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

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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. The interactive and intelligent cooker is for those who like the latest gadgets and will not be disappointed. In addition, it has side handles which are strong and feel secure when moving the pressure cooker around. Pricier stove-top pressure cookers are often made of stainless steel instead of aluminium and have a thicker base, making them more durable than cheaper models.

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. However, today’s models have built-in safety features to give you peace of mind while you’re cooking. You can also brown ingredients using the sauté button, saving you having to fry ingredients in a pan first. As for the slow cooker vs pressure cooker debate, the two one-pot gadgets operate very differently and have pros and cons to each. If you only want a quick way to cook soup, are a confident cook or short on kitchen space, a stove-top pressure cooker might be best.Searing ingredients can be done directly in the cooker, which is helpful, and the food produced on the test was, after a few adjustments, delicious and ready to serve with no more reduction needed. A two-valve mechanism gives you more choice for releasing pressure, either naturally by leaving it to cool, or speeding things up by sitting the pan in cold water or running some over the top. INDUCTION SUITABLE - Unlike the aluminium versions, our stainless steel pressure cooker is suitable for ALL hob types, including induction. The cooking results are excellent with this pressure cooker: we had beautifully cooked, tender meat, vegetables with great colour and texture and a rich, thick gravy made in under an hour — all of this with a staggering 25- year guarantee.

Robert Dyas Holdings Limited T/A Robert Dyas is an appointed representative of Product Partnerships Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 626349).It has max and ½ fill lines marked on the interior of the liner, which is important for safety, and uses power efficiently. The microwave helps the silicone pressure cooker reach pressure almost instantly, so it’s one of the quickest ways to cook. Introducing the Prestige Smart Plus Induction Pressure Cooker - Available in 4 or 6 Litre as featured in GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'S TOP TEN PRESSURE COOKERS! The lid and locking system's opening mechanism is straightforward with just one hand and a simple twist.

Safety instructions - Included with your pressure cooker, whilst not the flashiest safety feature, contain all the vital dos and don'ts on how to use your appliance. Slow cooker - if you’re interested in the hands-off approach to cooking, but would prefer to not have to release pressure, a slow cooker will turn out tasty stews and curries for those prepared to wait. Pressure cooking is really good at retaining nutrients, making it a great choice for those who want to eat healthily. The machine will do the rest, including controlling the level of pressure, time and best form of steam release.Next, select pressure, choose from a range of programs (or custom cook your recipes) add the ingredients and liquid, then close and turn the large knob in the centre of the lid, check the pressure valve is in the correct position, and away you go. Safety locking lid - Models with this feature keep the lid locked until the pressure has reduced enough to be safely opened. The increased pressure forces moisture into the food, helping to tenderise tough cuts of meat, and soften beans and chickpeas in rapid time. This makes the cooking fully automated, so you can choose your setting, leave your pressure cooker and come back to your finished meal, rather than having to release the pressure manually then waiting for it to complete. The only downside is that there are no recipes in the instruction book, so this could be a problem to getting started and making the most of your pressure cooker unless you are familiar with this cooking style already.