Who would have thought that pressure could be a factor in cooking? Believe it or not pressure is foods “partner in crime.” Food cooks faster the hotter it gets and a pressure cooker allows for cutting that cooking time down by 70 percent. Can you imagine all that free time. Let’s find out what the pros and cons of pressure cooking can be.

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With pressure cooking there is a major risk of over cooking your food because it’s under such great pressures. Foods cook very fast in a pressure cooker. Knowing the recipe and the ins and outs of your cooker will help to avoid those overcooked meals.

Another fault the pressure cooker has is the possibility of a pressure explosion. Today’s versions are much safer because they are fitted with a release valve. This allows the steaming to escape when the pressure reaches a desired point. This in turn helps to release the pressure instead of having a build up which can lead to an explosion. Here are a few key points to help you make your cooking experience safer!

•    Make sure the pressure cooker has at least two pressure release devices making for double the protection against the possibility of explosions

•    A safety lock lid will keep the lid from being opened once the pressure reaches a certain level.

•    A quick pressure release valve that allows for manual control the pressure within the pot