How does digital pressure cooker differ from crockpot?

Question

From the symantics, I presume the pressure cooker uses steam pressure hence resulting in faster cooking times. But, is the final result different between these two appliances? I primarily like roasts and stews. Which appliance do you recommend?

Answer 1

You're right, the pressure cooker is faster. Both methods result in a tender meat. I think that the pressure cooker yields a superior stock or broth. The high pressure drawing out flavor from the meat without changing the flavor of the meat itself. I love roast cooked in a pressure cooker, the juices make a savory gravy.

Answer 2

the pressure cooker does use steam pressure to cook the food faster......I think the results would be almost the same.....if you want a roast or stew for dinner and just do not have the time to prepare it to go into a crockpot, just put it in the pressure cooker and it will be done in half the time.....

crockpots are good if you want the food to cook at a slower rate practically all day long.....they are good to cook food that you can let cook all day long that way when you come home, you do not have to cook, just dip out of the crockpot and serve.....

Answer 3

Actually a lot of pressure cookers have a crock-pot function so you can go fast or slow depending on your mood. I found detailed review of one of these "multi-cookers" here:
http://www.hippressurecooking.com/pressure-cooker-review-instant-pot-6-in-1-electric-very-good/

I think the cooking would be slightly different because the insert is metal and not ceramic.

Good luck!

Answer 4

pressure cookers cook in a hurry

crockpots take a long time to cook

i prefer, hands down, the crockpot cooking method.
you can control a cp much easier than you can a pc.
pc's can be tempermental and tricky to use
cp's are set and forgets

use the cp for roasts and stews

Answer 5

The pressure cooker is faster.

The crock pot is slower. It does it at a lower temperature. ie you can put your pot roast/stew in early in the day on low and come home in the evening to a nice cooked meal.