How to choose a pressure cooker

Any housewife dreams of preparing culinary masterpieces as quickly as possible and delighting her household. And, fortunately, the cooking process can be speeded up. All you need is to purchase a device called a pressure cooker.

But which brand of products should you prefer, and which type of pressure cooker should you choose for preparing food? We will talk about this in the material below.

Main types of pressure cookers

How to choose the right pressure cooker? The devices are divided into mechanical and electrical models. Not only the appearance and cost, but also the cooking process will depend on the type chosen.

1. Mechanical models are shaped like standard pans that we use every day in the kitchen. But there are still a number of differences. Modern models are equipped with a steam pressure indicator, a lid locking system, and an option to select the pressure level depending on the products used. But such models are not suitable for all stoves. For example, when using a pressure cooker on an induction hob, you will have to scrub off stains.
2. But electric models cook food automatically. You only need to set the type of dish, and then start the device. Most of these devices belong to the category of multicooker equipment. In addition, electric pressure cookers offer a number of other advantages.For example, a delay function until activation or heating of steamed products before starting cooking.

Features of choosing a pressure cooker for a gas stove

How to choose a pressure cooker for a gas stove? Appliances made of aluminum or stainless steel are suitable for gas stoves. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to such factors.

1. Volume. For a family of 3–5 people, a volume of 5 liters will be sufficient.
2. Power. This figure should be 1-1.5 kW. Everything will depend on the volume of the device.
3. Valve. The presence of a steam release valve is an integral part of each model. In this case, the valve should be located on both one and the other side of the dish.
4. Viewing window. Its presence allows you to keep control of your cooking from start to finish.
5. Availability of bowls for steaming dishes. This will be a pleasant addition for fans of healthy eating, or those on a therapeutic diet.
6. Heat-resistant handles. An important factor for large vessels. Carrying them is extremely inconvenient, and therefore, without heat-resistant handles, the likelihood of getting a burn will be close to the maximum mark.

Meeting the Manufacturers

How to choose a pressure cooker? When buying it, consumers are also interested in which company produced the model they like. The most expensive equipment is produced by Fissler, Silit and Cristel. But you should understand that the quality of the devices will be high. In addition, each model includes a number of modern features and has a unique design.

Important! And representatives of the middle and budget price segments include products of the brands “Redmond”, “Panasonic”, “Moulinex”. The cost of models starts at 3,500 rubles.

But there are also cheaper analogues produced by Russian companies.These include the Varya pressure cooker, which allows you to cook a variety of dishes. Its cost is only 1200 rubles.