This think freaks me out. The thought of ALL that pressure building up inside a tightly sealed can is a bit frightening to me. I can just see the headline now:
"Local Prosecutor Blown to Bits by Pressure Cooker While Canning Peaches"
I know my fear is irrational. However, I carefully read the instructions every time prior to putting the regulator on the vent. It is the only thing that makes me feel okay about chancing my life endeavoring to put up fruit and tomatoes for my family.
Please note my sacrifice. In fact, I think I shall remind the kids frequently how close to death I've come slaving over the pressure cooker.
Do you think they'll buy it?
The best thing about being scared to death of the pressure cooker? My sister Jennifer is more terrified than am I. We needed therapy after canning tomatoes together :)
Dude, I'm totally scared of that thing, too! And I always consult the instructions whenever I use it. But the thing pretty much rocks when it comes to cooking with it...I made some killer pork chops in the presure cooker a while ago (using Uncle Mel's dutchoven sauce recipe) and they were the bomb. :)
ReplyDeleteOkay, it terrifies me too. One of my friends was using a really old one and it blew up in her kitchen right as she and he toddler walked away. Her kitchen, living room and eating area were COVERED in beans. But she's tough because she just replaced the seal and went back at it.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I water bath can my peaches and tomatoes. That freaks Jenni out more :)