USE A PRESSURE COOKER

If you aren’t too keen on the idea of a solar cooker, but you want to green your cooking, a pressure cooker may be the solution. Cooking accounts for about 10% of your monthly energy bill. You can trim this cost by using a pressure cooker; compared to conventional cooking, using a pressure cooker can save between 60-70% in energy costs. Not to mention the shorter cooking time gives you a chance to get out of the kitchen and into something more fun.

What to look for when choosing a pressure cooker:

Pressure cookers normally range from 4-6 quarts so for the average family, a 6 quart model would be a good choice. Stainless steel models are more durable and generally higher quality than aluminum, but you’re also going to pay a little more. Other things to check for are heat-resistant handles and a cooking lid that is easy to handle as well as a heavy bottom so you can sautee before cooking. The two accessories that you’ll use most: a trivet and a basket.

How do pressure cookers work?

At sea level, water boils at 212ºF. Once the liquid reaches this temperature it remains constant regardless of how much heat is applied to the pot. By trapping the steam that would normally escape inside a sealed pressure cooker, the temperature inside a pot increases resulting in much faster cooking times.

Kuhn Rikon has been a leader in pressure cookware for over 50 years with the largest line of pressure cookers on the market ranging from $169 - $399. We fell in love with this 6 quart stockpot. Available on amazon.com.

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