pressure cookers

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Pressure cookers are sealed pots that use trapped steam to raise internal pressure, cooking food faster than conventional methods.

The elevated pressure increases the boiling point of water, allowing temperatures that dramatically reduce cooking time for tough cuts of meat, dried beans, and grains.

The pressure cooker cut the pot roast time in half.

Figuratively, a pressure cooker is any high-stress environment: That office is a pressure cooker.

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Opposites
cooking speed and method

pressure cookersslow cookers

Appliances for prolonged simmering

crock pots · tagines · simmering · sous vide · casserole dishes

cooking environment (sealed vs. open)

pressure cookersskillets

Shallow cooking pans

frying pans · woks · griddles · saucepans · roasting pans

cooking intensity and gentleness

pressure cookerswarming trays

Heated surfaces for serving

double boilers · bain-marie · food warmers

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G