Is a Pressure Cooker Worth It? A Simple Buy-or-Skip Test
Is a pressure cooker worth it? Yes if you cook beans, tough meat, stock or rice 2+ times a week. Time-saved table, downsides and who should skip.
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Is a pressure cooker worth it? Yes if you cook beans, tough meat, stock or rice 2+ times a week. Time-saved table, downsides and who should skip.
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