What actually pushed me over to buy an electrical strain cooker was the higher-pressure mannequin accessible from Immediate Pot, the Max. In contrast to most electrical strain cookers (and Immediate Pot’s major line, the Duo), which have a ‘excessive’ setting that stops round 12psi, this particular mannequin has a ‘max’ setting which holds 15psi. That’s sufficient for dwelling canning of low-acid meals! Totem has some devoted carnivores, so canning meat is a part of our planning for longer stretches off grid (right here’s my how-to for canning hen on board).
That every one sounds good, however up to now, these are an identical to the advantages of our stovetop strain cooker. Let’s take a look at some downsides, or concerns, of an electrical mannequin on board..
Storage: it takes up plenty of house. Our stovetop strain cooker isn’t dainty, however contemplating it has the identical capability, the footprint of the IP is considerably larger. Most galleys have restricted storage and restricted counter house.
Energy: the electrical energy draw is important. Whereas the facility capability of cruising boats has gone up total, the 40-80 amp draw throughout widespread electrical strain cooker features is significant. Many (most) cruising boats can’t accommodate that.
Velocity: for the uninitiated to strain cooking, some perspective; regardless of the title, there’s nothing “prompt” about an Immediate Pot. Recipes declare shockingly brief instances, however discuss with the period of time cooking underneath strain vs all the period of cooking- fairly deceptive! There’s further time wanted to come back UP to strain, after which down once more. It IS faster- as famous above. Stovetop strain cookers aren’t totally different right here, however aren’t being pitched as “prompt” both.
To this point, nothing’s terribly compelling in regards to the Immediate Pot.
