Introduction
Congratulations and Thank You! I want to start by thanking you for downloading the book, " Pressure Cooker: 365 Days of Pressure Cooker Recipes" I am honored to be helping you on this journey to create quick & easy Pressure Cooker Recipes! When we hear about pressure cooking, many of us think that there are only so many things we can do with that mode of preparation. Rice and maybe some meat are the most common foods we know to be prepared in a pressure cooker, along with an array of vegetable dishes. But the reality is that there is a wide variety of meals that can be cooked using this method! Pressure cooking, as you may very well know, is a healthy and energy-efficient way to prepare delicious meals in half the time of traditional cooking.
And what many people do not realize is that most of their favorite meals can be prepared in a pressure cooker. All you have to do is follow the recipes that are listed in this book, and you will be well on your way to unlocking all of the benefits offered by your pressure cooker. Throughout this book, you will find a little something for everyone no matter who you are cooking for or what event you are trying to cater. From simple and quick dinners to delicious lunches and more, there are 365 recipes listed throughout this book that will satisfy any type of eater! Discover how easy it is to make light and tasty meals using only one pot (the pressure cooker). You will be surprised at the intense flavor this adds to your food. With this e-book, you will be set for nights on end with the most scrumptious recipes for your kitchen! This book contains proven recipes and tips on how you can make quick, easy Pressure Cooke recipes.
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What is Pressure Cooking?
Of all the cooking fads that have emerged in recent years, pressure cooking continues to be one of the easiest, quickest, and most effective methods. This type of cooking has been around for generations, and has maintained its popularity in kitchens across the world. Essentially, pressure cooking relies on what its name entails: pressure. It is a culinary process that was invented by Denis Papin, a Frenchman who sought to combine what he knew about the science of pressure and cooking. He thought that combining steam pressure from his heavy lidded pot could reduce the amount of time it took him to cook something.
After years of trying to make the pot and valve combo safe for use, pressure cooking was introduced to the world. From start to finish, pressure cooking is a simple way to prepare food in a delicious and easy method. To start the process, a small pot with a seal is filled with either water or broth to flavor the dish. Real pressure cookers have a valve-type handle on the top, which allows the steam either to stay in the pot or escape depending on the position of the valve. It is important that the valve be placed in the closed position when the cooking begins. Before closing the lid, food is put in the pot with the water or the broth, and then it is sealed tight.
When the liquid is brought to a boil, an intense amount of steam is created, and therefore causes a buildup of pressure. The food on the inside cooks quickly, since the time that it normally takes the liquid to boil is actually cut in half thanks to the steam pressure. Pressure cooking is different from steam cooking, however, due to the fact that steaming does not offer the high-intensity pressure that is created only when the pot is sealed air-tight and the steam from the liquid is allowed to rise, but to not escape. One surprising result of pressure cooking is that the food can actually caramelize and take on the appearance of having been seared, which gives a profound flavor to the ingredients that are being prepared.
Pressure Cooker Benefits
One method of cooking that has always provided inherent benefits is pressure cooking. Designed centuries ago to combine steam pressure and cooking, this mode of preparation cuts average cooking time in half.
It relies on the steam pressure created from sealing boiling water in a pot with its contents, cooking all of the ingredients on the inside. A fundamental benefit to pressure cooking is the time it saves from start to finish. Due to the fact that the temperature inside the pot is so high, the food cooks in nearly half the time, yet does not sacrifice any taste or flavor. Not only does it save people time, pressure cooking also saves them money. With the decreased use of the stove, people have reported a dip in their energy bills thanks to this quick one-pot cooking method. The flavor of food is also exquisitely preserved in pressure cooking.
While cooking food in a conventional way can have the flavor either evaporate with the steam or remain in bits at the bottom of a pan, the flavor of pressure cooked food stays within the pot at all times. This delivers a robust burst of flavor that otherwise would have been lost. One rule of thumb to preserving the scrumptious tastes of meat, for example, is to cook it in oil, remove to a plate, and then pressure cook it again with broth to conserve all of the flavors. Pressure cooked meals are also extremely healthy, seeing as water and steam heat is really all that is needed to cook the food through and through. No fattening oils and deep-frying are needed to create well-rounded family favorites. Vegetables and other vitamin-rich foods also maintain their highest level of nutritional value.