Pressure cooking gadget that is heated with a torch (looks like a Afghan Kazan Pressure Cooker)

I have no idea what the thing is called but I found these videos via TikTok but cannot find the name of the device. I unfortunately also did not save any screenshots of this thing...

But, it is a metal contraption that has a pressure gauge on it and is somewhat teardrop shaped. This is then stuffed with ice and the item you want to cook. The whole device is pretty small, maybe, 6-8 inches?

It is then heated while sitting on a stand and being rotated.

When it is completely cooked, they open it in an explosive manner, into a metal bowl.

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Best Answer

The description sounds like a "popcorn hammer" sometimes also called a "popcorn cannon": popcorn hammer

The US TV show Mythbusters did an episode on this gadget a few years back.

Essentially, it is a cast metal pressure vessel that is used to make popcorn/puffed grains. It can be used over an open flame, allowing street vendors to use them to create both an attention getting show and a salable snack (when caught into a bag).

With a popcorn hammer, pressure is built up inside the vessel during heating. When it is released, the explosive decompression causes all of the kernels to pop simultaneously. The popping plus the vessel decompression sends them flying.

High pressure devices that rely on explosive decompression can be dangerous. Pressure cooked popcorn / puffed grains do have a unique texture, but safety is the main reason you don't see home versions of these devices on sale at your local department store.

With most seemingly impossible videos from the internet, it's either fake or best left to professionals. This one is real, but not something anyone should try at home.

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What is an Afghan pressure cooker?

Afghan pressure cooker is unique outdoor cooking device that allows you to cook a lot of food without a lot of work. Directions are simple: prepare your pot, heat on the fire, pull off, roll around to stir, and return to the flame. Afghan pressure pot from MenGrills keeps all the pressure in the pot so you can relax.

How do I cook an Afghan pressure cooker?

A pressure cooker is a sealed chamber that traps the steam generated as its contents are heated. As steam builds, pressure increases, driving the boiling point of water past 212\xb0F. In general, this higher temperature shortens cooking times and, due to a lack of evaporation, extracts flavor more efficiently from foods.

How does Apressure cooker work?

There are two types of traditional pressure cookers: Stovetop and electric. Stovetop pressure cookers cook food faster and are more sturdy than electric cookers but require a bit more attention while cooking, as users will have to adjust the heat throughout cooking.

Don't Do This with your Afghan Kazan Pressure Cooker

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