Pressure Cookers

Chicken drumsticks are a great option if you want a delicious and easy dinner. They are juicy, flavorful, and easy to prepare. And now, with the Instant Pot, you can cook them up in a fraction of the time. But next, you might wonder, how long do you need to cook chicken legs in a … Read more

I just got an Instant Pot pressure cooker as I thought I would really love using it. But I kept seeing safety concerns mentioned online and started to wonder can an Instant Pot explode? Instant Pots do not explode unless used improperly. They have 10 built-in safety mechanisms designed to prevent the Instant Pot from … Read more

I own a pressure cooker, but I also love to can food. Both autoclaves and pressure cookers use pressure to sterilize, but how does an autoclave compare to a pressure cooker? An autoclave is a pressure device used for sterilizing medical equipment and uses dry steam. It is not used to cook food. Pressure cookers … Read more

I love my Instant-Pot, which is the best-known brand of pressure cooker. But with all the sputtering, clicking, and steam that comes out of it when I’m using it, I’ve wondered are pressure cookers supposed to make noise? Yes. It is normal for pressure cookers to make noise. Both noise and steam can come from … Read more

Instant Pots seem to be everywhere lately. Even people who had no idea what a pressure cooker was before, now sing their praises.  But for those who haven’t tried one, a common question is can an Instant Pot blow up? Instant Pots do not blow up or explode. They have several built-in safety features that … Read more

Instant Pot has revolutionized the world of pressure cookers and how we cook each week. But many have wondered can you use a pressure cooker to cook dry food? You can bake a variety of items in a pressure cooker such as cakes, cookies, brownies, etc. Some baked goods will need to be in a … Read more