What type of ancient medieval torture device is this?” Ross Blankenship asked. I explained it was Grandma Potempa’s pressure ...

You're probably picturing the terrifying pot of years past that was known for leaving remnants of green beans on the ceiling.

Pressure cookers are kitchen superheroes – they save time, boost flavours, and make cooking feel like a breeze. However, as great as they are, they’re not the best for every ingredient.

This rich and aromatic curry would usually take hours of gentle simmering, but once you’ve marinated the lamb – for an hour, or overnight – you can cook it in 20 minutes in the pressure cooker.

Using a pressure cooker, a joint of pork takes just over an hour to become beautifully fork-tender. Here it’s cooked with a rich barbecue sauce, heady with paprika and spices. Put all the ...