Pressure Cookers in Kitchen Appliances

What can I make in an electric pressure cooker?

You can make main dishes, sides, and even desserts in an electric pressure cooker. Electric pressure cookers make juicy whole roasted chickens, delicious soups and stews, and shredded meats like pulled pork or barbecue chicken. These cookers also steam rice, broccoli, or other vegetables in just minutes. Many models come with a trivet that you can use to make desserts like cheesecake.

What size electric pressure cooker should I buy?

Electric pressure cookers range in size from 4 quarts up to about 12 quarts. For individuals or a family of two, 4 quarts should be sufficient in size. Families of four would benefit from a larger 6- or 8-quart sized cooker. If you plan on cooking for a larger group of people or enjoy batch cooking, go for a 12-quart cooker or larger.

Is a multi-cooker the same thing as a pressure cooker?

No, a multi-cooker is a small kitchen appliance that can be used as a pressure cooker, among many other functionalities such as steaming, sauteing, slow cooking, and on some models, air frying. Most models feature programmable modes that let you cook in a variety of ways, with a programmable timer. A pressure cooker can only be used for pressure cooking. There are, however, two different types of pressure cookers: a stovetop and an electric. Some electric pressure cookers have additional functionalities like a multi-cooker.