PRESSURE COOKER | 6 Dishes Tested by 2 Chefs | Sorted Food

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  • You guys have been asking us to test out a pressure cooker for ages now, so we got our chefs, asked for your fave pressure cooker recipes, and gave it a go! Do you have a pressure cooker? What are your fave things to cook in it?
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  • @SortedFood
    @SortedFood  Před 5 lety +202

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    • @vagabondwastrel2361
      @vagabondwastrel2361 Před 5 lety

      smoke infused water for the pressure cooker. It won't be as good as smoking the meat but it is a nice addition.

    • @travelswithsi8932
      @travelswithsi8932 Před 5 lety

      Cant wait for it!

    • @casewhite5048
      @casewhite5048 Před 5 lety +2

      try that recipe for cheesecake in a pc www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-cheesecake-new-york/

    • @thescarecrow.8581
      @thescarecrow.8581 Před 5 lety +3

      Try an electric pressure cooker it is a lot less frightening. It also takes away a lot of the guessing. It's also quite a bit safer and it doesn't make so much steam and noise. It also comes with a push button control so even a novice can use it and turnout great meals.

    • @ViolinistProductions
      @ViolinistProductions Před 5 lety +1

      You guys should test out the InstantPot with corned beef to make the perfect Reuben

  • @ChocolatTherapy
    @ChocolatTherapy Před 5 lety +1294

    i just love the combination of a grumpy james and an overenthusiastic ben doing stuff together lol

    • @FallenOne87
      @FallenOne87 Před 5 lety +20

      We definitely need more James and Ben together ^_^

    • @orelalaith
      @orelalaith Před 5 lety +7

      the odd couple, but with food!

  • @BlackRoze29
    @BlackRoze29 Před 5 lety +197

    James's face at "potato council" made my day.

  • @noellebaroman1091
    @noellebaroman1091 Před 5 lety +603

    "I was talking to the potato council"
    James rolls eyes

    • @slipstream9619
      @slipstream9619 Před 3 lety +6

      Late I know but it was like he was the lion saying "do not quote the texts to me witch, I was there when they wrote them"

    • @raideurng2508
      @raideurng2508 Před rokem +1

      Such an Ebbers thing to say.

  • @lamyabhat4745
    @lamyabhat4745 Před 5 lety +25

    In a south Asian household, a pressure cooker is a must have. It is very commonly used to create soup or the base of a curry or a spice mix for the dish and then all you need to do is dry out the water (if needed) and then add in the veggies or meat of your choice. Also you usually have one with a whistle that goes off on it’s own so all you have to do is assemble it all and put it on the stove and when you hear the shrill whistle simply turn off the the heat and pull of the whistle leaving the heat to trickle out and then about ten minutes later when you open the cooker, it’s ready to eat.

  • @lake111w
    @lake111w Před 5 lety +418

    James face when Ben said I was talking to potato council 🙄😂

    • @830927mjki
      @830927mjki Před 5 lety +3

      Am I the only one who immediately thought of a man in a red gingham dress and army boots when he said this?

    • @Ad-Lo
      @Ad-Lo Před 5 lety +2

      I know right! There is such a thing as a potato council? 😂

  • @sharnriver8123
    @sharnriver8123 Před 5 lety +199

    Also whoever was handling the editing at 10:11. I noticed. It's gorgeous and you should be proud. More of this.

    • @tojissock3160
      @tojissock3160 Před 5 lety +4

      Sharn River omg yes

    • @8utt5
      @8utt5 Před 5 lety +6

      I scrolled down just to see if anyone else was appreciating the mad editing there. Major kudos to the editor !!!!

    • @lets.get.intoit.
      @lets.get.intoit. Před 5 lety +1

      Yesssss!

  • @LilybethII
    @LilybethII Před 3 lety +59

    I can't even imagine cooking without my pressure cooker. It's literally the first thing I grab when I'm making dinner. I love it so much that I recently got a second one. It's a must have in my kitchen.

  • @alicebragantini5940
    @alicebragantini5940 Před 3 lety +132

    Italian here: risotto in a pressure cooker really gives good results! nothing like the joy of cooking it the traditional way but if you come home late from work you just put it on while you shower or what not and in 10 minutes you have a good risotto for a family of four.

  • @sjallen272
    @sjallen272 Před 5 lety +691

    You should test out an air fryer! :) my wife and I got one as a gift, were very skeptical, but it's one of our favorite kitchen gadgets now.

    • @floralstripes8001
      @floralstripes8001 Před 5 lety +5

      That thing is magic 💜

    • @Osric01
      @Osric01 Před 5 lety +10

      Our cheap ($60 USD), simple air fryer (only has 2 knobs - temp and timer) has become probably our most used kitchen gadget. It especially shines for all those "freezer foods" that would normally go in the oven or a deep fryer. Faster and crispier than an oven or toaster oven, and (when you add in heating time) faster and a lot less oily than using a deep fryer.

    • @alisgray
      @alisgray Před 5 lety

      sounds test-worthy!

    • @CuriousFrog
      @CuriousFrog Před 5 lety +4

      @dylan foley you have to preheat an oven though, air fryer is instant

    • @LiamAmazarashi
      @LiamAmazarashi Před 5 lety

      Ooh yes I totally down for the whole air-frying thing but I really wonder how easy it is to get good food out of it

  • @MrSchwifty327
    @MrSchwifty327 Před 5 lety +313

    Watching this from India and a pressure cooker is one of the most used kitchen utensil in Indian households and i thought it was one of the most used utensil worldwide so this is eye opening.

    • @Lukos0036
      @Lukos0036 Před 5 lety +7

      It's used a lot in the US, or always has been in my family. There are some dishes that would otherwise take all day to cook that these are good for. Gumbo takes time for the flavors to fully integrate but this can cut way down on it.

    • @dragdaniel
      @dragdaniel Před 5 lety +7

      It's not. Plus it's like super scary for like 95% people out there and I dont know why 😅😅😅

    • @NystiaKierr
      @NystiaKierr Před 5 lety +5

      @@dragdaniel have you ever seen a video of one exploding? Thats why they're scary lol

    • @korhal2005
      @korhal2005 Před 5 lety +18

      @@NystiaKierr They will only explode if people don't follow directions. I use mine weekly. Best kitchen tool I have.

    • @NystiaKierr
      @NystiaKierr Před 5 lety +19

      @@korhal2005 faulty manufacturing can lead to explosions as well and we all know there are plenty of people that just throw away instructions without even a glance. You use yours safetly, thats great. But the fact is that they can explode and that is why people are afraid of them. Never said their fear was or was not warranted

  • @macgimli7913
    @macgimli7913 Před 4 lety +19

    What I love the most about this video is that you are using an actual pressure cooker and not an Instapot! I inherited my mom's pressure cooker from the 80s and it is still going strong! I use it to cook soups, stews and legumes. And after watching this I made a pumpkin risotto in record time with perfectly cooked rice grains. Will never do a risotto differently again. :)

  • @Wumblz_
    @Wumblz_ Před 5 lety +62

    The editing work on cutting that leek was superb! GG to whoever edited this!

  • @beetsinmyhouse5988
    @beetsinmyhouse5988 Před 5 lety +141

    okay the leek cutting edit was epic 10:10

    • @SeanBrand
      @SeanBrand Před 5 lety +3

      I watched it 5 times just to see behind the curtain a bit... I am definitely going to use that idea in the future somewhere! Came for the food, leaving with a new video editing tool :D

    • @SimonAndersson2
      @SimonAndersson2 Před 5 lety +1

      It was insane, I also watched it so many times. Loved it

    • @markotodorovic7013
      @markotodorovic7013 Před 5 lety +2

      Totally messed with my brain

  • @matthewbottcher34
    @matthewbottcher34 Před 5 lety +70

    That clip of you cutting leeks at 10:11 is trippy

  • @lunajayde_xx
    @lunajayde_xx Před 4 lety +21

    For the cheesecake, it’d be nice to make it in a pressure cooker if you don’t have an oven, or if you don’t want to get your whole living arrangement hot by turning it on. Also, if you’re like me, you struggle to get things in and out of the oven, so it’s nice to know there’s a manageable alternative.

  • @pandatwee
    @pandatwee Před 4 lety +29

    Ben waving into the reflection of the lid at 4:32 is just the cutest thing.
    More of these videos please.

  • @WondrousPurple
    @WondrousPurple Před 5 lety +401

    How about a video that shows the results of common cooking mistakes, and any suggestions on how to remedy them after the fact?

    • @acepilot1
      @acepilot1 Před 5 lety +10

      WondrousPurple pretty sure that’s recipe relay lol

    • @WondrousPurple
      @WondrousPurple Před 5 lety +1

      @@acepilot1 Excellent point! :)

    • @atinukeladipo2164
      @atinukeladipo2164 Před 5 lety +1

      I think that's a brilliant idea

    • @JasperJanssen
      @JasperJanssen Před 3 lety

      You just watched one. They don’t have a fucking clue what they’re doing with these pressure cookers, and they keep having to adjust their cooking.

  • @sushma.v6762
    @sushma.v6762 Před 5 lety +380

    Pressure cookers are used widely in India !! It's a staple in my mum's kitchen and we do a lot of things in these including cake !!! Loving the content of the videos guys but can you please do an ultimate Indian food battle ?? I think it's about time 😉😊

  • @1JaLena1
    @1JaLena1 Před 3 lety +37

    I grew up with my mum only ever cooking risotto in a pressure cooker. Then I went into training to become a dietician (we have cooking classes included it that training) and when I mentioned making risotto in a pressure cooker our teacher was appalled😂 so I am glad that my mum isn‘t the only one doing it. I honestly have never made risotto the traditional way🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @derp8575
      @derp8575 Před 8 měsíci

      What's a dietician? Must we have a college degree to understand how to eat less and move more?

    • @nat3007
      @nat3007 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@derp8575 No its a recognised profession helping people with more complex dietary requirements or medical needs such as digestive problems, having trouble gaining weight after certain treatments or helping people with allergies.

    • @derp8575
      @derp8575 Před 7 měsíci

      Said the Rockefeller family @@nat3007

    • @jordananderson2728
      @jordananderson2728 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@derp8575My friend has gastroparesis; basically, his digestive tract is semi-paralyzed and he can only eat certain foods that his body will process fully. He has to work with a dietician to make sure he's getting all the required nutrients while eating the right foods so that he doesn't, y'know, die.
      But sure, moving is the issue here.

    • @derp8575
      @derp8575 Před 2 měsíci

      @@jordananderson2728 It just seems like there weren't as many health issues prior to the corporate food industry. I remember when gluten started becoming an issue around 2005 or so. Prior to that point I never heard anyone talk about gluten issues. No one from my parents generation - the baby boomers - had a peanut allergy. Your friend is an outlier. Most dieticians are needed for weight issues which simply means too much food and not enough movement. With keto diet a person loses weight without exercising.

  • @Bewarethoughtpolice
    @Bewarethoughtpolice Před 5 lety +16

    The thing with the cheesecake- If you have an electric pressure cooker, you don't have to worry about temp fluctuations in the oven. It regulates temperature for ALL cooking, which is what makes them so amazing. I didn't even know stove top pressure cookers still existed. Made a chocolate cheesecake in mine a few months ago, it was amazing. I didn't have to watch it, I didn't even have to think about it. Pop it in, leave it, and delicious cheesecake.

  • @milo_is_sleepy1922
    @milo_is_sleepy1922 Před 5 lety +119

    Maybe for a future chefs review you guys could get a vintage cookbook with a bunch of strange, outdated recipes? Maybe even get Ben and James to make the dishes the old way (no modern tools or gadgets), I think that'd be interesting!

    • @Technodoki
      @Technodoki Před 5 lety +3

      LOVE THIS IDEA!

    • @Technodoki
      @Technodoki Před 5 lety +2

      And with old methods? Like no tools

    • @Lodogg
      @Lodogg Před 5 lety +2

      And I know where to find those books... I just packed up a bunch of old cookbooks for my mom for her move... she has a ton!!!
      Funny side note, while going through them she asks me if I wanted any, at which point I pulled out my phone and introduced her to google. Again.

    • @kinskins100
      @kinskins100 Před 5 lety +1

      Love it!!

    • @serasotasadie
      @serasotasadie Před 5 lety +1

      Yes please!!!!! I have piles of the American ones, I imagine British cookery books from the 50's and 60's are a HOOT! Or ask us for recipes!

  • @AdilZaidi
    @AdilZaidi Před 5 lety +154

    IMO it's better to let the pressure release gradually on its own. That '30 sec' you were constantly mentioning!

    • @madthumbs1564
      @madthumbs1564 Před 5 lety +7

      Running cool water over it seems much safer for delicate foods. Part of the reason pressure cookers work so well is they are only using high heat at pressure; quick release other than cooling the pot defeats that.

    • @bananrepublik8
      @bananrepublik8 Před 5 lety +3

      @@madthumbs1564 Well it is the pressure that allows the high temperature, so unless its a souffle(or similar) that risk deflating, I don't think you gain much with the slow cooling.

    • @madthumbs1564
      @madthumbs1564 Před 5 lety +3

      @@bananrepublik8 Running cool water over it isn't slow cooling, and is most often (for me) faster than releasing the steam if there's a lot of air. Sensitive foods could be some delicate beans which split apart on quick release. -Remember the reasons for why pressure cooking produces slow cooking results.

    • @JesseCohen
      @JesseCohen Před 5 lety +2

      I'd stick to the risotto times mentioned here but then experiment with natural release instead of immediate quick release. 15-30 sec increments, that sort of thing. The carry-over cooking might do the trick for the texture and final creaminess, and there is always the stirring under mild heat to finish that James mentioned. I've always been a bit intimidated by risotto, so this seems like the next challenge for me in the kitchen. The wife won't mind, I'm certain!

    • @crassidiot
      @crassidiot Před 4 měsíci

      qa

  • @TheBaekho
    @TheBaekho Před 4 lety +6

    Here in Brazil almost everyone have a pressure cooker. We eat rice and beans with every meal, and no one want to spend 40 minutes waiting for beans to cook at lunch and dinner everyday. So it's a must have. We also use it to do a lot of different things like Doce de Leite (dulce de leche in spanish, or cooked sweetened condensed milk since I don't think there is a english name), a lot of different cuts of meat...

  • @rebeccscreasman3293
    @rebeccscreasman3293 Před 3 lety +62

    The logic for the cheesecake is that the last thing you want to do, in July, in Arizona, is turn on the oven.

  • @manziniyo
    @manziniyo Před 5 lety +939

    summary of this video: "maybe another 30 seconds?"

    • @SortedFood
      @SortedFood  Před 5 lety +60

      Hahahaha, pretty much!

    • @chillynewberg2652
      @chillynewberg2652 Před 4 lety +12

      @@SortedFood Can't believe nobody made the argument for "pressure cookers are great if you only have a (possibly portable) hob and no oven". Especially the cheesecake! Ebbers.. I was disappointed that you couldn't come up with that bright side. No oven no gas necessary! Can be made in the woods, technically! Come on guys.

    • @lc9245
      @lc9245 Před 4 lety +6

      I suspect the problem is their pressure cooker. Pressure cookers are quite complex product. Keeping the steam in without leakage and making sure there's a certain level of safety if the pressure is too high is very tricky, requiring great design, good manufacturing techniques and decent material. Cheap Asian pressure cooker don't keep enough pressure inside the cooker to follow the recipes. I found that those require almost 10 minutes more compares to a decent one from, say, Germany that cost 5 to 10 times more. If you ask me however, I would rather buy the expensive one and replace the seal every few years than having to buy a new pot.

  • @Crazt
    @Crazt Před 5 lety +771

    Sadly Lonely Guy Meals.
    Rules:
    Single portion
    Full meal
    One pan
    Healthy options
    Under an hour start to plate!

    • @vincentproductions8963
      @vincentproductions8963 Před 5 lety +34

      one main ingredient, and billion plates in the sink afterwards.

    • @alexbunn1905
      @alexbunn1905 Před 5 lety +24

      Or, multiple portions to last the week. Cheaper and easier once the first batch is done.

    • @derdork3233
      @derdork3233 Před 5 lety +2

      And maybe not too difficult?

    • @pedroarjona4618
      @pedroarjona4618 Před 5 lety +3

      In India they sell one portion pressure cookers

    • @awsometomable
      @awsometomable Před 5 lety +3

      Meat + veggies = meal
      Butterfly chicken breast cooks in less than 10 mind
      Steak cooked at room temp cooks in less than 5 minutes
      Season to taste
      Steam or sauté veggies

  • @Charoy612
    @Charoy612 Před 4 lety +16

    Ben always looks like hes having such a good time it warms my heart

  • @jungkookieinfiresme7838
    @jungkookieinfiresme7838 Před 5 lety +53

    “Look into the steam, look into the steam, burn your eye” THAT HAD ME DEAD 🤣🤣

  • @triptisingh8047
    @triptisingh8047 Před 5 lety +757

    For every dish that you thought needed a minute or two more , just switch off the heat at the estimated time and wait 2-3 minutes before releasing the pressure/steam and opening the cooker. It will work.

    • @alexandresobreiramartins9461
      @alexandresobreiramartins9461 Před 5 lety +50

      Or do like Heston and DON'T release the pressure until it's cooled down (less cooking time) to save all the flavor molecules dispersed in the steam when you vent it.

    • @anshavpancholi1954
      @anshavpancholi1954 Před 5 lety +8

      I just wanted to make same comment. You need to let it cool down.

    • @iwinrar5207
      @iwinrar5207 Před 5 lety +3

      @@alexandresobreiramartins9461 ehhh not releasing for some things could be bad for some foods.

    • @alexandresobreiramartins9461
      @alexandresobreiramartins9461 Před 5 lety +3

      @@iwinrar5207 OK. Can you give me some examples? Because I'm mostly talking about meat.

    • @iwinrar5207
      @iwinrar5207 Před 5 lety +6

      @@alexandresobreiramartins9461 meats should be fine. But things like eggs. Things like rice can become mushy and while im sure is editable isnt always appealing.

  • @saraspear2723
    @saraspear2723 Před 5 lety +150

    You should try Taste test: instant pot vs slow cooker.

    • @madthumbs1564
      @madthumbs1564 Před 5 lety

      @emardsly0513 Soaked beans overnight and cooked on high pressure in 3-5 minutes for many beans!

  • @ZietTiger
    @ZietTiger Před 2 lety +7

    I love coming back and watching these videos with Ben and James. They work so well together!

  • @joesweeney6262
    @joesweeney6262 Před 4 lety +67

    A question: did you start the timing from the time the cooker came to pressure, or from the time you started the cooking? The method is generally to start timing as soon as the pressure is reached.
    Also previous comment of using "slow release" method (let cool down for 2 to 3min before opening) is spot on, especially for tough cuts of meat. It not only gives a little extra cooking time, but let's the meat "rest" and soak up the moisture, resulting in more tender and more flavorful cuts.
    Finally, try this for risotto: Throw in frozen (yes frozen) seafood marinara on top of the rice just before closing the lid. Cook as per this video (I give it 9-10 min, but that is because my lovely wife likes smoother risotto) and just gently stir on release. Bingo. Seafood risotto in under 15min.
    Ps. Pressure cokkers make brilliant stock. Always use homemade stock from left over roasts and bones with your pressure cooker. It's freaking magic for any other dish you add it to.

    • @lingred975
      @lingred975 Před 2 lety +3

      i've only made stock in a pressure cooker and i don't understand why people would do it any other way (at home)

    • @goranpersson7726
      @goranpersson7726 Před 2 lety +1

      while i understand that technically the cook time can only really be counted for the time it takes when it's actually cooking but you bet your ass that I am counting time it takes to even start cookin aswell when it comes to whether or not im even gonna do it at home

  • @KaseyWynne
    @KaseyWynne Před 5 lety +43

    "If you're going to cut things up, make sure they're all the same size so they cook evenly" I love you Ben, you're the best.

    • @marianafares
      @marianafares Před 5 lety +2

      That's not really necessary. You can cook chicken and the parts are very diferent. Here in Brazil we use pressure cookers almost every day, since the base of our meal it's rice and beans, and we cook our beans on pressure for an hour.

    • @KaseyWynne
      @KaseyWynne Před 5 lety +1

      @@marianafares Well, he had a good point. With stuff that cooks longer, there's more leeway in letting it cook a bit more to get everything cooked, but when you're cooking something that cooks really fast, then you should make them all the same size.

  • @kateh7484
    @kateh7484 Před 5 lety +47

    Ben’s side eye when trying to figure out why he’d make a cheesecake in a pressure cooker 🤣

  • @psyanide1603
    @psyanide1603 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey hey hey, you chuckle when you say ''if you don't have an oven'' but as someone who lives in a council flat with a kitchen so small I had to chose between a fridge or a oven (obviously a fridge) these reviews are genuinely helpful............ as are individual induction hobs 😂

  • @leogardezani
    @leogardezani Před 5 lety +24

    In Brazil, we use pressure cooker for mostly everything

  • @hillaryleblanc
    @hillaryleblanc Před 5 lety +23

    10:51 James' cute "proud for releasing the steam" face is PRECIOUS

  • @bazbond6004
    @bazbond6004 Před 5 lety +184

    Please could you try the Instant Pot 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

    • @noodleporc
      @noodleporc Před 5 lety +7

      Bruh my Instant Pot is the first thing that's got me cooking home meals in YEARS

    • @TheUnlocked
      @TheUnlocked Před 5 lety +13

      The instant pot isn't powered by electricity, it's powered by sorcery

    • @Krynis
      @Krynis Před 5 lety +1

      Literally came to say this, I've just ordered my own after using my sisters for awhile.

    • @SheepdogSmokey
      @SheepdogSmokey Před 5 lety +1

      I used the Crock Pot version of an Insta Pot tonight to cook a chicken when trying the middle Chicken Pie recipe! Learned a few things, but still didn't fail.

    • @madthumbs1564
      @madthumbs1564 Před 5 lety +1

      It's JUST an electric pressure cooker. - It doesn't compare to stove tops because it's quick release exposes delicate food to high temp w/o pressure; while you can run a stove top under cool water instead. Stove top models are more versatile, will work w/o electric on gas or flame, and can acquire electric functions with electric stoves / burners.

  • @biazacha
    @biazacha Před 5 lety +14

    Crazy to imagine you guys do stuff as beans, lentilles, etc without a pressure cooker cause in my country this is pretty much the way to go; my mom still have the one she got on her wedding, so over 3 decades old and working perfectly. lol

  • @yadiracamacho499
    @yadiracamacho499 Před 4 lety +4

    In my home we have always used the pressure cooker for 3 things: cook meat, cook black beans, and make arequipe (dulce de leche). Homemade dulce de leche is a can of condensed milk, still sealed, and inside of the pressure cooker with some water. Half and hour after boiling, then after opening the cooker, let the can cool before opening.

  • @LivingWithTheCoopers
    @LivingWithTheCoopers Před 5 lety +1439

    Do knife skills I NEED BETTER KNIFE SKILLS!!

    • @BlackFiresong
      @BlackFiresong Před 5 lety +1

      Me toooo!!!

    • @cruelkid420
      @cruelkid420 Před 5 lety +10

      Call Scotland Yard , We gotta knife skills enthusiast here ....

    • @casewhite5048
      @casewhite5048 Před 5 lety +4

      knife skills are in there older videos

    • @GuvernorDave
      @GuvernorDave Před 5 lety +9

      Middle finger in front, two behind. Bent knuckle. Slide knife against the knuckle. Ramsay basics. Technique first, speed second. Not something you should remotely consider while cooking.

    • @deprofundis3293
      @deprofundis3293 Před 5 lety +7

      Yes, stuff like the most efficient way to cut an onion, etc.

  • @florenceball9102
    @florenceball9102 Před 5 lety +246

    Can you test pinterest food please?

    • @theanita1
      @theanita1 Před 5 lety

      yes! there are some ridiculous recipes on there!

    • @Ninjamutants
      @Ninjamutants Před 5 lety +1

      Yes I have come across many recipes that I fallowed to the t and they just come out awful

    • @hopecox
      @hopecox Před 5 lety

      Great idea!!!!! There are many recipes on there that are photogenic but probably aren't even good.

    • @Alternatoast
      @Alternatoast Před 5 lety

      @@Ninjamutants Well, that was your mistake. If a recipe is shit, it doesn't matter how well you cook it. Recipes should be more like guidelines and not set in stone rules.

    • @vatsalagarwal4055
      @vatsalagarwal4055 Před 5 lety

      I can picture the look on James' face

  • @abrahamhernandez5719
    @abrahamhernandez5719 Před 5 lety +3

    Stove top pressure cookers are widely used in Mexican household. We use it mainly for cooking beans and beef stews

  • @nethwann6529
    @nethwann6529 Před 4 lety +1

    I love your videos reviewing alternative machines to ovens, because as I live in Singapore our apartments are small, if you rent the place, it doesn't come with an oven, and getting a conventional one takes up space as compared to these that you can just pull out and place back! Thanks!

  • @karolinamuth3680
    @karolinamuth3680 Před 5 lety +70

    "It might have worked... which is annoying" xD It's a little like watching Pixie and Brutus xD

  • @ConnollyUK
    @ConnollyUK Před 5 lety +1777

    I'm still gooey in the middle baby, let me bake :( Still miss the old opening.

  • @MrSchulta
    @MrSchulta Před 4 lety +4

    "That's, that's the tail of an ox, then they just go kapow! Kapow! Kapow! And we go 'yummmmy'!". Yes Ben, that's definitely what happens.

  • @SkadeDK
    @SkadeDK Před 5 lety +164

    Yeah, you might laugh at the no oven, but I've lived without one for over a year now and no oven in sight for probably 3 more #studentlife

    • @jaysopariwala820
      @jaysopariwala820 Před 5 lety +3

      God Bless you.

    • @AndSoWeLaughed
      @AndSoWeLaughed Před 5 lety +4

      I have an oven and dont even use it. Stove top food is way easier for me. I can live without a toaster microwave and oven.

    • @mandlerparr1
      @mandlerparr1 Před 4 lety +1

      I had to do the same when I broke mine with a frozen turkey (who knew they bounced?). Eventually got one off craigslist.

    • @nicoles7652
      @nicoles7652 Před 4 lety +2

      @Skade We have what we call "a nuclear oven" in our student home because we have no idea how old it is. We cannot see anymore what the heat is and what kind of heating you're putting it on (underneath, above, both?) And the person responsible (student housing administration person) for replacing 'broken' stuff doesn't want to order a new one for us. We are not allowed to buy one ourselves so most of us don't use it for health and hazard considerations.
      A pressure cooker would be a game changer for sure.

    • @ezura4760
      @ezura4760 Před 3 lety

      And for all the camping fanatics... I suppose pressure cooker cooking would upgrade it to glamping though?

  • @ferdinandsamson2115
    @ferdinandsamson2115 Před 5 lety +136

    You should do a video on how to make a delicious meal out of leftovers. That's as close as I can get to gourmet cooking. 🤣

    • @TheLjheuvel
      @TheLjheuvel Před 5 lety

      I know they've done it for Thanksgiving leftovers before, but it's probably too difficult with the variation of leftovers you can have.
      Very good idea though, as it would help people to reduce foodwaste :)

    • @bcaye
      @bcaye Před 5 lety +1

      I admittedly usually just have them same as the original meal.

  • @Lord_Imrahil
    @Lord_Imrahil Před 5 lety +166

    This gave me an idea for a battle. As you have three pressure cooker make the theme of the battle: Pressure cooker.

    • @muzallisam5068
      @muzallisam5068 Před 5 lety +11

      Bary with a pressure cooker? Explosive mate

    • @Lord_Imrahil
      @Lord_Imrahil Před 5 lety +5

      @@muzallisam5068 Mybe he will learn to turn of the hops.

    • @derdork3233
      @derdork3233 Před 5 lety +2

      Ben and James will have to watch over them to make Sure nothing explodes.

  • @catherinetran6008
    @catherinetran6008 Před 5 lety

    long time viewer here.. cannot believe how much this channel has developed over the years, I LOVE IT! Keep it up, boys! Can't wait to see what you guys get up to/put each other through this year!

  • @renitameares3838
    @renitameares3838 Před 5 lety

    I have several pressure cookers, both standard and electric and I love them! There is a learning curve but success is so sweet!

  • @epynephrine
    @epynephrine Před 5 lety +352

    How is no one talking about,
    ~look into the steam~
    ~look into the steam~
    BURN YOUR EYE!
    I died 😂

    • @beverleynunes2795
      @beverleynunes2795 Před 5 lety +6

      I was looking for this 😂

    • @carolin126
      @carolin126 Před 5 lety +2

      Ben's just super cute

    • @SoDa-fy6nt
      @SoDa-fy6nt Před 5 lety +7

      I miss little britain

    • @catewright1575
      @catewright1575 Před 5 lety +5

      Just another thing to add to my, reasons i love ben list! We both love little britain 😍

  • @kateh7484
    @kateh7484 Před 5 lety +61

    Look into the steam, look into the steam, burn your eyes - Ben 🤣

  • @penniewyatt9391
    @penniewyatt9391 Před 5 lety +6

    Oxtail is best boiled 30 min pressure cooked, or on stove, change water, season cook 35 min in instant pot. In Hawaii it’s $12 a pound, we don’t fuck around with our oxtail.

  • @gozdeuysal7374
    @gozdeuysal7374 Před 3 lety +1

    In Turkish kitchen it is a pretty common thing to have. As opposed to the common opinion, it is mainly used for beans, soups and stocks rather than meat.
    As I went vegan, pressure cooker became my best friend since I can cook legumes fast and I can cut down on soaking time as well. I feel like it is a must in my kitchen!

  • @EmoGiirlLovesMusic
    @EmoGiirlLovesMusic Před 5 lety +53

    That cheesecake recipe is for those who live in hot climates and can't use the oven. That would be an amazing mid-summer recipe in California.

    • @TeylaDex
      @TeylaDex Před 5 lety +13

      @@madthumbs1564 I guess "can't" more along the lines of "don't want to heat up their homes even more with a running oven for an hour"

    • @kayjacoby290
      @kayjacoby290 Před 5 lety +9

      In Western NY, the summers get hot and humid. We got an Instant Pot (brand of electric pressure cooker) in July, and I really enjoyed making cheesecakes & key lime pie in it. And when it's too hot to comfortably stand over grill for long periods, great to pre/par cook chicken, ribs, then sauce & finish on grill.

    • @evieaddy9580
      @evieaddy9580 Před 5 lety +1

      @@kayjacoby290 get a grill with a lid less washing up

  • @NigelDowney-sh5yd
    @NigelDowney-sh5yd Před 5 lety +32

    Skeptical James is adorable! Loving the ‘exploration’ of a new style of cooking by our two chefs!

  • @DaniRodriguezS4ku
    @DaniRodriguezS4ku Před 2 lety

    So I started to watch sorted' videos during lockdown... And now I'm watching "old videos". I'm originally from Chile in Latin America... And our abuelitas (nans) used to use pressure cookers all the time!!!! For everything!!! So I actually got that feeling everytime that they were taking a meat out of the pot that it was needing more! Lol. Great video guys!

  • @nobeansplease7160
    @nobeansplease7160 Před 5 lety +6

    I use an electric pressure cooker. The best laksa ever, curries and stews. Haven't tried desserts but now I will😊

  • @caitlynbennett2005
    @caitlynbennett2005 Před 5 lety +59

    Can we do a normals version of this with an instant pot.

    • @jestucker2268
      @jestucker2268 Před 5 lety +3

      Chefs used the stove top pressure cookers, normals definitely need to use the Instant Pot 7-in-1 cooker!

  • @beccagentry4521
    @beccagentry4521 Před 5 lety +18

    The feel when you aren’t a chef but you’ve used a pressure cooker more then one. We use ours all the time. Pulled jack fruit is amazing in it btw. Love it.

    • @mariaah3073
      @mariaah3073 Před 5 lety

      Exactly lol Pressure cookers are a staple here in Brazil, I use them at least one or twice a week.

  • @myHuge249
    @myHuge249 Před 4 lety +3

    i just want to say thank you for making this video, it made me go out and buy a pressure cooker and start using it. With it ive cooked things id otherwise no have the time or patience to stand up and cook and they were delicious . Im really excited to try to use it to speed up bens lasagne.

  • @MrBritishComedy
    @MrBritishComedy Před 4 lety +3

    I love how they're using a Pilsner Urquell mug. Greetings from the Czech Republic 😉

  • @sushma.v6762
    @sushma.v6762 Před 5 lety +61

    An ultimate Indian food battle is what we all now need on this channel 🥰

  • @legacyZon
    @legacyZon Před 5 lety +1005

    All the Asian sitting there and thinking of how their mum cooks using a pressure cooker 😂😂

    • @nemtudom5074
      @nemtudom5074 Před 5 lety +26

      I dunno. The reason why us Hungarians use it a lot (or atleast used to a decade ago), is because the soviet occupation brought it into the country, i really think its one of the few good things it did to the county.

    • @carlangelo653
      @carlangelo653 Před 5 lety +70

      My mom used some of those old model pressure cookers that sounded like trains. It was always so loud, filled the house with a *fshhh fshhh* kinda sound.
      Always resulted in good food though so I ain't complaining.

    • @hennakhan4587
      @hennakhan4587 Před 5 lety +12

      So true. And because we didn't have ovens back then, best way to cook plain cakes.

    • @karinajakobsen8045
      @karinajakobsen8045 Před 5 lety +5

      Dane here, sitting and thinking of my dad using a pressure cooker :P

    • @mrinalini9112
      @mrinalini9112 Před 4 lety +8

      We always cook rice in old school cookers. And lentils. And so many things.

  • @lindaschultz7253
    @lindaschultz7253 Před 4 lety +1

    Our favorite pressure cooker meal! An instant pot and a rock hard frozen turkey breast. Meal prepared and on the table in under 2 hours.

  • @susiesoo1720
    @susiesoo1720 Před 4 lety +1

    Just tried the risotto in my pressure king and it’s amazing. 10 minutes max!!! Thank you so much! Lentils next!!!

  • @debbiehargreaves3380
    @debbiehargreaves3380 Před 5 lety +24

    I was given a pressure cooker as a wedding gift in 1983, and have only just replaced it. It was used regularly so if you buy a good one, it’s great value for money too 😀

  • @onecampania7057
    @onecampania7057 Před 5 lety +45

    That shot of the leek cutting was amazing! watched it 5 times and then twice on low speed. Great editing!

    • @cthecheese1620
      @cthecheese1620 Před 4 lety

      One Campania thank you! I can’t believe it took me this long to find someone who mentioned it, it was brilliantly done

    • @hippiechickite
      @hippiechickite Před 3 lety

      Looked like stop motion- not really fitting in the theme of the episode though

  • @Ana_DFM
    @Ana_DFM Před 3 lety +2

    In my home country, we don't use pressure cookers that much but I moved to Spain 2 years ago and I was very surprised to see how much they use it. I was sold on the idea a long time ago because it's great to be able to cook things like lentils really fast (the way they cooked lentils in the video is exactly how I learned to cook them)

  • @juukaart9530
    @juukaart9530 Před 3 lety

    It's so interesting to see you guys using a pressure cooker. I use it at least once a week to cook beans and a bunch of other recipes. It's my go to when I'm making soup, since it's faster.

  • @vigneshsrikant
    @vigneshsrikant Před 5 lety +304

    A lot of Indian home cooking is done in a pressure cooker. It's the first item we pick up here

    • @KanishQQuotes
      @KanishQQuotes Před 3 lety +6

      My mom has 4 cookers

    • @Guilherme-nc5li
      @Guilherme-nc5li Před 3 lety +3

      Cool. I love Indian food, but never knew you used pressure cookers! What kind of food do you use it in ?

    • @KanishQQuotes
      @KanishQQuotes Před 3 lety +11

      @@Guilherme-nc5li
      Everything

    • @shweta.694
      @shweta.694 Před 3 lety +21

      @Guilherme I’m South Indian so not sure if it’s different but we cook a lot of lentils and beans in a pressure cooker. It makes sense, as Ben was saying how people don’t eat potatoes and pulses etc. enough as they take too long to cook. When we cook them in a pressure cooker it’s much faster and easier so we eat them often :)

    • @thesocialmisfit
      @thesocialmisfit Před 3 lety +6

      Most Indian households have multiple pressure cookers in varying sizes. Best thing to own for cooking almost everything.

  • @BlackFiresong
    @BlackFiresong Před 5 lety +71

    Haven't even watched the video yet and my Sunday has instantly improved :D
    Edit: Please test the Instant Pot next!

    • @Technodoki
      @Technodoki Před 5 lety +1

      BlackFiresong I love mine! Highly recommend!

    • @dee-annegordon5959
      @dee-annegordon5959 Před 5 lety +5

      The instant pot is a pressure cooker. It's just an electric version of these more classic stove top versions.

    • @Technodoki
      @Technodoki Před 5 lety +3

      Dee-Anne Gordon but it is more automated. And you don’t have to watch it or set a timer! I love that it also tells me when things are burning

    • @Jbarker1983
      @Jbarker1983 Před 5 lety +1

      BlackFiresong I was literally about to say the same thing!

    • @Jbarker1983
      @Jbarker1983 Před 5 lety +1

      Dee-Anne Gordon It’s far more advanced.

  • @markballard9942
    @markballard9942 Před 4 lety +3

    I'd love to see you guys experiment with an instant pot. I know it's a pressure cooker and you had done pressure cooking, but it also does slow cooking, rice cooking, yogurt and a few other things.

  • @pb7199
    @pb7199 Před 4 lety +1

    pressure cookers are a staple in many south asian households! my mum doesn't use hers anymore for some reason but it's great for goat meat or mutton or any kind of meat that typically needs more time to become tender, also great for things like lentils that need time to absorb liquid

  • @Thechipnic
    @Thechipnic Před 5 lety +88

    Someone got bored during editing and made a really cool knife scene at 10:13 😂

    • @lyman6
      @lyman6 Před 5 lety +16

      I had to rewatch that like eight times and then slow it down to make sure I wasn't losing my mind. That editing is *amazing.* That or James is actually a wizard and can cut an entire leek with 5 knife strokes.

    • @BathroomTile
      @BathroomTile Před 5 lety

      I was about to comment that. That edit is easily the most impressive part of this video. Stop-motion cutting.

    • @NewScotlandBaker
      @NewScotlandBaker Před 5 lety

      @@BathroomTile Agreed! Just had to pause and come make sure someone else was appreciating it

    • @cabs.
      @cabs. Před 5 lety +1

      10:11

    • @ScarrVett
      @ScarrVett Před 5 lety

      Thanks for pointing this out, I never noticed it XD

  • @maeganfernandez507
    @maeganfernandez507 Před 5 lety +332

    I miss the old intro: "I'm gooey in the middle baby let me bake" 😭

    • @georgiie6682
      @georgiie6682 Před 5 lety +2

      maeganduuuh 0410 me too lol

    • @vampjoseph
      @vampjoseph Před 5 lety +6

      Jaded Ft. Ahnikko - Pancake is the name of the old opening music (according to Shazam) and you can find it on Spotify!

    • @Ad-Lo
      @Ad-Lo Před 5 lety

      Me too!

    • @ConstantChaos1
      @ConstantChaos1 Před 5 lety

      It made me dance without fail

    • @bcaye
      @bcaye Před 5 lety +2

      It lives forever in my brain and surfaces randomly, usually at work.

  • @bethanyhanna9464
    @bethanyhanna9464 Před 4 lety +2

    I just got an Insta-Pot for Christmas. We regularly work 16 hr days, plus an hour or more drive on each side, 6-7 days a week. We're hoping this will allow us to make a wider variety of meals. Your video is giving me ideas I never even considered before. 💜

    • @makaylajacobs4482
      @makaylajacobs4482 Před 3 lety +1

      I know this comment was made forever ago, but given that predicament I would suggest looking into a sous vide machine/set up. Some of them have an ice bath feature and you can control them over wifi so you could theoretically control it from wherever to start cooking

  • @8109215085986
    @8109215085986 Před 5 lety

    I've used a pressure cooker for years for oxtail, lamb knuckle etc., but tried the risotto for the first time recently. Absolute game changer. I've got an electric one, which is even easier than the stove top one. Great appliance

  • @NettanJuni
    @NettanJuni Před 5 lety +83

    I agree with James, 15 min to cook potatoes is too long?!?! Seriously?
    It's not like you have to stir them the whole time, you can prepare the rest of the meal while cooking the potatoes.
    I still think James is afraid of pressure cooker though ;-)

    • @Goreus
      @Goreus Před 5 lety +4

      I find myself being reluctant to cook potatoes, because pasta or rice you don't have to peel (either before or after cooking), plus they are generally quicker done

    • @djabeacocteau132
      @djabeacocteau132 Před 5 lety +5

      The 15 min are not the issue compared to rice and pasta you have to peel the potatoes. From the two the only one close to the prep work is the rice since you have to wash it. And if you prepare the pasta from scratch it's a totally different level.

    • @hopecox
      @hopecox Před 5 lety +1

      AGREED! :)

    • @hopecox
      @hopecox Před 5 lety +8

      Also I never peel potatoes. I don't even wash them if they look clean. I'll chop em quickly, toss em in olive oil, salt and pepper and bang em in the oven at 400F while I prep the rest of the meal. Easiest potatoes ever.

    • @NettanJuni
      @NettanJuni Před 5 lety +1

      I admit I'm really lazy, but peeling potatoes is not THAT much work. I would just peel some carrots at the same time (and try not to eat them straight away, so I have no room for the food). And after that all the hard work is done when it comes to the potatoes.
      Oh dear, I'm sounding a bit like my mom... Moving on ;-P

  • @ajjones6689
    @ajjones6689 Před 5 lety +50

    I want to be awoken every morning to James whispering “risotto” in my ear

  • @Chooibah
    @Chooibah Před 2 lety +2

    Love when James and Ben bounce off each other like in this video, really entertaining. As James is gone it'd be good to see similar with guest chefs (Poppy, James, Nigel etc.) or maybe regular chef guests that are fun

  • @terryjohnson2093
    @terryjohnson2093 Před 4 lety

    Great to see this one. Modern pressure cookers are safe and if you are someplace with no cooktop at all, an electric pressure cooker is amazing. You can do anything you do with a skillet or pot, saute, fry, boil, steam, plus you can pressure cook things with the lid on and you can do some limited baking in one.also. Pressure cooker Graham Masala lentils is my go-to quick dish. A little surprised by the chef's reaction because chefs are some of the biggest users of pressure cookers. Time is money in the restaurant business.

  • @DirectionallyChallenged
    @DirectionallyChallenged Před 5 lety +53

    are we going to see you doing some one pot cooking recipes now? cause i'd like to see some.

  • @waaahl
    @waaahl Před 5 lety +45

    5:54 Ben is like Gandalf: Gandalf rides on his horse to the white council and Ben rides on his....I assume he has a horse.....to the potato council asking for their advice.

  • @InXLsisDeo
    @InXLsisDeo Před 4 lety

    Great vid. I love my pressure cooker, I didn't even had the idea of using it for risotto. I'll definitely try it.
    Pro-tip: if you want to open the pressure cooker quickly without turning your kitchen into a steam room, put it under running water to cool it down. But beware that all the vapor turns back into water inside the cooker, so if you want thick sauce, it's not the best way. But for potatoes, it's perfect.

  • @3kylajsmith
    @3kylajsmith Před 3 lety +1

    Best ribs I have ever made were made in an Instant pot, pressure cooker. About 30 mins and than 5 to 10 mins under the broiler, Amazing. Also made pulled pork it was was perfect.

  • @ForeverViolet
    @ForeverViolet Před 5 lety +45

    I wonder if the Japanese Style Souffle cheesecake would work better in the pressure cooker?
    Also try out an air fryer? Was given one and have never used it.

    • @ishanamaini6868
      @ishanamaini6868 Před 5 lety +3

      ive had an air fryer at home for YEARS, it is honestly a game changer. Fries, pizza, chicken, & since my background is indian, lots of store bought indian snacks too - all things that can be made/reheated really well in an air fryer. It is honestly my favourite kitchen appliance

    • @madthumbs1564
      @madthumbs1564 Před 5 lety

      Some of the best wings have come from an air fryer imo, and many people tell me I've made the best wings they've had. -Home fries turn out great as well.

    • @chrisvicera6696
      @chrisvicera6696 Před 5 lety

      My tip on using it, is just think of it as an overpowered oven

  • @aznxbb
    @aznxbb Před 5 lety +26

    0:38 = 😱 lol
    Loll called it, the eye roll at 5:57 of course it’s at Ben 😂😂

  • @yaasmiine
    @yaasmiine Před 5 lety +1

    I always cook rice in a pressure cooker, takes 7 minutes and the texture is amazing!

  • @templarw20
    @templarw20 Před 3 lety

    Pressure cooker (instant pot, here) is great for potatoes, some chicken dishes, and (especially) steel cut oats.
    For stuff like pulled pork, I used sous vide (18 hours).

  • @Eskimokisses5411
    @Eskimokisses5411 Před 5 lety +8

    The Instant Pot has made cooking for a family so much easier (especially for those of us who never remember to set out meat to thaw)!! Love it and find it totally hilarious that you’re now slightly converted

    • @madthumbs1564
      @madthumbs1564 Před 5 lety

      Thawing most meat can be done quite fast in non running hot water if you follow the safety rules for temperature / time.

  • @isangblacktupa
    @isangblacktupa Před 5 lety +23

    James' vascular arms are a very welcome distraction 🤘💪

    • @sarahr7890
      @sarahr7890 Před 5 lety +1

      Is vascular really the word you mean?

  • @jasoncarrie-annbreitkreuz4927

    Works awesome ... I use it to make beans (pre-soak over night to cook on high for 10 minutes then heat off natural release for 20 minutes)

  • @Always_wandering
    @Always_wandering Před 5 lety

    I'm actually really glad you did this! I live in Japan and while I did splurge on an oven, it's tiny and super expensive to run (electric, not gas). The rice cookers here are starting to be a cross between a pressure cooker and an instant pot. Which is great with the tiny kitchens. The steam valve release is scary, though on all such appliances.

  • @lilygilmour6185
    @lilygilmour6185 Před 5 lety +53

    Loving the height difference between Ben and James 😂

  • @kated1302
    @kated1302 Před 4 lety +1

    I’m a pressure cooker mid week risotto convert too! Amazing!

  • @kurt5079
    @kurt5079 Před 2 lety +1

    Pork ribs with cider for the liquid is another good one. Really nice tender results. They benefit from a few mins under the grill with some sauce tho.