No tips on best practices.
    No discussion of the parts and varieties of P.Cookers.
    No discussion on versatility, dos and don'ts, the weight of the bobber…

    Yall are WAYYY BETTER THAN THIS.

  2. I have 2 pressure cookers that i would like to compare for maximum pressure. Can you think of some way to measure the actual pressure of each one (not just the claims of the manufacturer), so that i can make informed decisions when i need to use one? If not measure in actual psi/kPa, then some way to compare so that i know which one reaches a higher pressure?

  3. This is an incomplete presentation on what to do with your pressure cooker and secondary steps ( a Pass, but Must do better on 3rd grade card )
    I Pressure cook then Sear after with light breading
    BBQ Wings 24 / 7

  4. Sorry, no, there are different pressure cooker types than yours. I'm still using my mother's pot. It has a lid that pulls shut, with no rubber ring. It has two pressure valves, one that is mechanical and one that is automatic, and when that raises, you must turn the heat down. I've never seen another like mine. My mother canned in it and so do I. I have bought a couple of new cookers but have returned to the old one, due to rubber rings not fitting right and leakages.

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