The Frugal Kitchen: Electric Pressure Cooker

I've been missing for a few months and I apologize.  I had to have surgery to correct damage to my face from MOHS surgery to remove a deep basal cell carcinoma.  The scar tissue had wrapped around the facial nerve and had to be carefully removed by a plastic surgeon.  Fortunately, I am on the mend.

A few months ago I found a Gourmia (another popular brand is Instant Pot) electric pressure cooker on sale at a very reasonable price.  A couple friends of mine had been raving about theirs and the ease of putting in frozen meat, spices and some broth, then setting it to start cooking a half hour before they are due to arrive home from work.  I decided to give one a try because I am notoriously bad at remembering to defrost meat in time to cook dinner.

My grandmother used to do a great deal of her cooking, particularly wild game, in a pressure cooker.  She had nine children and innumerable grandchildren to cook for and the pressure cooker allowed her to cook quickly and make the tough meat nice and tender.  However, the grandchildren were not allowed in the kitchen while the pressure cooker was in use because when the old pressure cookers blew they did so in a spectacular fashion.  These new pressure cookers are much safer because the pressure is monitored automatically by the cooker.  Also, the nonstick pot is much easier to clean.

So far I love this cooker.  I've made stews, precooked meat for other recipes, and have been exploring the many recipes available on Pinterest.  Tomorrow I am going to make a porridge using coconut milk and Irish oatmeal.  I'll let you know how it works out.

I love to make deviled eggs, but you never know when you'll get a batch of eggs that doesn't peel nicely.  Well, pressure cooking the eggs for a few minutes guarantees easy to peel eggs.  Super easy.

So look around for sales and consider trying these electric pressure cookers.  I'm serious when I say don't pay more than half price for one.  If you can't find them at a reasonable price now, wait until the Christmas sales start.

Take care.

God bless,
Pam