How to Use a Pressure Cooker (Fagor Duo)

Summary by Krater

This video covers how to use a stovetop pressure cooker, including performing a water test, regulating pressure settings, and releasing pressure using natural, automatic, or quick release methods.

From the video

Answers: How do you use a stovetop pressure cooker?

• stovetop pressure cooker
• water test
• pressure settings
• pressure release methods
• cleaning and maintenance
• storing pressure cooker

Ingredients

• 2 quarts (8 cups) water

What it concludes

• Perform a water test before cooking any ingredients to ensure the pressure cooker can build, maintain, and release pressure correctly.
• If the pressure cooker handle does not clench tightly, giving the locking mechanism a nudge after the pressure indicator comes up will lock it completely.
• The pot itself is dishwasher safe, but the lid and gasket should be washed by hand.