Mrs Sweepy Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 I have been giving some money for christmas So am toying with an idea of getting a pressure cooker. I find mealtimes in my house a bit hit or miss As we all come in different times plus i work during the day and most evenings so really only have the couple of hours in the afternoon to cook something up for tea. So my first question would be.Would a pressure cooker be advantage too me? My next question is what would anyone recommend as i really am a Pressure cooker virgin. And how safe are they to use. This may seem like a silly question. But i remember as a small child, Mum managing to blow up the kitchen with hers. And till this day she thinks they the devils work So any advice will be greatly received Thank you xxxxxSuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Would a slow cooker be better as you can leave then on for ages ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggins. Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Would a slow cooker be better as you can leave then on for ages ? Spot on. Prepare the food the night before and put on low when you go out in the morning. You`ll come home to a ready cooked meal that can be left on low and everyone can help themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Spot on. Prepare the food the night before and put on low when you go out in the morning. You`ll come home to a ready cooked meal that can be left on low and everyone can help themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) Slow cooker is the thing, I really like mine make soup or any stew thing they are the bees knees. Get one with a timer and you have complete control Happy New Year and Bon Appetite Blackpowder Edited December 30, 2011 by Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 I recently bought this one: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8614869/Trail/searchtext%3EPRESSURE+COOKER.htm Great, dead easy to use, has safety valve and pressure release, not like my mums old one, used to scare the **** out of me that did, blowing away like a huge rattly bomb..... Put spuds and 3 veg in and 8 minutes later all ready, press valve to let steam out in seconds, then serve up I also use a slow cooker, does rabbit stew to perfection when left on for 8 hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdeor Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 If you really feel the need to spend your crimbo money on that kinda thing I would opt for a crockpot slow cooker,that said you may enjoy a matching set much more merry crimbo Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 I have used a pressure cooker for 30 odd years but in the circumstances you describe I would say a £12 slow cooker from Tesco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted December 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 I do have a slow cooker somewhere But I was thinking of a Pressure Cooker for things like steam puds which my lot love But you need a good few hours to steam. Which these days I don't seem too have . Or am I being a really Dumb blonde and you can use a slow cooker for that too :unsure: Please someone tell me if I am xxxxSuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 My Gran used to use a pressure cooker in the sixties and the food never seemed to taste right. Cant really put my finger on it as it was so long ago. But for me a slow cooker. My friends dad had one and it blew up leaving the lid embedded in the ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_haganizer Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 We have one, but to be honest it seems to get used more as a large saucepan rather than a pressure cooker nowadays... We've never (touchwood) had any problems with them either and they can be really handy for doing things such as spuds like you said. But I'm with the others, slow cooker all the day- parents got me one for the start of this uni year and it gets used 4-5 times a week by all of us in the flat.. Robo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Have never tried suet in a slow cooker,but think the result may be similar to rabbit skin 'size'(glue) My memories of pressure cookers consist of brussels fumes my dear old Mum used to fill the house with on a weekly basis in my youth,so we've never had one,but no doubt the modern ones are much improved. Can recommend the slow cooker though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 I recently bought this one: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/8614869/Trail/searchtext%3EPRESSURE+COOKER.htm Great, dead easy to use, has safety valve and pressure release, not like my mums old one, used to scare the **** out of me that did, blowing away like a huge rattly bomb..... Put spuds and 3 veg in and 8 minutes later all ready, press valve to let steam out in seconds, then serve up I also use a slow cooker, does rabbit stew to perfection when left on for 8 hours! Had one all our married life - great in conjunction with the microwave for getting a meal with spuds and 2 veg on the table in under 30 minutes - good for puds and Hams as well :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 We have a slow cooker for stews etc and even cook joints of beef etc in it. Great for setting it up in the morning and coming home to it cooked lovely. We use a steamer for veg etc Steamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Slow cooker vote for me too Suzy. Good things are done sloooow after all Even I can do a really good meal on a regular basis in one . You just use less stock as the veg generate lots of liquid . Rich falling off the bone casseroles . Recipe; Skin a whole chicken. Place in slow cooker . Fry onions . Add to pot with veg of choice . Seasoning very well and half cup of stock ( slow cookers love Lea and Perrins ). Beggar off to work and come home to a hot meal .Get them to steam their own spuds . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Slow cooker vote for me too Suzy. Good things are done sloooow after all Even I can do a really good meal on a regular basis in one . You just use less stock as the veg generate lots of liquid . Rich falling off the bone casseroles . Recipe; Skin a whole chicken. Place in slow cooker . Fry onions . Add to pot with veg of choice . Seasoning very well and half cup of stock ( slow cookers love Lea and Perrins ). Beggar off to work and come home to a hot meal .Get them to steam their own spuds . I would chuck tatties in with it as well Mmmmm I can taste that chicken now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 (edited) I would chuck tatties in with it as well Mmmmm I can taste that chicken now Tatties a must ! It is amazing the quality of flavour you get from a whole bird . Slow cookers really are the answer for busy working folk . Edited December 30, 2011 by vole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phill.p Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Love my pressure cookers. Use em every week. Brilliant on Sundays for getting all the veg done. Also great for making homemade soups and stocks in minutes instead of hours. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Both are good these days. Slow cooker gets used most though. Food comes out mouthwatering. Makes absolutely brill bunny stews and casseroles. Stick everything in the bowl the night before, except things like tatties which can be left in water with a little lemon juice in it. Switch on low in the morning and leave it. Difficult to overcook food in it. For stews, make up some dumpling dough the night before and put it in plastic or make it when you get home. Switch cooker onto high and stick it in. Cook for the last 20 mins. Brill!! I use both as HID can't cook and hates to even try. She would rather get one of those ready meals in plastic that bear little or no resemblance to real food. Pressure cookers are great for speed and very safe these days. All have a built in safety valve and when the pressure gets too great (above about 15psi) the valve opens and the steam gets released. Can make you jump though if its right behind you. Generally halves cooking time or more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted December 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 So it looks like it's a new set of curling tongs then. :blink: and go brush the cobwebs of my slow cooker. Thanks guys xxxxSuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Had one all our married life - great in conjunction with the microwave for getting a meal with spuds and 2 veg on the table in under 30 minutes - good for puds and Hams as well :thumbs: :thumbs: Suzy get one... We had our first over 35 years ago, and my Mrs. wouldnt be without one now, we use one on an induction hob so stews/curries/Christmas pud less than 30 min!! greens in less than 10 min without boiling the colour out. I had the old ones to do the kitchen scraps for the chickens, it only took 15 min mixed with some layers mash and they would go crazy for it Go for it Suzy then you can have more time to lounge about looking delightfull.xxx Hapy new year to you both Paladin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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