Pressure cookers from stainless steel of Russian production

Cooking on average takes a woman up to 10 hours a week. But you want to spend this time with loved ones and family, and not standing near the stove. And in this rescue can come such kitchen utensils as a pressure cooker. This miracle pot appeared on the market in the last century, more precisely, in its 70s, but today its relevance is higher than ever. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of modern stainless steel pressure cookers from domestic manufacturers and find out which models are considered the best.

A pressure cooker, in essence and appearance, is a regular saucepan, but it has not a simple lid, but a closure that is as tight as possible. It is thanks to her that the temperature and speed of boiling of the liquid inside the utensils increase significantly, and, consequently, the cooking time of any dishes is accelerated.

The speed of cooking is the main advantage of a pressure cooker. In addition, the advantages of such dishes are also the following characteristics.

• The possibility of cooking any kinds of first and second courses.
• Simplicity and ease of operation and care of the pressure cooker.
• During cooking, all products retain their rich color and taste, as well as most of the vitamins. Dishes cooked in a pressure cooker are tastier, richer and healthier than those cooked in a regular saucepan.
• There are models that can be used on gas or electric stoves, and there are those that work simply from independent connection to the network.
• There is a possibility of a sharp pressure relief inside the pressure cooker, this allows you to quickly soften the structure of the products and speed up their preparation.
• Economical power consumption. Compared with other household appliances, a pressure cooker spends on average 2-3 times less electricity.

It is also worth noting that in such miracle pans you can cook not only dishes according to special recipes, but also any other. The main thing to remember is that cooking time decreases by 2, or even 4 times.

There are pressure cookers and their disadvantages.

• It was originally considered a high explosion hazard device. So it was before, now manufacturers have upgraded their devices, and with proper operation, the risk of their explosion is zero.
• During cooking, you cannot open the lid, as the pressure inside the pressure cooker drops: the cooking time will increase, and the quality of the dish will suffer.
• In case of careless handling there is a risk of burns during the opening of the container.
• Until the cooking process is finished, the products inside the miracle pans will not be able to taste, a sufficient amount of spices or full readiness. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on the smell and the approximate cooking time. But here experience comes with frequency of use.

Pressure cookers made of stainless steel produced in Russia, although they have their drawbacks, are still necessary and important acquisitions for any kitchen. And all the disadvantages are easily eliminated by proper operation and using only proven recipes at the first stages. The advantages of such utensils are much greater and they are much more weighty than disadvantages.

Pressure cookers today are produced by many manufacturers, including foreign ones. But it is precisely the utensils of domestic manufacturers that are in high demand.

Hit the domestic market.Here, practicality, durability and versatility are ideally combined with the low cost available to every potential buyer. The cost of such a pressure cooker does not exceed 2 500 rubles. The set includes a mante cooking net, an insert-double boiler and an additional rubber hermetic ring for the lid.

The big plus is that Wonderful pan has comfortable, non-heating plastic handles. Pressure cooker "Wonderful" may well replace a mantovarka and a double boiler. On sale is available utensils of various sizes.

An ideal choice for those who value their time, money and not chasing brands.

This is a whole series of utensils made from both stainless steel and aluminum. The first option though costs a little more expensive, but it is more practical, safer, more durable in operation. The volume of stainless steel pressure cooker is either 5 or 7 liters. Handles are made of plastic.

Suitable for use on gas or electric stoves. The model does not need special care and can be used to prepare any first and second courses. The cost is about 3,500 rubles.

This is a pressure cooker of domestic production of the last generation. Here, universality of use, simple and stylish design, low price (on average from 1,500 to 2,000 rubles) are ideally combined. The weight of this pressure cooker is very small, and the capacity is 5 liters, which allows you to cook in it even for a large family and do it quickly and comfortably.

Care and maintenance are simple. The pressure cooker heats up very quickly, the dishes in it are tasty and fragrant. At the same time, this model does not have significant drawbacks.

This is a retro pressure cooker of Soviet production. However, its owners claim that this model is in no way inferior to modern in terms of the quality of the prepared dishes, ease of use and quality. Suitable for use on gas stoves and cooking any kind of food. Operation is simple, care is regular washing with water and liquid detergent.

All these types of pressure cookers are produced in Russia. This means that any device is ideal for cooking almost any traditional dishes of our kitchen and the result of their preparation is always excellent. Any of these pressure cookers allows you to cook not only quickly and tasty, but also save on bills for gas and electricity, which in modern conditions is a very important advantage.

To personally verify all the advantages of this kitchen utensils, it is necessary to make the right choice. And here it is important to know that not all products declared as manufactured by domestic manufacturers are such. Therefore, in the first place in the store, you should carefully study the information about the manufacturer yourself, and not blindly believe the words of the seller. It is also important to consider the following points.

• The material of manufacture. Some manufacturers produce pressure cookers not only from stainless steel, but also from aluminum. Therefore, before buying, you should make sure that the purchased utensils really made of stainless steel.
• Completion and instruction. Be sure to make sure that the pressure cooker is equipped as specified by the manufacturer. The manual must be detailed and accurately describe the procedure for the operation and maintenance of the device.
• Capacity of the pan itself - One of the key selection criteria. The larger the family and the more often it is planned to use the pressure cooker, the greater should be its capacity.
• Availability of additional accessories. Models that have them are always more expensive than ordinary pressure cookers.Therefore, before you overpay, you need to make sure that you need to insert a steamer and mantovarki.
• Buying a pressure cooker on sale with a big discount, You should definitely ask about the reason for the markdown: perhaps the utensil has some kind of defectt.
• It is very important to make sure that the rubber seal on the lid and top of the utensils is dense, intact and has no cracks or chips. If there are any drawbacks, you should refrain from buying, otherwise the pressure cooker will not work properly.
• Electric or mechanical model. The first option is suitable if you plan to use utensils only where there is always light. But mechanical models can be used on gas stoves, even when there is no light.

For those devices that are used on the plates, there is no such selection criterion. The power of the electric pressure cooker should not be less than 1000 watts.

The right choice of a suitable pressure cooker model is the key to quick and tasty cooking. But in order for the device to serve for a long time and work properly, it must also be properly maintained.

Care of the pressure cooker is its proper washing and storage. It is best to store utensils in a kitchen cupboard in a ventilated and cool place without excessive moisture in between use. At the same time the cover of the unit should not be tightly closed, it can cause deformation of the seal.

Wash the pressure cooker under running warm water (if it is not an electrical model) with the addition of liquid detergents. Abrasive cleaners are not recommended.

Electric models of pressure cookers are forbidden to wash, immersing them in water completely. First, the device is disconnected from the network, completely cooled and then its inside is washed with water. Body fixtures only wipe with a damp sponge. The step-by-step process of care for a pressure cooker should be described in detail in the instructions, since each model has its own nuances, and the manufacturer must describe them.

Choosing the right pressure cooker according to the above criteria, regular maintenance and proper storage will allow you to enjoy the new universal acquisition for many years, as well as save time standing at the stove.

Review of the pressure cooker "Varya" see the following video