Pressure cookers are something which has long had a place in accomplished chef’s kitchens, but they have steadily been finding their way into the everyday person’s kitchen. What they are is essentially a highly engineered saucepan which can be calibrated to allow different levels of pressure. This serves a lot of different functions, but it is primarily used to cook meat evenly so that it is in excellent condition for eating.

You can get very simple pressure cookers which only perform this function, or you can get ones which serve multiple functions. The Morphy Richards 6 litre pressure cooker can serve up to 6 people, and contains a stainless steel basket which can be used to steam vegetables. It also has a number of other features, such as heat resistant handles so that the cooker can be lifted easily, as well as an easy to lift lid; all designed ergonomically to maximise practical usage.