Salton 5-in-1 Pressure Cooker Review
This pressure cooker will make meal times easier and tastier too.
Earlier this week I received the best thing EVER! I was gifted with a Salton 5-in-1 Pressure Cooker and to say that it’s made me happy is an understatement! I’ve always wanted a pressure cooker, but I was under the assumption that it was only used for canning. Boy, I was wrong and admit it!
I’ve been searching for recipes and dinner ideas on the internet. However, I haven’t found any that I’d like to try, as of yet. I know that my new cooker does so much more than pressure cooking, but I love the idea of using pressure to add flavor to the foods I cook.
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The first night I had it, I just stared at it, hoping it would inspire me to cook an amazing meal that my family would go crazy over. The next day, I decided to break it out of the box and try my hand at pressure cooking for the first time ever.
I had purchased a HUGE Boston Butt and since it was in my freezer, I decided, why not? After it thawed out, I realized it was too big for this cooker . What’s a girl to do except find a sharp knife and make it fit, right?
After cutting it into three pieces, (one with a pretty large bone), I took two pieces, seasoned it up and tossed them into the cooker. Because the Salton 5-in-1 pressure cooker has a browning feature, I put a little olive oil in the non-stick pressure pot, browned both pieces at the same time, turning them over to brown all sides. I then covered the two pieces with enough water to cover it. Pork Butt typically has a lot of fat in it and when you roast it, the flavors ignite. I was very suspicious of using the cooker because I didn’t know if the flavors would infuse like the do in the oven.
I set the timer for 50 minutes and waited. When the timer went off, I checked it. It wasn’t quite falling apart like I was hoping, but it was cooked. The whole point of cooking in a pressure cooker is to cook food fast and let the pressure force flavors back into the food, also making the food you cook tender. I decided to put 10 more minutes back on the clock and cooked it some more.
The last 10 minutes were the key. The meat was intact and tender, it had a perfect amount of seasoning and was so delicious. Dinner that night was eaten in total silence, everyone enjoyed their meal.
A few days later and school was also out for the summer, my kids need to eat lunch. (I know, they are so needy.) I took the leftover roast (along with the juices they cooked in last time…we saved it) and put it back in the cooker. I set the timer for 15 minutes. My hope was to be able to shred it and make sandwiches for my kids. Once I drained the meat, I put the cooker on "brown" and shredded it in the pot with just a wooden spoon!
I made Pork Tortilla Rollups for the kids for lunch. They loved it. There were smiles all around.
There are so many things you can do with the Salton 5-in-1 cooker. It’s a pressure cooker, it browns your food, it warms, it slow cooks and it steams. I plan on using my machine for many, many years because it’s going to make my life so much easier. The time alone it will save me in the kitchen is priceless.
For more information on Salton’s 5-in-1 Pressure Cooker, visit their website.
I love using pressure cookers. I never thought I would swith, but this Salton cooker is changinf my mind. Thanks for sharing.
I like to use a pressure cooker but mine is old and uses a 'giggler'. I would love the Salton. 5 in 1 as it has different settings. Thanks for the review.
I've been thinking about getting a pressure cooker, but I was a bit intimidated by a new gadget. You made it look simple.
I love using pressure cookers, I have two stovetop pressure cookers. the ring needs to be replaced on one and the other one needs to be replaced also not sure why I am so leary about electrical ones. But I will break down one day and update.
OMGosh, that would be heaven. I make beans in a pressure cooker every single week, except it's an on the stove one - like it's 1955 around here :;sheesh::
I have been terrified of pressure cookers since I was a child. There was a story about an aunt who had one explode! (NOT kidding). This is a product that I would consider using!
It seems so easy and fast to use a pressure cooker to cook meat. You have inspired me to buy one to save time making my family dinner!
That pork looks yummy! Thanks for sharing. I always wondered what to do with a pressure cooker too. It would be handy for home cooked beans I've heard
I've been wanting one of these for awhile now and I love how this one has so many options to it, especially the delay button.
I have always wanted to know what one of these newer pressure cookers would be like. Thank you for the review.
I've seen so many great recipes that call for a pressure cooker, I'd love to try this. I'm thinking this could double as a rice cooker? I can't live without my rice cooker, but mine is old and has been used SO much I really need to look into replacing it. If this would work for rice as well as my rice cooker, I'd love to be able to use it for so much more.
This is definitely not my Grandma's pressure cooker. With hers you had to be real careful with it. I like this one.
I've always wanted to try one.
I do like them a lot.Need one of those for my kitchen!
I would love to have a this pressure cooker. My mother used one all the time!
I think this would be great for tender meats stews n sauces
I have been considering buying one of these. I have an old pressure cooker that I used a lot in the past. I think it is time for me to get one of these new pressure cookers.
Pressure Cookers are so much more advanced than they used to be. Thanks for pointing out the features like the timer which would make it handy for having dinner ready when you are ready to eat.
I've been really wanting a pressure cooker. I love this one has a browning feature. Sounds like the one I'll have to get.
I have been wanting one for awhile... Just can't afford it now. These seem so great and convenient.
This sounds so nice. I have a very old pressure cooker that has none of these great features. I need one of these for my house. Thank you so much for sharing
Thank you for your honest review, much appreciated!
I like the "delay time" feature. A pressure cooker is a must have for anyone wanting to save time cooking, make it quick, and have something really good to eat.