Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 18, Number 46, DeMotte, Jasper County, 15 October 1948 — TIPS GIVEN ON CARE OF PRESSURE COOKERS [ARTICLE]

TIPS GIVEN ON CARE OF PRESSURE COOKERS

“Everything tastes alike in my pressure sauce pan” is a common complaint, says Miss Lois Oberhelman, extension nutrition specialist, Purdue University. That may not be as much the fault of the pressure sauce pan as it is of the dishwasher. How the caucepan is washed can make a lot of difference in how food will taste. Not only does a clean pressure saucepan mean better tasting) food, but dried food, dirt and scale from hard water may prevent a tight

now rood wi/i las-w;* • um,y does a clean pressure saucepan mean better tastingi food, but dried food, dirt and scale fi’om hard water may prevent a tight seal and allow steam to leak out. The pressure saucepan is often

on<j of the last pans to be washed which may mean that it gets treated with greasy soapless water. Aluminum is an absorbent metal and often retains foreign odors and flavors. Miss Oberhelman reminds homemakers that clean hot “sudsy” water is the only kind that will really prevent this trouble. Instructions on some pressure pans say not to submerge the lid in water. In that case, wipe the lid with a “sudsy” cloth, rubbing well around the edge, them wipe with a clean damp cloth. Be sure to clean the opening of the gauge well by using a toothpick or other sharp pointed tool. Clogged openings to the safety release is a frequent cause of

explosions. . Salt or food containing salt cause pitting in the aluminium. Do not allow food to stand in the cooker for this reason, advises Miss Oberhelman. Pitting weakens metal construction and may make 11 cooker unsafe to use. Stains on aluminum saucepans may be removed with a paste made of whiting in vinegar. Use whiting and water for canners made of procelain enamel. Never scour tinned steel as there is danger of wearing off the tin. Mrs. Waller has returned to her home at Corkers Inn. Her daughter, Mrs. W. B. Hughs of Chicago returned with her for a few days visits