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Default What do you use a pressure cooker for?

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article >,
> "Julie Bove" > wrote:
>
>> Assuming that you do use one. My mom used to have one but used it
>> rarely. She was always afraid it would explode. And I've read
>> countless old timey stories where they did explode. I gather that
>> the new ones don't do that.
>>
>> I can't remember what my mom used hers for. I think they are
>> supposed to be good for beans and I do make a lot of beans but...
>> They don't take long to cook on the stove.
>>
>> I probably won't get one because don't really need another large
>> thing taking up space that I don't have. But if the food would
>> come out in some way as better tasting or better quality or
>> something, I might consider it. For me, time isn't really a factor.
>> There are plenty of quick meals I can fix if I need to. Like pasta
>> or bean tacos.
>>
>> Thanks!

>
> Pinto beans.
> Chuck roast cut into pieces for stew or other. I cook the chunks and
> divide them, some for stew, some for the freezer. I believe the
> texture and tenderness of the meat is superior to being cooked
> without pressure.
>
> I have a Fagor Duo - a 6-quart pan and a 4-quart pan. I like them and
> use them often because they are compatible with my induction burner.
> I also like the colander-type basket that came with it; it makes
> draining pasta very simple.


Thanks!