Hawkins Contura Black 5 Litre Pressure Cooker, Hard Anodised Cooker, Handi Cooker, Black (CB50)

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Microwave - these have the health benefits of pressure cookers, as well as the speedy cooking times.

Leaky lid' protection - Found on the Instant Pot Duo 60, if the cooker doesn't reach the correct temperature or pressure in the expected time, it will automatically switch to a low temperature setting to avoid burning your food. Their main benefit is that they pretty much automate the cooking process. You simply select the pressure level or cooking function you want, and the appliance does all the work, with an integrated timer letting you know when to release the pressure and when your meal is ready. This makes them a good option for people who are new to pressure cooking or those who don’t want to watch over their appliance. Automatic pressure release - Electric pressure cookers, like the Tefal CY851840, with this feature release the steam at the end of cooking for you, meaning you don't have to put your hands anywhere near the hot steam. CHOICE OF SIZE - Available in 4 litre capacity, great for couples or individual servings, or the larger 6 litre capacity, which is the perfect size for families, providing up to 8-10 servings. If you're short on space, you could also consider a microwave pressure cooker. These are usually made of silicone, so are easy to clean after cooking, whether you pop it in your dishwasher or wash it by hand.Rice cookers - if you don't need to do much more than cook rice, then a rice cooker could be the perfect gadget to add to your kitchen to help produce fluffy rice every time. All models will indicate when pressure has reached the desired level, but some have multiple pressure levels to choose from, or built-in timers and thermometers to take some of the guesswork out of the process.

Introducing the Prestige Smart Plus Induction Pressure Cooker - Available in 4 or 6 Litre as featured in GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'S TOP TEN PRESSURE COOKERS! Cook, delicious, tasty food up to 70% faster and save on your energy bills in the kitchen! Includes a Lifetime Guarantee!A larger capacity will add to the price, but will mean you can batch cook and freeze portions, but go for the smallest option that works for your household if you're looking to save money. Versatility INDUCTION SUITABLE - Unlike the aluminium versions, our stainless steel pressure cooker is suitable for ALL hob types, including induction.

Whether you buy an electric or stove-top pressure cooker, you'll need to take care of the rubber sealing ring (gasket) that sits inside the lid. This helps to form an airtight seal so pressure can build up. If it's damaged, your pressure cooker won't work properly. INDUCTION SUITABLE - Unlike the aluminium versions, our stainless steel pressure cooker is suitable for ALL hob types, including induction. Electric pressure cookers, especially multicookers, generally have smaller capacities than stove-top pressure cookers. The smallest models have about a three-litre capacity, but most are around four to six litres, which should be plenty to make a meal for a family of four. Bear in mind that the claimed capacity, isn't always the usable cooking capacity. Generally we've found that six-litre pressure cookers will have around four litres of cooking space. The Instant Pot comes in a larger eight-litre option, too. Electric pressure cookers come with extra safety features beyond those seen on stove-top models. In addition, they take the guesswork out of pressure cooking by monitoring and adjusting the pressure and temperature automatically.

Here are the main things to think about when choosing a stove-top pressure cooker: Size and materials ACCESSORIES - The 4L pressure cooker does not contain any accessories. The 6L pressure cooker comes with a practical steamer, divider, and trivet. If you want maximum flexibility, look for a pressure cooker that is also a multicooker, such as the Instant Pot. These appliances can double up as steamers, slow cookers, rice cookers, or even have dedicated settings for porridge and yoghurt. Some, like the Ninja, can even grill, roast or bake. Multiple pressure settings A sauté function will let you brown meat inside the pressure cooker with the lid off, saving you the time of transferring food between pan and pressure cooker, and the hassle of extra washing-up, but maximising taste and flavour. Delayed-start / keep-warm setting Pressure cooking is really good at retaining nutrients, making it a great choice for those who want to eat healthily. As it uses less liquid than other methods (such as boiling), fewer nutrients are drawn out of the food and discarded with the water. The shorter cooking times also help to preserve nutrients in your meals.

Some electric pressure cookers only have one pressure setting, whereas others have two (for high and low pressure) or even more (the Sage Fast Slow Pro has eight). The low-pressure option makes cooking more energy-efficient, as the cooker can switch to this setting once the food has cooked. It’s also useful for cooking more delicate foods such as leafy vegetables, pasta, eggs and fish. Automatic pressure release Most are made from stainless steel or aluminium, and can double up as a sturdy saucepan. They don’t have multiple functions for different foods like electric models do, but some come with accessories such as steaming baskets.Much like a slow cooker, a pressure cooker can save you money by taking cheap ingredients and transforming them into tasty meals. Unlike a slow cooker, though, you won’t have to cook for hours to inject flavour and tenderness into tougher cuts of meat and dried beans and pulses, so you can save on your grocery bills without having to wait ages for your food to be ready.