How to choose a pressure cooker

Any housewife wants to cook culinary masterpieces to the maximum quickly and delight the household. And, fortunately, the cooking process can be accelerated. All that is needed is to purchase a device with the name of a pressure cooker.

But which brand products to give preference, and which pressure cooker option to choose for cooking products? We will talk about this in the material below.

The main types of pressure cookers

How to choose a pressure cooker correctly? Devices are divided into mechanical and electrical models. Not only the appearance and cost, but also the cooking process will depend on the selected type.

1. The mechanical models resemble standard pots that we use daily in the kitchen. But still there are a number of differences. Modern models are equipped with a steam pressure indicator, a system that locks the lid, as well as the option of choosing the pressure level depending on the products used. But such models are far from suitable for all stoves. For example, using a pressure cooker on an induction stove, you have to wipe off the stains.
2. But electric models cook food in automatic mode. You only need to set the type of dish, and then start the device. Most of these devices belong to the category of multicooking equipment. In addition, electric pressure cookers will please a number of other advantages. For example, the function of a delay until activation or heating products for a couple before starting cooking.

Features of choosing a pressure cooker for a gas stove

How to choose a pressure cooker for a gas stove? For gas stoves, appliances made of aluminum or stainless steel are suitable. It is also necessary to pay attention to such factors.

1. Volume. For a family of 3-5 people, a volume of 5 liters will be enough.
2. Power. This indicator should be 1-1.5 kW. Everything will depend on the volume of the device.
3. Valve. The presence of a valve for the release of steam is an integral part in every model. At the same time, the valve should be located both on one and on the second side of the dishes.
4. Viewing window. Its presence allows you to keep under control cooking "from and to."
5. The presence of bowls for cooking steamed dishes. This will be a pleasant addition for fans of a healthy diet, or those who are on a therapeutic diet.
6. Heat resistant handles. An important factor for large vessels. Carrying them is extremely inconvenient, and therefore, without heat-resistant handles, the likelihood of a burn will be close to the maximum mark.

Meet the manufacturers

How to choose a pressure cooker? Buying it, consumers are also interested in which company has released the model they like. The most expensive equipment is produced by Fissler, Silit and Cristel. But it should be understood that the quality of the instruments will be at their best. In addition, each model includes a number of modern features and has a unique design.

Important! And the representatives of the middle and budget price segments include products of the brands Redmond, Panasonic, Mulineks. The cost of the models starts at 3,500 rubles.

But there are cheaper analogues produced by Russian companies. These include the Varia pressure cooker, which allows you to cook a variety of dishes. Its cost is only 1200 rubles.