Nutrition, food safety, and health resources from CSU Extension
General Recommendations Always read the owner’s manual for your unit before operating. Buy extra sealing rings, as you may want to use one ring for savory foods and another for sweet foods. Strong odors from onion, garlic or spices can be difficult, if not impossible, to remove. Empty and wash […]
Colorado State University (CSU) Extension tested various foods and recipes using electric pressure cookers at elevations between 3,000 and 10,000 feet above sea level in 2019 and 2020. General guidelines for cooking at higher elevations were developed but variations among brands, makes and models of cookers may impact results. The […]
Cook with confidence using your electric pressure cooker by avoiding thefollowing common mistakes: Not adding enough liquid. One-half cup liquid is the minimum amount needed. Without liquid, the cooker cannot make steam and without steam, cooking will be uneven. It also increases the risk of a burn error or the […]
