Cooking in the Van | Hawkins Pressure Cooker Meals | Van Life Kitchen Food

[@TravelingTroy]

Thanks for watching my 1st full cooking video in the van. I tried to make it interesting by switching up camera angles. I hope you liked the video. You can find the Hawkins pressure cooker in a variety of sizes (Mine is the second smallest at 2 liters) from the link in the description.

[@kathrynarnold1966]

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[@TravelingTroy]

@@kathrynarnold1966 Cool. I’ll look into it. Mine is a Faberware, but without the edgekeeper. 👍

[@RVingwithG]

ANY DAY to 10K !

[@TravelingTroy]

@@RVingwithG Indeed! Getting close. ✌️

[@nn0yyzz]

Great vid! Thinking about getting into van life, in regards to food/cooking, do you typically try to just cook for single meals, or in "bulk"? Bulk-wise, how do you go about reheating your food? Thank you in advance :)

[@posys5140]

I cook in the very same Hawkins 2L pressure cooker !

[@vega1975]

That was a video done in great TASTE!!!!

[@TravelingTroy]

Excellent!! Glad you liked it. 👨‍🍳😁

[@Disappointed34]

It's nice you mounted a camera above the food I like that

[@cadillacforge]

Really good Troy, never seen any travelers using a pressure cooker, more one pot meals please

[@TravelingTroy]

For sure, Bruce! Thanks for watching. I bought this pressure cooker as a 2020 Xmas gift for myself, so still learning. 😉 I do plan to add more recipes to my van life cooking arsenal, so you can expect more cooking 👨‍🍳 with Troy, soon. 😁✌️

[@cadillacforge]

@@TravelingTroy now you have used it , happy with the size or do you wish you would have gotten the next size up? I cook for 2

[@TravelingTroy]

After using my 2 liter for a couple months, I would love it if I had the next size up. For me, I would rather put the effort in for one day, then just heat up the leftovers for as long as possible. 😁 I just heat up the leftovers in a regular sauce pan. When researching, I knew the 1.5 liter would be too small, so it was between the 2 or 3 liter. I ultimately decided on the 2 liter, as I’m limited in space and it was a bit smaller. For now, the 2 and 3 liter models are the same price, so I would for sure go with the 3 liter. 😉 Enjoy, if you decide to get one. ✌️

[@cefarther3945]

You don't need seasoning; you have two kinds of peppers, the food, and the bouillon. It's perfect without seasoning. Great demo.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Pressure Cookers are awesome. Good job 👍🏼

[@TravelingTroy]

Thanks Scott! Indeed! I’m enjoying my pressure cooker - 2020 Xmas gift to myself. 😁👨‍🍳

[@michswags]

Thanks alot puhleeez post more Hawkins 2 litre recipes!!!!

[@RVFreeDa]

Wow never saw a pressure cooker so small. That’s cool and plenty large for one. I use a big Instapot and freeze the leftovers for later. Your method seems much simpler. Great video!

[@TravelingTroy]

Yes, 2 liter is small. I like the idea of prepping/cooking a large amount and then freezing, but no room for a freezer in my van. 😕 I actually, just gave away my 2 liter pressure cooker and ordered a 3.5 liter. I want to cook once and then put the rest in the frig to eat on it for 5 days or so. 👍 Thanks for checking out the videos. 😁

[@cadillacjack1293]

Troy, bet it is smelling good in the van ! Nice job on your first cooking video ! Reminds me of my Grand Dad he always made a "mulligan stew" on sunday a pot would always be simmering on the wood cook stove.

[@TravelingTroy]

Oh, heck ya! It was smelling great. You know, some people worry about cooking in their vans, due to the lingering smell or the wood soaking up the smells. Well, I carry a porta potty in my van, so food smell is a good thing. 😂🤣 That mulligan stew sounds good. I like the idea of grabbing what you’ve got in your pantry, throwing it in a pot and seeing what you come up with. 👍✌️ I appreciate your feedback on the video. 😁

[@filmguymike]

Wow this is really cool. Great advice. I definitely thumbs up and subscribed

[@TravelingTroy]

Thanks! For sure, I’m enjoying the pressure cooker. ✌️

[@filmguymike]

@@TravelingTroy that's awesome and what a good idea while living in a van. A lot of people don't know how to use a pressure cooker. I own about three of them. I love cooking with them. Take care and God bless

[@piecetoyou8285]

Hmmmmm good old days, very quick cooking time , saves a lot of money and better flavour,

[@TravelingTroy]

Indeed. 😁 Good meals out of the pressure cooker. 👍

[@myoung6204]

Congratulations on your first video. 👏 Really enjoyed that. You're so well organised in such a small space. Loved your view. I've subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your recipes in your pressure cooker. I have a different one from that and I have a love/hate relationship with it! 😊 Good luck with your channel. From an oul Granny in Northern Ireland. ❤

[@TravelingTroy]

Thank you for checking out my cooking video, all the way over in Northern Ireland. COOL!! I have a new travel setup now and hope to do more pressure cooking videos in the future. More coming soon. 👍

[@hankhighsmith9050]

I just scored one. Thanks for the recipe.

[@TravelingTroy]

Yes! Lots of jalapeños. 😋 Enjoy the pressure cooker, they’re pretty slick. 👍

[@Don-ov1hf]

Hope you can continue to make more videos. I think a lot of us unable to do some of the things you do enjoy watching. Thanks

[@TravelingTroy]

Thanks Don! For sure. More videos are coming. Sometimes, I make the videos too complicated with multiple angles and camera shots, which really slows down the editing process. I’m currently working on the next video, but I think I will simplify them going forward. 👍 Thanks for the feedback. ✌️

[@deezer161]

Is the gas burner ok indoors as regards carbon monoxide...? Good cooking video just got one of those pressure cookers been wanting one for a good while. Easy to manage not too heavy to lift or wash. I have arthritis so it is suits me.

[@michaelthomas1654]

Excellent video, happy trails.

[@TravelingTroy]

Cool deal, Micheal! I appreciate the feedback. ✌️

[@romankhmaladze5804]

Very nice, thank you!

[@TravelingTroy]

I bought a pressure cooker recipe book, so hopefully more cooking in the van coming soon. 👍

[@larrydevenney1008]

Excellent video, you could use the rest of the meat to make beef and noodles. A tasty change.

[@jacileavitt7400]

Thanks for the review! I was wondering how its held up; how customer service might be if something goes awry, and if you got the warranty coverage, with extra cost? Thanks!

[@TravelingTroy]

I did not get the extra warranty. It’s been holding up great. I use it a few times a week. 👍 Thanks for checking out the video.

[@amgrgh5269]

I feel like the veggies might be added after cooking the meat so they don't become too tinder and soft. Like cooking the meats for 20 min then adding the veggies for 8-10 mins

[@carmenmartinez2882]

But then you have to release the pressure and start all over, I just cut them in bigger chunks and put altogether, been cooking this way with pressure cookers for many years.

[@margarethughes3763]

You did put stock cube in.

[@TravelingTroy]

Ah, you’re right Margaret. At least I added the beef bouillon cube. That’s seasoning. 😁

[@cynthiagordy8947]

I have a 3 quart size Hawkins. I can use mine on an induction stove.

[@TravelingTroy]

Cool deal! I haven’t tried it on an induction stove. Good to know. 😁👍

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Is your stainless or aluminum? I've heard that aluminum won't work. ??

[@mikedicecco5812]

looks good 👍

[@jamessherman7570]

Go Coogs ✌😎👍

[@TravelingTroy]

Indeed! Let’s Go Cooooooogs! 😁

[@dbbang1]

Dude, miss your videos

[@TravelingTroy]

One posted…..working on more. ✌️😎 Thanks for following along.

[@scottzollinger2427]

I’m hungry!

[@TravelingTroy]

Cool! 👍✌️

[@gerardquimbo]

Go Rowdies! Are you from St. Pete?!

[@TravelingTroy]

I’m from Houston Tx. I found this shirt at a thrift store in Houston. Liked the colors. 😁 I wear it a lot. 👍

[@1crusaider]

I’ve got one for my camper, to save gas and time

[@TravelingTroy]

Cool! I’m loving my pressure cooker. I bought a recipe book a while back and just now getting to where I’m trying out the new recipes. 😁

[@sandygannon8552]

Why are you in AZ this time of year, its to hot

[@alfredhilljr.8802]

Please get some white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide solution... use them liberally to disinfect your food prep surfaces. You cross-contaminated your countertop with the top of your meat storage container. No disrespect- be Blessed.