Pressure cookers

[Gulfmermaid]

Get a Fagor!  No, I'm not working for that company.  I just think that brand is good.  Cooking under pressure is not something one would want to do a junk model.

[Sid T]

Bill, we cook bread, muffins, biscuits, what ever in either a large pot or frying pan. We preheat the pan and the lid before starting and plan on flipping the bread at the half way time,( this is tricky at times, always good for a laugh). The pressure cooker sounds like the way to go for a lot of things and we will add one to our boat this year. Sid T.

[hearsejr]

thanks,
hay Laura, I'll be getting a preasure cooker so I'm not sure if I'll be cooking in a pot/stovetop oven....but then again it will never hurt to know how just incase. lol. so if you try it, please let me know the outcome. lol.
hay Sid, thanks for the tips. I'll try it out at home here next week.
B.T.W. did you here about my C-27? my lil' brother killed her.
thanks,
  Bill

[Coastal Cruiser]

Gee folks, I thought some of you would be of age and background  that may remember the hoecake, johnny cake, mush bread or cornpone , stuff that if cooked properly is better for your health than a lot of regular breads.  ;)

These breads can be cooked on a gas stove, or even on your grills, many located on your aft rails in simple frying pans. .

[CharlieJ]

lol Yeah Coastal - I'm sure old enough. But it's hard to make a sandwich outta cornbread ;D

[Coastal Cruiser]

Heck the fancy folks eat sandwiches made with bread that doesn't rise all the time. I just know you have heard of PITA bread, right youngster? HEHE!!! Heck, its hard to beat a hoecake split in half with a fried fillet on the colman stove, of the local catch of the day, between the slabs. Member, I got no frig. to carry stores like you fancy fellows.

[CharlieJ]

us either- and a sandwich of ANY kind with a fresh filet of the fish of the day is great. Don't matter WHAT kinda bread it's on.

All we use the ice chest aboard Tehani for is drinks- oh - and to keep our snickers bars "not hot"  ;D

And who you calling "youngster" ya old fart? I'll be 65 end of this month *grin*

[hearsejr]

 well I do like what P.E.T.A. stands for... I have been a big fan of them for years. I show up at all most every one of them rallies.
P. = people
  E. = eating
   T. = tender
    A. = animals
:D 
I used to make a big hush puppy and slice in half and put BBQ and cole slaw in the middle and you'll have what we call a "pig in a pup". we are talking about a faily large hush puppy here with about 8-10 oz. of bbq in the middle.
BILL

[Zen]

"And who you calling "youngster" ya old fart? I'll be 65 end of this month *grin*"

It is about time we got a grownup here  ;D ;D

[Dougcan]

My mother used to use a pressure cooker to can all the time when I was a kid.  She did mention when I was looking for a pressure cooker to make sure it can handle up to 25 psi.  She, I think, used about 15 psi when canning.

There's lot of information on the web about canning and it's not really complicated, just have to take a bit of care though while canning.

A note, if you are canning meat, you might want to pre-cook them first, veggies can be cooked in the jar,

Wash the food first before you cook them.

[Kailyst]

I am having a hard time finding powdered eggsand yeast here. it seems like every thing I make said add 2 eggs...it realy suxs to have to mail order that stuff. lol

Try here for powedered eggs and other great stuff. Honeyville Grain Store

[CapnK]

Thx for that link, Kailyst! (Karma pop)

Hey - nice new avatar pic, too! :) Did you put an Album up for y'all in the Gallery yet?

[hearsejr]

url=http://www.store.honeyvillegrain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=631]Honeyville Grain Store[/url]

kewl, thanks, for the link, Kailyst.
did I read the description right? it said  1 can is 2.25 lb.s and is equel to like 170 eggs? 1 teaspoon of powder and 2 teaspoons of water, so the water usage isn't too bad either.

Bill

[Zen]

Hey Hey Hey, got my pressure cooker yesterday  ;D

Stainless Steel - italian made - almost like new - 15.00 - Sweet!!

here is a site with with recpies & how tos:

http://missvickie.com/

[LauraG]

Great deal. Good for you!

[s/v Faith]

Just got mine in too.... a bit larger then I thougt....  ::)

  Great link there French, thanks!

[Zen]

more links

http://www.fabulousfoods.com/school/cstools/pressurecooker/pressurecooker.html

http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/bl051997a.htm

http://www.healthgoods.com/Shopping/Appliances/Pressure_Cooking_Recipes.htm

http://www.recipezaar.com/r/16/229

http://www.dianaskitchen.com/page/pressure.htm

I ordered the Veggie cook book off Amazon, but there are tons of stuf oout there for free. Lady Zen like to have a book on hand to plan from.
Me once I figure out how it works, I just go for it. I'm already thinking Articokes...they usally take so long. Hmmm, articokes, with garlic, herbs, some butter, and a bottle of chilled chanpagne! Sitting on the hook, with some tunes. yeah baby yeah  ;D

[CapnK]

Did I read this right - you guys got SS P cookers for $15? Care to share the info, pics, and a link???? :)

[Zen]

Well, mon capitan, you did read somewhat right. I got my pressure cooker for 15.00
I went to the yearly Oakland museum (3day) White Elephant (pre-)sale and found a box full of pressure cookers. I got the smallest newst one. There were many others, but I snatched up this one. I will be going back for  last day of the sale which is not until March 5th. I will ask if anyone is interested if I see something worthwhile and pick it up.

[Zen]

Ok, Next Sunday  3/5  I am going back to the White Elephant last day sale. If anyone is still looking for a good pressure cooker let me know. If there are any left I will get it for you if it is good. Check your pricing. Figure 10-15.00 for the cooker, plus another 10 or so for shipping.  Figure $20.oo up...

SS or Alum?