6 qt pressure canner/cooker.... most energy efficient

6 qt pressure canner/cooker.... most energy efficient

Electricity and gas are two of the most highly consumed energy sources in a house. The amount of electricity or gas, depending on what you use, that is used in a normal kitchen can be quite astounding. Many people try their best to bring down their energy consumption. If you also fall into the category of people who are trying hard to bring down their energy consumption levels, buying a 6 qt pressure cooker can be a good option.

An oven uses around 2 kWh of energy for one hour. A 6 qt pressure canner/cooker can cook quite a large amount of food at the same time. Since 1 quart equals one liter approximately, it is possible to cook 6 liters in a 6 qt pressure cooker at the same time. Cooking such an amount of food at the same time can show dramatic decreases in your gas or electric bills.

Cooking in a 6 qt pressure canner cooker has many advantages. It takes a relatively shorter span of time than other methods of cooking such as cooking in the oven or on the stove. This can be quite convenient for people with busy schedules. Another advantage is that the food absorbs a lot of flavor from spices and other seasonings when it is cooked in a 6 qt pressure cooker. Since the cooking time in a 6 qt pressure cooker is shorter, the food also retains their nutritional value.

6 qt pressure canners/cookers come with lids that lock in order to retain the steam and the water inside the pressure cooker. When cooking in a 6 qt pressure cooker make sure that you place its lid correctly so that it will not let any steam or water escape. If the lid is not fit properly it has the danger of coming off abruptly as the pressure builds up in the pressure cooker. Every 6 qt pressure cooker comes with a steam release valve so that when the pressure reaches a certain level the steam can be released through it. Most pressure cookers are made in such a way that their lids cannot be opened unless all the steam has been expelled from it. This mechanism will ensure that no steam will come out directly onto the person opening the pressure cooker lid. In the event that the steam release valve is blocked, there is another valve called ‘pressure release valve’ through which steam can escape.

There are a large number of 6 qt pressure cooker brands in the market today. Presto, Fagor, and Vasconia are a few popular brands of 6 qt pressure canners cookers. They have varying prices depending on the design you choose. But it is always a good idea to purchase from a reputed brand. They usually come with a guarantee and after sales services.