The Great Big Pressure Cooker Book - A Review
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I applied to review this book.
Why?
My husband and I used a friend's pressure cooker once.
Read about our experience.
The experience with an older pressure cooker scared me. I had no idea what to expect. There was no way to tell the exact pressure it was currently cooking at any point during the process.
When I saw the opportunity to review a book on pressure cookers from Blogging for Books, I applied immediately. I wanted to read about pressure cookers from people who used them. I wanted to know what experts on pressure cookers had to say.
I was thrilled to receive
The Great Big Pressure Cooker Book by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough.
This book calmed my fears about using Pressure Cookers.
I loved the detailed information and explanations in the front of the book. After reading the Introduction, I felt so much better about using a pressure cooker!
When at the store with my husband the other day, we looked at pressure cookers. I was able to discuss what I had in this book.
Two types of Pressure Cookers
There are two types of Pressure Cookers. The first type is a Manual - like the one we borrowed from a friend. The second type is digital which we saw on store shelves the other night. This book includes directions for both. No need to purchase a new one to use the recipes in The Great Big Pressure Cooker Book.
500 Recipes included in The Great Big Pressure Cooker Book
I knew a Pressure Cooker could be used for canning or cooking food faster. I had no idea of the variety of foods one can cook in a Pressure Cooker!
Recipes include dishes for
- Breakfast
- Soups
- Meat dishes
- Poultry dishes
- Fish and Shellfish
- Vegetables, Beans, and Grains
- Desserts
Desserts in the Pressure Cooker?! Wow! I know I want to try using a Pressure Cooker now. I have my eye on a digital one. Why? I will feel more comfortable seeing the pressure at any given time.
Have you used a Pressure Cooker?
I would love to hear about your experiences using a Pressure Cooker! Please share in the comment section.
Thank you to Blogging for Books for this opportunity to review The Great Big Pressure Cooker Book.
~Adrienne
This would come in super handy for my Instant Pot. Thus far only the hubby uses the pressure cooker setting.
Elise, I LOVE this book! We use our electric pressure cooker at least once a week – sometimes daily! This book has all sorts of fun recipes. I have the book in print format. I recently purchased it on the Kindle (so I have access to our favorite recipes when grocery shopping or when we take to my sister-in-law’s for dinner). When you get it, let me know and I’ll share the page numbers of our favorite recipes. ~Adrienne
Which recipes are your favorites?
Elise, my favorite recipes are the Thai Boneless Beef Ribs, spaghetti squash, whole chicken fryer, and my husband and four boys love the rice & beans. We have made roasts, bone-in ribs, mac & cheese, and more. We keep trying new recipes from this awesome book. Thanks for asking! ~Adrienne
Growing up, my mom had a pressure cooker. I guess I need to check out the new ones! Looks like an easy way to get meals on the table quickly.
Ellen, I LOVE my electric pressure cooker! We use it more often than we expected when we purchased it. When we got it, we thought we might use it once or twice a week. We use it weekly and sometimes twice in one day! Go check out the electric ones. Thanks for visiting! ~Adrienne