How to Use Rice Cookers, Pressure Cookers & Slow Cookers
Get ready for easy, hands-free cooking! Check out our favorite pressure cookers, rice cookers and slow cookers to create well-made meals.
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Performing Under Pressure
Pressure cookers are perfect for:
• Just about anything
• Super-fast cooking vs. on the stovetop or in the oven
Cook it up—quick! A pressure cooker uses the steam pressure of boiling water to lock in moisture and flavor. The buildup of high pressure helps to cook some hard-to-make foods in a significantly shorter amount of time. It's great for a wide range of dishes, from hearty meat dishes to soups and stews. Check out our top-rated cookers from Fagor, which offers convenient multi-cookers that include digital settings for rice, desserts, chili and so much more.
Slow & Steady
Slow cookers are perfect for:
• Braising
• Stewing
Slow cookers cook food in a round or oval pot on a heating unit over a longer period of time. Pop in raw meat, vegetables or fish, cover the lid, and let the heat do all the work. One of its major advantages? Keeping moisture in. Since the ingredients are kept inside the pot with the lid on, a slow cooker is able to retain all the liquids and prevents any moisture from escaping, while maintaining a steady temperature for an extended time. As vapors condense on the inside of the lid and the walls of the pot, they drip back down into the food. This is great for making leaner or less expensive cuts of meat super tender. Look for digital cookers with automatic switches and settings from All-Clad and Crock-Pot with capacities for both small and large meals.
Rice, Any Way You Like
Rice cookers are perfect for:
• Plain or white rice (including short, medium & long-grain rice)
• Brown rice
• Keeping cooked rice warm
Rice lovers rejoice! Prepare perfectly-cooked grains with a convenient rice cooker from Zojirushi and Black & Decker. You can make a wide range of sweet or savory rice dishes using preset programs. Make sure to measure out the right portions of uncooked rice and water, which can vary depending on the type of rice. Most rice cookers will usually indicate the measurements or suggested amounts, but you know best what type of texture and consistency you like your rice. Go beyond plain rice and look for cookers with special settings and cooking functions for things like porridge, mixed rice, sushi rice and much more. Once they're done cooking, most rice cookers will automatically switch to the "keep warm" setting.
