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How to Convert Slow Cooker Recipes for Electric Pressure Cooking

The electric pressure cooker and the slow cooker may look alike, but they function very differently. The name of each appliance says it all — slow-cooked food takes hours, while the electric pressure cooker prepares food quickly. When you’re converting a slow-cooker recipe to an electric pressure cooker, keep the […]

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Common Electric Pressure Cooking Mistakes

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 […]