PC HELP

[Halex]

Katiej, just saw your post.

A big thank you. Its all a learning curve, loved the first dish.

I assumed you put the lid on for sauting & the timer. The recipe said saute for 2 mins. So I thought like TM you set the time.

From what I have learnt from my play today, what you have  said is correct for my machine.


Cant wait for my cookbooks.

 

[Halex]

ES, not quite there yet, but maybe in a week or 2.

Its a matter of getting used to it etc.

Has anyone converted slow cooking to pc?

 

[pumpkin pie]

Hi Halex,  not sure what type of PC you have, but I use mine alot, which is a stove top type.  When I brown onions, meat etc  in mine, I do it with the lid off. It isn't untill I add all the final ingredients and the LIQUID that I put the lid on, with the knob on the lid turned to number 2. The heat on the stove is on high, then when steam starts to come out of the valve on the lid I turn the heat on the stove down to 1or2, put the timer on for the time required, and when cooked,  take the pot off the stove. You need to let the internal pressure decrease a little before moving the knob on the lid to the release section, otherwise you will 1) be unable to relase the lid, or 2) if there is still too much internal pressure, end up with liquid being pushed out thorough the pressure valve, and like I did one day, end up with pea soup all over the place.  Each PC works differently, especially the more modern ones,  but basically I understand you should never close the lid and try to cook without sufficient  liquid in the pot. Good Luck and happy PCing because it does make great meals/soups in super quick time.

[CreamPuff63]

H I'm not familiar with your PC but please do persist because its worth it. My PC is more manually operated, so I wish I could help you more but I'm not familiar with the brand and operation. I would always seal the meat though to seal in the flavours. I like to mix and stir and sort of bring my meat and juices up to temp before I put my lid on to work its stuff - nothing in those books you buy that will say anything less tho.

Love love love my PC. Have looked at SC and just don't know. Keep passing them by cos PC will cook everything so fast! Why cook slow when you can cook fast???

[mcmich]

Love love love my PC. Have looked at SC and just don't know. Keep passing them by cos PC will cook everything so fast! Why cook slow when you can cook fast???

I like to slow cook when we go out for the day or when I'm working. I'm a morning person and much more motivated in the early hours.
Pop the meal in the slow cooker and when I come home there is nothing to do but pour a glass of wine.

[DizzyGirl]

Mcmich I used to do the same until someone told me there slow cooker ruined their kitchen. Somehow the machine broke and this lady came home to her meal all over the floor and bench tops.

[obbie]

not good Dizzy, but I like Michelle's idea..

[DizzyGirl]

I know Obbie, hence the reason for getting a PC. I was too scared to leave the slow cooker unattended all day.

[Halex]

Thanks everyone, yes will persevere with my pc.

I like the slow cooker, put it on in the morning and dinner is done.

Just like any new toy, needs lots of play

[mcmich]

Mcmich I used to do the same until someone told me there slow cooker ruined their kitchen. Somehow the machine broke and this lady came home to her meal all over the floor and bench tops.

That's not good. As a general rule I don't like to leave electricals unattended.

I've had a fire break out in my dryer many years ago, luckily I was home.

[DizzyGirl]

OMG Michele how scary. I don't have a dryer as I don't like them. Though I wish I had one ATM as it has rained for days I have so much washing to do. Just hung a load on the line, hoping it will dry.

[Halex]

Our dishwasher in our old huse kept tripping, we ddnt know why. Eventually we got sick of resetting the RCD. The back of the dishwasher was black, it had been on fire & we never knew.

With the pc, do you use more or less liquid than the oven.  The sc  uses less.

H

[DizzyGirl]

You need at least 1/2 cup of liquid for it to come to pressure. The lady at Robins kitchen said if you use warm or hot liquid it comes to pressure quicker.

[obbie]

I use at least 1 1/2 cups of liquid in the PC. I also boil the jug first, as it comes to pressure  faster.    oops
1 1/2 cups

[Halex]

Not sure what you mean. 1 2/2