Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker?
Pressure cookers vs slow cookers is a debate with passionate supporters on both sides. Both types of cooker are celebrated for being energy efficient and convenient. They also can both be used to create superb meals.
The difference between slow cookers and pressure cookers is the way that they cook the food.
Slow cookers use low heat to slowly cook food
Pressure cookers use hot steam and pressure to quickly cook food.
Both slow cookers and pressure cookers are countertop kitchen appliances that can be used in place of an oven which is why they are sometimes thought of as interchangeable. However, slow cookers and pressure cookers are not the same thing. That being said, some companies do sell multi-cookers which combine pressure cookers and slow cookers in one.
Traditionally cheaper cuts of halal meat online always slow cook better. Slow cooking breaks down the connective collagen in halal meat, which turns into unctuous gelatine. This creates that soft and tender mouth feel we all crave.
If you are buying meat to slow cook, the tougher parts of the animal all work really well. Some of our favourite cuts of meat for slow cooking include:
Like slow cookers, pressure cookers can also be used to make excellent meals. Unlike slow cookers, pressure cookers work quickly for short cooking times. You can cook raw halal meat in a pressure cooker. Most pressure cookers have a sauté function. Simply brown your halal meat using the sauté function. Then add water and pressure cook for quick and tasty results. You don't need to brown your meat before pressure cooking but doing so will achieve better flavour.
It is considered healthy to cook meat in a pressure cooker as you are using steam instead of oil. As with any recipe though, the healthiness of the meal depends on what you are pairing the meat with.
You do have to put water in a pressure cooker when cooking meat. The longer answer is that you need liquid to create steam, but it doesn't have to be water. You can try anything from water, to a simple stock, red wine or even a Chinese style soy marinade. Typically you require a minimum of 1 cup of liquid when pressure cooking meat.
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