Do you use a pressure cooker? / myLot

United Kingdom

July 31, 2026 1:57am CST

Do you use a pressure cooker? I go through phases of using ours, and then periods when I forget it at the back of the cupboard. I’m trying to remember to use it at the moment, because it really does cut cooking times quite dramatically and consequently reduces the amount of time that cooking heats up the kitchen, a significant issue with the heatwaves we’re having. It also cuts down on the energy usage and therefore cost as well, of course, another important point with the cost of living seeming to be continually going up. It’s great for things like pulses, reducing the cooking time by about three quarters. Good for tougher cuts of meat too. Do you use one? All rights reserved. © Text and image copyright Fleur 2026.

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NJ Chicaa

@NJChicaa (128404)

• United States

31 Jul

I have an Instant Pot which is an electric pressure cooker. I love it!

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Fleur

@Fleura (36192)

• United Kingdom

31 Jul

I've seen people mention their Instant Pot and didn't know exactly what that was, thanks!

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Aparna Sen

@Dreamerby (10413)

• Calcutta, India

2 Aug

Yeah many times a week!

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Fleur

@Fleura (36192)

• United Kingdom

3 Aug

They are very useful aren't they?

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Aparna Sen

@Dreamerby (10413)

• Calcutta, India

5 Aug

@Fleura yes!

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (170956)

• United States

31 Jul

I never have. My first mother-in-law and her mother both did, often. My brother and sister in law have gotten me a large one, because I want to can up some dry goods,etc. But I am not at a point to do that at this time.

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Fleur

@Fleura (36192)

• United Kingdom

3 Aug

My mother had one, the old sort where you put actual weights on the lid. We were gifted a new one where you just turn a spring-loaded switch, I don't worry so much that it will explode!

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Amber

@AmbiePam (133056)

• United States

1 Aug

I don’t have one, but have heard great things about owning one.

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Fleur

@Fleura (36192)

• United Kingdom

3 Aug

It certainly cuts down cooking time quite dramatically.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (40063)

• Toccoa, Georgia

1 Aug

We use an Insta Pot.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (40063)

• Toccoa, Georgia

3 Aug

@Fleura yes

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Fleur

@Fleura (36192)

• United Kingdom

3 Aug

Is that the same sort of thing?

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21507)

• London, England

31 Jul

I used to, but now I am a firm fan of steamers

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Fleur

@Fleura (36192)

• United Kingdom

3 Aug

I use a steamer too, if I am cooking potatoes and vegetables, for example.

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Max Crisp

@Orson_Kart (9059)

• United Kingdom

31 Jul

I’ve not used a pressure cooker since they told us aluminium caused Alzheimer’s disease. That subsequently was proved to be false, but I haven’t used one since, because I got rid of it and haven’t bought a replacement. Was good for making soup I remember.

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Fleur

@Fleura (36192)

• United Kingdom

31 Jul

That was quite a while ago. But we have a steel pressure cooker anyway.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (57907)

• Canada

31 Jul

I have an electric pressure cooker. My use of it is now and again much like yours. It does do wonder on tough cuts of meat.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (142568)

• Marion, Ohio

31 Jul

I have one for canning but don't use it for cooking

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Fleur

@Fleura (36192)

• United Kingdom

3 Aug

It's great for soups and stews.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (92773)

• United States

31 Jul

I haven't used mine in quite awhile but I do agree that it cut cooking time and doesn't heat up the kitchen. Mine is in the back of my kitchen cabinet and will probably stay there until the cold months when I tend to make more meals that are pressure cooker needed. This hot summer we've been eating lighter meals

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Traceyjayne

@Traceyjayne (15285)

• United Kingdom

31 Jul

My Nan used to use one , but to be honest ,they scare me !

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Fleur

@Fleura (36192)

• United Kingdom

3 Aug

My mother had one, the old sort where you put actual weights on the lid. We were gifted a new one where you just turn a spring-loaded switch, so now I don't worry so much that the weights will shoot off like missiles!

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Thelma

@thelme55 (80518)

• Germany

3 Aug

Sometimes I use my pressure cooker when I need to shorten the cooking time of the meat.

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@pitsipeahie (5821)

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31 Jul

Yes! I love it. Makes meat tender quickly, so I can cook faster and save on gas or electricity.

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Fleur

@Fleura (36192)

• United Kingdom

3 Aug

Exactly, saves time and energy costs.

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Michael

@Wrexxo (11119)

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31 Jul

I used to use it. You are right..it cuts cooking time

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (391367)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Aug

For some reason, pressure cookers were considered a bit dangerous many years ago and we never had one. Our last electricity bill was higher than normal for some reason so perhaps it's time to reconsider.

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Fleur

@Fleura (36192)

• United Kingdom

5 Aug

I think modern ones are safer. The old one we had used the weights that you put on the lid and I was always a bit nervous that they would shoot off! This one just has a spring-loaded dial to turn.

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April

@thislittlepennyearns (73357)

• Defuniak Springs, Florida

31 Jul

While I do own one like that, I also own a Ninja electric one and a InstaPot and prefer those. LOL

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