这是一代人，因为高压锅是溅射的，喷出厨房的怪物。当今的型号几乎是万无一失，安静的，比以往任何时候都更容易。这些巧妙的锅捕获了蒸汽，从而产生压力，产生更高的烹饪温度，并将烹饪时间降低高达70％。您可以将它们用于几乎所有基于湿热的食谱，例如炖或汤。锅烤在35分钟内准备就绪；在20分钟或更短的时间内干豆。

高压锅肯定正在卷土重来，这次，我们希望它能留在这里。这是我们的四个最爱。

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Cuisinart Electric CPC-600, 6 quarts
$ 100在cuisinart.com上

与大多数高压锅不同，这是插入式台面设备，而不是炉灶。它自行保持预设的压力水平，并在烹饪完成后切换到温暖，使其轻而易举地使用，对于不想监视炉灶替代品的厨师来说是一个不错的选择。

It resembles a slow-cooker in design, with a touch-pad display (it has six settings—two for pressure cooking and the rest for nonpressurized cooking, like sautéing and simmering) and a heavy domed lid that latches securely into place and locks once pressure is reached.

该炊具的压力比炉灶模型慢，但是其高压设置非常适合嫩豆和坚硬的肉：豆类在20分钟内煮熟；35号牛肉Chuck大块。包括一个琐事，炊具配备了三年的保修。

$美元

Fagor无缝化、6夸脱
$140 at williams-sonoma.com

The pressure settings on the Futuro can be pre-set (as on the Cuisinart model at left), making it a good pick for those who want a cooker that can maintain a certain pressure level by itself.

它的盖子具有一个易于阅读的大型表盘，具有低压和高压，蒸汽释放和定期烹饪的设置（没有压力，炊具的表现就像普通锅一样）。将盖子锁定到位后，使用表盘选择压力水平，然后将炊具放在加热上。随着压力的增加，炊具自锁并保持选定的压力设置。

Chunks of beef chuck cook in 15 minutes; wheatberries are tender in 22. The stainless-steel, pot-belly-shaped Futuro comes with a steamer basket and trivet, and with short, rounded handles, it’s a cinch to store. Fagor offers a 10-year warranty.

$美元$

Magefesa Mageplus，4.2夸脱
$ 175在cookware.com上

This pot functions like a traditional pressure cooker, meaning its two pressure levels must be manually maintained by the cook. But it’s easy to do—a gauge indicates when the pot reaches low or high pressure. To maintain either setting, simply adjust the heat under the cooker. Wheatberries and beans are tender in less than 20 minutes; a whole chuck roast in 35. The Magefesa comes to pressure faster than other models and when finished cooking, can return to normal pressure in just 40 seconds (which helps prevent overcooking).

This cooker is also made with extra attention to detail: It has a hefty stainless-steel body, a heavier-than-usual sealing ring (which holds in the pressurized steam), and a lid that automatically snaps into pressure-cooking position when attached. The Mageplus comes with a steamer basket, a trivet, and a two-year warranty.

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WMF Perfect Plus，4.5夸脱
$ 229在bloomingdales.com上

Perfect Plus具有最坚固的结构。它是由厚的不锈钢制成的，其盖子具有很好的重量，并且比其他型号更好。人体工程学的手柄宽且舒适，具有滑动控制，可以在设置为一个位置时进行压力烹饪，并在设置为另一个位置时进行定期烹饪。

Like the Mageplus, the Perfect Plus requires the cook to adjust the heat to maintain the desired pressure level (either high or low). Wheatberries become tender-firm in 15 minutes, beans in 16, and a whole chuck roast slices easily after 35 minutes. The cooker comes with accessories for canning, multilevel cooking, and pressure steaming and is under warranty for three years.

What to Consider

Keep these things in mind when shopping for a pressure cooker:

Material选择耐腐蚀的不锈钢。较厚的底部炊具可防止食物燃烧。

压力设置Most settings are measured according to psi, or pounds per square inch. Look for cookers that offer a low pressure setting of 8 to 9 psi (ideal for delicate foods such as fruits, vegetables, and seafood) and a high pressure setting of 15 psi (for meat and grains). Most instruction booklets will indicate pressure settings and cooking times.

Handles长手柄使手保持远离火锅；短或圆形的手柄使用较少的炉灶和存储空间。

Pressure monitoring有些锅是自我调节的，允许厨师预先设置压力水平，因此，只有在锅中释放出的蒸汽似乎过多的情况下，热量需要调节。其他锅在达到适当的压力时需要监视，然后要求厨师调节热量以保持所需的设置。

尺寸四夸脱的炊具足以容纳一批糙米或一些豆类。一个六夸脱的炊具可容纳大锅烤。

How we tested

我们通过准备小麦莓，干豆和牛肉Chuck测试了八个四到六夸脱的炊具，并指出了锅有多么有效地煮熟。我们评估了炊具的使用方式，他们要使用多长时间才能达到压力，烹饪食物，均匀分配热量，压力释放和安全特征以及所使用的材料质量。