Best sizes for pod cooking
Printed From: R-pod Owners Forum
Category: General Camping
Forum Name: Pressure cookers
Forum Discription: Under pressure
URL: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4712
Printed Date: 24 Apr 2024 at 6:05pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 9.64 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Best sizes for pod cooking
Posted By: g4royce
Subject: Best sizes for pod cooking
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 9:39am
|
The best thing about pressure cookers is that you can make certain things last minute. My favourites are bean soups, risottos, braised oxtail and other tough but flavourful cuts when it's cold and wet out. As we don't want to be eating leftovers for the entire trip, the most versatile size we have is the http://us.kuhnrikon.com/us/en/products/energy-efficient-cookware/duromatic/pressure-cookers.html#1720cb07-21a4-46e8-a5e4-82821a421cb3 - 3.5qt . It can handle a roast if needed but still make the perfect risotto for 2 with leftovers for a second meal. However, my personal favourite for the pod is the http://us.kuhnrikon.com/us/en/products/energy-efficient-cookware/duromatic/pressure-cookers.html#3cbff412-d6d6-4460-b005-98c528a3003d - 2.5qt deep skillet/saute pan . We bought the http://us.kuhnrikon.com/us/en/products/energy-efficient-cookware/duromatic/pressure-cookers.html#345cd521-04e0-4147-9784-6bed15bb4972 - accessory lid for it so can use it as a regular saute pan or a skillet as well as a small pressure cooker. We can still make soups, risotto and stews for 2 with leftovers. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Replies:
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 10:01am
Wow! That's some really nice cookware. I want to camp next to you! The aromas must be awesome.  Do you always use the inside cooktop or do you use an outdoor portable burner/hotplate? I suppose we won't find a can of Dinty Moore Beef stew in your pod! fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 10:10am
|
Depending on the weather, we also have a C http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000004125-PowerPack-1-Burner-Stove/dp/B0009PUS6M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1399903647&sr=8-2&keywords=coleman+single+burner - oleman single burner stove that we use to cook outside. As for tinned stew, it'll depend on if it's yummy or not. Most tinned stews can be doctored into something respectable in a pinch  ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 12 May 2014 at 6:57pm
|
Try an induction cooking unit- works great inside or outside the 'Pod. ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: SaskaPods
Date Posted: 14 May 2014 at 8:49am
|
Thanks for the tip - I hope I can find one when we travel through Minnesota and Wisconsin this summer! ------------- Ray, Annette & Tango the Cat 2013 Ford Escape 2010 rpod 173 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 14 May 2014 at 1:27pm
|
Or even a cheap one-burner electric stove, we've had one for years in our pod. Cheaper than a one-burner induction but the same functionally. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
|
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 16 May 2014 at 11:12am
|
We had looked at induction cooktops early on but the plug-in models didn't seem to have enough power. Plus we were afraid that more powerful models would blow out the circuits in the pod. We'll have a look at the newer models since it's been a few years since we last looked. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2016 at 7:53pm
We used an induction cooktop on our recent trip. It was a model we picked up at Aldi and varies between 100 Watts and 1800 Watts of cooking power. We had no problems using it. Watts = Volts * Amperes. At 120 Volts, 1800 Watts is 15 Amperes. That is within the capability of the R-Pod's wiring. Most of the time, you would not be using it at full power anyway. Full power is good for bringing water to a boil (quite fast), but would be too much power for most other cooking. Once the pan warms up, I find that I can cut the power down to 600 Watts or less. We got the 10 piece induction ready nesting cookware set from Magma. It works well and does not take up a huge amount of space. The handles are excellent also and won't fall off like the ones from the cheap nesting cookware sets. This is real cookware. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2016 at 9:00pm
We have a Cuisinart nesting set,, it ROCKS.. but has been OOP for several years.  Everyone who sees it wants a set.. ------------- |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 15 Jan 2016 at 9:27pm
|
Check out Magma 10 Piece Stainless Steel Induction Cook-Top Gourmet Nesting Cookware Set. You can find it on a number of sites. We got ours at the site named for a river in South America. I have seen it in a web search at a number of sites at various prices. Magma also makes a non-stick version. The stainless, if not overheated, is sufficiently non-stick for me and there is no coating to scratch or wear off. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Westgl
Date Posted: 24 Jun 2016 at 7:03pm
|
I have a "Instant pot" electric pressure cooker, it has a lot of features, like high and low pressure, crock pot slow cooker, saute, steam, rice cooker, and many other features love the thing, works excellent, fast and very energy efficient
------------- 2010 RAV4 V6 2017 RPOD 179 Hood River Edition Dual 6 volt Batts Dual propane Tanks Batt Disconnect Bed leg extension Dinette modification Renogy 100w solar Motorcycles several currently |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 8:19pm
|
We've been looking at the Instant pot too! As we have a 152, we have very limited storage and basically have to to pare down our appliances and pre-plan our camping menu to a degree. So half the time it's electric vs stovetop in deciding what to pack and how to cook it. Currently we have so much squirreled-away in various places that it's starting to become a chore to dig it out when we need it. So we're starting to take things out of the pod kitchen instead of adding things like we did a few years back. The Instant Pot is on the short list but we kind of feel silly bringing an Instant Pot as well as a stovetop pressure cooker.  ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |