Which Pressure Cooker Is the Best?
Best multi cooker deals on the market? Philips and Breville are two manufacturers that have many great options. Which one will you choose?
Probably the best feature available from either manufacturer is the ability to set and forget. Ease of cleanup. Versatility. Consider purchasing a multi cooker if you: - Are always part of a large family and do not have enough time to cook on the weekends, but still want to be able to prepare healthy meals for your entire family on weekdays. - Don't like to cook in excess of forty minutes because it's too long.
Philips has many great features, including separate heating elements for all four main cooking areas. This means one cooker can be preheated for use in the oven, then heated up to warm the meals for reheat in the microwave or grill. The downside is they are fairly heavy. A lightweight mini air frying pan may be a better option. The other downside is that there aren't many choices in color and design.
Breville is known as a quality brand, so it's no surprise that their line of award winning high quality multi cookers includes some great quality features. One feature that really caught our eye was the built in glass doorways. It's always nice to have easy access to the items being cooked.
Other features to look for are wattage and temperature controls. The capacity is another important factor and usually has an effect on the overall price. A great size for cooking small meals, like soups, is the 12 cup capacity offering. The other thing to consider is whether the unit has a combination capacity, which allows you to cook two different items at once. Another great size to consider is the smaller one cup capacity for soups and other similar dishes.
Durability is also important and the Breville offers some great size and durability, with many finishes available to suit any decor. The only drawback is that it doesn't have any removable dishes, which can be a limitation if you want to prepare fancier foods. Other good points include the nonstick finish, non-rotating design and the excellent safety features.
The delayed timer is great additional features that many people love. These delay timers allow you to cook multiple dishes at once. They are a great feature for parties and large family gatherings where lots of food is going to be cooked at once. In this review we will take a look at the other three options available with these cookers; the standard oval shaped electric multi cooker, the oval shaped hot drink holding tank with built in water heater, and the round shaped electric multi cooker.
The main difference between all of these different types of multi cookers is the wattage and the efficiency of each type. The higher the wattage the more energy efficient the appliance will be, which means you will save money on your electricity bill. In this article we will take a quick look at all three types and some potential advantages and disadvantages of each.
The Philips Multi cooker is one of the most efficient on the market. It has a 24 hour delay timer that allows you to have a delicious meal ready for dinner in a matter of hours. Some of the great features of this appliance includes the large capacity non stick cooking surface, and the large capacity stainless steel bowl. This is one of the most popular and highly rated makes on the market.
The second option that is available from the Philips cooker line is the viva collection. This appliance is built on the same basic design as the first multi-cooker, but it has a few added extras. The viva collection has two heating elements, and a thermostat for extra precision control. It has a very long warranty and is priced a little higher than the first multi-cooker.
The third option that is available is the Breville Fast Slow Pro Cooker Review. This is an extremely versatile, efficient, and well made pressure cooker. One of the only drawbacks that it shares with the Philips is that it is not compatible with the glass bowl. However, the pros far outweigh the cons when you consider that it will save you hundreds of dollars over the course of your next season of cooking.
The dimensions of the pans are similar to the other options available, and the specifications are listed in the Breville Fast Low Pro Cooker Review at the end of this article. It is important to note that the dimensions of the pan are listed by the capacity instead of the actual weight of the appliance. The good news is that even if it is listed as having a weight of 6.0l, it is still one of the lightest pressure cookers that is available on the market.