Emeril is back at QVC with an exciting Today’s Special Value, the Emeril by T-Fal 6 qt. Digital Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker! We had the chance to get Chef Emeril’s top five tips and tricks for using this pressure cooker. Check them out below!
Tips for Pressure Cooker Cooking
1. Make sure you always have at least 1 cup worth of liquid in the pressure cooker in order for the unit to build up pressure.
2. NEVER exceed the MAX fill line in either volume or liquid or there will not be enough air space in the unit to build up pressure.
3. To speed up the process of getting the machine to get to pressure, ensure that all of your ingredients are hot. Cold proteins, liquids and vegetables take longer to get to temperature and therefore will take longer to build up pressure.
4. Highly starch foods can build up starch in the pressure valve and prevent the unit from working properly. Be careful not to overload with potatoes, rice or pasta.
5. You do not have to soak dry beans if cooking in the pressure cooker. They can be added dry and cooked for slightly longer if you use enough liquid.
Tips courtesy Emeril Lagasse