Features of modern pressure cookers

A hob mounted pressure cooker is more like a traditional unit. The device doesn’t have an on-board heater. It still has all the safety valves and works the same way but the heat source is provided by your hob. It is basically like a sealed pan that you place on your stove.

An electric pressure cooker is slightly different. It has a heating element that heats up the inside of the vessel.

As well as the choice of standard or electric there is another thing to consider. The size of your device. Pressure cookers generally  come in three popular sizes :

4-Quart, Ideal for a single person or a couple

6-Quart, Ideal for a family of 4 or 5 people

8-Quart, Ideal for a family of 5 or 6 people

Any bigger than this and it is more like a commercial cooking device. Most people buy an electric pressure cooker for the convenience. But not just that, they often have features that make them extremely flexible and usable. Some features mean they can be used for much more than pressure cooking. One of the best sellers on Amazon for example is sold as an 11 in 1 unit.

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