Induction cooking is a quicker and cleaner method of cooking which is much safer than traditional hobs. With enhanced safety features, the induction hob stays cool when the heat is sent to the cookware.
With almost no risk of burning yourself and built-in safety features, it gives you extra peace of mind while using a pressure cooker for induction hob.
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Induction Hob – How Does It Work?
Induction coils that are below the hob are made from wires. These copper wires create a magnetic field of electricity that helps the cookware to heat up. When a pressure cooker with a magnetized base is kept on the hob, the magnetic field is the reason to heat it. The hob remains cold, with only some residual heat from the cooker or pans.
What Types Of Cookware To Use On Induction Hobs?
You need specific types of pots, pans, and cookers for induction cooking. These should have flat bases which are ferrous or made of magnetic metal. They are quite common to find when you buy quality cookware. You will see such cookware labeled as suitable for use on glass-ceramic induction hobs.
Visually, when you see a coil symbol on the base of your pressure cooker or if a magnet clings firmly to the pan’s underside, it means that it is suitable for use on induction hobs. Do note, though, cookware with non-magnetic undersides will not work efficiently on induction hobs.
How Is An Induction Hob More Efficient?
Induction hobs are an efficient way to heat your pans quickly, especially for roasting oil-based foods. For best results, you should do all the prep work of your ingredients before you start cooking so that they are ready to be cooked in the pan.
Also, do not heat your pressure cookers or pans when empty as it can overheat the utensil, making it discolored. Induction cooking is much faster than other types of hobs. It allows you to use lower temperature settings and then adjust them as needed.
Using Your Pressure Cooker On An Induction Hob
Cooking with a pressure cooker on an induction hob is easy, as it will heat up as soon as it makes contact with the induction hob. That is because the boiling point of water in your pressure cooker is twice as fast as when using a regular burner. That’s why it is essential to regulate temperatures in a pressure cooker, as it can cause your food to burn due to excessive or concentrated heat at the bottom of the pressure cooker.
Things to remember while using your pressure cooker on an induction hob:
- Do not reheat your pressure cooker when it is ready for use.
- Make sure to use medium heat at first.
- Make a heat adjustment as needed to maintain sufficient pressure in the cooker.
- Use the timer on the induction stove to shut off heat automatically.
Choose a cooker wisely by looking at its features and price range. Ideally, go for a trusted brand offering the best options within your budget.
