{"id":1310,"date":"2022-10-13T23:47:26","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T18:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kitchenmagician.co.uk\/?p=1310"},"modified":"2022-10-13T23:48:07","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T18:48:07","slug":"pressure-vs-slow-cooker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kitchenmagician.co.uk\/pressure-vs-slow-cooker\/","title":{"rendered":"Pressure Cooker vs Slow Cooker – Which One is Best for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A cooker is an essential appliance in every kitchen. You need to rely on cookers, from comfy overnight slow-cooked stew to cooking beans quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But which type of cooker is best? Is a pressure cooker better than a slow cooker? Apparently, both look the same, but the working principle is totally different from each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a professional chef, I\u2019ve used both for a long time. The one thing I can assure you is that both are not interchangeable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you\u2019re confused about which cooker type suits you the most, read on for your detailed information. I have compared both in energy consumption, taste, and nutrition factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow vs Pressure Cooker – What\u2019s The BIG Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you search the difference between both cooker types, you\u2019ll probably end with the answer, “slow cooker cooks food slowly while an electric pressure cooker cooks fast\u201d Isn\u2019t that obvious? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several factors that determine the \u201cbest type.\u201d So, here\u2019s your detailed comparison.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Factor<\/strong><\/td>Pressure Cooker<\/strong><\/td>Slow Cooker<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Energy Consumption<\/td>More Efficient<\/td>Consume More Energy<\/td><\/tr>
Nutrition<\/td>Ensure High Nutrition<\/td>Not Enough Healthy<\/td><\/tr>
Taste<\/td>Rich Flavours<\/td>Trap Moisture<\/td><\/tr>
Suitable For Every Food<\/td>Almost For Everything<\/td>Limited Use<\/td><\/tr>
Bone Broth Test<\/td>Above Average <\/td>Best For Overnight Stew<\/td><\/tr>
Pot Roast Test<\/td>Tender Meat<\/td>Mushy Texture<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
  1. Overall, an instant pot or pressure cooker is better in most scenarios. You can cook tough meat within 20 minutes.<\/li>
  2. Even the most energy-efficient slow pots consume more energy than instant pots.<\/li>
  3. Both types ensure trap nutritional values, but the electric pressure cooker is clearly a winner, as it provides less time for essential vitamins to disintegrate or dissolve.\u00a0<\/li>
  4. Professional chefs recommend using a slow cooker only for bone broth, as most of the nutrients are inside the hard bone.<\/li>
  5. It is best to use an instant cooker for pot roasts, as it keeps the meat tender and juicy.<\/li>
  6. In a nutshell, you also don\u2019t have to worry about Electric Cooker Installation<\/strong>, as everything is already pre-assembled.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Won\u2019t Pressure Cooking Destroy Minerals In Food?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    No, it\u2019s just a myth. Food minerals are carbohydrates, vitamins, protein, fiber, and fats. All these minerals can withstand 110\u00b0C (230\u00b0F) to 125\u00b0C(257\u00b0F). According to research by The Journal of Food Science<\/a>, pressure cooking preserves 90% to 95% of vitamins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Pressure Cooking Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Generally speaking, pressure cooking is definitely fast. You don\u2019t have to wait long hours before you can enjoy your food. But that\u2019s not all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are several other things that distinguish it from the slow pot. Even though it also has a fair share of flaws, these are minimal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Advantages Of Pressure Cooker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n