What should my pressure cooker sound like when it is time for me to reduce the heat?
by Shari
I am using a pressure cooker for the first time. I have read the instructions at least 12 times. I finally got enough courage to use it today. The instructions say, "when the control jiggles vigorously, reduce heat..."
Can I assume that the loud and, quite frankly, frighting hissing was the "jiggling vigorously" the instructions speak of? I have a 22 qt. MIRRO.
Thanks
answer:
Shari your question made me smile! I never think of the hissing as being frightening. :0) But I suppose if you have not used a pressure canner and not sure what it is supposed to do, it could be kinda nerve racking.
Yes if the sound was loud and frightening I would definitely say it is time to reduce your heat. It will rock back and forth letting steam out at each rock. This is what is releasing the steam preventing the pressure from getting too high.
Sharon
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