What to look for in a pressure cooker
When looking for a pressure cooker, consider the following important factors:
Capacity: Choose the size that fits your needs and allows you to cook enough food for your family. Or if you enjoy canning is the pressure cooker or canner large enough to can your fresh foods.
Material: Stainless steel and aluminum are common materials used in pressure cookers. Stainless steel is durable and resistant to corrosion, while aluminum is lightweight and heats up quickly.
The top material is aluminum and the best brand is the All American Pressure Cooker. Made in America to the highest quality standards these are the industry leader models for a reason.
Safety Features: Look for pressure cookers with multiple safety mechanisms, such as over-pressure release valves, locking lids, and cool-touch handles. A great feature about the All American design is the metal on metal seals. There is no rubber gaskets to fail, warp, or have to clean after each use.
Ease of Use: Consider features like a clear gauge for monitoring pressure, user-friendly controls, and dishwasher-safe parts. Larger units will not fit in your dishwasher and you should consider how easy the pressure cooker may be to hand wash.
Brand Reputation: Choose a well-established brand with a good reputation for producing quality pressure cookers. Since safety is a concern when cooking under pressure choose the leading brand for safety.
Price: Pressure cookers can range from affordable to high-end, so determine your budget and look for a model that offers the best value for your money. If you will be cooking with your pressure cooker then smaller automated models may be a great investment. For canning, sterilizing, and larger projects the only choice is the All American Canners and Sterilizers.