Is my pressure cooker good for the trash bin?
Some serious meat burning occurred in my cooker, and now some of the material on the surface of the bottom of the cooker is gone:
Still usable?
Best Answer
No, you don't need to rash this pressure cooker. This is only discoloration of the top layer of the stainless steel. Just polish with a stainless steel cleaner, scouring powder, or barkeeper's friend and it will come right off.
Next time make sure you have enough liquid to bring your cooker to pressure, and when browning meat, if it sticks simply add cold water to the hot pressure cooker. Attack it with a spatula to lift-up any browned or burned bits - then incorporate them in the sauce. : )
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Answer 2
Try some scouring powder and/or steel wool and elbow grease. This is not a health issue, just aesthetic. Although, it may scorch more easily if you don't clean it well.
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