Pressure Cooking Basics with Kellene - the Preparedness Pro

[@SteveMintonMarketing]

Hi Kellene! I've just discovered you and am grateful for your teaching...How are you and your family..I see that it's been a while since you've posted...Fans in Indianapolis!

[@PreparednessPro]

Thanks for stopping by, Steve! I'm only a few hours away from you and I go down there a few times a year. Take care!

[@SteveMintonMarketing]

Ahhh Columbus isn't far at all....I would love to connect sometime. My case of butane came from Amazon tonight. and i stepped the family through lighting it and told my wife how much mileage Kellene could get off of a can of butane by wrapping her pressure cooker in towels..LOL she thinks i'm nuts...

[@materialgirl338]

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR TAKING TIME OUT OF YOUR BUSY DAY TO SHARE WITH US AND TEACH US HOW TO PREPARE.

[@k.a.mitchell2243]

Thank you! You’re a great teacher. Very clear and concise. Easy to follow. I just received my Kuhn Rikon today and so happy to have found your video.

[@PreparednessPro]

*squealing* I'm SO excited for you! You're going to LOVE it!

[@nometoqueselbolso]

Wow, thanks for this vídeo, is exactly what I was needing. I just bought a Kuhn Rikon express coocker in Switzerland a few days ago, after many years not using one. I did not cook yet, as I was afraid not wanting to do anything wrong. I love the info and tips you share and how you do it. I just subscribed, and can´t wate to learn more, especially the cheese cake!!! Thanks!!!

[@seamoscomplices]

Today, 3/30/2019 finished buying me one, the small one, in GoodWill and in its box, it cost me $ 8.00 dlls, and I found your video, I am very happy with the high recommendations that you make of this, but something else, I I have stove induction and it works perfectly, of course, in Europe, induction stoves are used a lot. I am a fan of the pressure cooking, I have several, fast and efficient, but also, I will be a fan to you too. Thank you very much and thank God that I put this wonder on my way. I am Mexican and we like food, besides, food is number one in family meetings where we all talk at the same time at the table.

[@angeliacatrett0317]

Love your channel !the most informative about pressure cooking tips. Thanks for the tips and all the preparedness awareness advice.

[@PreparednessPro]

My pleasure!! Or should I say "my pressure" hee hee

[@ericoakley4388]

Excellent tutorial!

[@PreparednessPro]

Thank you!

[@chrisgellrich6866]

I loved this video. You are right, cooking with a pressure cooker takes less energy even though the food gets to a higher temp. There are a couple of reasons. Less water is converted to steam (because the steam is largely contained by the cooker). Converting water to steam takes a huge amount of energy. The second reason is that you are not cooking long enough.

[@jules-qu6xg]

Great video! Thank you.

[@PreparednessPro]

You are welcome!

[@floydnotpink]

You can use the Kuhn Rikon for bottling.

[@PreparednessPro]

If the batch is small enough, yes.

[@sawhorseranch]

That was AWESOME!!

[@PreparednessPro]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks!

[@AttommicDog]

I inherited a 20 year old, but brand new Duramatic. It's small like 5.5 quarts but works fantastic. I really need to start using it for pot roasts and soups. Seems like it is superior and faster. Good information here thanks.

[@AttommicDog]

You're alive! As a follow up I did start using it, and now use it all the time. Your info was a great place to start.

[@PreparednessPro]

Yay! So glad to hear that!!!

[@ankon212]

Hi, Thanks for informative video. I also, bought similar cooker. Would like to ask you about a lid, if it should a little bit shaking when in close position when pressing on handles? Thanks.

[@PreparednessPro]

Nope. It should not.

[@ankon212]

@@PreparednessPro Thanks a lot!

[@julietteharris2881]

Kuhn Rikon is the brand, Duromatic is the range.

[@davemojarra4734]

This lady is a very good public speaker. Thank you.

[@kellietrudel8222]

Great video. I have a Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 5 litre Brazier and boy, it is virtually quiet while it is cooking. I also have a Fagor Chef 8 litre and it's a good PC but it's much noisier. I liken the Kuhn Rikons as the "Cadillac" of PCs. Expensive but well worth the price.

[@thomaslinder4093]

Hello Mrs., thanks for your video. If I may ask, why do you prefer a long grip version? I'm planing to buy a 3.5 l/20cm short grip so... Greetings.

[@PreparednessPro]

It's easier for me to handle safely when I'm removing the lid.

[@annewilliams7479]

Very helpful- thank you so much!

[@jamesdchristyii]

Thanks for recording this.

[@PreparednessPro]

hmmm, I'll have to take a look. Thank you!

[@PreparednessPro]

Sorry, I don't have one posted for butter yet, but we'll be posting LOTS more in the next two weeks! So be sure to check back.

[@materialgirl338]

can you tell me where I can get your video on canning butter

[@PreparednessPro]

you're going to have to look that up on my blog, not my videos, dear. Sorry.

[@LKN4WAR]

You should look at the Perfect Plus German pressure cooker. Super user friendly and very modern design. Handle is part of lid and is removable. Outstanding quality. I looked at other European models and decided on the stainless German model. I didn't discover it, I slow motioned a scene of Good Eats and saw the perfect plus was the cooker Alton Brown uses. I figure he is a pretty serious foodie to say the least and his choice of cookers is unlimited. I'm happy I copied him as I couldn't be happ

[@m4dh4dd3r]

I love your blog and videos! Why do you like the Kuhn Rikon 7 quart long hand more than the models with two short handles on the side? Is it because the 2 short handles get to hot to touch without a pot holder? Or is it because it is easier to lift the pot with one long handle? I am trying to decide between the the 7 quart pan with the long handle or the 8 quart Hotel 11 inch wide Kuhn Rikon. It is just my wife and I. If you could only buy one would you go with the 12 quart or 10 quart?

[@PreparednessPro]

Yep, you got it. I've burned myself too many times is all. I'd got the 10 quart, only because it takes a while to bring to pressure the bigger you go. I can do a nice sized roast and plenty of potatoes in my 10 qt. JUst FYI, if you can't afford the Kuhn Rikon, the BRK is the next best thing.

[@m4dh4dd3r]

Thanks. I have not been able to find a 10 quart Kuhn Rikon. I've only seen them in 8 or 12 quarts with double handles. And the largest I found online with the long handle was 7 quart Where did you find a 10 quart with a long handle? Thanks a million. I live in a city where no one carries pressure cookers of any quality.

[@SDCitygal]

You never mentioned the sizes? Can you please post?

[@PreparednessPro]

I like the larger ones because you can always use the larger ones but not always need or want the smaller ones. It's based on budget then at that point. A good sized pot roast needs a larger one. So go with whatever your budget will handle.

[@gemini0557]

Duromatic is the original name of kuhn rikon. I got one here from the original made out of aluminum body. Been using this since late 60's or early 70's :)

[@beverlyannsjoblom]

I have 2 pressure cookers (kuhn rikon) and a quality instant pot. If I want to pressure cook, I prefer the pressure cooker greatly over an instant pot.

[@PreparednessPro]

I like the instapot fir dairy or sugary items that will scorch on a traditional pressure cooker.

[@PreparednessPro]

I'd love to hear why you have your preference!

[@mr.redneck2715]

There is several different tops on the Kuhn Rikon, what one should I buy?

[@PreparednessPro]

The one you buy will come with it's proper top. :-)

[@renecomedy]

saw you on doomsday preppersl You have another fan here in Canada!!

[@CHANTIP]

love your presentation - smile thank you for sharing, i just have one not 3 like you you are awesome! :-)

[@PreparednessPro]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@sandralawson127]

If I need to reduce pressure quickly you can run under cold water, just run around the outsides of the cooker lid, not right on the top

[@PreparednessPro]

That's actually not advised for all models as it could compromise the integrity of the metal over time. Be sure to check your manufacturers instructions. :-)

[@PreparednessPro]

I wouldn't recommend using cold water. The pressure release on the Kuhn Rikon is plenty fast.

[@103MeLewis]

You can NOT put your All American pressure canner on a flat top stove. It says so on the outside of the box also. I also have one. Make sure you contact the manufacture to make sure you can use other pressure canners. All flat tops are not made the same. I teach these things. That's what I do. Your instruction for your pressure cooker is wonderful.

[@PreparednessPro]

:-) *sarcasm font on* Well if it says so, then that must be true. After doing some extensive research on the matter, I discovered that the reason for this disclaimer is because the early generation of flat top stoves were unable to maintain the heat/pressure. EVERYONE, regardless of what stove they are using, should make sure that heat/pressure is being maintained throughout the cooking process. Just FYI, it also says on the Mason Jar boxes that the jars are only to be used for 1 year. Let's face it. TPTB are not in favor of any of us perpetuating a world of self-sufficiency AND the environment of litigation perpetuates a lot of hogwash too.